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96-year-old becomes culinary mentor at Solihull care home
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (134+ words) Malika Kottegoda, originally from Colombo, headed into the kitchen at Blossomfield Rose to assist Portuguese head chef Paulo Crespo create a series of dishes inspired by her Sri Lankan heritage. After joining the home in 2025, Malika expressed a desire to…...
M6 closures as second HS2 viaducts is installed
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (386+ words) The west deck of the South viaduct, which will carry high speed trains towards Birmingham, is being assembled in four sections. The first 107 metre section will be slid over the M6 junction 4 southbound slip road on April 11. The engineering team from…...
Welcoming spring at CaslteBromwich Historic Gardens
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (162+ words) Families welcomed the new season at a Blossom Bash event hosted by the National Trust over the weekend. The celebration also marked the opening of four new community blossom spaces, created from designs by young winners of the Blossoming Talent…...
Top 8 White Label Supplement Manufacturers in Europe for Custom Formulations in 2026
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (753+ words) Top 8 White Label Supplement Manufacturers in Europe for Custom Formulations in 2026The Solihull Observer Top 8 White Label Supplement Manufacturers in Europe for Custom Formulations in 2026 Custom formulation capabilities separate professional A4 Group Supplements from basic contract manufacturers simply replicating standard formulas. The…...
FOOTBALL – Solihull Moors rescue point at bottom club Truro City as winless run continues
1+ week, 1+ day ago (99+ words) The result means Solihull sit 17th in the National League table, seven points clear of the relegation zone. Truro broke the deadlock in style on 56 minutes when Stretton flashed an overhead kick past Laurie Walker from Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross. However, Moors…...
How Rising Transport Costs Affect Family Budgets in the UK and the US
1+ week, 2+ day ago (871+ words) Inflation and economic changes are affecting how people live. That's why personal loans will drive consumer credit growth in 2026. TransUnion forecasts a nearly 5.7% rise, with many middle-class Americans relying on short-term borrowing. The situation is similar in the UK, with…...
RUGBY UNION – Birmingham and Solihull Bees back in promotion hunt after big win at Claverdon
1+ week, 3+ day ago (316+ words) And the result means Solihull sit fourth in the Counties 2 Midlands West (East) table, just four points behind Bromsgrove II in second. The Bees made a strong start as Claverdon conceded three early penalties the last of which Will Heath…...
April is time for gardens to spring into life
1+ week, 3+ day ago (533+ words) Not only is it a busy month for gardeners in general, but it also sees the start of National Gardening Week, April 28 to May 4. Weather permitting, gardeners can get a head start on growing plans, whilst keeping an eye out…...
First solar panels installed as part of Council’s Healthy Homes Scheme
1+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) Among the first to benefit are Mr and Mrs Hanrahan, who recently had their new solar panels fitted and are already beginning to see the advantages of cleaner, greener energy at home. As part of the free home upgrades funded…...
The Grand National fences and how they got their names
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (416+ words) EVERY April, millions of people across Britain sit down to watch the Grand National, and for most of them it's the one horse race they watch all year. A big part of what makes it so unique is the course....