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• Thu, 24 May 2012 13Arctic convoy sailors 'deserve medals', says Solihull veteran - BBC News
  Arctic convoy sailors 'deserve medals', says Solihull veteranBBC NewsA war veteran from Solihull is calling for further official recognition for sailors who took part in Arctic convoys during World War II. Don Hitchcock, 87, is trying to persuade the UK government to award them special medals.and more »
• Wed, 23 May 2012 11Former Solihull schoolboy jailed for murdering model girlfriend - Birmingham Mail
  The GuardianFormer Solihull schoolboy jailed for murdering model girlfriendBirmingham MailWealthy former Solihull schoolboy Elliot Turner boasted of his playboy lifestyle with his family's money before he strangled pretty 17-year-old Emily Longley in a jealous rage last May. A court heard he went ?absolutely nuts? and killed her after ...Killer Elliot Turner jailed for life for killing model girlfriend Emily LongleySolihull Observerall 164 news articles »
• Wed, 23 May 2012 10Solihull dad of hero pilot says airlines must stop overloading planes - Birmingham Mail
  Solihull dad of hero pilot says airlines must stop overloading planesBirmingham Mailby Chris Henwood THE Solihull father of a hero pilot who died saving his passengers' lives has said lessons need to be learned about overloading planes. Knowle pensioner Roger Mansell told Birmingham deputy coroner Sarah Ormond-Walsh that he had a ...
• Thu, 24 May 2012 09Solihull MP answers SOS from residents over HS2 fears - www.solihullnews.net
  Solihull MP answers SOS from residents over HS2 fearswww.solihullnews.netCaroline Spelman has been actively engaging with residents and working behind the scenes, as have Solihull Council. A working group has been set up to look at how they will deal with HS2. The MP said this week: Since the line was confirmed in January ...
• Thu, 24 May 2012 09Solihull charity is swamped by disability enquires - www.solihullnews.net
  Solihull charity is swamped by disability enquireswww.solihullnews.netCANCER patients and Down's Syndrome sufferers are just some of the cases being turned down for vital benefits in Solihull. And the boss of DIAL (Disability Information and Advice Line), Alice Singleton says the Kingshurst charity has been ''swamped'' ...and more »
• Thu, 24 May 2012 09New appeal to help furnish Marie Curie's Solihull hospice - Birmingham Mail
  New appeal to help furnish Marie Curie's Solihull hospiceBirmingham Mailby Anuji Varma, Birmingham Mail A CHARITY has unveiled a bedroom in its £7 million Solihull Hospice ? and has asked the public to help furnish it. Thousands of people have already raised £3 million towards Marie Curie Cancer Care's Big Build Appeal for ...and more »
• Fri, 25 May 2012 19cricket fixtures May 26 - Coventry Telegraph
  cricket fixtures May 26Coventry TelegraphWarwickshire League, Premier Division: Fillongley v Sutton Coldfield (I Pugh & J McCarthy), Bedworth v Olton & West Warwicks (A Tutchener & N Vince), Kenilworth v Bablake Old Boys (D Johnson & N Garland), Solihull Blossomfield v Nuneaton (P Romyn & N ...
• Wed, 16 May 2012 11Solihull councillor defects from Lib Dems to Greens - BBC News
  BBC NewsSolihull councillor defects from Lib Dems to GreensBBC NewsAndy Hodgson, councillor for the Shirley South ward, had been deputy leader of Solihull Council's Lib Dem group for the past two years. The Green Party now holds six seats at the local authority, the same number as Labour.and more »
• Mon, 21 May 2012 08Solihull dad desperate to solve daughter's St Lucia death mystery - Birmingham Mail
  Solihull dad desperate to solve daughter's St Lucia death mysteryBirmingham MailBy Brett Gibbons A DEVASTATED Solihull dad has told of his desperation for news of his daughter's mystery death on a paradise sunshine island. Public health expert Hilary Hughes-Augustin died in hospital in St Lucia a fortnight after being admitted for ...and more »
• Wed, 23 May 2012 16More rain frustration for Municipal - Solihull Observer
  More rain frustration for MunicipalSolihull ObserverBy Jamie Arrowsmith 23/05 Updated: 23/05 17:40 SOLIHULL Municipal suffered their third abandoned match of the season at local rivals Hampton and Solihull on Saturday which leaves them fourth in the Warwickshire League Division Two table.Google News