JAMEY Osborne’s early goal proved decisive as Solihull Moors secured a narrow 1-0 win away at 10-man Boston United on Boxing Day. Osborne scored the winner after just 17 minutes at the Jakemans Community Stadium before Boston’s Jordan Richards received a second yellow card in first-half injury time.

Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet member Environment and Infrastructure, said: “As part of our new environmental contract with Veolia and idverde, we have conducted a full review of our waste and recycling collections.

A NEW look Core theatre could see singers, dancers and actors take centre stage once more from April. The main auditorium is set to welcome audiences as remediation works to the roof as well as additional improvements to stage equipment press ahead. A full programme of music, theatre and dance has ...

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SOLIHULL’S lead safeguarding partners have outlined their areas of focus for the coming year. The three main priorities for the Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) in 2025 will be tackling neglect, bolstering connections and impact, and improving effectiveness, while continuing to ensure the voice of the child is heard.

A BRAND-NEW state-of-the art operating theatre hub has opened at Solihull Hospital. The £45million hub, which opened on Monday (November 11) aims to reduced surgical waiting times and increase the number of patients who can be treated each week.

A FITNESS fanatic is gearing up ready to take on a charity spin challenge – despite vowing never to do it again. Simon Baker will hopping on a spin bike for 12-hours from 7am to 7pm on February 3 to raise awareness to prostate cancer and raise funds for both prostate cancer and make a …

SOLIHULL Moors have completed the permanent signing of Bradley Stevenson from Billericay Town subject to league and FA Approval. Stevenson recorded an impressive 46 goal involvements for the Isthmian League Premier Division side last season as Billericay just missed out on a play-off spot.

“No changes have been made to collection days.” But Green Party councillor Tim Hodgson questioned the decision, saying many residents will be too old or disabled to regularly make trips to libraries or walk-in centres.

There have been lighter moments too – sharing laughter on the way to an epic performance by the Solihull Choral Society, who lifted me several notes higher with their passion, and listening to brass bands playing the iconic Bond theme tunes.