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Leave it in the loft

Leave it in the loft

If you’ve got more stuff than you know what to do with and are dreading Christmas because you know you’re going to get even more stuff, then why not think about making the most of your loft space for extra storage.

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Divorce tips

Divorce tips

If you’re going through a divorce and want to keep it away from court then you may want to seek advice from Shakespeare Martineau who recommend a collaborative law approach.

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Do you want to save on your energy bills?

Do you want to save on your energy bills?

Then you might like to speak to Revive Building & Roofing who specialise in the installation of solar panels.

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He’s behind you!

He’s behind you!

Yes, it’s nearly panto season once more! From 17th December the Birmingham Hippodrome will be home to Marti Pellow, Suzanne Shaw, Dr Ranj and Matt Slack, who are all appearing in this year’s Dick Whittington pantomime.

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The Crafty Christmas Show

The Crafty Christmas Show

Book tickets to the Crafty Christmas Show at the NEC between 3 and 6 November and you’ll also get tickets for 3 other shows!

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Boogie with the Bee Gees!

Boogie with the Bee Gees!

The Bootleg Bee Gees are going to be strutting their stuff at the Shirley British Legion on 5th November.

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Win 2 tickets to see the film screening of The Railway Children Return

Win 2 tickets to see the film screening of The Railway Children Return

Picking up nearly forty years after the events of the original film, 'The Railway Children Return' will take audiences on an exciting and heart-warming journey, in which a new group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War 2.

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Remember, remember, the 5th (or 4th!) of November

Remember, remember, the 5th (or 4th!) of November

Solihull Sports and Social Club are holding a fireworks display on 4th November at their club, just off Widney Lane in Solihull.

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The Gas Centre Solihull £50 discount

The Gas Centre Solihull £50 discount

The Gas Centre Solihull are offering readers of the Solihull Index £50 off on presentation of their advert in the September edition, when an order is placed for a complete bathroom suite.

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Do you have time, patience, and a warm heart?

Do you have time, patience, and a warm heart?

Then you might like to help out the Carers Trust Solihull. They are looking for local volunteers to offer care and companionship to people in the Solihull area.

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The National Snow Show

The National Snow Show

The show combines a great day out with an interactive retail experience.

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Want to see Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps?

Want to see Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps?

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.

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Leave it in the loft

Leave it in the loft

If you’ve got more stuff than you know what to do with and are dreading Christmas because you know you’re going to get even more stuff, then why not think about making the most of your loft space for extra storage.

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Divorce tips

Divorce tips

If you’re going through a divorce and want to keep it away from court then you may want to seek advice from Shakespeare Martineau who recommend a collaborative law approach.

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Do you want to save on your energy bills?

Do you want to save on your energy bills?

Then you might like to speak to Revive Building & Roofing who specialise in the installation of solar panels.

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