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• Exploding deodorant sparks blast at Chelmsley Wood house

  01-06-2015 22:00
  
  Family of five terrified by explosion caused by £1.47 bottle of spray
  
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• Aston Villa fan 'wakes from coma' after horror fall at Wembley following FA Cup Final

  01-06-2015 22:00
  
  Ian Coyle, from Great Barr, was seriously injured after plunge at Olympic Way following Arsenal defeat
  
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• Revealed: Which are the worst places to take a driving test in Birmingham?

  01-06-2015 20:00
  
  Some centres in Birmingham have a pass rate of less than a third of drivers
  
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• Free childcare for working Birmingham parents to save them £5,000 per year

  01-06-2015 20:00
  
  But city nurseries raise fears plans could be scuppered by £350m funding gap
  
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• First picture of Handsworth murder victim released by police

  01-06-2015 19:42
  
  Lukasz Furmanek was stabbed to death in Grove Lane
  
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• Head coach leaves Welwyn RFC for Birmingham Solihull RFC after double ... - Times 24

  01-06-2015 19:22 via whtimes.co.uk
  
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  Head coach leaves Welwyn RFC for Birmingham Solihull RFC after double ...
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  After leading Welwyn RFC to promotion from London Three North West and Herts Presidents Tankard success head coach Ian Matthews has left the club. Share. Comment. Email this article to a friend. To send a link to this page you must be logged in.and more »
  
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• Investigation launched after convicted killer beaten to death in prison

  01-06-2015 19:06
  
  John York was serving life term in HMP Long Lartin for murdering grandfather when he was attacked
  
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• Comment: Why we should embrace the opportunity to have an elected mayor

  01-06-2015 18:47
  
  Chancellor George Osborne was in Birmingham this week promising more powers and bigger budgets for those regions that come together - but especially those that elect their versions of Boris Johnson as mayor.
  
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• George Osborne says only elected mayor will guarantee full funding and powers for West Midlands

  01-06-2015 17:18
  
  West Midlands council leaders told full control over regional transport, economy  and health services will only be handed to a directly elected mayor
  
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• First picture of noisy sex woman jailed for making neighbour's lives a misery

  01-06-2015 17:07
  
  One resident says living next door to Gemma Wale was 'worst two years of my life'
  
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• Breastfeeding 'cuts leukaemia risk' in childhood

  01-06-2015 17:06
  
  New research babies breastfed for at least six months had 19% less chance of developing disease in childhood
  
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• World's birdwatchers flocking to watch Aston University's baby kestrels

  01-06-2015 17:00
  
  Webcam pointing at baby chicks in nest perched high above Birmingham campus is getting wildlife fans in a flap
  
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• It's an Easter jobs eggs-travaganza as Cadbury recruit 80 staff to make chocolate treats

  01-06-2015 17:00
  
  But temporary staff drive comes amid 200 voluntary redundancies at Bournville
  
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• Aston Villa FA Cup fans in double despair - after working on Arsenal's celebrations following 4-0 drubbing

  01-06-2015 17:00
  
  Tyseley-based Hollywood Monster roped in miserable supporters to fit banners to Gunners' stadium
  
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• Man pleads guilty to manslaughter over body in burning Audi

  01-06-2015 16:34
  
  Damien Dinobewei, 34, from Stirchley, admitted killing girlfriend Tia Kounota, 27, on day of trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
  
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• BREAKING: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter over body in burning Audi

  01-06-2015 16:34
  
  Damien Dinobewei, 34, from Stirchley, admitted killing girlfriend Tia Kounota, 27, on day of trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
  
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• SAS refused to cancel march which left three dead including Solihull soldier - Birmingham Mail

  01-06-2015 16:04 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  SAS refused to cancel march which left three dead including Solihull soldier
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  ARMY chiefs refused to cancel a selection march that killed three SAS hopefuls on the hottest day of the year for “paperwork” reasons, an inquest heard. The three super-fit reservists collapsed during an “horrific” 16-mile hike in soaring temperatures ...and more »
  
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• SAS refused to cancel march which left three dead including Solihull soldier

  01-06-2015 15:48
  
  Three super fit reservists collapsed during Brecon Beacons hike in soaring temperatures
  
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• Cat Deeley is queen of US reality TV

  01-06-2015 15:23
  
  Brummie beauty wins Best Reality TV host at Critics TV Award in LA
  
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• World's worst vandal caught on camera trying to attack police car in Birmingham city centre

  01-06-2015 15:22
  
  Drunken thug took several swings at wing mirror before stumbling off
  
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• Banks review FIFA-linked payments linked to corruption scandal

  01-06-2015 15:08
  
  Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered were allegedly used to transfer cash as part of the conspiracy
  
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• Sir Chris Hoy rides in for Colliers gong

  01-06-2015 14:50
  
  Colliers Nissan, in Warwick Road, Tyseley, has been crowned Nissan’s Aftersales Retailer of The Year.
  
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• Midland MP joins Labour review into the "brutal" truth about why it lost the election

  01-06-2015 14:47
  
  Labour has set up a taskforce to investigate the "brutal reality" behind the party's general election defeat
  
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• Warning as 50mph gusts and driving rain set to hit Birmingham

  01-06-2015 14:43
  
  Tree fall gangs and road accident crews on standby to deal with potential chaos
  
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• Chelmsley Wood Academy gets the green light

  01-06-2015 14:38
  
  The long-awaited young engineering academy for Chelmsley Wood has finally been given the go ahead.
  
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• Solihull MP vows to take on BBC to help get fair deal for Midlands - Birmingham Mail

  01-06-2015 14:29 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull MP vows to take on BBC to help get fair deal for Midlands
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  Conservative MP Julian Knight has pledged to take on the BBC over investment levels in the Midlands which are a fraction of all other UK regions. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Conservative MP Julian Knight winning the Solihull seat from Lib Dem ...and more »
  
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• Eye centre re-opens after £500k revamp

  01-06-2015 14:24
  
  Lord Digby Jones has officially re-opened Midland Eye in Solihull following a £500,000 refurbishment.
  
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• Bottles and brooms at the ready? We're going for the burn with the White Dee fitness video!

  01-06-2015 14:17
  
  Benefits Street star unleashes her BeneFIT celebrity fitness workout on an unsuspecting public after losing three stone in six months
  
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• Solihull MP vows to take on BBC to help get fair deal for Midlands

  01-06-2015 14:14
  
  Conservative MP Julian Knight has pledged to take on the BBC over investment levels in the Midlands which are a fraction of all other UK regions.
  
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• Three hurt in Handsworth road crash

  01-06-2015 14:05
  
  Buses diverted as Rookery Road is closed for emergency services access
  
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• Birmingham man jailed for four years after raping student

  01-06-2015 13:58
  
  Sex attacker Matthew Whitmore, of Small Heath, targeted 19-year-old victim as she walked along Curzon Street
  
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• Pink themed charity fundraiser at The Range Superstore in Erdington helps raise £755 for Cancer Research UK

  01-06-2015 13:57
  
  Staff at the Erdington branch of The Range dressed in pink as part of the fun activities at a recent charity fundraiser held at the store for Cancer Research UK.  
  
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• Woman jailed for noisy sex which made neighbour's life a misery

  01-06-2015 13:55
  
  Gemma Wale, from Small Heath breaches anti social behaviour order by 'screaming and shouting' while romping
  
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• Network Rail workers call off strikes after new pay offer

  01-06-2015 13:35
  
  Members of RMT union were due to walk out for 24 hours on Thursday and 48 hours next week after rejecting two deals
  
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• Wing-walker Tom Lackey flying high - at 95

  01-06-2015 13:34
  
  Specsavers are sponsoring daredevil pensioner Tom Lackey, for his next airborne feat.
  
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• 'Streamlined' Council service aims to help families and save cash - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2015 13:17 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  'Streamlined' Council service aims to help families and save cash
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  Coun Ken Meeson, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said staff were 'on-board' with the restructuring. by: Lauren Clarke 12:15 pm, Jun 01, 2015 Updated:3:24 pm, Jun 01, 2015. Share: 0 shares. “OUR main focus has to be on our children, young ...
  
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• Nuneaton Town: Former Boro duo join revolution at Solihull - Nuneaton News

  01-06-2015 12:27 via nuneaton-news.co.uk
  
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  Nuneaton Town: Former Boro duo join revolution at Solihull
  Nuneaton News
  FORMER Nuneaton Town duo James Armson and Adam Walker have joined the growing ex-Boro contingent at Solihull Moors next season. Walker and Armson have signed deals at the National North side and will be lining up alongside former Boro stars ...and more »
  
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• West Midlands Police made 100,000 requests for phone data in less than three years

  01-06-2015 12:24
  
  Calls for new rules on access to records in light of fresh figures
  
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• Fireman Sam called into Northfield Shopping Centre to meet youngsters

  01-06-2015 12:14
  
  Fans of Fireman Sam enjoyed a special treat last week when the popular television character made a welcome visit to Northfield Shopping Centre.
  
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• Six of your worst ever air travel experiences

  01-06-2015 12:00
  
  Our first selection of readers' air travel nightmares - and how you can share your story with us
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to have another baby

  01-06-2015 11:56
  
  Kim Kardashian is pregnant with her second child with US rapper Kanye West
  
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• Fears grow for missing Aston man Mansha Haidri

  01-06-2015 11:48
  
  Broomfield Close 47-year-old will become ill without his medication, warn police
  
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• Let's see YOUR clever canines

  01-06-2015 11:40
  
  Matisse can't be the only superstar mutt!
  
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• New academy bid given green light - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2015 11:31 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  New academy bid given green light
  Solihull Observer
  PLANS for a new engineering academy in the north of the borough have been given the green light by planning chiefs. The new WMG Academy, which will be built on the vacant site at the corner of Chelmsley Road and Conway Road, will eventually host 640 ...and more »
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at June 1 in years gone by

  01-06-2015 11:27
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on June 1.
  
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• Redditch sex assaults suspect charged by police

  01-06-2015 10:51
  
  Man, 50, arrested after two incidents in town's Kingfisher Shopping Centre
  
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• Morning news headlines: Oliver Twist crimes; cancer new era; childcare plans rolled out

  01-06-2015 10:26
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Brave Hollie, five, is a fundraising champ

  01-06-2015 10:00
  
  Patient plans to take part in Birmingham Children's Hospital money-spinner The Big Bandage.
  
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• 92-year-old woman achieves marathon record

  01-06-2015 09:53
  
  Cancer survivor Harriette Thompson becomes the oldest woman to finish a marathon
  
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• 'Special measures' Handsworth school celebrates as it turns itself around

  01-06-2015 09:45
  
  Oasis Academy Boulton looks set for a brighter future, thanks to the hard work of its headteacher, staff and governors - all praised by watchdog Ofsted
  
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