Solihull news

• West Bromwich pensioner stabbed to death

  05-06-2015 23:39
  
  Man, 65, could have been dead for up to a month, police believe
  
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• Anne Dunkley Marston Green murder - hundreds mourn 'pillar of the community'

  05-06-2015 23:30
  
  Tragic mum was a teacher, church warden and Girl Guides leader
  
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• Marston Green murder probe as woman found in house with fatal injuries

  05-06-2015 20:09
  
  Man, 24, arrested near address in Elmdon Road while second man, 38, treated for facial injuries
  
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• Thirty accidents at Alton Towers in three years, figures reveal

  05-06-2015 19:00
  
  Incidents included a woman taken to hospital after riding the attraction's Rita rollercoaster
  
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• Stunning images released of Eastside Locks city centre scheme

  05-06-2015 19:00
  
  Pictures show how the key area will be transformed by huge project
  
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• Loud sex neighbour Gemma Wale is a 'disgrace', says her former lover

  05-06-2015 19:00
  
  Former boyfriend condemns woman handed prison term over ten-minute passion spree
  
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• Chad the cat discovered at gym - after going missing for two years

  05-06-2015 19:00
  
  Tabby even has his own membership card after being adopted by staff there
  
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• Summer is back! But for one day only...

  05-06-2015 17:11
  
  Temperatures reached 21C in Birmingham today (June 5) but are set to dip tomorrow
  
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• Vandal-hit Erdington fountain to be removed

  05-06-2015 17:00
  
  Work begins to dismantle water feature smashed by metal thieves and targeted by vandals
  
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• Dog partly bit man's ear off in savage attack

  05-06-2015 17:00
  
  Lee Saunders suffered sickening injuries following a drinking bout
  
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• Buskers and protesters facing noise ban in Birmingham city centre

  05-06-2015 17:00
  
  Protesters claim proposals for exclusion are "draconian"
  
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• New upmarket underwear store Sipsey Lingerie opens in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  05-06-2015 16:49 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  New upmarket underwear store Sipsey Lingerie opens in Solihull
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  Sukhy Nijjar, owner of Sipsey Lingerie in Drury Lane, Mell Square, is planning to organise private bra fitting parties in customer's own homes as well as holding themed events such as afternoon tea,Champagne boudoir evenings or beauty sessions.
  
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• Two injured in Marston Green disturbance

  05-06-2015 15:55
  
  Man arrested after second man and a woman found hurt in Elmdon Road
  
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• Drugs warning after teenager with pills dies

  05-06-2015 15:47
  
  Police issue pictures of pills after unexplained death of youth in Nuneaton
  
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• Solihull coppers cycle 400 miles in memory of six-year-old Meghna - Solihull Observer

  05-06-2015 15:35 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull coppers cycle 400 miles in memory of six-year-old Meghna
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  Solihull Police officers are cycling 400 miles to France in memory of Meghna Kaur Amaro. s Meghna died at just six years old in Birmingham Children's Hospital. s Meghna had battled with renal failure before being diagnosed with cancer at just two years ...and more »
  
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• Correction – Ryan Toporowski's drift car picture accompanied incorrect story - Solihull Observer

  05-06-2015 15:33 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Correction – Ryan Toporowski's drift car picture accompanied incorrect story
  Solihull Observer
  Ryan Toporowski and his professional drifting car entertain crowds at Coventry Motofest at the weekend. by: Chris Willmott 2:20 pm, Jun 05, 2015. Share: THE OBSERVER would like to point out that the photograph previously used to accompany our story ...
  
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• Two arrested over Handsworth murder of Lukasz Furmanek

  05-06-2015 15:29
  
  Teenagers held at Handsworth address over death of one man and stabbing of another
  
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• Alton Towers set to re-open soon but The Smiler to remain closed

  05-06-2015 14:52
  
  The company said: "The safety of our visitors is our fundamental priority. We have a strong safety record at Alton Towers and across the Merlin Group.
  
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• Alum Rock couple find dead lizard in a tin of tomatoes

  05-06-2015 14:19
  
  Muhammad and Sanam Hussain were horrified when they saw a baby reptile in a can of tomatoes as they made lunch
  
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• Police hunt Burntwood Rugby Club attacker

  05-06-2015 14:10
  
  Innocent victim suffered serious facial injury when he tried to break up disturbance following kickboxing event
  
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• Alton Towers The Smiler - theme park's app challenges players to stop rollercoaster crashing

  05-06-2015 13:24
  
  Game reportedly still available despite horror crash which left four people injured
  
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• The Cube is put up for sale - with a £60 million price tag

  05-06-2015 13:16
  
  Landmark building set to go on the market just three years after it last changed hands
  
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• Alton Towers bosses could scrap The Smiler - claims

  05-06-2015 13:03
  
  Reports claim senior mangement are thinking about closing The Smiler for good following crash on Tuesday
  
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• Union: Up to 100 staff facing the axe at Aston University

  05-06-2015 13:00
  
  Redundancy scheme announced as institution undergoes huge £96 million rebuilding plan
  
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• Where are the most expensive houses for first time buyers in the West Midlands

  05-06-2015 12:24
  
  Stratford, Solihull and Warwick are becoming unaffordable, according to new figures
  
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• Range Rover driver who gave false details after three speeding offences jailed

  05-06-2015 12:00
  
  Businessman Dalbir Singh Pangli paid man in pub to deal with penalty notices
  
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• Take a step back in time at the Lord Mayor's Show

  05-06-2015 10:57
  
  This year's Lord Mayor's Show will transport people back in time to experience what it was like to live on the streets of Birmingham a century ago.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at June 5 in years gone by

  05-06-2015 10:37
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on June 5.
  
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• UK port finds container with 68 immigrants inside including two pregnant women

  05-06-2015 10:33
  
  Harwich International Port opens container containing two pregnant women and 66 other illegal immigrants
  
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• Richard Hammond 'offered £1m to stay on Top Gear'

  05-06-2015 10:08
  
  Solihull presenter and colleague James May reportedly being urged to stay despite departure of Jeremy Clarkson
  
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• Only two men out of 10 jailed for shooting Malala Yousafzai

  05-06-2015 09:35
  
  Eight allowed to walk free after trial over attempted assassination of Birmingham-based activist, it is claimed
  
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• Police investigate sexual assault on teenage girl

  05-06-2015 08:58
  
  Officers tape off area after 19-year-old attacked in West Bromwich
  
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• Breaking: Police investigate sexual assault on teenage girl

  05-06-2015 08:58
  
  Officers tape off area after 19-year-old attackeed in West Bromwich
  
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• Police hunt flat cap wearing man who punched pub worker

  05-06-2015 08:18
  
  Suspect attacked assistant manager of Trocadero after being asked to leave
  
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• Live: Friday's news, sport, travel and weather for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  05-06-2015 08:00
  
  Local and national news, sport, weather and travel updates, on June 5th.
  
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• Julie Walters 'feels like a frightened little girl who isn't good enough'

  05-06-2015 07:30
  
  Film star Julie Walters tells of her insecurities despite career success
  
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• Budding actress who landed role at police chief's office - which denies she is good friends with her daughter

  05-06-2015 07:30
  
  Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito's daughter Alicia pictured enjoying birthday celebrations with Olivia Everett
  
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• 45,000 residents at risk of losing their homes, according to shock new figures

  05-06-2015 07:30
  
  Sandwell named worst spot in West Midlands for threat of eviction and repossession
  
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• Teen pair arrested over Handsworth stabbing death

  05-06-2015 00:00
  Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Birmingham arrested two teenagers overnight on suspicion of murder.Officers attended an address in Handsworth just before 1am this morning (June 5) and arrested the men – aged 18 and 19 – in connection with the murder of Lukasz Furmanek who was stabbed to death in the early hours of Sunday morning.
  
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• Pair in court over claims they plotted terror offences

  05-06-2015 00:00
  A man and woman have appeared in court accused of purchasing explosive chemicals and researching terror tactics online.Mohammed Rehman, from Radstock Road in Reading, and Sana Ahmed Khan, from Hutton Close in Earley, Wokingham, appeared before magistrates in Westminster this morning (5 June 2015) charged with preparing for acts of terrorism.
  
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• Murder investigation launched - Man arrested

  05-06-2015 00:00
  A woman has this afternoon (Friday) died following a disturbance at an address in Elmdon Road, Marston Green.Police were called to the property at 1.22pm by a member of the public reporting the disturbance.
  
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• Man's body found - murder investigation launched

  05-06-2015 00:00
  Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at an address in Cottage Walk, West Bromwich on Tuesday afternoon (2 June).A post mortem has this afternoon been conducted and the result is that the man, aged 65, - who has not yet been formally identified - died as a result of stab wounds.
  
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• Man arrested following Dudley stabbing

  05-06-2015 00:00
  A man remains in custody this evening (Friday) on suspicion of attempted murder after another man suffered stab wounds in Dudley just after midnight this morning (5 June).Police were called to Stepping Stones Medical Centre in Stafford Street, where a 36-year-old man was taken to hospital with wounds to the back of his head and shoulder
  
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• CCTV clues to city centre pub employee assault

  05-06-2015 00:00
  Police have released CCTV images of a man wanted for an assault on a Birmingham city centre pub employee. An assistant manager of the Trocadero in Temple Street was punched twice by the man after he had been asked to leave at around 8pm on Friday 15 May. The manager suffered swelling and bruising after the attack. 
  
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