Solihull news

• Ex-Aston Villa pair Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane in motorway crash

  09-06-2015 22:54
  
  Republic of Ireland managerial duo escape serious injury after collision on M50 in Dublin
  
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• Driver whose friend Ashan Jalil died in Digbeth road race sees charge dropped after mercy plea from victim's family

  09-06-2015 22:00
  
  Sameer Mear admits dangerous driving but sees death by dangerous driving charge dropped by prosecutors
  
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• Brave schoolboy Finlay Church nominated for Pride of Britain award

  09-06-2015 22:00
  
  Inspirational Alvechurch youngster nominated for prestigious prize having raised thousands for charity while fighting brain tumour
  
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• Body found in woodland near Kings Heath

  09-06-2015 21:16
  
  Police said not to be treating the incident as suspicious after woman's body discovered in wooded area off Brandwood Park Road
  
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• Aldridge stranger danger alert after claim man approached schoolgirl

  09-06-2015 20:30
  
  Parents of schoolchildren in Walsall and Sutton Coldfield alerted following alleged incident involving pupil at Aldridge School
  
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• Most Wanted - Can you help West Midlands Police trace these suspects?

  09-06-2015 20:00
  
  Look the through the gallery and if you have any information contact West Midlands Police on 101 quoting the ID number shown.
  
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• Drivers trapped in Brindleyplace car park for three hours

  09-06-2015 20:00
  
  Motorists protest after being trapped in gridlock caused by exit bottleneck and roadworks
  
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• REPLAY: Updates from Church Street as Gemma Arterton, Glenn Close and Paddy Considine film Hollywood film She Who Brings Gifts

  09-06-2015 19:55
  
  Hollywood stars Gemma Arterton, Glenn Close and Paddy Considine are in our city filming their latest movie - follow updates here
  
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• Glenn Close hurt in zombie invasion - during filming in Birmingham

  09-06-2015 19:00
  
  Hollywood star a real-life casualty after injury while filming for zombie movie She Who Brings Gifts in Birmingham city centre
  
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• Midland Bank return: Remember the adverts and gifts that made you save your pennies?

  09-06-2015 18:09
  
  Will we go back to the days of 'the listening bank'? We look back at the old adverts and gifts from the Midland and other banks - which do you recall?
  
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• One Day International at Edgbaston - our favourite fancy dress pictures

  09-06-2015 17:41
  
  We've been down at Edgbaston cricket ground for the One-Day International against New Zealand - can you spot yourself in our gallery?
  
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• Midland MP proposing right-to-die laws says 'I'd want the choice if I was terminally ill'

  09-06-2015 17:19
  
  Midland MP Rob Marris talks to the Birmingham Mail about his attempt to change the law so that doctors can help people commit suicide
  
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• PDSA gets Bruno back on his four paws after accident

  09-06-2015 17:00
  
  Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy has metal plate fitted in leg at Quinton pet hospital
  
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• Chainsaw 'vandals' force train to make emergency stop at Shirley station

  09-06-2015 16:51
  
  British Transport Police hunting two men seen cutting down trees near railway tracks
  
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• Chancellor George Osborne under fire over plan to slash £6 million from Birmingham health services

  09-06-2015 16:27
  
  Birmingham faces cuts to services designed to fight obesity as part of £6.5 million reduction in health budget
  
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• Parents vent anger at zebra crossing delay

  09-06-2015 15:46
  
  Parents gathered at Merstone School to air their concerns over the safety of their children walking to and from school, using the main entrance.
  
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• Mike Homer is making a great effort for MS Society

  09-06-2015 15:38
  
  Mike Homer may be wheelchair-bound but that's not stopping the 76-year-old from attempting to raise £1,000 for the MS Society.
  
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• Council proposal for children's services is set to affect 200 staff

  09-06-2015 15:28
  
  A proposed restructure of children's services in Solihull will see around 200 jobs affected, it was revealed today.
  
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• Basil Brush gets behind Acorns Great Big Kids Party - Boom Boom!

  09-06-2015 15:05
  
   Have fun and organise your own Great Big Kids Party in aid of Acorns says the much-loved children's favourite Basil Brush          
  
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• The origin of the upmarket town of Solihull is a far cry from it's status today - Birmingham Mail

  09-06-2015 14:34 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  The origin of the upmarket town of Solihull is a far cry from it's status today
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  Certainly believed to have been known as Solihull from as early as the 11th century, some historians also say that it means soily hill. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Solihull High Street in the mid '50s. VIEW GALLERY. Once just a humble trading ...
  
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• The origin of the upmarket town of Solihull is a far cry from it's status today

  09-06-2015 14:19
  
  Certainly believed to have been known as Solihull from as early as the 11th century, some historians also say that it means soily hill.
  
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• Library of Birmingham anti-cuts rally to call for extra opening hours

  09-06-2015 13:56
  
  Residents urged to join artists and writers in major protest against
  
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• Stourbridge brother and sister launch horrific attack on commuter

  09-06-2015 13:51
  
  Dudley bus station CCTV captures pair beating man unconscious and stealing his cash and phone
  
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• Live updates from Church Street as Gemma Arterton, Glenn Close and Paddy Considine film Hollywood film She Who Brings Gifts

  09-06-2015 13:44
  
  Hollywood stars Gemma Arterton, Glenn Close and Paddy Considine are in our city filming their latest movie - follow updates here
  
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• Dates set for first Birmingham History Week

  09-06-2015 13:34
  
  Schools, history and community groups invited to take part in the first Birmingham Heritage Week in September         
  
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• Erdington schoolgirl Jessica Monkman back in the UK after tug-of-love battle

  09-06-2015 13:11
  
  Nine-year-old was taken to the US by her mum - prompting dad's heartbreaking video appeal
  
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• Vulnerable Perry Barr pensioner mugged by schoolboy in subway

  09-06-2015 13:08
  
  12-year-old joined 20-year-old in mugging of 75-year-old which left victim needing 20 stitches
  
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• Will the Midland Bank name come back to our high streets?

  09-06-2015 12:43
  
  Branches of Midland Bank could once again be seen in high streets across the country as HSBC announces it is to re-name its retail business
  
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• Listen as hero Solihull schoolboy calls 999 after mum collapses with bleed on ... - Birmingham Mail

  09-06-2015 12:42 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Listen as hero Solihull schoolboy calls 999 after mum collapses with bleed on ...
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  A brave schoolboy saved the life of his mother after she collapsed in the bathroom of their Solihull home by calling 999 to alert medics to the drama. George Johnson, 11, was getting dressed downstairs at home in Olton in February when he tried to ...and more »
  
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• Listen as hero Solihull schoolboy calls 999 after mum collapses with bleed on brain

  09-06-2015 12:12
  
  George Johnson alerted paramedics to drama at Olton home, looked after four-year-old brother and called his grandparents
  
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• Lenny Henry's delight at offer of knighthood: 'It's like being filled with lemonade'

  09-06-2015 11:52
  
  Dudley star tells of honour - days after being hailed for work in new TV drama The Syndicate
  
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• Live: Church Street filming - follow updates here as we go on Gemma Arterton and Paddy Considine watch

  09-06-2015 11:22
  
  The scene is set for Hollywood stars Gemma Arterton and Paddy Considine to battle the zombie apocalypse - will we see them on the streets of Birmingham?
  
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• Nephew charged with Anne Dunkley's murder - Solihull Observer

  09-06-2015 10:57 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Nephew charged with Anne Dunkley's murder
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  A 24-year-old man will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday) charged with murder and wounding. Unemployed Gareth Emery, from Clinton Road, Shirley, was charged last night (Monday) with the murder of his 67-year-old aunt ...and more »
  
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• Architects to draw up plans for Urgent Care Centre - Solihull Observer

  09-06-2015 10:57 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Architects to draw up plans for Urgent Care Centre
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  ARCHITECTS have been appointed to draw up plans for the Urgent Care Centre at Solihull Hospital. The Design Buro has been awarded the contract by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT), which runs the Lode Lane Hospital and Solihull ...
  
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• Man charged with murder of Marston Green retired teacher Anne Dunkley

  09-06-2015 10:27
  
  Unemployed 24-year-old due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning
  
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• E-cigarettes in public places could be banned in Wales

  09-06-2015 10:23
  
  Welsh Government said it wants to bring the devices in line with existing smoking laws
  
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• Anne Dunkley Marston Green murder - sea of floral tributes left to much-loved Guide leader and mum

  09-06-2015 09:29
  
  Messages remember an 'amazing lady' and 'great teacher'
  
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• Banking giant HSBC is set to reduce its workforce by 10%

  09-06-2015 09:22
  
  8,000 jobs could be at risk in the UK and upto 25,000 worldwide as HSBC look to make savings
  
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• Two men and woman arrested in Walsall anti-terrorism raid

  09-06-2015 09:08
  
  Trio detained and eight further addresses searched in Walsall and Moseley by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit
  
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• Live: Tuesday's news, travel, sport and weather for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  09-06-2015 08:14
  
  Local and national news, traffic latest and sports updates as it happens on June 9th.
  
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• Brum's FIRST school prom picture of the year

  09-06-2015 08:05
  
  And we want you to send us YOUR prom photographs.
  
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• Morning news headlines: HSBC set to axe up to 25,000 jobs, MPs set to debate EU referendum

  09-06-2015 08:00
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Revealed: The West Midlands' most talkative MP

  09-06-2015 07:30
  
  How your MP fared in House of Commons chamber debates
  
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• Neighbour's midnight arson attack on couple's Hodge Hill home as children slept upstairs

  09-06-2015 07:30
  
  Catherine Walsh, 45, now facing hospital order after setting fire to porch        
  
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• Walsall trio arrested on suspicion of Syria related terrorism offences

  09-06-2015 00:00
  Three people from Walsall have been arrested on suspicion of Syria related terrorism offences.Two men aged 21 and 27, and one woman aged 21, were detained at their home addresses at approximately 6am this morning (Tuesday June 9).They are being held at a station in the West Midlands Police area.
  
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• Speeding driver jailed for perverting the course of justice

  09-06-2015 00:00
  A Birmingham man has been jailed for 16 months after giving false information to police in an attempt to evade speeding tickets. Dalbir Pangli, from Wheaton Vale, Handsworth Wood, was caught on camera by a mobile speed detection van driving his black Range Rover at speed three times on the A4040 Sandwell Road which has a 30 mph speed limit. The 40-year-old was clocked at up to 49 mph between 13 March and 30 July last year. And when the notices of intended prosecutions arrived the company direc
  
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• Safer Travel success: Sister and brother jailed for bus passenger attacks

  09-06-2015 00:00
  Siblings who lashed out indiscriminately at bus passengers during a 45-minute rampage are now behind bars after Safer Travel officers tracked down the pair and their victims.Drunken Whitney Maughan assaulted two passengers – including a 16-year-old lad – on the No. 246 Stourbridge bus before attacking two more people in Dudley bus station.It culminated with a vicious beating, in tandem with her brother James Maughan, on a 30-year-old man as he waited for his regular service home after work.
  
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• Missing teen found

  09-06-2015 00:00
  Missing man Alex Tierney has been found safe in Sutton.West Midlands Police would like to thank everyone who helped locate Alex.
  
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• Man jailed for pensioner attack

  09-06-2015 00:00
  A Birmingham man has been jailed for eight years after he viciously attacked and robbed a 75-year-old man as he walked through a city underpass.Florin Filipache, aged 20 from Normandy Road, Perry Barr was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday 1 June, after being found guilty of robbery and grievous bodily harm at an earlier hearing. A 12-year-old boy was given a 12 month supervision order for taking part in the attack.
  
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• Man charged with Marston Green murder

  09-06-2015 00:00
  A 24-year-old man will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday) charged with murder and wounding. Unemployed Gareth Emery, from Clinton Road, Shirley, was charged last night with the murder of his 67-year-old aunt Anne Dunkley and an assault on a 38-year-old man last Friday (5 June) in Elmdon Road, Marston Green.
  
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