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• Walsall five charged with Syria-related terrorism offences

  15-06-2015 23:41
  
  Two men and three women to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday
  
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• Moseley Dark Horse stolen instruments found after appeal by UB40's Brian Travers

  15-06-2015 22:57
  
  Saxophone and trumpet stolen after Atlantic Players gig at Moseley pub on Saturday have now been anonymously returned
  
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• Thieves target 14 city centre phone kiosks causing £11k of damage

  15-06-2015 22:00
  
  £400 reward being offered to catch thieves who caused £11K damage
  
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• Kingstanding sheltered housing OAPs stage sit-in protest over common room access row

  15-06-2015 22:00
  
  OAPs hold a sit-in following row about 75th birthday party at Ralph Barlow Gardens in Kingstanding
  
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• Do you own a piece of Birmingham's proud naval history?

  15-06-2015 22:00
  
  City's Nautical Club is to close in a month - and has launched a race against time to reunite its collection of military memorabilia with its true owners
  
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• Elton John fan tells of his fears for his safety after he was unable to leave gig due to locked gates

  15-06-2015 20:00
  
  Mark Homer said "hundreds and hundreds" of Elton John fans were "penned in" at Banks's Stadium in Walsall
  
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• Birmingham-born holidaymaker dies in Tenerife apartment blaze

  15-06-2015 20:00
  
  Mum-of-two Eileen Charles, 63, found engulfed in flames at Canaries holiday complex
  
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• Police patrol Bournville after man and woman injured in disorder

  15-06-2015 19:45
  
  Officers called to Bristol Road Soun near Bournville College at 2pm following reports of affray
  
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• Kebab review podcast: Episode 1 - King Kebab, Kings Heath

  15-06-2015 18:56
  
  Listen as our in-house culinary experts (they just like kebabs) Jonny Greatrex and Jon Pearson cast a critical eye over King Kebab, Kings Heath
  
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• Hillsborough victim tried to save sister before dying herself in disaster

  15-06-2015 18:44
  
  New inquests into deaths of 96 Liverpool fans in 1989 hear evidence about sisters Sarah (19) and Victoria (15) Hicks
  
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• 17 things you only know if you live in Kings Heath

  15-06-2015 17:35
  
  Kings Heath, Birmingham's very own mini-version of a trendy London borough. We look at the things you can ONLY know if you live there.
  
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• UB40 Brian Travers appeals to trace Moseley Dark Horse thieves who stole sax and trumpet

  15-06-2015 17:00
  
  UB40 sax player offers VIP tickets to see his band after thefr from musicians who were playing at Dark Horse in Moseley
  
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• Anne Dunkley book of condolence opened in memory of much-loved mum

  15-06-2015 17:00
  
  Marston Green community volunteer's death stunned village where she lived
  
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• Thief steals rare Frozen Anna costume in suitcase snatch on Birmingham train

  15-06-2015 16:23
  
  Police reveal image of suspect wanted over crime as owner slept
  
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• Freddie Starr brings damages claim against woman who says that he groped her as a teenager

  15-06-2015 16:21
  
  Seventy-two year-old comedian Freddie Starr, from Studley, Warwickshire, brings case against Karin Ward at London's High Court
  
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• Freddie Starr beings damages claim against woman who says that he groped her as a teenager

  15-06-2015 16:21
  
  Seventy-two year-old comedian Freddie Starr, from Studley, Warwickshire, brings case against Karin Ward at London's High Court
  
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• Birmingham court rules boy whose father murdered his mother will stay in UK

  15-06-2015 16:14
  
  Heartbreaking case as court decides whether to send six-year-old child to live with father's British relatives or mother's family in China
  
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• Police hunt Redditch pervert who indecently exposed himself to woman

  15-06-2015 15:53
  
  Terrified walker was followed through woodland by man after seeing him touching himself inappropriately
  
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• Caring Solihull School pupil is hosting a 'mad' West End show - Birmingham Mail

  15-06-2015 15:49 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Caring Solihull School pupil is hosting a 'mad' West End show
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  Solihull School will host a West End charity gala in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity, thanks to a caring young pupil. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Georgia Jones and friend show their support for The Brain Tumour Charity. Solihull School will host ...and more »
  
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• Fundraiser Emma takes leap of faith for hospital cause - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2015 15:34 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Fundraiser Emma takes leap of faith for hospital cause
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  A HOSPITAL fundraising manager who decided to practice what she preaches by taking on a daring skydive for a cause close to her heart has spoken of her 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. Emma Hale, head of volunteering and fundraising at Heart of ...
  
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• Caring Solihull School pupil is hosting a 'mad' West End show

  15-06-2015 15:29
  
  Solihull School will host a West End charity gala in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity, thanks to a caring young pupil.
  
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• SAS march victim 'broke into run to chase target'

  15-06-2015 15:17
  
  One of three SAS candidates who died following a test march collapsed after breaking into a run as he tried to meet a target time, a Solihull inquest has heard.
  
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• Muslim burial ground set for refusal by Solihull Council - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2015 15:05 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Muslim burial ground set for refusal by Solihull Council
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  CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 3,333-plot Muslim burial ground in Catherine-de-Barnes looks set to be refused by planning chiefs on Wednesday (June 17). This is the third application put in by developers to create a cemetery on Woodhouse Farm in ...
  
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• Solihull biker dies in Stratford crash - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2015 14:23 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull biker dies in Stratford crash
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  A SOLIHULL biker was killed after a crash with a car on the edge of Stratford at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the Birmingham Road in Bishopton around 2.45pm on Sunday (June 14). The rider – a 42-year-old man from Solihull who has ...and more »
  
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• Yvette Cooper is the Midlands choice to become Labour's first female leader

  15-06-2015 13:50
  
  Labour MPs in Birmingham and the West Midlands are backing Yvette Cooper to be their new leader after nominations closed in Labour's leadership contest.
  
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• Trojan Horse scandal Park View School forced to axe new name after parents object

  15-06-2015 13:48
  
  Proposal to call it Alum Rock Academy ditched in favour of Rockwood Academy
  
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• Peter Kay Car Share writer returns to Solihull School - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2015 13:27 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Peter Kay Car Share writer returns to Solihull School
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  TIM REID, writer of the hugely popular television show Car Share featuring Peter Kay, returned to his former school to deliver a creativity masterclass for its current pupils. The Old Silhilian spoke to fifth form students at Solihull School about the ...
  
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• Man charged with murder after woman dies from fire injuries - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2015 13:14 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Man charged with murder after woman dies from fire injuries
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  A MAN has been charged with the murder after a woman died in a flat fire in Acocks Green. Nazia Akhtar, aged 31, suffered from extensive burns during the blaze at the flat in Fox Hollies Road in April. She died of her injuries on Thursday (June 11).
  
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• Jurassic World mania: Dinosaur expert Tom Holland's low down on prehistoric beasts

  15-06-2015 13:08
  
  Hotly anticipated sequel to the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park is wowing cinemas across the country
  
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• Birmingham's NEC is gearing up to celebrate 40th birthday

  15-06-2015 12:59
  
  Spanning over 182,000 square metres, the National Exhibition Centre, or NEC, was opened by the Queen in February 1976.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at June 15 in years gone by

  15-06-2015 12:33
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on June 15.
  
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• Hopefully DNA paternity test cheat has learned a lesson - real men face up to their responsibilities

  15-06-2015 12:25
  
  Mike Lockley has harsh words for the shameless love rat who sent an impostor to take his DNA test
  
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• Send us your YOUR 2015 prom pictures

  15-06-2015 11:32
  
  We want YOU to celebrate your 2015 school or college prom by sending us your pictures
  
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• Can you see yourself in our first 2015 school proms gallery?

  15-06-2015 11:32
  
  We want YOU to celebrate your 2015 school or college prom by sending us your pictures
  
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• Summer finally arrives in Birmingham with sunshine forecast for rest of month

  15-06-2015 11:21
  
  June will burst into flame, say experts, with warm air from Azores chasing away chilly winds and clouds
  
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• School kids raise £2k for Birmingham Children's Hospital

  15-06-2015 11:00
  
  Now Highfields School plans to take part in The Big Bandage
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw set to become a judge with the X-Factor

  15-06-2015 10:13
  
  Sources close to the X-Factor suggest Simon Cowell is expected to sign up the Radio 1 breakfast show host to replace Louis Walsh
  
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• Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish is backed by fans over Tenerife holiday picture claims

  15-06-2015 10:02
  
  Woman who published images in Twitter row with supporters
  
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• Watch machete raiders threaten Winson Green shop worker

  15-06-2015 09:28
  
  Duo flee Dudley Road store with takings, cigarettes and bottle of vodka
  
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• Wolverhampton man arrested over double stabbing

  15-06-2015 08:49
  
  Marcel Mowbray arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following attack on two family members
  
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• Morning news headlines: 'Evil Isis groomers' condemned, man sought over woman's stab death

  15-06-2015 08:10
  
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• Vicious CS Gas attack on friend who was late in returning borrowed bike

  15-06-2015 07:30
  
  Adam Bailey launched assault because cycle wasn't given back on time
  
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• RSPCA West Midlands: Lexi, Fonzo and Ruby all looking for new homes

  15-06-2015 01:00
  
  The Birmingham Mail has linked up with the RSPCA to help to find homes for pets at the charity's Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green, Birmingham.
  
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• WATCH: Police hunt armed shop raiders

  15-06-2015 00:00
  Birmingham police are hunting two armed raiders who held up a Winson Green corner shop. Two men - one armed with a machete - burst into the Dudley Road store at around 2.10am in the morning forcing the staff to open the till. 
  After punching one of the staff in the arm, the duo fled with the takings, cigarettes and a bottle of vodka. 
  
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• Man arrested over double stabbing in Wolverhampton

  15-06-2015 00:00
  Police investigating a double stabbing in Wolverhampton have arrested a man in the early hours of this morning (June 15).Marcel Mowbray was circulated as wanted by officers late last night as concerns for his welfare grew. He was sought after two people were stabbed at an address in Eastfield Grove at around 1.45pm.
  
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