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• Mum-of-three kept heroin and crack cocaine in a Kinder Surprise Egg

  08-07-2015 22:00
  
  Charlene Wilson escapes jail for drugs offences after raid on her home on James Turner Street - where controversial Channel 4 documentary Benefits Street was filmed
  
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• Mum-of-eight Marie Buchan fears being made homeless by £20k benefits cap

  08-07-2015 22:00
  
  Controversial mother says welfare cut could leave her struggling to pay rent on her family home
  
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• Mummy with tummy Sophia Cooper wins backing from other mothers who say: 'We love our jelly bellies too!'

  08-07-2015 20:00
  
  Kings Norton mum-of-three wins huge support after showing off her muffin-top in Facebook selfie
  
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• Yardley police road crash: Officers were responding to an emergency

  08-07-2015 19:45
  
  West Midlands Police are investigating crash on Stoney Lane
  
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• Solihull duo crowned Midland Champions | Solihull Observer - Solihull Observer

  08-07-2015 19:06 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  SOLIHULL pair Reuben Esien and Henry Thorneywork were both crowned Midlands champions at last weekend's regional ESAA Combined Events Championships. Esien recorded a personal best score of 6,238 points in his first ever Under-0 decathlon, ...
  
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• Mark Kimber gearing up for a bright future | Solihull Observer - Solihull Observer

  08-07-2015 18:53 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  HIGHLY-rated karting champion Mark Kimber has become the latest hot prospect to join premium motorsport agency Veloce Sports. The 13-year-old, from Solihull, has joined the leading management and coaching enterprise led by multiple British Formula 3 ...
  
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• Yardley police road crash: Two officers taken to hospital after being cut free from squad car

  08-07-2015 18:11
  
  Stoney Lane blocked in both directions after marked police vehicle in collision with Toyota
  
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• Gumtree fraudster jailed after tricking home-seekers out of deposits

  08-07-2015 18:00
  
  Conniving James Whitehouse, of Stechford, was previously jailed for defrauding women he met on dating websites
  
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• What is the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme?

  08-07-2015 17:35
  
  10 things you need to know about new Government child care scheme
  
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• 120 owl sculptures decorated by schools go on show across Birmingham for Big Hoot campaign

  08-07-2015 17:11
  
  Big Hoot's Little Hoot project hits the road in open-topped bus
  
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• Russell Brand hits back at Jeremy Kyle over Tunisia comments

  08-07-2015 17:00
  
  Comic denounces TV presenter as 'a miner of ordinary people’s misery' after ex-BRMB DJ told him to 'shut up' after criticising minute's silence for terrorism victims
  
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• Great Barr finance worker makes Sexiest Vegan finals

  08-07-2015 17:00
  
  Finance worker Amy Collins, 25, has made it to the last four of the PETA Sexiest Vegan competition
  
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• Comment: We should all be proud of our mummy tummies

  08-07-2015 17:00
  
  Let’s start a mummy tummy revolution, sharing our photos to show what REAL women look like after doing the most important job in the world
  
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• What's in George Osborne's Summer Budget?

  08-07-2015 16:25
  
  How does George Osborne's 2015 summer Budget affect me? Here are the key measures at a glance:
  
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• Well, I'll be doggone! Man spotted walking his pet pooch on motorway

  08-07-2015 15:48
  
  Police intercept pedestrian and pet on the A38M by junction with the M6 - and give him a lift to a safer spot
  
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• Triumphant Chancellor gives Britain a pay rise - but Birmingham MP says he 'doesn't give a toss' about young people

  08-07-2015 15:16
  
  The Chancellor delighted Conservative MPs by announcing a major increase in the minimum wage but welfare cuts and council spending cuts are also on their way
  
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• Alton Towers crash victim Joe Pugh 'screamed at people taking photos of victims'

  08-07-2015 14:33
  
  18-year-old survivor relives moments after accident - and reveals he feels no bitterness towards Staffordshire attraction
  
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• Helen Flanagan and Aston Villa star reveal tender images of their newborn daughter

  08-07-2015 14:29
  
  Scott Sinclair proudly shows off little Matilda during first walk in the park
  
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• Thousands evacuated after Second World War bomb found in London

  08-07-2015 14:14
  
  Westfield shopping centre in west London was closed causing chaotic scenes and serious disruption for London transport
  
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• Tributes line Dickens Heath canal where 18-year-olds body found | Solihull ... - Solihull Observer

  08-07-2015 13:43 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  TRIBUTES line the towpath where the body of an 18-year-old girl was found in a canal in Dickens Heath. The teenager, named simply in tributes as Sophie, was discovered by a member of the public in the Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal, which runs through the ...
  
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• Tributes line Dickens Heath canal where 18-year-olds body found - Solihull Observer

  08-07-2015 13:43 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  TRIBUTES line the towpath where the body of an 18-year-old girl was found in a canal in Dickens Heath. The teenager, named simply in tributes as Sophie, was discovered by a member of the public in the Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal, which runs through the ...
  
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• Guilty plea in Baljit Singh murder - but Crown may dispute basis

  08-07-2015 13:25
  
  Stuart Millership admits to murdering Baljit Singh, whose body was found in Rowley Regis, on New Year's Day
  
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• Thug tried to snatch valuable jewellery off woman in Birmingham street

  08-07-2015 13:04
  
  CCTV captures theft suspect who targeted 59-year-old mother and her daughter as they stood outside shop in Soho Road, Handsworth
  
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• Pledge to tackle traffic gridlock at Bromford Island

  08-07-2015 13:01
  
  Councillor Tahir Ali said they are seeking Government money to fund 'simple measures' at busy roundabout
  
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• Former Chelsea star wins £5.5million on lottery

  08-07-2015 13:00
  
  Terry Bradbury who played for Chelsea and used to earn £25 a week as a professional footballer is celebrating becoming a millionaire
  
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• Property / Software firm Trayport sticks to Solihull THEBUSINESSDESK.COM - The Business Desk

  08-07-2015 12:55 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
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  TRAYPORT, which develops and builds software platforms used in the commodities trading market, has agreed a new lease at Radcliffe House in Blenheim Court, Solihull. It has agreed a new 15 year lease on 5,368 sq ft on the fourth floor at a rent of £19 ...
  
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• Live: George Osborne's Summer Budget

  08-07-2015 12:49
  Live updates from the House of Commons as the Chancellor delivers the first Budget by a majority Conservative government for 20 years.
  
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• Man arrested over Wolverhampton M54 brawl

  08-07-2015 12:33
  
  Sheffield 31-year-old held following fight between two men which caused major disruption near Albrighton
  
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• Huge Solihull Touchwood redevelopment to create almost 1,000 jobs

  08-07-2015 12:09
  
  Detailed images of shopping centre revamp emerge
  
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• Huge Solihull Touchwood redevelopment to create almost 1,000 jobs ... - Birmingham Mail

  08-07-2015 12:09 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  This is set to be the new face of Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre in a massive redevelopment due to create almost 1,000 jobs. The expansion would see 30 extra shops, restaurants and cafés and the creation of a new open street leading from the High ...
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• Here is another bumper edition of 2015 school prom pics to brighten up your Wednesday

  08-07-2015 11:49
  
  Send your prom pictures to us at the Birmingham Mail to show off your special day to our readers
  
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• Tunisia shootings victim Sue Davey's funeral is open to all

  08-07-2015 11:37
  
  Tamworth victim's son offers invite on Facebook
  
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• Watchdog slams council's wheelie bin decision which caused 'distress and upset' to Perry Barr pensioners

  08-07-2015 10:53
  
  Two elderly people with steep steps will get black bag and boxes restored and apology from Birmingham City Council after complaining to Local Government Ombudsman
  
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• Perry Barr OAPs win wheelie bin council battle

  08-07-2015 10:53
  
  Pensioners taste victory in fight to keep using black bin liners and recycling boxes rather than drag bins down steep steps
  
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• Thieves snatch 97-year-old Birmingham war hero's medals while he lay sick in hospital

  08-07-2015 10:18
  
  Appeal to recover awards after William Fearn, of Hodge Hill, was left heartbroken when honours were plundered from his home
  
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• More roadworks misery as Perry Barr commuter route hit by lane closure

  08-07-2015 10:08
  
  Key road into Birmingham city centre from north Birmingham set to be affected
  
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• Morning news headlines: Budget 'To secure Britain's future', Greek PM in bailout appeal to MEPs

  08-07-2015 10:00
  
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• McDonald's axeman strikes at Erdington branch twice in one hour

  08-07-2015 09:43
  
  Michael Lynch, 37 - who had been jailed for violent robbery in 2005 -  was high on drink and drugs when he grappled with terrified worker
  
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• Two jockeys hurt in Dunstall Park race meeting accident

  08-07-2015 09:04
  
  Racehorse put down after fall which injured pair during race at Wolverhampton venue
  
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• Shard End hit-and-run crash victim seriously hurt in collision

  08-07-2015 08:48
  
  Lillington Grove sealed for more than six hours after accident
  
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• Live: Wednesday's news, sport, travel and weather for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  08-07-2015 08:00
  
  Local and national news, weather outlook, traffic updates and sports latest, as it happens on July 8th.
  
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• Thief jailed for stealing milkfloat and leaving brave milkman injured in road

  08-07-2015 07:30
  
  Martin McIntyre, 39, drove off with vehicle from Solihull High Street after milkman Martin Doak fell to ground
  
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• Killer who battered Tina Montgomery with a rolling pin 'deserves everything that's coming to him'

  08-07-2015 07:30
  
  Grieving pal hits out at Tamworth victim's 'pathetic' husband after he is jailed for her murder
  
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• Plans submitted to expand Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre - Birmingham Post

  08-07-2015 06:04 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
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  The expansion would see the addition of 30 new shops, restaurants and cafés and the creation of a new open street leading from the High Street to a new courtyard. The plans also include a covered arcade to link Touchwood's existing Atrium with the new ...
  Huge Solihull Touchwood redevelopment to create almost 1000 jobsBirmingham Mail
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• World War II veteran’s medals stolen in Birmingham burglary

  08-07-2015 00:00
  Police have condemned cruel thieves who burgled the home of a World War II veteran who was being treated in hospital and stole cherished service medals.
   
  Willian Fearn, 97, was being treated in hospital when the burglary happened at his Hodge Hill home sometime between Thursday 2 July and yesterday (6 July).
  
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• WATCH: Axe wielding McDonalds robber jailed

  08-07-2015 00:00
  A robber who tried to prise open a cash register at a McDonalds restaurant only to fail and then return with an axe to complete his crime has been jailed. Michael Lynch, 37 of Walmsley Way, Northfield was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court and given an indeterminate sentence after pleading guilty to the robbery on 8 March earlier this year. 
  
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• Serial trickster jailed for rent con after WMP fraud probe

  08-07-2015 00:00
  A serial conman duped two home-seekers into handing over more than £2,000 in deposits after tricking them into believing his council flat was available to rent.James Whitehouse advertised his flat in St Giles Close, Stechford, using online classified ad site Gumtree and pocketed hefty deposits from two interested tenants.
  
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• Gold chain snatch suspect sought by Handsworth police

  08-07-2015 00:00
  Birmingham Police are searching for a man who tried to snatch a gold chain from a woman as she stood outside a Handsworth bakery.The 53-year-old woman was standing outside the Desi Sweet Centre on Soho Road with her daughter when a man asked her what the store sold and if it was good.
  
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• Axe wielding McDonalds robber jailed

  08-07-2015 00:00
  A robber who tried to prise open a cash register at a McDonalds restaurant only to fail and then return with an axe to complete his crime has been jailed. Michael Lynch, 37 of Walmsley Way, Northfield was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court and given an indeterminate sentence after pleading guilty to the robbery on 8 March earlier this year. 
  
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• Appeal tribunal rules force was lawful to use A19

  08-07-2015 00:00
  An employment tribunal appeal has today (July 8) ruled that a regulation requiring some West Midlands Police officers with more than 30 years’ service to retire was lawful.A total of 499 officers filed claims for indirect age discrimination having left the force between 2010 and 2014 under A19 which was introduced by the force as part of austerity measures to help it meet funding cuts of around £130-million.
  
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