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• Erdington robber told victim his name while stealing £1K worth of legal highs

  22-07-2015 22:00
  
  Carl Harrison caught by police after telling record shop victim: "Do you know who I am" - and then telling them his name
  
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• Who ate all the pies? Put your shirt on Aston Villa fans after super-size 6XL unveiled!

  22-07-2015 21:30
  
  Premier League club is one of only three sides offering the huge shirt to its largest supporters
  
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• More Birmingham roadworks misery - and the scheme will last nine months

  22-07-2015 20:19
  
  Council says Haden Circus work can't be delayed because of Government funding deal
  
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• Fury as Lottery winner Ray Lill is sacked by North Solihull Leisure Centre - Birmingham Mail

  22-07-2015 20:08 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Fury as Lottery winner Ray Lill is sacked by North Solihull Leisure Centre
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  Leisure centre bosses have sparked fury by sacking a big-hearted lottery winner after more than 30 years of devoted service. Now a huge campaign has been launched to reinstate grandfather-of-six Ray Lill following his dismissal from North Solihull ...and more »
  
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• Fury as Lottery winner Ray Lill is sacked by North Solihull Leisure Centre

  22-07-2015 20:00
  
  Massive campaign is launched demanding big-hearted grandad be reinstated
  
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• Worldwide media frenzy as 'oldest Koran' found lying forgotten at University of Birmingham

  22-07-2015 19:52
  
  It's big news on every continent on the globe
  
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• Here's how to work out how much things cost in euros on holiday

  22-07-2015 19:00
  
  Our handy crib sheet to help you figure out exactly how much you are spending on your hols
  
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• Telecoms engineer Matty Harding named by Virgin Media as Wolverhampton street crash victim

  22-07-2015 17:16
  
  He died and a colleague was injured in car smash as they worked on communications box
  
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• Telecoms engineer Matty Harding named as Wolverhampton street crash victim

  22-07-2015 17:16
  
  He died and a colleague was injured in car smash as they worked on communications box
  
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• Alert on huge rise in parvo dog-killing disease

  22-07-2015 17:00
  
  Warden reports seeing five-fold rise in cases of the condition
  
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• Telecoms engineer dies from injuries after being hit by car in Wolverhampton

  22-07-2015 16:17
  
  Oldbury 27-year-old was seriously hurt in accident at the junction of Jack Holden Avenue and Robert Wynd in Woodcross on Monday
  
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• 14 joyous stages every Birmingham driver goes through when they realise the schools are off

  22-07-2015 15:57
  
  The schools have broken up so driving around the city - for a few precious weeks at least - is a touch less hellish than normal
  
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• Caitlin is relishing her Team GB debut - Solihull Observer

  22-07-2015 14:42 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Caitlin is relishing her Team GB debut
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  DORRIDGE swimmer Caitlin Hubbard makes her bow for Team GB next week in what she hopes will be the first step on a journey taking her to the 2020 Olympic Games. The 14-year-old says she was inspired by the exploits of Rebecca Adlington OBE and ...
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously injured in Castle Bromwich crash

  22-07-2015 14:28
  
  Biker taken to hospital after collision involving digger in roadworks near Spitfire Island
  
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• Conmen gang charged over huge courier fraud operation

  22-07-2015 14:07
  
  Suspects accused of stealing more than £13,000 from vulnerable victims after targeting more than 80 people
  
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• Man charged after Birmingham train hits car on level crossing

  22-07-2015 13:25
  
  Suspect accused of obstructing the railway with intent to endanger safety after incident at Clay Mills, near Burton-on-Trent
  
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• Did you have a great time at YOUR 2015 school prom? We want you to send us your fun and fabulous prom pictures

  22-07-2015 13:03
  
  School's out - it's the six week's holiday and that's official! But there's still plenty of time to send us your 2015 prom pictures - don't miss out if you want to see your picture online or in print in the Birmingham Mail
  
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• Ozgur gets running shoes on in honour of diabetes patient - Solihull Observer

  22-07-2015 13:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Ozgur gets running shoes on in honour of diabetes patient
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  Ozgur will be spurred on round the 13-mile course knowing she will be helping children like Kayra. (s). Written by Sarah Judkins. Published 11:53 am, Jul 22, 2015. 0 shares. A SOLIHULL banker has got her running shoes on and is getting ready to take to ...
  
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• Former policeman and human rights activist among four Chelsea fans handed banning orders after racist chanting on Paris Metro

  22-07-2015 12:44
  
  Incident took place before west London club's Champions League match against Paris St Germain in February
  
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• I knew you were trouble... Taylor Swift relaxes concert picture rules after Walsall photographer's protest

  22-07-2015 12:31
  
  Jason Sheldon led outcry over copyright of live images after music star criticised payment decision by Apple Music
  
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• Take up grants of £5,000 for your community

  22-07-2015 12:17
  
  Your community organisation or charity could receive a cheque for £5,000 from NatWest, which is supporting Pride of Birmingham 2015.
  
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• Rose Villa Tavern robber jailed for five years and four months

  22-07-2015 12:00
  
  Ashley Laidley and accomplice robbed Rose Villa Tavern of £6,500 after ambushing the manager
  
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• Help us reunite a Birmingham student with the exam certificates they left on a train

  22-07-2015 12:00
  
  Birmingham student's exam certificates with the name 'Duc Thanh' found on London Midland Cross City Line service by West Midland Police detective
  
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• £70 million haul of cocaine found stashed in boot of taxi

  22-07-2015 11:48
  
  Driver and seven others arrested by detectives investigating the importation of drugs in London and the Home Counties
  
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• James Bond Spectre trailer: Watch the first full trailer for the new Bond movie

  22-07-2015 11:37
  
  Daniel Craig is back as the sharp-suited spy with Naomi Harris as Miss Moneypenny
  
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• RAF officer handed top award for charity work - Solihull Observer

  22-07-2015 11:27 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  RAF officer handed top award for charity work
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  CEO Lee Holloway presents Flying Officer Tom Mallin BSc RAF with his charity award. s. Written by Lauren Clarke. Published 11:24 am, Jul 21, 2015. Updated: 10:20 am, Jul 22, 2015. 0 shares. A SOLIHULL RAF Officer has been awarded a prestigious prize ...
  
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• Lichfield and Hatherton Canals' Trust restoration project's a success

  22-07-2015 11:22
  
  Almost three decades ago, an ambitious labour of love to revive an historic, 55-mile stretch of canal that would bring two "beautiful" waterways back together, got underway.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at July 22 in years gone by

  22-07-2015 10:49
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on July 22.
  
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• Police hunt couple after attack in Wolverhampton chip shop

  22-07-2015 10:44
  
  CCTV shows man punching and kicking after dispute over bump to car spills over into takeaway premises
  
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• Car overturns in Balsall Heath crash

  22-07-2015 10:09
  
  Seven people escape serious injury after collision at the junction of Edward Road and Lincoln Street
  
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• Two rescued from Ladywood flat fire

  22-07-2015 10:02
  
  Victims treated for smoke inhalation after blaze in Duchess Road last night
  
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• Watch the first full trailer for the new Bond movie, Spectre

  22-07-2015 09:40
  
  Daniel Craig is back as sharp-suited spy James Bond and Naomi Harris is back as Miss Moneypenny.
  
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• Birmingham University finds world's 'oldest' Koran fragments in library

  22-07-2015 08:51
  
  Amazing find remained unrecognised for almost a century
  
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• Morning news headlines: British woman,23, died in bungee jumping accident in Spain, Bionic eye therapy total success for visually impaired Manchester United fan

  22-07-2015 08:16
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Shamed Heartlands Hospital nurse suspended over F-word rant at cop

  22-07-2015 07:30
  
  Roxanne Mahroof told officer: 'You just wait if your mum ever has to be cared for by me'
  
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• Help us improve road safety says Birmingham council chief

  22-07-2015 07:30
  
  Consultation over new Birmingham road safety strategy launched
  
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• £1.5m plans to get 100K Brummies running in next 3 years

  22-07-2015 07:30
  
  RUN Birmingham programme unveiled as research shows 80 per cent of Brummies do not take regular exercise
  
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  22-07-2015 00:00
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• Telecomms engineer dies after Wolverhampton collision

  22-07-2015 00:00
  A telecoms engineer who was hit by a car in Wolverhampton on Monday (20 July) has died from his injuries.The 27-year-old from Oldbury was working on a communications box at the junction of Jack Holden Avenue and Robert Wynd in Woodcross with a colleague when they were struck by a grey Citroen Picasso just before midday.
  
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• Four in custody following raids in Wolverhampton

  22-07-2015 00:00
  Police in Wolverhampton have arrested four people following a raid at a house in Whitmore Reans this morning (Wednesday 22 July). Officers executed a drugs warrant at a house in Francis Street following information that drugs were being used and sold at the premises. They also simultaneously executed a firearms warrant at an address in Fawdry Street in the nearby Farndale area.
  
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• Chip shop assault suspects caught on camera

  22-07-2015 00:00
  A dispute over a bump in a car led to a vicious assault and a man’s car keys being stolen. The bump happened at around 7.30pm on 18 June and minutes later an argument ensued outside the Classic Fish Bar on Deans Road, Wolverhampton. 
  
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