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• 'Dreadful' pictures shame Yardley PR consultant into shedding 11 stone

  10-08-2015 22:00
  
  Andy Scott weighed a whopping 28 stone 8lbs
  
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• The perfect match! Birmingham couple marry after one gave the other a life-saving kidney

  10-08-2015 20:00
  
  Stunning wedding pics of Ben and Jade's special day, 15 months after she gave him a kidney
  
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• Two police officers face gross misconduct charges over 'plebgate' meeting with Birmingham MP Andrew Mitchell

  10-08-2015 18:52
  
  Sutton Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell denied calling police officers "plebs" but the row continues.
  
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• Teachers admit slapping and hitting 10-year-old boy with stick during religious teaching at mosque

  10-08-2015 17:48
  
  Two teachers at a mosque in Birmingham pleaded guilty to hitting boy with a stick and slapping him
  
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• Schoolgirl becomes fundraiser-extraordinaire after her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer

  10-08-2015 17:00
  
  Now Laura Hicklin has been nominated for a Pride of Birmingham award
  
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• Solihull development sites sold for care homes - Birmingham Post

  10-08-2015 16:49 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
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  Solihull development sites sold for care homes
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  Two development sites have been sold by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to a Black Country firm which will build new care facilities. Walsall-based Upward Property Estates acquired the land in an undisclosed deal following a two-stage tender ...
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn Labour victory would be a 'car crash', says Alastair Campbell

  10-08-2015 16:15
  
  Tony Blair's former spin doctor urges Labour supporters to sign up to vote for "anyone but Corbyn"
  
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• Max Clifford to stand trial on sex assault charge

  10-08-2015 16:11
  
  Clifford was arrested as part of the Met's Operation Yewtree, the probe set up in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal
  
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• A-levels: Can I get my results early?

  10-08-2015 16:00
  
  Your guide to all you need to know about getting your A-level results
  
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• Solihull Walk-In Centre struggling to cope with demand, say bosses - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 15:18 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Solihull Walk-In Centre struggling to cope with demand, say bosses
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  Solihull Walk-In Centre is seeing more than 1,500 people a week coming through its doors and staff are struggling to cope. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. The Solihull Healthcare and Walk-in Centre at Solihull Hospital. Bosses at Solihull Walk-In ...
  
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• Solihull Chess Club hoping to inspire next generation of young players - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 15:18 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Solihull Chess Club hoping to inspire next generation of young players
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  Award-winning Solihull Chess Club is hoping to inspire the next generation of young players by creating a new Junior Chess section. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Players get into the game at Solihull Chess Club. Award-winning Solihull Chess Club ...
  
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• Solihull holidaymaker tells of Calais 'nightmare'

  10-08-2015 15:13
  
  A Solihull holidaymaker has spoken of his travel "nightmare" in crisis-hit Calais when ferry workers staged a new round of wildcat strikes.
  
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• Solihull holidaymaker tells of Calais 'nightmare' - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 15:13 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull holidaymaker tells of Calais 'nightmare'
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  A Solihull holidaymaker has spoken of his travel "nightmare" in crisis-hit Calais when ferry workers staged a new round of wildcat strikes. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Disgruntled workers set fire to tyres, blocking both carriageways of the main ...
  
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• TV wildlife expert Chris Packham warns of tick peril

  10-08-2015 15:09
  
  Solihull veterinary practices are taking action against ticks by joining naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham and the University of Bristol in the Big Tick Project.
  
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• Rotary golfers tee up over £5k for good causes

  10-08-2015 15:05
  
  Ladbrook Park Golf Club hosted it's 28th annual tournament last month, raising £5,666.00 for chosen charities.
  
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• Work to start on £3m affordable housing scheme in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 15:01 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Work to start on £3m affordable housing scheme in Solihull
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  A new affordable housing development worth nearly £3 million is set to be built in Solihull. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Representatives from Waterloo Housing, Westleigh and Solihull Council at the development site in Cooks Lane. A new ...
  
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• Solihull Chess Club hoping to inspire next generation of young players

  10-08-2015 15:00
  
  Award-winning Solihull Chess Club is hoping to inspire the next generation of young players by creating a new Junior Chess section.
  
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• Solihull Walk-In Centre struggling to cope with demand, say bosses

  10-08-2015 14:57
  
  Solihull Walk-In Centre is seeing more than 1,500 people a week coming through its doors and staff are struggling to cope.
  
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• Soweto teenagers get taste of English football with Solihull Moors

  10-08-2015 14:48
  
  A group of young footballers from South Africa joined forces with Solihull Moors to brush up on their skills.
  
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• Soweto teenagers get taste of English football with Solihull Moors - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 14:48 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Soweto teenagers get taste of English football with Solihull Moors
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  A group of young footballers from South Africa joined forces with Solihull Moors to brush up on their skills. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Chippa and his players from South Africa. A group of young footballers from South Africa joined forces with ...
  
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• No room at Solihull library for festive charity card shop - Birmingham Mail

  10-08-2015 14:45 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  No room at Solihull library for festive charity card shop
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  The Charity Christmas Card Shop, which has raised thousands of pounds, is being turfed out of Solihull Library after 30 years. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Solihull Library. A charity card shop which has raised thousands of pounds is being turfed ...
  
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• Work to start on £3m affordable housing scheme in Solihull

  10-08-2015 14:43
  
  A new affordable housing development worth nearly £3 million is set to be built in Solihull.
  
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• Shops owned by millionaire grocer Joe Richards have been put up for sale

  10-08-2015 14:38
  
  The chain of shops belonging to popular businessman Joe Richards, have been put up for sale.
  
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• No room at Solihull library for festive charity card shop

  10-08-2015 14:31
  
  The Charity Christmas Card Shop, which has raised thousands of pounds, is being turfed out of Solihull Library after 30 years.
  
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• Alum Rock terror suspect has been detained under Mental Health Act

  10-08-2015 14:27
  
  Forensic experts continue investigations at his home
  
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• Edgbaston fatal stabbing - man is bailed by police

  10-08-2015 13:55
  
  He must return to a police station for further questioning next month
  
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• Teen charged over Northfield street attack viewed millions of times on Facebook

  10-08-2015 13:53
  
  The footage of the incident featuring the two schoolgirl victims of the alleged robbery was viewed more than six million times on Facebook
  
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• Family pay tribute to teenage girl found in Dickens Heath canal - Solihull Observer

  10-08-2015 13:13 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Family pay tribute to teenage girl found in Dickens Heath canal
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  Tributes have been paid to Sophie Leanne Drozdzik who drowned in Dickens Heath canal after it is thought she suffered an epileptic seizure. s. Written by Lauren Clarke. Published 12:00 pm, Aug 10, 2015. Updated: 12:05 pm, Aug 10, 2015. 0 shares.
  
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• Comfortable opening day victory for Highate - Solihull Observer

  10-08-2015 12:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Comfortable opening day victory for Highate
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  A NEAR flawless display from Highgate saw them begin the new Midland League Premier Division campaign in convincing style by beating Quorn 3-0 on Saturday. Goals from Lei Brown, Shane Benjamin and Tyrone Smith gave the visitors a perfect start in a ...
  
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• West Midlands Police hit milestone in war against cannabis farms

  10-08-2015 12:30
  
  They pledge more action against drug producers and dealers
  
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• West Midland bobbies are on the beat in Magaluf to crackdown on drunks and lewd behaviour

  10-08-2015 12:30
  
  But locals brand the move a waste of time and money
  
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• Police hit milestone in war against cannabis farms

  10-08-2015 12:30
  
  They pledge more action against drug producers and dealers
  
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• Driver seriously hurt in multi-vehicle accident which blocks motorway

  10-08-2015 12:25
  
  M42 expected to fully re-open by noon
  
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• Fallen Staffordshire miners finally celebrated

  10-08-2015 11:05
  
  A memorial to the lives of over 100 men and boys killed in Staffordshire coal mines is set to be unveiled next month as a four-year project nears its completion.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at August 10 in years gone by

  10-08-2015 10:51
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on August 10.
  
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• M42 southbound closed after multi-vehicle accident

  10-08-2015 10:25
  
  Motorway could be shut until noon
  
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• Woman driver seriously injured after car hits metal bollards

  10-08-2015 10:00
  
  Early morning crash in Bromsgrove wrecks car
  
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• Man charged with three separate attacks on women in Birmingham City Centre

  10-08-2015 09:45
  
  He is appearing before magistrates today
  
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• Cows make supermarket sweep as farmers stage milk protest

  10-08-2015 09:30
  
  Farmers take two cows down the aisles of an Asda store in Stafford
  
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• Tributes paid to comedy writer David Nobbs, creator of Reginald Perrin, who has died aged 80

  10-08-2015 09:21
  
  Nobbs, from North Yorkshire, also contributed to The Two Ronnies, Ken Dodd, Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd as well as writing 20 novels
  
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• Morning news headlines: Illegal migrant rogue employers will be hit from all angles says minister, gunfire at Ferguson protest over death of teenager

  10-08-2015 08:00
  
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• Sainsbury's worker injured by needle-wielding drug addict trying to steal from store

  10-08-2015 07:30
  
  Serial shop lifter Paul Russell injured a shop worker trying to detain him in city centre
  
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• Birmingham Six Paddy Hill says 'there may not be time for justice but there will always be time for truth'

  10-08-2015 07:30
  
  Birmingham Six man Paddy Joe Hill, wrongly convicted of Birmingham pub bombings, speaks out as the 40th anniversary of his miscarriage of justice approaches
  
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• Summer Album #10 - Cannabis Disposal Team

  10-08-2015 00:00
  Since West Midlands Police’s Cannabis Disposal Team was set up in 2010 it has crushed ‘farms’ producing drugs with a combined street deal value topping £150-million.The specially-trained unit is called in to dismantle commercial scale drugs production – not a couple of plants in a window box – and regularly come across facilities involving extensive heat, lighting and hydroponics set-ups.
  
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• Second teenager charged with robbery that went viral online

  10-08-2015 00:00
  A second teenage girl has been charged with robbery after an attack in Northfield on two schoolgirls which was filmed and went viral on social media.The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of robbery. She has been bailed to appear at Birmingham Youth Court on Friday 4 September.
  
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• Murder investigation progresses as man bailed

  10-08-2015 00:00
  Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Edgbaston on Friday night (Aug 7) have released a man on bail pending further enquiries.The 30-year-old − arrested in Brewers Square, Edgbaston, following the discovery of a man’s body − was released from police custody last night.
  
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• Man due in court over Birmingham city centre attacks

  10-08-2015 00:00
  A man is due in court today (10 August) charged with attacking three women in Birmingham city centre on the same day.Rehaan Akhtar is accused of trying to rob a 28-year-old on Holliday Street before assaulting a 31-year-old on Suffolk Street Queensway and then sexually assaulting a 28-year-old on Hill Street − all on 1 May 2015 between 2.40pm and 2.55pm. 
  
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• Man detained under Mental Health Act after “suspicious items" find

  10-08-2015 00:00
  A man arrested by counter terrorism police following the discovery of suspicious substances at his Birmingham home has been detained under the Mental Health Act.Officers moved in to arrest the 27-year-old in Naseby Road, Alum Rock, in the early hours of yesterday morning after concerns were raised over him walking around holding a hammer.He was initially arrested for possessing an offensive weapon in public but later held by terrorism officers when a search of his address uncovered some suspicio
  
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• Man detained under Mental Health Act after “suspicious items" find

  10-08-2015 00:00
  A man arrested by counter terrorism police following the discovery of suspicious substances at his Birmingham home has been detained under the Mental Health Act.Officers moved in to arrest the 27-year-old in Naseby Road, Alum Rock, in the early hours of yesterday morning after concerns were raised over him walking around holding a hammer.He was initially arrested for possessing an offensive weapon in public but later held by terrorism officers when a search of his address uncovered some suspicio
  
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• Good Samaritan who came to aid of Coventry teenager urged to come forward

  10-08-2015 00:00
  Police are appealing to a Good Samaritan to come forward after he came to the aid of a teenager who had been approached by a man in a silver car in Coventry over the weekend.The incident is believed to be a second of its kind in the Longford area of Coventry.The 16-year-old was walking along Lady Lane at around 9.30pm on Saturday 8 August when a silver car pulled up beside her. A man described as Asian began talking to her and asked her to get into his car.When she refused he got out of the car
  
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