Solihull news

• Woman dies in crash near The Belfry

  02-09-2015 23:08
  
  Elderly passenger taken to hospital but woman died at the scene after car collided with lorry on A446
  
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• Cops may sue Government over budget cuts

  02-09-2015 22:00
  
  West Midlands Police may mount legal challenge
  
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• Father and son stole Range Rovers in highly sophisticated spree

  02-09-2015 21:30
  
  Lee O'Brien part of a gang who targeted high value motors across the Midlands
  
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• The cheapest diesel prices in Birmingham right now and where to find them

  02-09-2015 20:00
  
  Where are the cheapest diesel around Birmingham? This map tells you how to find the top 10 fuel bargains
  
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• Castle Vale fire crash to be probed by police

  02-09-2015 19:56
  
  Paramedics say it was "remarkably lucky" there were no casualties after three vehicles went up in flames after crash on Farnborough Road
  
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• Hampton Manor: Solihull's hotel with soul - Telegraph.co.uk

  02-09-2015 19:24 via
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  Hampton Manor: Solihull's hotel with soul
  Telegraph.co.uk
  I didn't expect to warm to the place. Hampton Manor, a rather glum 19th-century Tudor Gothic country house that was just asking to become a care home, which it was before its transformation into an upscale hotel, but where much of the trendy noughties ...
  

• Solihull Barons continue preparations for 2015/16 season - Solihull Observer

  02-09-2015 18:35 via
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  Solihull Barons continue preparations for 2015/16 season
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL Barons continued their pre-season preparations with two matches against Laidler (Division 2) favourites the Widnes Wild which would see the honours going the way of the home side in each case. On Saturday the Barons made the trip North to ...
  

• Huge car enthusiasts' meeting at supermarket was a charity event, claim organisers

  02-09-2015 18:30
  
  But police say they were not notified of the Solihull event and would not have approved it
  
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• Castle Vale fire: Porsche engulfed by fireball after four vehicle crash

  02-09-2015 17:31
  
  Police and fire crews were called to Farnborough Road this afternoon
  
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• Birmingham's ancient Koran to go on public display

  02-09-2015 17:03
  
  University of Birmingham is to run a ticket-only exhibition of the 'world's oldest Koran'
  
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• New specialist free school announced for Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  02-09-2015 17:00 via
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  New specialist free school announced for Solihull
  Birmingham Mail
  Prime Minister David Cameron has today given the go ahead to a new specialist free school for up to 90 Solihull children at risk of exclusion. The Solihull Alternative Provision Academy will open in 2017 to cater for pupils who have struggled at ...
  Solihull Alternative Provision Academy gets green light from CameronITV Newsall 48 news articles »
  

• New specialist free school announced for Solihull

  02-09-2015 17:00
  
  The school will cater for almost 100 local children who are at risk of exclusion
  
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• Huge fall in police stop and search incidents in the West Midlands

  02-09-2015 17:00
  
  But more arrests and cautions are being made, says force
  
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• Warwickshire pours cold water on plans for Midland 'super council'

  02-09-2015 16:58
  
  County considers wooing Coventry into separate regional authority leaving Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country to go it their own way
  
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• When do the clocks go back in 2015?

  02-09-2015 16:49
  
  Find out when the clocks change this autumn and why we do it - here's everything you need to know
  
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• Most read: Brum hit by 'snow', boy racers, thunderbolt strike and tribute to murdered dad

  02-09-2015 16:43
  
  The most read stories on Wednesday, September 2
  
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• Thousand-strong boy racer 'meet' causes Bank Holiday misery for Solihull residents - Solihull Observer

  02-09-2015 15:17 via
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  Thousand-strong boy racer 'meet' causes Bank Holiday misery for Solihull residents
  Solihull Observer
  PHOTOGRAPHS have emerged of alleged 'boy racers' descending on a local supermarket car park over the Bank Holiday Weekend. More than 1,000 drivers took over the car park of the Tesco Extra store in Monkspath on Sunday, August 31 – revving their ...
  Tesco boy racers turn car park into drag strip in Monkspath, SolihullDaily Mail
  Shocking scenes as 1000 boy racers take
  

• Ready for the Great Birmingham Run? Try the Pete Hayes 10K in Handsworth Park to test yourself

  02-09-2015 14:45
  
  Second Pete Hayes 10K will celebrate the life of 25 year-old who died of heart disease and raise cash for British Heart Foundation
  
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• Passenger numbers soar at Birmingham Airport

  02-09-2015 14:40
  
  More than 10 million have used the airport in 12 months
  
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• Gunman in terror raid at Spar shop in Edgewood Road, Rednal

  02-09-2015 13:40
  
  Balaclava-wearing robber forced staff at gunpoint into office area
  
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• A5 blocked as chemical tanker overturns near M6 Toll

  02-09-2015 13:26
  
  Emergency services in protective gear at the scene
  
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• Culling badgers costs £6,775 per badger, figures reveal

  02-09-2015 12:20
  
  Overall costs for the past few years are £16.8 million pounds according to latest figures
  
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• Date set for Washwood Heath election court challenge

  02-09-2015 12:09
  
  Lib Dem challenge to Labour's most popular Birmingham councillor
  
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• Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing star Helen George announces husband split

  02-09-2015 11:51
  
  Call the Midwife actress hit by 'Strictly Curse' before show's even started
  
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• Sparkling! Strictly Come Dancing's Birmingham duo get dressed up

  02-09-2015 11:30
  
  Jamelia and Helen George amongst 15 contestants on smash hit TV show
  
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• McDonalds finally to begin serving breakfast ALL DAY

  02-09-2015 11:18
  
  Fast food giant to unveil new all-day breakfast menu from October 6, initially in the United States
  
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• Birmingham hit by 'snow' in September in unseasonal deluge

  02-09-2015 11:14
  
  Video and pictures show ground covered with white as hail and heavy rain turns streets to rivers
  
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• Tesco boy racers turn car park into drag strip in Monkspath, Solihull - Daily Mail

  02-09-2015 10:59 via
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  Tesco boy racers turn car park into drag strip in Monkspath, Solihull
  Daily Mail
  As many as 1,000 boy racers have been filmed using a Tesco car park for late-night drag racing and as a venue to perform dangerous stunts - intimidating staff and shoppers inside the store. In what is believed to be the largest ever gathering of its ...
  Shocking scenes as 1000 boy racers take over Solihull Tesco car parkBirmingham Mail
  Thousand-strong boy racer 'meet' causes Bank Holiday misery for Solih
  

• Man, 23, fighting for life after brutal attack near restaurant

  02-09-2015 10:44
  
  Victim suffered 'life threatening' head injuries in attack in Unicorn Hill, Redditch
  
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• Major disruption for Eurostar passengers amid reports of migrants on train roofs

  02-09-2015 10:39
  
  Police called to Calais before 9pm because of reports of people on the tracks at the crossing, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck on carriages for hours.
  
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• Morning news headlines: Refugee stance could hit David Cameron's EU reform plans, Disruption for Eurostar passengers amid report of migrants on train roofs

  02-09-2015 10:05
  
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• Family: Murdered dad-of-two was 'loving caring person'

  02-09-2015 09:38
  
  Masoud Esmailian was stabbed to death just four days before his birthday
  
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• Police admit slow Vauxhall Corsas with no sirens used at emergencies

  02-09-2015 09:11
  
  But chief constable denies it is a result of cost-cutting after officers complain, saying they fear the public is being 'let down'
  
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• Police make arrest after 14-year-old robbed of his bike by gang

  02-09-2015 08:30
  
  Police still hunting for suspects over All Saints Way, West Bromwich, attack
  
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• Wendy Mann death: Man in court charged with murder

  02-09-2015 08:20
  
  26-year-old's body was discovered in Chapel Street, West Bromwich
  
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• Big Hoot owl damaged in Victoria Square

  02-09-2015 07:30
  
  Alf needs running repairs to snorkel and goggles
  
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• Baby boom at fertility clinic where FIVE workers were helped to have children

  02-09-2015 07:30
  
  Quintet all experienced the joy of parenthood through Tamworth firm
  
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• Siren-less cars not routinely used to attend emergencies

  02-09-2015 00:00
  The force currently has 109 Vauxhall Corsas within its fleet of vehicles, these are equipped with blue lights but not sirens.These cars were provided for local neighbourhood teams and are used for a police presence - conducting patrols, attending appointments with victims of crime, at scenes of crime or traffic collisions to enforce road closures. At no point were they intended for response work as they are low performance vehicles.
  
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• Police seek missing Wolverhampton pensioner

  02-09-2015 00:00
  Police in Wolverhampton are appealing for help in tracing a vulnerable 78-year-old man who has been missing since lunchtime.Ernest Ingry from Taunton Avenue in Fordhouses was last seen at Bushbury Crematorium around 1.15pm today (Wednesday 2 September).
  
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• Most read: Boy racers, Koran history debate, transfer deadline day drama

  02-09-2015 00:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, September 1
  
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• Family pay tribute to West Bromwich murder victim

  02-09-2015 00:00
  The family of a man who died in West Bromwich last week have talked about their heartbreak of losing their ’irreplacable’ loved one. Masoud Esmailian,46, who would have celebrated his birthday yesterday (1 September) was found dead by a concerned relative at an address in Montgomery Walk on Friday evening (28 August).A murder investigation was launched and a post mortem revealed that the father-of-two had died of a stab injury.
  
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• CCTV released of man wanted following armed shop robbery

  02-09-2015 00:00
  Police have released CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Rednal. The man was caught on camera at the Spar in Edgewood Road at 9.55pm on July 23.He entered the shop armed with a handgun and threatened staff and customers.He then forced two staff and two customers into an office area, before stealing an amount of cash and escaping on foot.
  
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