Solihull news

• Most read: Row over 'homeless man', toddler murder probe, dangerous roundabouts

  07-09-2015 23:30
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Monday, September 7
  
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• Crews tackle severe fire at Dudley house

  07-09-2015 22:30
  
  Blaze caused 'quite significant damage' to roof and upper floors but no injuries reported
  
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• When do school applications open for a place in Birmingham?

  07-09-2015 22:00
  
  Your guide to applying for a school place
  
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• Birmingham bar 'booted out homeless man after couple bought him drink'

  07-09-2015 22:00
  
  But Rectory Bar defends decision and claims 'Danny' was banned beggar
  
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• Midlands MPs welcome refugee pledge but urge military action over Syria

  07-09-2015 21:00
  
  Local MPs welcome Prime Minister's pledge to resettle 20,000 refugees but suggest more should be done to pressure Syria and Iraq
  
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• Revealed: The five most dangerous roundabouts in the West Midlands

  07-09-2015 20:00
  
  With 36 serious accidents since 2010 Bordesley Circus the fifth most dangerous in the UK - but major safety improvements are on the way
  
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• Birmingham rail commuter fury as Virgin price hike costs him £4,000 extra per year

  07-09-2015 20:00
  
  Businessman Peter Wall faces 300 per cent rise for New Street to Euston tickets
  
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• Birmingham hacker Junaid Hussain killed in 'self-defence', says David Cameron

  07-09-2015 18:10
  
  Prime Minister says drone attack which killed Kings Heath resident in Syria was lawful and justifiable in defence of British citizens
  
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• Weoley Castle toddler murder probe after 18-month-old girl found with fatal injuries

  07-09-2015 18:05
  
  Three people arrested after child rushed to hospital after suspected cardiac arrest
  
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• 20,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Britain

  07-09-2015 17:11
  
  Britain to take in vulnerable refugees only from camps in the region and not those who have crossed the Mediterranean
  
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• Delivery driver to stand trial after pensioner died when parked van rolled into her

  07-09-2015 17:00
  
  Matheeb Iqbal, 20, accused of causing death of Susan Collins, 65, by careless driving
  
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• William and Kate to soon begin juggling parental duties

  07-09-2015 16:39
  
  The coming months will be the first substantial period that the Duke and Duchess try to combine family life with work and public commitments
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn will NOT be Labour leader, predicts Birmingham MP Liam Byrne

  07-09-2015 16:05
  
  Experts say Jeremy Corbyn is set to be the next Labour leader but one Birmingham Labour MP says they've got it wrong
  
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• Solihull Boxing Club quartet hope to be a hit for England in Denmark - Birmingham Mail

  07-09-2015 15:57 via
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  Solihull Boxing Club quartet hope to be a hit for England in Denmark
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  A team of young boxers from Solihull are heading to Denmark next month to represent England at a major European inter-club championship. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!
  

• Solihull Boxing Club quartet hope to be a hit for England in Denmark

  07-09-2015 15:52
  
  A team of young boxers from Solihull are heading to Denmark next month to represent England at a major European inter-club championship.
  
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• Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust recruits EU nurses to help fill hospital vacancies

  07-09-2015 15:49
  
  Nurses have been drafted in from the EU as part of a massive recruitment drive at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Solihull Hospital.
  
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• Solihull hotel happy as efforts of staff result in top awards - Birmingham Mail

  07-09-2015 15:46 via
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  Solihull hotel happy as efforts of staff result in top awards
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  Hogarths Hotel & Restaurant in Dorridge, has been named the Best Luxury Hotel in the Midlands at the Global Product & Services Awards 2015. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!
  

• Former rugby star to tackle a new role as Bishop in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  07-09-2015 15:46 via
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  Former rugby star to tackle a new role as Bishop in Solihull
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  Former rugby star Hesekaia Fakatou takes on the appointment of Bishop to the Solihull congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hampton Lane. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn ...
  

• Solihull hotel happy as efforts of staff result in top awards

  07-09-2015 15:40
  
  Hogarths Hotel & Restaurant in Dorridge, has been named the Best Luxury Hotel in the Midlands at the Global Product & Services Awards 2015.
  
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• Former rugby star to tackle a new role as Bishop in Solihull

  07-09-2015 15:35
  
  Former rugby star Hesekaia Fakatou takes on the appointment of Bishop to the Solihull congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hampton Lane.
  
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• All the fun of the circus at Lapworth Scarecrow Festival

  07-09-2015 15:21
  
  The 11th Lapworth Scarecrow Festival takes place next weekend – September 12 and 13 – with this year’s theme being All the fun of the Circus.
  
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• Social media guide launched to help parents understand acronyms like GNOC and ASL

  07-09-2015 15:12
  
  The dictionary translates "popular teen chat acronyms" often used by children using anonymous chat rooms to disclose their personal details
  
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• When 908 concrete Perry Common homes were bulldozed and rebuilt in the 1990s

  07-09-2015 14:19
  
  ‘Perry Common and Me’ project looks at how one part of Birmingham was demolished and rebuilt as city's first heritage week gets underway
  
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• Brutal blitz on Birmingham

  07-09-2015 13:52
  
  An important industrial and manufacturing wartime hub and therefore strategic target, the Luftwaffe’s sights began to target Birmingham on August 9, 1940, and did not stop until April 23, 1943.
  
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• Next expands at Touchwood in Solihull - Drapers

  07-09-2015 13:24 via
  Next expands at Touchwood in Solihull
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  Next is expanding its unit at Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull, creating a two-floor 25,000 sq ft store at the site. The store will include new shoe rooms within the womenswear and menswear departments, as well as an expanded kidswear section.and more »
  

• X Factor Olly Murs lookalike's drink-driving shame

  07-09-2015 13:09
  
  Jamie Benkert said he was 'young and reckless' over 2012 court case
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at September 7 in years gone by

  07-09-2015 12:59
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on September 7
  
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• Police launch hunt for petrol station robbery duo - Solihull Observer

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  Police launch hunt for petrol station robbery duo
  Solihull Observer
  POLICE have released CCTV images of two men following a robbery at a Solihull petrol station. The incident, which took place at BP petrol station on High Street, Solihull Lodge, Shirley at 10.50pm on Thursday, September 3 saw two men enter the petrol ...
  

• English Civil War battle recreated at Aston Hall

  07-09-2015 12:24
  
  Sealed Knot re-enactment society will be at Aston Hall for Birmingham Heritage Week
  
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• British soldiers could be sent to Syria to protect refugees, says Birmingham MP

  07-09-2015 12:18
  
  Former International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell says UK should help set up safe havens for refugees, and consider sending British soldiers to protect them
  
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• Stonehenge II - Birmingham academic says amazing discovery will 'rewrite' history of landmark site

  07-09-2015 12:13
  
  Hidden remains of 90 huge monoliths found just a mile away
  
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• Tributes to Sir Adrian Cadbury after ex-Bournville boss dies aged 86

  07-09-2015 11:59
  
  Firm called business leader a 'legendary figure'
  
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• Help redraw Birmingham's political boundaries

  07-09-2015 10:51
  
  Communities have until September 28 to submit their views on new Birmingham City Council wards
  
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• Senior police leaders warn Theresa May over budget cuts

  07-09-2015 10:48
  
  Forces will struggle to find the savings required under new financial arrangements to be confirmed by the Government later this year
  
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• Six StarCity Oodles n Oodles restaurant workers arrested in immigration raid

  07-09-2015 10:08
  
  Border Agency swoop came two years after earlier raid
  
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• Live: Monday's latest news, travel, sport and weather updates in Birmingham and the West Midlands

  07-09-2015 09:43
  
  The day's local and national news, traffic updates, weather outlook and sports news as it happens on September 7th.
  
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• Radio presenter 'threatened with spanner' by traveller after park invasion

  07-09-2015 09:40
  
  Well-known BBC man heard to say: 'Don't attack me' during roving report
  
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• Morning news headlines: David Cameron to set out refugees plan, Thousands of juveniles escaping prosecution for serious offences

  07-09-2015 09:36
  
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• Key Birmingham city centre route hit by roadworks from today

  07-09-2015 09:20
  
  Stretch of Hurst Street closed until next year
  
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• Baby of the Year winners to spend prize money on gifts for refugees

  07-09-2015 07:30
  
  Generous parents will help children of war refugees
  
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• Anger over plans for hot food takeaway opposite a Birmingham secondary school

  07-09-2015 07:30
  
  Councillor urges plan to be rejected to help fight the war against child obesity
  
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• Three arrested after toddler found with fatal injuries

  07-09-2015 00:00
  Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young girl was found with fatal injuries at an address in Birmingham.Police were called to a property in Beckbury Road, Weoley Castle, at 10am on Saturday morning (5 Sept) by ambulance colleagues. An 18-month-old girl was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital having suffered a suspected cardiac arrest but was pronounced dead a short time later. Her death is being treated as suspicious.
  
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• Local police out in force tackling extremism

  07-09-2015 00:00
  More than 500 frontline police officers and staff across the UK − including a 22 strong team from the West Midlands region - are taking part in a week of activity to build local support for preventing extremism.The first ever National Prevent Awareness Week (7-11 September), comes as a new survey shows high levels of confidence among young people to tell police their concerns about people being radicalised.Over the coming week, local policing teams will be working alongside Prevent Engagem
  
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