Solihull news

• Nuns put Call The Midwife convent on the market

  21-09-2015 22:00
  
  The series was inspired by sisters from the Community of St John the Divine in Alum Rock during their time in London in the 1950s
  
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• Two questioned by police in drugs crackdown

  21-09-2015 21:55
  
  Men detained after handing themselves in at Stechford police station in latest arrests under operation No Deal
  
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• Boy suffers broken leg in Sparkhill collision

  21-09-2015 21:42
  
  Eight-year-old taken to hospital in a 'serious condition' following collision with car on Stratford Road
  
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• Top musician Julian Lloyd Webber reveals his love for Brum

  21-09-2015 20:30
  
  The head of the Birmingham Conservatoire says he does not miss London's "oligarchs from the planet Zog"
  
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• Ian Paterson cancer surgery victims launch petition as battle for justice continues

  21-09-2015 20:00
  
  Government being urged to back cases of patients against private hospital group
  
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• Holy Superheroes! Comic book characters take over Aston Hall

  21-09-2015 20:00
  
  Fans of DC Comics dressed up as their heroes to pose for calendar shoot to raise money for a baby charity
  
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• Super September - Why Birmingham sparkles all year round

  21-09-2015 18:52
  
  We aren't just super in September, and here is 11 reasons why
  
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• Sheldon Country Park fair death: Mum suffered fatal cardiac arrest on Twister ride

  21-09-2015 18:43
  
  Tributes from fairground boss after tragedy at family event
  
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• Watch: CCTV shows machete-wielding robbers in terrifying Walsall casino raid

  21-09-2015 18:23
  
  Trio jailed for 26 years after brazen attack on Grosvenor Casino as well as two previous armed raids in Wolverhampton and Tipton
  
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• MPs plan three-hour debate on claims Muslims are taking over Britain

  21-09-2015 17:19
  
  Birmingham MP Steve McCabe attacks plans to hold Commons debate discussing "total bigotry" against migrants
  
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• Fox News rapped for delaying 'Birmingham non-Muslim no-go zones' correction

  21-09-2015 17:08
  
  Steven Emerson's comments which sparked #FoxNewsFacts hashtag breached broadcasting code
  
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• Young Birmingham airman shot down in WWII remembered in grave ceremony

  21-09-2015 17:00
  
  Wellington bomber was shot down by Nazi Luftwaffe ace
  
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• Bus fan Edward has a plaque in his honour on his favourite vehicle

  21-09-2015 17:00
  
  Autistic teen with a passion for buses is honoured by bus company
  
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• Midlands charity warns Rugby World Cup fans about drink-driving dangers

  21-09-2015 16:23
  
  Overdoing it on the booze could kick off a driving ban, prison or even a fatal tragedy, says national alcohol recovery charity
  
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• Mr Costa has Don good after 15 years of daily trips to shop

  21-09-2015 15:53
  
  A Solihull pensioner has proved he is full of beans after racking up 15 years of daily trips to a Costa Coffee shop in the town centre.
  
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• Solihull schools ready for bright future after £2m investment - Birmingham Mail

  21-09-2015 15:38 via
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  The new-look Fordbridge and Coleshill Heath Primary Schools in Chelmsley Wood have opened their doors for the coming academic year, 2015/16. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!and more »
  

• Solihull schools ready for bright future after £2m investment

  21-09-2015 15:38
  
  The new-look Fordbridge and Coleshill Heath Primary Schools in Chelmsley Wood have opened their doors for the coming academic year, 2015/16.
  
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• Phoenix helpers rise to support a woodland charity

  21-09-2015 15:31
  
  A team of insurance workers have been branching out from the office to support a woodland charity and provide forest education for local school children.
  
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• Tom Lackey lands on the wrong island during his 39th challenge

  21-09-2015 15:28
  
  It was a case of ‘should have gone to Specsavers’ when veteran wing walker Tom Lackey from Shirley took on his 39th challenge.
  
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• Stephen Sutton inspires Great Birmingham Runner

  21-09-2015 15:27
  
  Ian Rowlands inspired to run by Burntwood cancer hero after himself, surviving a car accident aged 13 which left him in a coma and a wheelchair
  
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• 11,000 support call for UK to take fair share of refugees

  21-09-2015 15:26
  
  More than 11,000 people from the West Midlands have signed a petition calling for Britain to take its fair share of refugees fleeing war and persecution.
  
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• Man, 26, facing jail after abducting teenage girl

  21-09-2015 15:12
  
  Solihull man is remanded in custody
  
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• Pupils urged to join cadet force by Solihull school head

  21-09-2015 15:07
  
  A Solihull headmaster is backing the Government’s call to increase the number of cadets in schools by encouraging pupils to join the force.
  
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• Doctor from Birmingham allegedly "groped" a male patient, court hears

  21-09-2015 15:05
  
  Incident allegedly happened as patient was being treated for back problems
  
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• Solihull residents invited to enter competition for local children's charity - Solihull Observer

  21-09-2015 14:46 via
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  Solihull residents invited to enter competition for local children's charity
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  SOLIHULL residents are being invited to show off their 'bags of talent' in a competition in aid of a local children's charity. As part of The Children's Air Ambulance's 'Handbag Amnesty' event, local people are being encouraged to create an eye ...and more »
  

• Did you spot these hidden references in the New Street station timelapse?

  21-09-2015 14:39
  
  We take a closer look at the video showing five years in five minutes at Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central
  
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• Did you spot these hidden film references in the New Street station timelapse?

  21-09-2015 14:39
  
  We take a closer look at the video showing five years in five minutes at Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central
  
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• Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron vows to back Birmingham and support Midland businesses

  21-09-2015 14:37
  
  Liberal Democrats lost both their West Midland MPs in the general election but new party leader Tim Farron says his party will support the region
  
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• Mum dies after collapsing at Sheldon Country Park funfair

  21-09-2015 13:59
  
  Victim had suffered cardiac arrest at Robert Wilkinson fair at Sheldon Country Park on Sunday afternoon
  
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• Mum dies after collapsing at funfair in Sheldon Country Park

  21-09-2015 13:59
  
  Victim had suffered cardiac arrest at Robert Wilkinson fair on Sunday afternoon
  
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• University of Birmingham named best for securing graduates jobs

  21-09-2015 13:00
  
  It has been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment in a prestigious guide
  
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• Cancer sufferer died during routine hip surgery after slipping and falling in hospital

  21-09-2015 12:30
  
  Tragedy of former teacher and grandmother-of-11
  
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• Live: Birmingham New Street Station opens, John Lewis store preview plus news and sport on Sept 21

  21-09-2015 12:22
  
  All the latest news as Birmingham New Street Station opens for the first time to commuters and we are given a sneak peek round the new John Lewis store, which opens on Thursday.
  
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• The making of the mighty pen in Birmingham

  21-09-2015 12:03
  
  Historians say that back in the 19th century, 75 per cent of everything written in the world would have been written using a Birmingham-made pen.
  
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• New Street station in pictures during its first Monday morning rush hour

  21-09-2015 11:51
  
  Take a look at the redeveloped Birmingham New Street station on its first Monday morning after official re-opening
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at September 21 in years gone by

  21-09-2015 11:36
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on September 21
  
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• Man accused of dumping pig heads on doorstep of Solihull community centre to ... - Coventry Telegraph

  21-09-2015 10:56 via
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  Man accused of dumping pig heads on doorstep of Solihull community centre to ...
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  A man is to stand trial accused of dumping pig heads on the doorstep of a Solihull community centre. Carl Stephens, 34, appeared via video link at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday. He denied committing a racially aggravated public order offence at the ...
  

• David Cameron 'put private parts in dead pig's mouth' claims ex-Tory peer's explosive new book

  21-09-2015 10:40
  
  PM hit by sensational claims by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft that he was in a 'dope smoking group' and took part in a debauched initiation, but No 10 says it 'does not recognise' the accusations
  
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• Simon Fowler serenades New Street Station commuters to celebrate opening

  21-09-2015 10:37
  
  The Ocean Colour Scene singer provided entertainment to passengers as they began arriving at New Street Station on Monday, September 21 on the first busy commuter day for the revamped station.
  
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• Emmy Awards 2015: Who won at this year's Emmys and what did the celebrities wear?

  21-09-2015 10:07
  
  Find out what shows won and which TV stars took home awards at this year's 67th Emmy Awards
  
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• Live: Birmingham New Street opens for commuters plus news, weather and sport on September 21

  21-09-2015 09:31
  
  All the latest news as Birmingham New Street opens for the first time to commuters after it's official opening on Sunday September 20.
  
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• Morning news headlines: Nick Clegg to warn Lib Dems of dangers of leaving European Union, George Osbourne urges China to back more UK major projects

  21-09-2015 09:13
  
  Latest news from around the world
  
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• New Street Station: What commuters are saying

  21-09-2015 09:11
  
  The revamped New Street Station faced its first proper commuter day today, with thousands of people heading through the ticket barriers into the city.
  
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• Three hurt in M6 pile up

  21-09-2015 09:00
  
  Minibus and van collide near Wednesbury
  
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• Game Of Thrones reigns over The Emmys with record 12 awards

  21-09-2015 09:00
  
  It was an otherwise disappointing night for British TV talent, as shows like Downton Abbey walked away empty-handed
  
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• New Street station's first rush hour - what can commuters expect?

  21-09-2015 07:30
  
  As office workers descend on the redeveloped interchange, Alison Jones is dazzled by the city centre showpiece that shares only its name with its dingy predecessor
  
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• Erdington care home for 'challenging' children approved - despite 'threats' fears

  21-09-2015 07:30
  
  Scheme is given the go-ahead in the face of petition and almost 150 letters of objection
  
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• WATCH: Casino robbers behind bars for series of armed raids

  21-09-2015 00:00
  Robbers who carried out armed raids at a Black Country casino have been jailed for a total of 26 years following a West Midlands Police investigation.Andrew Warley, Grant Walker and Wayne Marsh attacked Walsall’s Grosvenor Casino in Bentley on the evening of 2 October last year. 
  
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• Two hand themselves in to drug detectives

  21-09-2015 00:00
  Drug detectives continue to question two men who handed themselves in at a Birmingham police station this morning (Monday 21 September).
   
  The 25-year-old from Hall Green and the 58-year-old from Billesley were wanted as part of a major police operation targeting suspected drug dealers across the city.
  
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