Solihull news

• Heartbroken brother of murdered Azim Azam: 'We have never received justice'

  23-09-2015 22:00
  
  Bournville College student, 16, was stabbed to death as he stepped off bus in Moseley
  
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• Second Solihull doctor suspended and under investigation for cancer operations - Solihull Observer

  23-09-2015 21:31 via
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  Second Solihull doctor suspended and under investigation for cancer operations
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  A SECOND doctor at Solihull Hospital and the privately-run Spire Parkway Hospital is under investigation over the treatment he has given to cancer patients – The Observer can exclusively reveal. Mr Arackal Manu Nair, known as Manu, was suspended from ...
  

• What we made of the Birmingham Rugby World Cup Fanzone

  23-09-2015 21:13
  
  Here's our review of the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Eastside Park. Child friendly? Good entertainment? Is it worth a visit? All your questions answered
  
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• Police find THIRTEEN illegal immigrants hiding in back of lorry at Midland service station

  23-09-2015 21:00
  
  Children among those found inside vehicle when it was opened at Gaydon services on M40
  
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• Captain Hook, a yellow Rolls-Royce and £60k Ascot trophy - Felix Dennis' effects go on sale

  23-09-2015 20:00
  
  Massive auction of 2,300 items follows Midland-based publisher's death
  
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• The Great Birmingham Run playlist - 20 top running songs chosen by you

  23-09-2015 19:47
  
  After some tunes to get you around the half marathon? Brummies picked these hits as the best tracks for the race. And they are all available here
  
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• Remember how Birmingham New Street station used to look? These photographs should help jog your memory

  23-09-2015 19:36
  
  A look back at The Pallasades, the old concourse, the passenger entrance and other characr which made the old-look station  A look back at how Birmingham New Street station was before the £750million redevelopment
  
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• Petrol prices slashed by 2p at several supermarkets

  23-09-2015 19:27
  
  Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's announce petrol and diesel prices to be cut
  
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• Sheldon gardener shows off colossal 15ft sunflower - Solihull Observer

  23-09-2015 18:07 via
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  Sheldon gardener shows off colossal 15ft sunflower
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  GROWING the tallest Sunflower may be deemed as an old past-time by many, but for a Sheldon resident his crop is reaching for the skies and nearing 15ft in height. Ken Shevill, who only took up gardening a year ago, has exceeded all expectations by ...
  

• Could Solihull station be on the move to the town centre? - Solihull Observer

  23-09-2015 17:50 via
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  Could Solihull station be on the move to the town centre?
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  THERE is just under a week left for residents to have their say and help shape the future of transport across the borough over the next 20 years – but could that future see the railway station being moved closer to the town centre? Solihull Council is ...and more »
  

• Manor Tavern windows boarded up after Aston Villa and Birmingham City cup clash

  23-09-2015 17:21
  
  Eleven men bailed after allegations of violent disorder and affray at pub before derby match
  
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• Revealed: The happiest places in the West Midlands (and the saddest too)

  23-09-2015 17:00
  
  Officials have been finding out where people are happy and where they're not - and we have the results.
  
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• Fears free school meals could be scrapped for Birmingham infant pupils

  23-09-2015 17:00
  
  Potential cuts would see parents of children aged four to seven having to pay around £400 a year for school dinners
  
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• Which roads will be closed in Birmingham for the Rugby World Cup this weekend?

  23-09-2015 16:22
  
  Find out if you will be affected by road closures for the Rugby World Cup games at Villa Park on September 26 and 27
  
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• Mini Cooper for sale with just 33 miles on clock - for a cool £30k!

  23-09-2015 16:12
  
  Birmingham-built 1.3i Cooper Sport hardly been off drive since being registered in 2000
  
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• Sears Retail Park set for a grand opening - Solihull Observer

  23-09-2015 13:42 via
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  Sears Retail Park set for a grand opening
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  THE LONG awaited grand opening of Solihull's new TK Maxx store is due to take place tomorrow, September 24, at Sears Retail Park. Opening at 9am, the store will bring designer labels for less to Solihull's stylish shoppers. The store will be the 300th ...
  

• Find your way around Grand Central Birmingham with this map of every shop, cafe, restaurant, toilet, cash machine and more

  23-09-2015 13:40
  
  Beat the crowds with our guide around all 52 cafes and shops including John Lewis at the £100million shopping centre  ahead of tomorrow's (Thursday, September 24) official opening
  
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• Mini for sale with just 33 miles on clock - for a cool £30k!

  23-09-2015 13:33
  
  Birmingham-built 1.3i Cooper Sport hardly been off drive since being registered in 2000
  
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• Premier League only ranked fourth in value for money football index

  23-09-2015 12:30
  
  Germany's Bundesliga offers the best quality game for the price according to the GoEuro Price Index
  
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• Train passengers warned to 'be prepared' as Brum faces busiest weekend of the year

  23-09-2015 12:00
  
  Rugby World Cup, Birmingham Weekender and unveiling of Grand Central are expected to see hundreds of thousands of people descend on the transformed New Street station
  
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• Police "very concerned" over missing Oldbury man

  23-09-2015 11:50
  
  Missing man, 49, has not been seen for several days
  
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• Live: M6 reopens after Castle Bromwich crash plus Wednesday's news, and sport for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  23-09-2015 11:40
  
  Local and national news stories, traffic updates, weather outlook and sports results, as they happen on September 23rd
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously hurt in M6 crash which closed the motorway

  23-09-2015 10:55
  
  Thousands caught up in long queues following the accident
  
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• New school in Chelmsley Wood to train engineers of the future

  23-09-2015 09:57
  
  WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull is being backed by a number of top firms including Jaguar Land Rover
  
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• M6 gridlocked after crash near Aston Expressway

  23-09-2015 09:26
  
  The motorway is gridlocked in both directions following the incident at 7am
  
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• Anti-piracy measures in place as new James Bond film Spectre is released

  23-09-2015 09:00
  
  Cinemas are tightening up their security to stop  scammers sneakily filming the new 007 blockbuster when it is released next month.
  
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• Morning news headlines: David Cameron to press Europe over migration problem, New regulator for charity fundraising sector urged

  23-09-2015 08:40
  
  Latest news from around the world
  
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• Acocks Green cowboy builder helped gang scam elderly out of thousands of pounds

  23-09-2015 07:30
  
  Joseph Enwright, 36, teamed up with father and son fraudsters Robert Bennett and Ronald Reeves
  
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• Most read: Airline apology over 18-hour delay, council bin row, derby delight for Villa

  23-09-2015 01:09
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, September 22
  
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• We'll be back in government, says Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron

  23-09-2015 01:01
  
  The new leader of the Liberal Democrats will insist he is "proud" of the party's record in government despite election defeat - and vow to return to power
  
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• UPDATED: Aston Villa v Birmingham City - 28 arrested but no major disorder at derby clash

  23-09-2015 00:20
  
  Arrests made for offences including violent disorder and breaching banning orders while windows smashed at Manor Tavern Pub - but otherwise derby day passed without major incident
  
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• Motorway police drive new mobile phone clampdown

  23-09-2015 00:00
  Motorists who use their mobile phones while driving across the region’s roads and motorways are to be targeted in a tough safety crackdown by traffic officers.The enforcement, part of a national operation, will run between 24-30 September in an effort to improve safety and on the roads.
  
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• Drug dealer op No Deal: Arrest tally rises

  23-09-2015 00:00
  Two more men have been charged with drug crimes by detectives leading a Birmingham crackdown on suspected dealers. Mohammed Hussain, 38, and Sean McGee, 35, both unemployed and of no fixed abode were charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. McGee was also charged with burglary.
  
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