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• Man stabbed in Quinton in 'drug deal gone wrong'

  28-09-2015 22:10
  
  Police launch investigation after man stabbed multiple times in Moreton Close following suspected drug deal
  
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• Poundland boss: I was asked to go on Dragon's Den but said 'I'm out'

  28-09-2015 22:00
  
  Willenhall entrepreneur Steve Smith who sold the company for £50 million spurned TV chance
  
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• Midland Metro in Birmingham: Everything you need to know about the new city centre tram extension

  28-09-2015 21:00
  
  The cost, when they're running, how many trams, how frequent they'll be and a host of other answers
  
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• Everything you need to know about the new city centre tram extension

  28-09-2015 21:00
  
  The cost, when they're running, how many trams, how frequent they'll be and a host of other answers
  
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• Solihull businesses back bid to provide more local apprenticeships - Solihull Observer

  28-09-2015 20:06 via
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  Solihull businesses back bid to provide more local apprenticeships
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  YOUNG apprentices are being given a chance to sign-up for a unique new scheme. The drive has been backed by a number of Solihull businesses in a bid to give more young people the chance to get their dream job. So far The Best Of Solihull, Cre8 Health ...
  

• Josh wanted to do something amazing for his cancer fighting dad - what he came up will touch your heart...

  28-09-2015 20:00
  
  Adrian Webb was given 12 months to live after being diagnosed with skin cancer. His family were devastated. This is their story.
  
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• Birmingham-London property gap widens - see how far your money goes in the capital

  28-09-2015 20:00
  
  Homes in Birmingham are less 31 per cent of the cost of the equivalent property in the capital - and the difference in what you can buy is staggering
  
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• Watch - Yardley thug Alexander Blood in 105mph chase

  28-09-2015 19:45
  
  He led police on 25-minute pursuit - and asked officers: 'Did you enjoy that?'
  
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• Animal activists endure hot iron branding in front of shocked Birmingham shoppers

  28-09-2015 18:01
  
  But farmers say hot branding of cattle is already illegal in the UK
  
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• Trio wanted over Halesowen supermarket knife raid

  28-09-2015 18:00
  
  Police keen to trace three men shown in CCTV footage after 'considerable amount' of money stolen from Asda in The Cornbow Centre
  
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• Shoppers to be charged 5p per plastic carrier bag from October 5 in a bid to reduce waste

  28-09-2015 17:42
  
  Supermarkets and large stores are required to charge 5p per carrier bag by law in order to help the environment
  
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• Castle Vale care home abuse - victim's family take legal action

  28-09-2015 17:00
  
  Questions still to be answered over Bridget McDonald's treatment, says law firm
  
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• Amelia Gebruers is Pride of Britain star

  28-09-2015 16:33
  
  David Beckham, Prince of Wales and Prime Minister honour winners
  
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• So, the metro mayor will cost more after all

  28-09-2015 16:09
  
  Leaked West Midlands Combined Authority document reveals the regional mayor could have tax raising powers - but at least we'll be able to vote them out
  
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• Appeal set up for tragic mum Lianne Harris - Solihull Observer

  28-09-2015 15:22 via
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  Appeal set up for tragic mum Lianne Harris
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  A FUNFAIR owner has launched a fundraising appeal for 'much-loved and devoted' mum Lianne Harris who died after suffering a cardiac arrest on one of his rides last week. Lianne Harris suffered a cardiac arrest while on the Twister ride with her two ...
  

• Inspiring Britain's youth - we catch up with Pride of Birmingham 2014 winner Mohammed Zafran

  28-09-2015 15:05
  
  England manager Roy Hodgson and World Health Organisation get behind Small Heath community worker Zaf
  
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• When is the next blood moon and lunar eclipse? And when is the next supermoon?

  28-09-2015 15:03
  
  Missed all the excitement? If you slept through the astronomical event of the year, find out when you can see the next celestial spectacle
  
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• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells of his childhood growing up in the West Midlands

  28-09-2015 15:01
  
  The new Labour leader grew up in the West Midlands - campaigning in marginal Midland seas
  
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• Back our plans for a new West Midlands authority, urge council leaders

  28-09-2015 14:51
  
  Council leaders warned the West Midlands will be punished if it fails to create a new combined authority, at a meeting during Labour's annual conference
  
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• Near miss between aircraft and drone at Birmingham Airport investigated

  28-09-2015 14:15
  
  Incident is believed to have happened in August during holiday getaway season
  
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• Bordesley Green driver sent victim '6ft in the air'

  28-09-2015 14:15
  
  Javeed Malik 'used car as a weapon' and ploughed into group of men
  
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• Pensioner died in house fire after dropping lit match

  28-09-2015 13:18
  
  Wheelchair using Maureen Saxton died in horrific blaze in Kingstanding home
  
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• New Street Station and Grand Central great for the environment says city chief

  28-09-2015 13:07
  
  Low energy measures and major recycling initiatives make the landmark rail station and shopping centre development one of Birmingham's greenest says Birmingham city councillor
  
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• Lunar eclipse and supermoon combined to create giant 'blood moon' in rare cosmic event

  28-09-2015 13:00
  
  Rare event seen by apocalypse prophets as sign of End of Days - and it won't appear again until 2033
  
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• Kerys Harrop seals fifth consecutive win for Birmingham City Ladies - Solihull Observer

  28-09-2015 12:34 via
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  Kerys Harrop seals fifth consecutive win for Birmingham City Ladies
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  BLUES Ladies celebrated clinching survival in style as Kerys Harrop nodded home an 88th minute winner to earn David Parker's side a fifth successive victory in all competitions. A fortnight after clinching their place in the Continental Tyres Cup semi ...and more »
  

• Comment: I love watching football - but why can't it be more like rugby?

  28-09-2015 11:44
  
  Why our national sport could take lessons from a rugby crowd in how to enjoy a match.
  
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• Supermoon - Amazing pictures as Mail readers look to the skies

  28-09-2015 10:40
  
  Blood red phenomenon inspired thousands to stay up late
  
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• Blood moon: Your stunning photographs of the lunar eclipse over Birmingham and around the World

  28-09-2015 10:40
  
  Blood red phenomenon inspired thousands to stay up late
  
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• Blood moon: Your stunning photographs of the lunar eclipse over Birmingham

  28-09-2015 10:40
  
  Blood red phenomenon inspired thousands to stay up late
  
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• Angler dies despite wife's rescue attempt

  28-09-2015 10:02
  
  Tragedy on Staffordshire and Worcester Canal
  
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• Alton Towers - The Smiler to reopen as venue 'losing too much money'

  28-09-2015 09:48
  
  Crash victim Vicky Balch tells of anguish at theme park's decision
  
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• Solihull to consult on key transport issues - The Business Desk

  28-09-2015 08:52 via
  Solihull to consult on key transport issues
  The Business Desk
  A RAPID transit system using tram-style buses running between Solihull town centre, Birmingham Airport and the planned high speed rail station is among transport proposals being put before borough residents this week. The initiative is part of Movement ...
  

• Great British Bake Off star Mel Giedroyc hosts Strictly Come Dancing show

  28-09-2015 07:30
  
  Tour kicks off with event at Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
  
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• Desperate driver who was 'completely out of control' tasered twice by police

  28-09-2015 07:30
  
  Damien Harze damaged five cars in bid to get away from officers
  
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• We'll cut the deficit without austerity, Labour promises

  28-09-2015 07:00
  
  Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell to set out plans for "new economics"
  
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• What time is the supermoon lunar eclipse and blood moon tonight?

  28-09-2015 01:30
  
  Rare event seen by apocalypse prophets as sign of End of Days - and it won't appear again until 2033
  
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• Officers appeal for information after shots fired in Halesowen

  28-09-2015 00:00
  Police are appealing for information after shots were fired at two houses in Halesowen on Friday night (25 September).Officers were called to two addresses on Long Lane and Narrow Lane just after 10.15pm following the crime.
  
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• Man stabbed in drug deal gone wrong

  28-09-2015 00:00
  A major police investigation is underway after a man was stabbed in a suspected drug deal gone wrong. Police were called to Moreton Close in Quinton just after 5.20pm yesterday (Sunday 27 September) following reports that a man had been stabbed multiple times. 
  
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• Man arrested in fisherman assault probe

  28-09-2015 00:00
  A man has been arrested after a fisherman was pushed into a pond in Coventry.
   
  An investigation was launched after a video that was uploaded to video sharing site YouTube on Wednesday 23 September showed a man being assaulted at Swanswell Park.
  
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• CCTV clues to Halesowen robbery suspects

  28-09-2015 00:00
  CCTV images have been released following a robbery at a Halesowen supermarket.Three men threatened staff at Asda, The Cornbow Centre with a knife and demanded to be taken to the cash office. Once inside the offenders asked the woman to open the safe. 
  
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