Solihull news

• Grieving dad tells how he found daughter Sophie Drozdzik dead in Birmingham canal

  05-10-2015 22:00
  
  Family of student who had just got grades to follow dream, TV career set up JustGiving page
  
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• Chelmsley Wood grandad in Morrisons ban - over 47p pack of doughnuts

  05-10-2015 22:00
  
  Disabled Michael Blackwell prepared to demonstrate over store giant's decision
  
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• Suspects three times more likely to be injured during arrest by officers not wearing cameras

  05-10-2015 20:00
  
  West Midlands Police also twice as likely to use force when not wearing body CCTV equipment, chiefs told
  
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• Single mum to tackle Great Birmingham Run pushing her disabled daughter around in a wheelchair

  05-10-2015 20:00
  
  Catherine Robinson will push Sophie around 13.1 mile course
  
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• Kitts Green stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

  05-10-2015 19:42
  
  Tony Comerford appears at Birmingham Magistrates Court in connection with attack on teenage girl
  
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• Birmingham boyband The Vamps set to knock Sam Smith's Bond theme off number 1 spot

  05-10-2015 19:14
  
  Sutton Coldfield quartet's new song Wake Up is storming up the charts
  
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• George Osborne offers Birmingham and neighbours millions in new taxes - if they have a mayor

  05-10-2015 18:44
  
  Chancellor George Osborne tells West Midland councils they can raise millions for projects to boost the economy and create jobs, but there's a catch
  
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• Fire-ravaged Kings Heath cinema building to go for auction

  05-10-2015 18:18
  
  Derelict Kingsway cinema  on sale alongside a former NHS centre in Kings Norton and Tenbury Wells mansion
  
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• Solihull teacher Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Tributes paid after his sudden death - Birmingham Mail

  05-10-2015 17:02 via
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  Solihull teacher Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Tributes paid after his sudden death
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  Anthony Morbach-Jenkins taught at St Peter's since 2009 and the Catholic school paid tribute to him on its website. He was said to have been known to the students as 'Jolly' Jenkins. The school's message read: “It is with great sadness that we have ...
  

• Solihull teacher Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Tributes paid after his sudden death

  05-10-2015 17:00
  
  He taught at St Peter's for six years
  
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• Cross City Line autumn misery as leaves on the line trigger new timetable

  05-10-2015 17:00
  
  Some stations to be skipped by trains as drivers told to slow down
  
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• Boxer Frankie Gavin pulls out of big fight after being hit by car in Birmingham street

  05-10-2015 17:00
  
  Top fighter has faced online criticism after taking decision over injured foot
  
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• 400 jobs to go at Rolls-Royce marine division

  05-10-2015 16:57
  
  The continued slump in the price of oil will mean an extra 400 jobs will be cut on top of the 600 job cuts announced in May
  
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• We'll help Britain build cars that drive themselves, says Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

  05-10-2015 16:53
  
  They sound like something from a science fiction film but Transport Secretary vowed to back firms like Jaguar Land Rover which are developing driverless cars
  
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• Police launch appeal over missing Erdington man

  05-10-2015 16:50
  
  Keith Neilson, 46, has not seen since September 28
  
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• Picture Special New Walkabout bar opens in style - Solihull Observer

  05-10-2015 16:43 via
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  Picture Special New Walkabout bar opens in style
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  SOLIHULL'S new Walkabout Bar opened with an exclusive V.I.P night last Thursday (October 1) following a £485,000 spend. The bar, which boasts pre-bookable booths, a new 'reef bar' and a state of the art sound and lighting system, showcased the based ...
  

• Sutton Coldfield households likely pay £50 each for town council services

  05-10-2015 16:28
  
  Members of a new Sutton Coldfield Town Council steering committee also call for residents to make suggestions ahead of 2016 launch
  
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• Solihull Mayor is honoured to take tea with five stars

  05-10-2015 16:09
  
  Five Solihull residents who were recently awarded honours by the Queen were invited by the borough’s Mayor to celebrate by taking tea in her parlour.
  
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• Opening ceremony of Solihull Dental Practice is smiles better - Birmingham Mail

  05-10-2015 16:07 via
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  Opening ceremony of Solihull Dental Practice is smiles better
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  The Mayor of Solihull Councillor Glenis Slater put the smile on the face of staff at a new dental practice in the town when she officially opened the new business. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn ...
  

• Opening ceremony of Solihull Dental Practice is smiles better

  05-10-2015 16:03
  
  The Mayor of Solihull Councillor Glenis Slater put the smile on the face of staff at a new dental practice in the town when she officially opened the new business.
  
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• Joint initiative is in running for a national award

  05-10-2015 16:00
  
  The Street Triage initiative, which helps keeps people with mental health problems out of police custody, has been shortlisted for a national award.
  
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• Footballer Ched Evans rape conviction referred to the Court of Appeal

  05-10-2015 15:08
  
  Referral has been made on the basis of new information not raised at the trail which could add support to Evans's defence
  
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• Service set for tragic babies

  05-10-2015 15:02
  
  A special memorial service to be held by The Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust will help parents and families to remember their babies lost during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
  
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• Police name Coventry bus crash victims and say families are devastated

  05-10-2015 15:01
  
  Eight-year-old girl continues to be treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital
  
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• Solihull Theatre group in a comedy coup

  05-10-2015 14:55
  
  Union Theatre will be the first amateur group in the Midlands to perform the funniest and most successful comedy of recent years.
  
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• Watch - busking bobby Pc Jim Perks draws a crowd with his improptu performance

  05-10-2015 14:48
  
  Cop won a round of applause - before popping 50p in real busker's collection
  
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• NEC just the place for overseas home hunt

  05-10-2015 14:48
  
  It seems more people are looking to flee the unpredictable British weather and set up home in the sun, judging by the success of this year’s Place in the Sun Live at the NEC.
  
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• Birmingham facing high winds as Hurricane Joaquin hits the UK

  05-10-2015 14:18
  
  Met Office says region could be swept by extreme weather
  
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• Brum Floozie gets a pink bra and pout for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  05-10-2015 13:54
  
  Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer charity dresses up Victoria Square statue to launch campaign
  
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• Solihull residents get say on transport proposals - Birmingham Mail

  05-10-2015 13:51 via
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  Solihull residents get say on transport proposals
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  A rapid transit system using tram-style buses running between Solihull town centre, Birmingham Airport and the planned high speed rail station were among transport proposals put before borough residents. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn ...
  

• Solihull residents get say on transport proposals

  05-10-2015 13:48
  
  A rapid transit system using tram-style buses running between Solihull town centre, Birmingham Airport and the planned high speed rail station were among transport proposals put before borough residents.
  
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• Look - Gym thieves lift weights in 1am raid

  05-10-2015 13:45
  
  Crooks struck at Pure Gym after using member log-in codes
  
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• Solihull pupil is wild about role as TV presenter - Birmingham Mail

  05-10-2015 13:44 via
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  Solihull pupil is wild about role as TV presenter
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  Solihull School pupil George Brown has been playing the part of the former Top Gear star as a schoolboy in the two-part Sky 1 documentary called Jungle Quest. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn ...
  

• Solihull pupil is wild about role as TV presenter

  05-10-2015 13:34
  
  Solihull School pupil George Brown has been playing the part of the former Top Gear star as a schoolboy in the two-part Sky 1 documentary called Jungle Quest.
  
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• Robbers threaten staff in terrifying raid before making off with cash

  05-10-2015 13:29
  
  Three raiders target store in Woodrow Lane, Catshill
  
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• Regional mayor gets power to raise business rates in Osborne's council revolution

  05-10-2015 13:28
  
  Towns and cities will be encouraged to compete for employers by offering lower tax rates - or to increase taxes to pay for infrastructure schemes, under Chancellor's plan
  
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• Fury as mild rain causes London Midland rail delays

  05-10-2015 12:30
  
  Train operator tells drivers to slow down - to outrage from commuters
  
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• Coventry bus crash: Walsall mum told her daughters 'just run'

  05-10-2015 12:01
  
  Mother's anguish as runaway double decker headed straight for her and daughters
  
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• Missing cat from Solihull discovered in Wales - Solihull Observer

  05-10-2015 12:00 via
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  Missing cat from Solihull discovered in Wales
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  A WOMAN is pleading for Solihull residents to get in touch after a missing cat from the area has been discovered in South Wales. The cat travelled in the back of of a lorry – having believed the enter the vehicle near the Touchwood shopping centre – to ...
  

• A new-look Mail for a new-look Birmingham

  05-10-2015 11:43
  
  Well, if New Street Station can have its very own makeover, why not your favourite local newspaper!
  
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• Castle Vale road blocked as cherry picker falls from lorry

  05-10-2015 11:22
  
  Park Lane likely to be blocked for several hours
  
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• Devastated boyfriend of Lisa Coggins posts poignant Facebook message saying: 'Help'

  05-10-2015 10:26
  
  Grief-stricken Mario Sassano devastated by loss of girfriend in Spain drowning tragedy
  
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• 5p bag charge - store workers could be ATTACKED by angry shoppers

  05-10-2015 10:04
  
  Union warning over introduction of store bag fee
  
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• Monday October 5: All the news, weather, sport and travel for Birmingham and the West Midlands as it happens

  05-10-2015 10:02
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, traffic news, sports updates and weather outlook, as it all happens on October 5th
  
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• Merseyside policeman mown down and killed by a stolen car

  05-10-2015 09:48
  
  The stricken officer was given emergency first aid by colleagues and rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival
  
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• Harborne Primary School - retirement village residents oppose new annexe

  05-10-2015 09:09
  
  OAPs fear rise in traffic and noise as school seeks to expand
  
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• New 5p charge for carrier bag comes into action today - Solihull Observer

  05-10-2015 08:33 via
  New 5p charge for carrier bag comes into action today
  Solihull Observer
  A MANDATORY 5p charge for plastic bag comes into force in England today (Monday) – and is set to generate more than £70 million per year for good causes. Supermarkets across the country plan to put profits from the levy to good use by ensuring it ...and more »
  

• Live: Monday's latest news, weather, sport and travel for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  05-10-2015 07:58
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, traffic news, sports updates and weather outlook, as it all happens on October 5th
  
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• Tunisia terror attack survivor Owen Richards: 'Tragedy has helped me realise what's important in life'

  05-10-2015 07:30
  
  Walsall student, 16, talks for first time about life after losing his brother, uncle and granddad in atrocity
  
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• Labour peer behind HS2 to help Chancellor George Osborne with new major projects

  05-10-2015 01:01
  
  Britain needs more major projects including rail lines, says Chancellor George Osborne
  
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