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• Muhammad Zakariyya: Aston mum pays tribute to her 'amazing' son

  09-10-2015 22:00
  
  Two-year-old died in road crash in shadow of Villa Park
  
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• FOUR MILLION mile car clocking crime boss is jailed for more than five years

  09-10-2015 22:00
  
  Rashid Mahmood masterminded huge scam to rack up £175,000 profit
  
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• Prestigious award handed to Solihull chairman - Solihull Observer

  09-10-2015 20:14 via
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  Prestigious award handed to Solihull chairman
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  A PRESTIGIOUS accolade has been handed to the chairman of the Solihull Lifeboat Fundraising Branch for his dedicated work over the past two decades. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution awarded the Gold Badge to Clive Buckley at an awards ...and more »
  

• Kings Heath: Pensioner arrested over racist graffiti

  09-10-2015 20:00
  
  OAP banned from carrying marker pens as part of his bail conditions
  
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• Baby boy suffers first degree burns to face after trying to drink oven cleaner

  09-10-2015 20:00
  
  Elijah Mole, from Great Barr, rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital after horror accident at Great Barr home
  
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• Former Lord Mayor Shafique Shah takes up Birmingham council cabinet role

  09-10-2015 18:37
  
  Bordesley Green councillor fills vacancy left by shock resignation of James McKay
  
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• Cash-strapped West Midlands Police secure £36 million boost after Home Office U-turn

  09-10-2015 18:35
  
  Campaign to battle 'unfair' funding formula wins victory
  
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• Two bodies discovered by police in Digbeth

  09-10-2015 18:05
  
  Investigation launched after bodies of man and woman found at address in Floodgate Street on Thursday
  
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• Kings Norton shooting - 20-year-old murdered in targeted attack

  09-10-2015 17:54
  
  Victim named as Connor Smith, who is described as a 'lovely lad'
  
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• Solihull Council refers 5000 cases of debt to bailiffs - Birmingham Mail

  09-10-2015 17:46 via
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  Solihull Council refers 5000 cases of debt to bailiffs
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  Councillor Chris Williams (Green, Chelmsley Wood) outside the Norfolk Hotel in Birmingham. He has criticised the hotel as' not fit for purpose. ' Solihull Council referred over 5,000 cases of unpaid debt to bailiffs last year, latest figures have revealed.
  

• Solihull Council refers 5,000 cases of debt to bailiffs

  09-10-2015 17:46
  
  Concern has been raised after many residents in Solihull Borough are faced with the threat of bailiffs due to unpaid debts
  
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• When is the Great Birmingham Run 2016?

  09-10-2015 17:34
  
  Everything we know about next year's event
  
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• Murder in Forde Way Gardens Kings Norton: Replay as it unfolded

  09-10-2015 17:21
  
  20-year-old man is believed to have been shot dead in 'targeted' attack
  
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• Pupils' hand-made toiletry bags head to a Calais camp for Syrian refugees

  09-10-2015 17:00
  
  Pupils with autism and learning difficulties from Hazel Oak School in Shirley stitched the bags for those caught up in the Syrian refugee crisis
  
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• New Street station dubbed 'tawdry, dull and dirty' by Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud

  09-10-2015 17:00
  
  But presenter's views condemned by Birmingham architect who called him a 'southern imperialist'
  
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• Couple's £15,000 Instagram iPhone con

  09-10-2015 16:56
  
  Saqib Bashir and Rimla Chaudurey scammed more than 50 customers online
  
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• SNAKE sparks panic at Sutton Coldfield office after slithering in through door

  09-10-2015 14:38
  
  Alan Donaldson, 44, tackled slippery customer - which turned out to be harmless grass snake
  
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• Murder in Forde Way Gardens Kings Norton: Live updates from the scene

  09-10-2015 14:27
  
  20-year-old man dies after being found with serious injuries
  
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• Birmingham homeseekers better to buy than rent - new figures

  09-10-2015 13:38
  
  People pay out on average much less on mortgage than renting
  
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• Solihull woman was part of the Bletchley code-breaking operation - Birmingham Mail

  09-10-2015 13:34 via
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  Solihull woman was part of the Bletchley code-breaking operation
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  Norah Charlish, aged 99, discovered she played a vital role in helping to end the Second World War. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; LinkedIn. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. 99 ...
  

• Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Inquest into Solihull teacher's death is opened and ... - Birmingham Mail

  09-10-2015 13:32 via
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  Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Inquest into Solihull teacher's death is opened and ...
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  A string of tributes were paid to the drama teacher, who taught at St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull from 2009. He was fondly known to his students as “Jolly” Jenkins. The inquest opened on October 2 and was adjourned until January 6. Tributes ...and more »
  

• Sir Bruce Forsyth ordered to rest by doctors after fall

  09-10-2015 13:26
  
  Fall has forced the 87-year-old to pull out of presenting his variety show
  
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• Solihull woman was part of the Bletchley code-breaking operation

  09-10-2015 13:24
  
  Norah Charlish, aged 99, discovered she played a vital role in helping to end the Second World War.
  
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• Anthony Morbach-Jenkins: Inquest into Solihull teacher's death is opened and adjourned

  09-10-2015 13:20
  
  Pupils called him the 'best teacher ever'
  
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• Balsall Common woman 'braves the shave' in memory of her grandmother - Solihull Observer

  09-10-2015 13:02 via
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  Balsall Common woman 'braves the shave' in memory of her grandmother
  Solihull Observer
  A WOMAN from Balsall Common will be attempting to raise £500 for MacMillan Cancer Support in memory of her late Grandmother. Zoe Speed, aged 28, will be shaving her head on Saturday (October 10) as part of the new campaign 'Brave the Shave'.
  

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

  09-10-2015 12:33
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports and traffic updates and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 12th.
  
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• Family demand answers as body of Solihull man found two months after he went ... - Coventry Telegraph

  09-10-2015 12:31 via
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  Family demand answers as body of Solihull man found two months after he went ...
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  Thomas Sidwell, from Solihull, was found dead over seven weeks after he was reported missing. The family of a vulnerable man who went missing from Solihull Hospital and was found dead in woodland almost two months later are demanding answers.
  

• Alex Butwell M40 tragedy: Driver cleared over fatal smash

  09-10-2015 12:29
  
  And second motorist has charge of death by dangerous driving downgraded
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at October 9 in years gone by

  09-10-2015 11:31
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on October 9
  
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• Aston Villa goalkeeper joins non-league Solihull Moors on loan ahead of FA Cup ... - talkSPORT.com

  09-10-2015 11:18 via
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  Aston Villa goalkeeper joins non-league Solihull Moors on loan ahead of FA Cup ...
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  Aston Villa have sent reserve keeper Benjamin Siegrist on a month-long loan to local non-league side Solihull Moors. The Conference club have an injury crisis between the sticks so the 23-year-old joins in time for their FA Cup third round qualifying ...
  Tamworth FC's Newton is relishing league battle against unbeaten leaders SolihullTamworth Herald
  DONE DEAL: Solihull Moors delighted
  

• Bournville hailed as a shining example of a model industrial village

  09-10-2015 11:13
  
  The creation of Bournville village by brothers George and Richard Cadbury, with the help of Bournville architect George Gadd, was a marked departure from the norm of the time.
  
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• Man quizzed over football violence on New Street train

  09-10-2015 11:12
  
  Suspect, 31, came forward after police appeal
  
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• Balsall Heath residents back new Neighbourhood Plan

  09-10-2015 11:02
  
  Adoption of Birmingham's first Neighbourhood Plan hailed by councillor
  
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• Live: Friday's news, travel, sport and weather updates for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  09-10-2015 09:19
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, traffic updates, sports results and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 9th
  
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• Morning news headlines: Russia on agenda as David Cameron meets Angela Merkel and Estonia PM

  09-10-2015 09:09
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Conman swindled grieving couple who formed charity in son's name

  09-10-2015 09:05
  
  Simon Davey promised to set up black tie fundraiser but vanished instead
  
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• Hero pulls driver from canal after 30ft car plunge

  09-10-2015 08:45
  
  Casualty given emergency first aid and rushed to hospital
  
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• Birmingham jewellery designer whose clients include David Beckham reveals new collection - including pieces worth £600,000

  09-10-2015 08:30
  
  An acclaimed Birmingham jewellery designer who counts footballer David Beckham among his clients is today unveiling his new collection - including pieces worth a staggering £600,000.
  
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• West Midlands has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the country

  09-10-2015 07:30
  
  West Midlands mums rate amongst the lowest for breastfeeding anywhere in the country
  
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• Kidnap gang thug who tortured sauna boss demanding £400k has appeal thrown out

  09-10-2015 07:30
  
  Victim was taken to a house and beaten, stripped, bound with chains
  
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• Inspirational Malala Yousafzai stars in a new documentary by Hollywood film-maker

  09-10-2015 07:30
  
  US film director and producer Davis Guggenheim is behind the documentary called He Named Me Malala - which is currently being shown in cinemas across America.
  
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• Most read: Hospital rape claim, shopper banned over bag row, Sheriff Mbye murder trial

  09-10-2015 06:15
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Thursday, October 8
  
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• All because the lady loves... Cadbury begins new hunt for Milk Tray man

  09-10-2015 01:01
  
  Iconic adverts are returning to the screen - and Bournville company wants new leading man
  
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• Murder investigation launched after man dies in Birmingham

  09-10-2015 00:00
  A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Birmingham last night (Thursday 8 October).Officers were called to Forde Way Gardens, Hawksley at around 11.30pm by the ambulance service following reports of a man collapsed.
  
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• Man jailed for breaching Coventry injunction

  09-10-2015 00:00
  A yob who terrorised a neighbourhood with his anti-social antics has been jailed for breaching the terms of his injunction, just days after it was issued.Alex Burbury, of no fixed address, was jailed for 49 days on Monday 5 October for failing to comply with the condition of his anti-social behaviour injunction.
  
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• Investigation launched after two bodies found at address in Digbeth

  09-10-2015 00:00
  Detectives have launched an investigation after the bodies of a man and a woman were found at an address in Digbeth yesterday afternoon (Thursday 8 October). Officers made the discovery when they attended an address in Floodgate Street just before 2.30pm while carrying out enquiries to find a missing woman on behalf of Thames Valley Police. It's not believed anyone else was involved in the deaths.
  
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• Couple convicted of online shopping con after WMP fraud probe

  09-10-2015 00:00
  A couple from Birmingham have been convicted of fraud after conning more than 50 online shoppers out of £1,000’s by setting up bogus web companies.Saqib Bashir and his wife Rimla Chaudurey, from Washwood Heath, offered iPhones, Pandora bracelets, hair straighteners and designer watches for sale on Instagram. 55 buyers to part with a combined total of £14,824 - but none of the victims received the goods and never heard from Bashir (27) or 24-year-old Chaudurey aga
  
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