Solihull news

• Saltley gang knife teenager across face, leaving him needing 20 stitches

  16-10-2015 22:00
  
  Liam Redmond, 18, left with horrific six-inch wound after being set upon by up to 15 thugs
  
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• Birmingham hospitals branded unsafe in annual CQC report

  16-10-2015 22:00
  
  Safety at City Hospital and Sandwell Hospital deemed ‘inadequate’
  
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• REPLAY - Birmingham Live: Weoley Castle hit-and-run victim named, motorway closed after horse emergency, latest news and travel updates

  16-10-2015 20:52
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports and traffic updates and weather forecast, as it all happened on October 16th
  
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• David Thompson appointed new West Midlands Police Chief Constable

  16-10-2015 20:30
  
  Appointment of former Deputy Chief Constable confirmed by Crime Commissioner David Jamieson
  
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• New app promises to cut parking tickets in Birmingham

  16-10-2015 20:00
  
  AppyParking launches in Birmingham today with a promise to reduce the 367 parking tickets dished out in the city every day
  
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• Birmingham Live: Weoley Castle hit-and-run victim named, motorway closed after horse emergency, latest news and travel updates

  16-10-2015 20:00
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports and traffic updates and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 16th
  
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• Solihull hacker Charlton Floate sentenced for FBI and Home Office hacks - BBC News

  16-10-2015 19:45 via
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  Solihull hacker Charlton Floate sentenced for FBI and Home Office hacks
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  A fame-hungry teenager has been given a suspended jail sentence for hacking FBI and Home office websites. Charlton Floate's 2013 attacks from his home in Solihull prevented the reporting of internet crime in the US for more than five hours and crashed ...and more »
  

• Birmingham CCTV rapist: Detectives looking at potential links to Leeds CCTV rape suspect

  16-10-2015 19:45
  
  Tall, slim, shaven-heaved attackers had carried victims off the city centre streets in both chilling attacks
  
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• Three arrested in raid at suspected brothel in Walsall

  16-10-2015 18:45
  
  Trio held on suspicion of managing a brothel after raid on address in Leamore Lane following complaints from locals
  
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• Hacker who crashed FBI and Home Office websites dodges immediate jail term

  16-10-2015 18:08
  
  Solihull teenager Charlton Floate cost the Government £15,000 and temporarily halted the reporting of internet crime in the US
  
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• We look at the most haunted places in the West Midlands to celebrate Halloween

  16-10-2015 18:00
  
  Kelly McLaughlin examines some of the most haunted locations in the West Midlands
  
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• How to get to Resorts World Birmingham - everything you need to know about reaching the leisure destination at the NEC

  16-10-2015 17:28
  
  Here's our guide detailing how you can travel to Resorts World Birmingham opening on Wednesday October 21
  
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• Teenager left without taste and smell after brutal pub attack

  16-10-2015 17:00
  
  Michael Hardy from Birmingham jailed after assault on 18-year-old
  
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• Birmingham Live: Motorway horse emergency, Yaya Toure admits speeding in Midlands, latest news and travel updates

  16-10-2015 16:50
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports and traffic updates and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 16th
  
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• JLR announces Solihull redundancies programme - Birmingham Mail

  16-10-2015 16:18 via
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  JLR announces Solihull redundancies programme
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  A redundancy programme has been announced at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant because production of the legendary Defender model is ending. The company confirmed a “small number” of staff had been offered voluntary redundancy at the Lode Lane ...and more »
  

• JLR announces Solihull redundancies programme

  16-10-2015 16:16
  
  Staff working on iconic Defender line offered voluntary redundancy
  
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• Simon Franey named as Weoley Castle motorbike crash victim, as police quiz woman over tragedy

  16-10-2015 16:00
  
  Touching tributes paid to much-loved dad who was often seen riding his bike in the area
  
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• Manchester City's Yaya Toure accused of doing 123mph in Porsche on M6

  16-10-2015 15:43
  
  Premier League star admits doing 101mph in Midlands in 911 Turbo
  
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• Severn Trent reveals improvement plans for water supply to Birmingham and Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  16-10-2015 15:02 via
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  Severn Trent reveals improvement plans for water supply to Birmingham and Solihull
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  And the water company said that they will carry out the necessary works with no extra cost to customers. The main feature of the upgrade is the building of a second pipe to supply water to the city to complement the Victorian pipes at Elan Valley Aqueduct.
  

• Severn Trent reveals improvement plans for water supply to Birmingham and Solihull

  16-10-2015 14:52
  
  Water company says £100 million scheme to upgrade Elan Valley Aqueduct built in 1904 will be delivered at no extra costs to customers
  
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• Birmingham health bosses urge pregnant women to get flu jab

  16-10-2015 14:48
  
  Figures reveal that less than half pregnant women took up the offer of a free flu jab last winter
  
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• Police watchdog to probe shocking Castle Vale care home abuse

  16-10-2015 14:30
  
  Worker sacked over treatment of frail Alzheimer's sufferer
  
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• M6 closed both directions due to horse emergency

  16-10-2015 14:02
  
  Warning of long delays after busy traffic stacks up as emergency services try to help animal
  
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• Analysis: How does Birmingham City Council get a new leader?

  16-10-2015 13:43
  
  The search for the next leader of Birmingham City Council is now under way - your questions on the election process answered.
  
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• Thumping win fills Solihull Barons with confidence - Solihull Observer

  16-10-2015 13:34 via
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  Thumping win fills Solihull Barons with confidence
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  SOLIHULL Barons moved up to seventh in the NIHL North 1 division after cruising to a comfortable 8-0 victory over Sheffield Senators on Sunday evening. The Sheffield team were familiar faces to the Solihull Ice Rink with the two sides winning promotion ...
  

• Solihull ladies open new season in style - Solihull Observer

  16-10-2015 13:34 via
  Solihull ladies open new season in style
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  ANOTHER busy weekend for Solihull & Shirley Badminton Club saw the ladies' second team open their campaign with a win. The ladies recorded a comfortable 6-0 victory over Birmingham University's third team in Division Two. The men's second team ...
  

• Late goal ends Solihull Moors' FA Cup dream - Solihull Observer

  16-10-2015 13:34 via
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  Late goal ends Solihull Moors' FA Cup dream
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  THE FA Cup dream is over for Solihull Moors after they dumped out of the historic competition by Worcester City on Tuesday night. Both sides played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday which forced a replay at the Aggborough Stadium in the third round stage of ...
  

• Solihull swimmers impress at first Coventry open meet - Solihull Observer

  16-10-2015 13:28 via
  Solihull swimmers impress at first Coventry open meet
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  SOLIHULL Swimming Club enjoyed a successful start to the season by coming away from the Coventry and District Championships with no fewer than 64 medals and 40 final places. A total of 29 Solihull swimmers made the journey to Coventry and competed ...
  

• Anger over Israeli Ambassador visit at King Edward VI Camp Hill for Girls

  16-10-2015 13:15
  
  School accused of hosting 'secret' event and 'screening' questions
  
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• Uber cabs remain on Birmingham roads after winning legal battle

  16-10-2015 12:14
  
  A High Court judge has given the green light to the controversial minicab-hailing app which launched in Birmingham earlier this year
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at October 16 in years gone by

  16-10-2015 12:08
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on October 16
  
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• Weoley Castle hit-and-run: Floral tributes name victim as Si

  16-10-2015 12:04
  
  Biker hit by Vauxhall Zafira in Alwold Road
  
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• The favourites for victory in the Birmingham City Council leadership battle

  16-10-2015 12:00
  
  At least four Birmingham Labour councillors are gathering support to stand for leadership of Birmingham City Council following the resignation of Sir Albert Bore
  
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• Video: Serial Birmingham investor's film about why city is the place to be

  16-10-2015 11:56
  
  Lord Digby Jones and former Birmingham Post editor Stacey Barnfield feature in new video
  
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• The much-loved imaginary world of Narnia celebrates its 65th anniversary

  16-10-2015 11:47
  
  Children's favourite The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is celebrating its 65th anniversary.
  
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• Armed police at Castle Vale Sainsbury's over bogus gunman alert

  16-10-2015 11:04
  
  Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time over 999 call
  
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• Government urged to intervene over smoking during pregnancy

  16-10-2015 10:32
  
  More than 70,000 pregnancies every year are affected by mothers-to-be smoking, figures suggest
  
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• Pressure grows for Birmingham grammar school expansion

  16-10-2015 10:11
  
  Renewed focus on selective school debate after first 'new' grammar for 50 years is approved
  
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• End the secrecy around Birmingham City Council leadership election say campaigners

  16-10-2015 09:47
  
  Election of council leader behind closed doors slammed as a travesty of democracy. Petition launched calling for openness in search to find Sir Albert Bore's successor.
  
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• Castle Bromwich cyclist killed in crash

  16-10-2015 09:03
  
  Anthony Kimberley hit by a Ford Mondeo in Water Orton
  
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• Christmas spending forecast to drop to £796 per household

  16-10-2015 09:00
  
  One in six people having already started their festive shopping, a website has found
  
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• Chairman of Solihull Lifeboat Fundraising Branch receives prestigious national ... - Solihull Observer

  16-10-2015 08:35 via
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  Chairman of Solihull Lifeboat Fundraising Branch receives prestigious national ...
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  THE ROYAL National Lifeboat Institution has awarded the prestigious Gold Badge to Clive Buckley – Chairman of the Solihull Lifeboat Fundraising Branch. At an awards ceremony, held in the Great Hall at Birmingham University, Vicky Wright – vice-chair of ...
  

• Solihull civils contractor collapses - Construction Enquirer

  16-10-2015 08:26 via
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  Solihull civils contractor collapses
  Construction Enquirer
  Its clients included many national house building developers and local authorities stretching from the North Midlands to the south coast. The firm which was set up 14 years ago by managing director Donald Mallon worked on contracts from £100,000 to £8m ...
  

• Morning news headlines: Lockerbie bombing relatives welcome calls for Libyan suspects to be questioned, EU to bolster border agency as refugee emergency deepens

  16-10-2015 08:21
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Perry Beeches school plan blocked over rooftop playground safety fears

  16-10-2015 07:30
  
  City planners attack proposed two-storey high playground at 700 pupil primary school on Attwood Green estate near Birmingham City Centre
  
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• Jaguar from hit TV series The New Avengers sells for £62,000

  16-10-2015 07:30
  
  The Midland-made Jag, driven by John Steed - played by the late Patrick Macnee - sold for far more than expected
  
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• Most read: Weoley Castle hit-and-run, 'Trojan Horse' tribunal, Heartlands car park crash

  16-10-2015 06:15
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Thursday, October 15
  
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• Three people have been arrested by police following a raid on a suspected brothel

  16-10-2015 00:00
  Three people have been arrested by police following a raid on a suspected brothel in Walsall.
   
  
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• Scrambler rider seriously injured in Coventry Crash

  16-10-2015 00:00
  Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Coventry crash on Wednesday (14 October).Traffic officers were called to the junction of Denbigh Road and Courtland Avenue in the Coundon area at around 12.25pm following reports of a van in collision with an off road scrambler.
  
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• Man who died in Birmingham collision named

  16-10-2015 00:00
  Police have today named a man who lost his life in a Birmingham collision as Simon Franey.Officers were called to Alwold Road in Weoley Castle at around 4.25pm following reports that a car had driven off from the scene following a collision involving a motorcycle.
  
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