Solihull news

• Stars on the red carpet at Resorts World for premiere of James Bond film Spectre

  26-10-2015 22:30
  
  Danielle Lloyd and new boyfriend Michael O'Neill among celebs at new leisure destination for screening of new 007 movie
  
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• Police officer makes public apology to woman he called a 'f***ing slag' in phone voicemail

  26-10-2015 22:00
  
  Three-times commended PC Christopher Guest had no idea suspected domestic violence victim might hear him, tribunal told
  
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• Brave mum Crystal Chambers dies just days after being diagnosed with cancer

  26-10-2015 22:00
  
  The West Bromwich mother-of-two was diagnosed just three weeks before her tragic death, aged 32
  
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• Students scoop musical funding bonus - Solihull Observer

  26-10-2015 21:04 via
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  Students scoop musical funding bonus
  Solihull Observer
  FOUR students have been awarded with grants to help their musical aspirations following the Heartfield-Wharam Scholarship Concert at the Sixth Form College, Solihull, on Wednesday night (October 21). A special bursary, set up in the memory of Roy ...
  

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• Solihull pupils receive accolades as part of educational awards - Solihull Observer

  26-10-2015 21:04 via
  Solihull pupils receive accolades as part of educational awards
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  FOUR hard-working pupils from Solihull were presented with special awards in conjunction with this year's civic honours ceremony. The Solihull Borough Education Awards, sponsored by the Jaguar Land Rover Group (JLR), were held on Wednesday ...
  

• REPLAY - Birmingham Live: Motorcyclist injured in Solihull crash, James Bond premiere at Resorts World, latest news and travel updates

  26-10-2015 21:02
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports results, traffic news and weather forecast, as it all happened on October 26
  
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• Birmingham Live: Motorcyclist injured in Solihull crash, James Bond premiere at Resorts World, latest news and travel updates

  26-10-2015 20:02
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports results, traffic news and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 26th
  
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• Red letter day for postman as he scoops £30K in our big lotto competition

  26-10-2015 20:00
  
  Stephen Howell, 52, is our first winner in the Birmingham Mail's biggest ever cash give-away
  
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• Dad loses seven stone in a year after being insulted by a van driver

  26-10-2015 20:00
  
  Insult was 'light bulb' moment for 23-stone Phil Rogers
  
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• See the last supermoon of 2015 - there won’t be another like it for 12 months

  26-10-2015 19:51
  
  Massive moon will be 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter - let us know if you get a glimpse
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously injured in Solihull crash - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 19:13 via
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  Motorcyclist seriously injured in Solihull crash
  Birmingham Mail
  Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS Doctor were sent to the scene of the incident at the junction of Castle Lane and Summerfield Road in Olton at around 3.30pm. A man believed to have been the pillion passenger suffered a serious head ...
  

• Motorcyclist seriously injured in Solihull crash

  26-10-2015 19:13
  
  Man believed to be pillion passenger taken to hospital with serious head injury after collision on Castle Lane
  
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• Park View banned girls from mixed sports because it made 'male staff uncomfortable', hearing told

  26-10-2015 19:00
  
  Former principal Monzoor Hussain allegedly said staff 'did not want girls to be seen with their bits jumping up and down'
  
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• MPs demand end to the 'tampon tax'

  26-10-2015 19:00
  
  MPs are backing calls for the Government to stop charging VAT on tampons.
  
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• Birmingham councillor under fire for role in pro-China demonstrations during state visit

  26-10-2015 17:57
  
  Home Office Minister Mike Penning is to look into the role played by Birmingham councillor Alex Yip during the visit by President Xi Jinping
  
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• Mail's 'Hands Off Freedom of Information Act' campaign heads to Parliament

  26-10-2015 17:08
  
  Erdington Labour MP Jack Dromey said he would raise the campaign to safeguard an act which holds authority to account
  
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• Pride of Birmingham Awards to return next year - bigger and better than ever

  26-10-2015 17:00
  
  Celebrities including Chris Tarrant and Tony Iommi welcome news about event which recognises ordinary people       
  
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• 'I would sack Diane Abbott' says fiery Yardley MP Jess Phillips

  26-10-2015 17:00
  
  Straight-talking politician also dreams of one day leading Labour - and admits to smoking cannabis in youth
  
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• Hall Green crematorium unveils a new facility for bereaved

  26-10-2015 16:18
  
  A new waiting room for the bereaved has opened at Robin Hood Crematorium in Hall Green.
  
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• Birmingham Live: Holy man jailed, Villa manager search, latest news and travel updates

  26-10-2015 16:18
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports results, traffic news and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 26th
  
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• Rhod Mitchell is ready to meet challenge of new role

  26-10-2015 16:10
  
  Rhod Mitchell is the new Lay Advisor for Primary Care Commissioning and will be working with Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
  
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• West Midlands Police officers admit calling suspected domestic violence victim 'f***ing slag' in phone voicemail

  26-10-2015 16:07
  
  PCs Christopher Guest and Cavan O’Connell appeared at disciplinary hearing and have denied gross misconduct
  
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• Solihull Council is 'dragging its feet' as neighbours aid Syria refugees - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 16:03 via
  Solihull Council is 'dragging its feet' as neighbours aid Syria refugees
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  Solihull Council has been accused of dragging its feet over plans to help re-settle stricken refugees with neighbouring Coventry and Birmingham already pledging to aid the desperate families. Shares; Comments ...
  

• Solihull Council is 'dragging its feet' as neighbours aid Syria refugees

  26-10-2015 16:03
  
  Solihull Council has been accused of dragging its feet over plans to help re-settle stricken refugees with neighbouring Coventry and Birmingham already pledging to aid the desperate families.
  
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• Solihull duo raise £2000 for hospital - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 16:00 via
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  Solihull duo raise £2000 for hospital
  Birmingham Mail
  Solihull dads Tony Wright and Nick Sargeant took part in a coast to coast trek raising more than £2,000 for charity. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Tony ...and more »
  

• Solihull duo raise £2,000 for hospital

  26-10-2015 15:53
  
  Solihull dads Tony Wright and Nick Sargeant took part in a coast to coast trek raising more than £2,000 for charity.
  
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• Drivers' use of dash cams is on the rise

  26-10-2015 15:47
  
  A growing number of drivers in the West Midlands are installing dash cams in the car to settle any possible future insurance claims.
  
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• Solihull pupils get taste of African culture on amazing trip - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 15:43 via
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  Solihull pupils get taste of African culture on amazing trip
  Birmingham Mail
  Students at the CTC Kingshurst Academy took a life-changing trip to Zambia to learn about a very different education and culture. The post-16 students travelled to Africa to spend time with students in the country. The pupils had the opportunity to ...
  

• Solihull pupils get taste of African culture on amazing trip

  26-10-2015 15:43
  
  CTC Kingshurst Academy students spend time in the classrooms of a Zambian school.
  
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• RSPCA West Midlands: Could you offer a forever home to these pets in need?

  26-10-2015 15:35
  
  The Mail has linked up with the RSPCA to help to find homes for pets at the charity's Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green, Birmingham.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at October 26 in years gone by

  26-10-2015 15:14
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on October 26
  
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• Girlfriend of Becky Watts killer felt sick at body confession

  26-10-2015 14:45
  
  She was "appalled, disgusted, outrageously angry" at learning what her 28-year-old boyfriend, Nathan Matthews, had confessed to
  
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• Liam Payne rumoured to have split with Wolverhampton girlfriend Sophia Smith

  26-10-2015 14:43
  
  Rumours have started again that One Direction star has split from his girlfriend
  
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• It's show time for Sutton Coldfield Theatre Group

  26-10-2015 14:07
  
  Award-winning Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre Group has been entertaining audiences since 1933.
  
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• New flights put Birmingham nine hours away from 2022 World Cup final

  26-10-2015 14:00
  
  Qatar Airways has announced the first-ever direct flights from Birmingham to Doha - which opens up new possibilities for football fans
  
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• Super-Solihull: 16 reasons why the town is a great place to live - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 13:36 via
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  Super-Solihull: 16 reasons why the town is a great place to live
  Birmingham Mail
  Still quaint, the town is dotted with historic architecture including timber-framed Tudor houses and shops and nearly three-quarters of the borough is defined as Green Belt. Add to that Solihull is surrounded by picturesque countryside.and more »
  

• Bonfire night and fireworks near Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 13:08 via
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  Bonfire night and fireworks near Solihull
  Birmingham Mail
  Josh, Wendy, Serena and Kyle Henderson, Russ and Dylan Wilkinson, Suzanne and Pauline Doyle all from Sutton Coldfield, enjoying the Firework Spectacular held at Pype Hayes Park near Erdington, in 2006. Bonfire Night will soon be upon us so we've ...and more »
  

• Top detective team who helped crack high profile poison case receive award

  26-10-2015 12:30
  
  They are praised for "teamwork and tenacity" in Melissa Swift investigation
  
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• Big power cut plunges large areas of Birmingham into darkness

  26-10-2015 12:30
  
  Defect in underground cable system is blamed for power failure
  
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• Comment: Freedom of Information makes Brum a better place

  26-10-2015 11:50
  
  The Birmingham Mail is opposing any weakening of the Freedom of Information Act
  
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• Severn Trent Chief Executive Liv Garfield explains company's campaign to protect Birmingham's water supply for next 100 years

  26-10-2015 11:17
  
  Severn Trent plan to build a second water pipe to back up century old Elan Valley Aqueduct - in partnership with Severn Trent
  
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• Aston fire: 60 firefighters tackle huge blaze at disused social club

  26-10-2015 09:42
  
  Aston residents warned to shut windows because of heavy smoke
  
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• Half term things to do in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  26-10-2015 09:36 via
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  Half term things to do in Solihull
  Birmingham Mail
  Whether you fancy a spooky walk, a hilarious theatre show or entering a fancy dress competition, there's plenty going on to keep the whole family entertained between October 24 and November 1. Bond fans should head to Touchwood Shopping Centre for a ...
  

• Motorcylists dies in road sign crash tragedy

  26-10-2015 09:30
  
  Pillion passenger seriously hurt in accident in Redditch
  
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• Spectre star Naomie Harris looking forward to red carpet reunion at World premiere tonight

  26-10-2015 09:26
  
  Harris and her co-stars including Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes will meet Prince William, his wife Kate and Prince Harry ahead of the screening of the latest 007 adventure at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
  
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• Morning news headlines: George Osborne's tax credit cuts face lords showdown, 900,000 elderly energy customers 'suffering in silence'

  26-10-2015 09:09
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• One killed and three injured in collision between coach and car near Birmingham

  26-10-2015 09:00
  
  Air ambulance and several land crews attend tragedy on busy dual carriageway
  
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• Live: Monday's news, weather, travel and sport updates for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  26-10-2015 08:36
  
  The latest local and national news headlines, sports results, traffic news and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 26th
  
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• Live: Monday's news, sport, travel and weather for Birmingham and the West Midlands

  26-10-2015 08:36
  
  Local and national news headlines, traffic updates, sports results and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 26th.
  
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• Parents fury after Kingstanding school warns daughter who battled brain tumour has had 'unauthorised absences'

  26-10-2015 07:30
  
  Brave Leah Gillon, aged five, has attended two third of classes because of sickness and medical appointments
  
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