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• Charity worker scoops £44k in our big cash giveaway

  28-10-2015 22:00
  
  Najuma Mohammed from Hockley looking forward to 'fantastic Christmas' after becoming second winner in our competition with Camelot
  
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• Lifechanging drug praised by Birmingham resident - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 21:20 via
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  Lifechanging drug praised by Birmingham resident
  Solihull Observer
  A LIFECHANGING drug which has been trialled and tested by a Birmingham resident is now available to the public as of last week (October 28). Kieran McGovern – currently in his 30s – is just one of 64,000 people affected by Autosomal dominant polycystic ...and more »
  

• REPLAY - Birmingham Live: Harry Kirkham inquest, M42 lorry crash, latest news and travel updates

  28-10-2015 21:11
  
  Local and national news headlines, traffic updates, sports results and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 28th.
  
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• Ex-Park View teacher and tribunal witness denies making racist and religious slurs

  28-10-2015 21:00
  
  Thewitness refuted defence barrister claims they had said: ‘Those f***ing Muslims, they are so f***ing narrow-minded'
  
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• Blyth Barracudas come away from Boldmere Open with 29 medals - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 20:48 via
  Blyth Barracudas come away from Boldmere Open with 29 medals
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  WHAT is becoming a hugely successful season for Blyth Barracudas continued after they came away from the Boldmere Open Meet with 29 medals. A total of 32 swimmers travelled to Stechford Castles to take part in what was a highly competitive event, but ...
  

• Back-to-back wins for in-form Solihull Barons - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 20:46 via
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  Back-to-back wins for in-form Solihull Barons
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL Barons continued their rich vein of form by recording back-to-back victories over Sheffield Spartans during another busy weekend. The Barons had yet another positive weekend with a pair of strong performances against the league's early ...
  

• Solihull Blossomfield Ladies lose out at home to Kettering - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 20:24 via
  Solihull Blossomfield Ladies lose out at home to Kettering
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  POSSESSION and quality does not always influence the result is the harsh lesson learned by Solihull Blossomfield Ladies who lost 2-0 at home Kettering on Saturday. The hosts fielded a strong side and enjoyed a significant amount of possession but the ...
  

• Solihull Moors progress in Birmingham Senior Cup - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 20:14 via
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  Solihull Moors progress in Birmingham Senior Cup
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  A MOORS side mixed with a blend of youth and experience progressed through to the second round of the Birmingham Senior Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout win away at Highgate United, reports Ronald Crane. Manager Marcus Bignot picked an ...
  

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• Birmingham Live: Harry Kirkham inquest, armed gang steal fireworks, latest news and travel updates

  28-10-2015 19:49
  
  Local and national news headlines, traffic updates, sports results and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 28th.
  
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• Which children's charities and groups in Birmingham should benefit from Christmas gifts giveaway?

  28-10-2015 19:48
  
  Volkwagen Van Centre will hand presents to local youngsters  - nominate who you think should receive them
  
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• Park View teacher told pupils he 'wanted an Islamic state', teacher disciplinary hearings told

  28-10-2015 19:24
  
  Head of Year Abid Ali also allegedly backed pupils when they refused to be taught by a gay teacher
  
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• Hundreds of Midland jobs may be saved as buyers step forward for Caparo

  28-10-2015 17:57
  
  Black Country firms owned by engineering group Caparo could have a bright future despite the group's collapse
  
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• Birmingham Live: Fireworks stolen by armed gang, Halloween contact lenses warning, latest news and travel updates

  28-10-2015 17:38
  
  Local and national news headlines, traffic updates, sports results and weather forecast, as it all happens on October 28th.
  
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• Our 'Northern Powerhouse' is good for the Midlands, says David Cameron

  28-10-2015 17:00
  
  Prime Minister insists Birmingham and the West Midlands won't be left behind as Government promotes 'Northern Powerhouse'
  
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• Harry Kirkham death: Schoolboy, 15, had been 'free running' when he was struck by police car

  28-10-2015 16:21
  
  Inquest hears how much-loved teenager suffered fatal injuries outside police station in Sutton New Road, Erdington
  
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• Do you know who the 1973 Birmingham gas lamp lighter is?

  28-10-2015 15:35
  
  Do you remember Birmingham gas lamps before they were removed in 1975?
  
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• Kickstart your career with free tickets to The Skills Show at the NEC and discover a world full of opportunities - sponsored feature

  28-10-2015 14:12
  
  Top employers will be on hand to talk to visitors - whatever their talents or aspirations
  
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• Becky Watts' killer Nathan Matthews watched porn every day

  28-10-2015 14:01
  
  Matthews was giving evidence for a second day at Bristol Crown Court, where prosecutors allege that he and Hoare targeted his stepsister due to their shared unnatural interest in petite teenage girls.
  
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• Millions of pounds could be generated by reintroducing the Lynx in the UK

  28-10-2015 13:54
  
  The cat's return in just two areas would deliver net benefits of £68 million over 25 years, according to the report for the Lynx UK Trust, which is launching a national consultation for farmers and landowners on a trial reintroduction of the cat at several sites in the UK.
  
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• Children In Need to feel the force with Star Wars special

  28-10-2015 13:47
  
  The galaxy will be in safe hands as R2-D2 and C-3PO team up with Harry Potter's Warwick Davis in a quest to find the ultimate fan to help trigger the first totaliser of the night.
  
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• Mail's 'Hands Off Freedom of Information Act' backed by Tory MP

  28-10-2015 13:43
  
  Sutton Coldfield MP MP Andrew Mitchell said the principle of freedom of information should be kept
  
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• Burglar suspect hiding in Wendy House is sniffed out by police dog

  28-10-2015 13:35
  
  He is discovered in the garden of a house in Streetly
  
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• Legal highs warning by police after four people fall seriously ill

  28-10-2015 12:30
  
  'Please don't risk your life' plea by senior police officer
  
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• Dog and puppies rescued from house blaze by firefighters

  28-10-2015 12:30
  
  Blaze starts when over-heating iron falls on to bed
  
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• Canada drowning victim, Katie Taylor, from Lichfield was "vibrant" say familly

  28-10-2015 12:25
  
  She died in the Tofino whale boat disaster
  
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• Canada boat tragedy: Family tribute to Katie Taylor

  28-10-2015 12:25
  
  Katie Taylor, aged 29 died in the Tofino whale boat disaster
  
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• Solihull millionaires among peers who voted for tax credit cuts - Coventry Telegraph

  28-10-2015 12:20 via
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  Solihull millionaires among peers who voted for tax credit cuts
  Coventry Telegraph
  Two Solihull millionaires were among the peers who voted for tax credit cuts in the House of Lords. Karren Brady and Karan Bilimoria were among the uber-wealthy who voted for the controversial cuts. However, the Government suffered a dramatic defeat in ...and more »
  

• Halloween horror for beauty therapist as novelty contact lenses become GLUED to eyeballs

  28-10-2015 11:59
  
  Sarah Richards, 24, issues warning to revellers after buying £10 product from store
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at October 28 in years gone by

  28-10-2015 11:47
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on October 28
  
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• Karren Brady among Midland millionaires who voted for tax credits cut

  28-10-2015 11:12
  
  Some of the region's best-known uber-wealthy individuals voted for the controversial cuts
  
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• Brave cashier foils attempted robbery at Birmingham supermarket

  28-10-2015 10:15
  
  Man flees empty-handed when cashier refuses to hand over cash
  
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• Local World takeover set to unite host of Midland newspapers

  28-10-2015 10:03
  
  Trinity Mirror, the UK’s biggest regional newspaper publisher, is set to acquire the owner of the Stoke Sentinel, Derby Telegraph and Nottingham Post
  
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• Morning news headlines: George Osborne and David Cameron to face questions on Lords tax credits defeats, Investigators to probe stability of whale-watching boat.

  28-10-2015 09:51
  
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• £20,000 worth of fireworks snatched by armed gang

  28-10-2015 09:47
  
  Two security officers are slightly hurt in the raid on an industrial unit
  
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• Respite service prepares for open day - Solihull Observer

  28-10-2015 08:32 via
  Respite service prepares for open day
  Solihull Observer
  AN OPEN day at a Solihull respite service will allow visitors to take a look at the facilities and services on offer – and Silhillians are invited to attend by the Council. The event will take place on Friday (November 6) from 11am-3pm and will enable ...and more »
  

• Northfield parking fines cancelled for disabled drivers after MP's campaign

  28-10-2015 07:30
  
  Blue Badge holders were hit with £90 charges at former council site, on corner of Bristol Road and Church Road
  
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• Hero cops who tackled knifeman at Birmingham mosque win national bravery award

  28-10-2015 07:30
  
  Pc Adam Koch and Pc Jean Stevens recognised at ceremony in London after arresting knifeman Mohamoud Elmi at mosque in 2013
  
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• Most read: Asda fuel mixup, Lichfield woman in Canada boat tragedy, Citizen Khan

  28-10-2015 06:15
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, October 27
  
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