Solihull news

• Mail Hustings: City Council leadership rivals debate vision for Birmingham

  19-11-2015 22:30
  
  Councillors John Clancy, Barry Henley, Ian Ward and Penny Holbrook quizzed by members of the public ahead of leadership vote
  
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• Gatecrasher: Broad Street club loses bid to re-open after stabbing

  19-11-2015 22:00
  
  Council blasts management for continued violence at troubled nightspot
  
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• Birmingham terrorists pictured with AK47s appeal against jail terms

  19-11-2015 22:00
  
  Mum alerted police after friends Yusuf Zubair Sarwar and Mohammed Nahin Ahmed disappeared to Syria
  
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• Lucky borough resident wins a gig to remember - Solihull Observer

  19-11-2015 21:08 via
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  Lucky borough resident wins a gig to remember
  Solihull Observer
  A BOROUGH resident and a lucky Observer reader had a night to remember at Chadwick End Village Hall with an exclusive celebratory gig. Over 24,000 people entered the competition to win a private gig for their friends and family – headlined by ...and more »
  

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• Bordesley Green fire: Victim was young mum called Saskia, according to tributes

  19-11-2015 20:12
  
  Casualty was named as Saskia by old schoolfriends
  
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• Bordesley Green fire: Victim was young mum called Saika, according to tributes

  19-11-2015 20:12
  
  Casualty was named as Saikaby old schoolfriends
  
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• Marie Buchan: £26k-a-year single mum set to get a job - as a MECHANIC

  19-11-2015 20:00
  
  But agent also touts her for TV work on Lorraine and This Morning
  
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• BBC admits shortchanging the Midlands - but promises to do better

  19-11-2015 20:00
  
  The head of the BBC in Birmingham told MPs the broadcaster was increasing spending in the Midlands but there is still more to do.
  
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• Thousands sign petition over fears for Prince of Wales pub

  19-11-2015 19:50
  
  Concern has arisen for the future of the Moseley pub, current home to the British Licensee of the Year, amid plans to build flats nearby
  
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• Teenager arrested over schoolboy bus stabbing

  19-11-2015 19:31
  
  Fifteen-year-old detained on suspicion of assault
  
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• The Queen in Birmingham: Prince Philip asks dental hospital crowds - 'Are you here to have your teeth done?'

  19-11-2015 19:09
  
  Royal couple shown false teeth and other training equipment at £50 million centre
  
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• The Queen in Birmingham: Tram inspected by Royal guest towed into position by a truck

  19-11-2015 18:31
  
  New service won't be ready until December with no line to New Street until February
  
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• West Midlands elected mayor: We pick our 11 favourites

  19-11-2015 17:30
  
  Agenda editor Graeme Brown picks his first XI from those who might take an interest in the new West Midlands elected mayor role
  
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• Birmingham Children's Hospital cancer centre plans branded 'ridiculous' by councillor

  19-11-2015 17:00
  
  Cllr Dierdre Alden opposed the demolition of the 300 space car park as the hospital plans to move premises in 2022
  
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• The Queen in Birmingham: Prince Philip asks train announcer whether she speaks English or Brummie

  19-11-2015 16:57
  
  Outspoken Royal is known for string of foot-in-mouth moments
  
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• Solihull Arts Complex announces Dirty Dancing evening - Coventry Telegraph

  19-11-2015 16:32 via
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  Solihull Arts Complex announces Dirty Dancing evening
  Coventry Telegraph
  Stage Acts Entertainment's smash hit tribute to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time, An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show returns to the Solihull Arts Complex next year. On March 19, 2016, the show celebrates its sixth record-breaking ...
  

• 75 years on from devastating Luftwaffe raid which left 450 people dead in Birmingham

  19-11-2015 15:40
  
  'Absolutely devastating' attack took place on November 19, 1940
  
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• NHS preparing contingency plans for doctors' strikes

  19-11-2015 14:31
  
  NHS trusts are drawing up their plans for how to deal with three days of action by doctors in England, with contingency planning overseen by NHS England.
  
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• Fire response times the longest for 20 years

  19-11-2015 14:28
  
  The average time it took to respond to a house fire was seven minutes 45 seconds, a rise of 20 seconds.
  
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• The Queen in Birmingham: Video and pictures as Her Majesty visits the city

  19-11-2015 13:46
  
  Crowds of people lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty to Birmingham as she visited the city to officially open Birmingham New Street station.
  
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• The Queen in Birmingham: Video and pictures as Her Majesty tours the city

  19-11-2015 13:46
  
  Crowds of people lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty to Birmingham as she visited the city to officially open Birmingham New Street station.
  
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• Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook: Man's body found near shops

  19-11-2015 13:42
  
  Police say death is not being treated as suspicious
  
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• Storm Barney: Watch workmen cut up collapsed Fort shopping centre sign

  19-11-2015 13:23
  
  Huge 150ft spire was brought down in 70mph winds
  
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• Birmingham teacher sent Lee Rigby 'hoax death' video link, hearing told

  19-11-2015 13:16
  
  Wakkas Haruf also accused of making pupils feel 'guilty' if they missed Islamic prayers
  
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• Two car smash blocks Bristol Road

  19-11-2015 13:12
  
  Minor injuries after shunt which caused long delays
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at November 19 in years gone by

  19-11-2015 12:26
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on November 19
  
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• GP backs junior colleagues as doctors vote for industrial action against contracts

  19-11-2015 12:18
  
  Dr Mehreen Ali has said the contract will force talented trainees overseas as they look for better hours and pay
  
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• GP backs junior colleagues as doctors vote for industial action against contracts

  19-11-2015 12:18
  
  Dr Mehreen Ali has said the contract will force talented trainees overseas as they look for better hours and pay
  
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• Police believe that a body found in a field is missing teenager Kayleigh Haywood

  19-11-2015 12:16
  
  The 15-year-old, from Measham, Leicestershire, had not been seen since 6pm on Friday November 13, when she was dropped off outside Ibstock Community College in Central Avenue.
  
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• The formal and traditional way to correctly greet The Queen

  19-11-2015 12:12
  
  The correct and proper way to greet Her Majesty
  
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• How should you greet The Queen? The formal and traditional way to behave when meeting Her Majesty

  19-11-2015 12:12
  
  The correct and proper way to greet Her Majesty
  
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• New Sparkhill Pool is 18 months behind schedule due to deadly asbestos

  19-11-2015 12:00
  
  Demolition of old building has been held up several times after contractors found asbestos
  
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• A look back at Winson Green Prison's final hanging

  19-11-2015 11:54
  
  It has been 53 years since Oswald Grey was executed for the murder of a man found shot in the chest.
  
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• Firefighters take hour to bring house blaze under control

  19-11-2015 11:27
  
  Property left gutted by fire in Darlaston Road, Wednesbury
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront fans queue up at midnight to get their hands on new game

  19-11-2015 10:56
  
  Hundreds at Bullring Game store, many dressed in costume
  
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• Morning news headlines: Massive police raid foils second Paris terror attack, Missing Kayleigh: Police find body in field

  19-11-2015 09:34
  
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• Bodies of two migrants found in wooden crate

  19-11-2015 09:28
  
  Police believe men had been dead for 'some time'
  
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• Queen coming to Birmingham to give New Street Station seal of approval

  19-11-2015 09:21
  
  She will be accompanied by Duke of Edinburgh amid tight security
  
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• Watch: Smoke pours from house in tragic blaze which left woman dead

  19-11-2015 09:04
  
  Investigation into causes of fire in Bordesley Green has been launched
  
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• Boy, 15, in critical condition after being stabbed on top deck of bus

  19-11-2015 08:40
  
  Attack happened on number 14 in Alum Rock Road
  
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• Great Britain star Robert Oliver named sportsman of the year - Solihull Observer

  19-11-2015 08:34 via
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  Great Britain star Robert Oliver named sportsman of the year
  Solihull Observer
  GREAT Britain canoeist Robert Oliver says he has been left 'overwhelmed' after coming away with the top accolade at the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports Awards. The 27-year-old picked up the top gong after being named Sportsman of the Year ...and more »
  

• Woman trapped in car after three vehicle pile up

  19-11-2015 08:28
  
  Crash in Bromsgrove Road, Hunnington leaves two people injured
  
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• Search for Birmingham families of sailors killed in WWII sinking of HMS Lapwing

  19-11-2015 07:30
  
  Frank Revill, 20, was among those who lost their lives when boat was torpedoed in Russia
  
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• Revealed: Aston Martin wants plant in Sutton Coldfield green belt

  19-11-2015 07:30
  
  The world-famous luxury car firm is understood to be interested in 40 hectares of land at Peddimore, carved out of the green belt
  
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• Government may scrap plans to axe 20 Birmingham councillors

  19-11-2015 07:30
  
  Controversial plans to review Birmingham Council wards and cut councillor numbers from 120 to 100 could be scrapped
  
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• Most read: Storm Barney damage, woman dies in house fire, royal visit security

  19-11-2015 06:15
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Wednesday, November 18
  
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• Teenager arrested after Birmingham bus stabbing

  19-11-2015 00:00
  A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing on a Birmingham bus.Officers were called to the location at around 7.20pm last night (Wednesday 18 November) after passengers on the number 14 service reported a passenger being attacked.
  
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• Police operation a success as Queen visits Birmingham

  19-11-2015 00:00
  A West Midlands Police and British Transport Police operation for the Queen’s visit to Birmingham has been hailed a success.Thousands of people flocked to Birmingham to get a glimpse of Her Majesty as she visited Birmingham New Street and Grand Central, the new Metro stop in Bull Street and the Dental Hospital.
  
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• Drumming cop is loving life on the beat

  19-11-2015 00:00
  A rookie officer who shot to stardom with a pots ‘n’ pans busking performance has spoken of his pride at fulfilling a lifetime ambition - not becoming a YouTube hit but fulfilling a police promise to his late granddad.
  
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• Bravery awards for officer and woman in ‘Italian Job’ rescue!

  19-11-2015 00:00
  A drunk driver was saved from her car as it teetered on the edge of a ditch − now the police officer and member of the public who pulled off the Italian Job-style rescue have been commended for their bravery.Sergeant Lewis Hurford-John was first on scene of the crash in Dudley’s Bramford Estate last November when a Ford Focus careered off Park Road, skidded across a field, and came to rest with its rear end hanging over an embankment. 
  
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