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• Most read: Zafran Nawaz murder, Co-op armed robbery gang jailed, Christmas Day threat for striking staff

  18-12-2015 23:50
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Friday, December 18
  
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• Zafran Nawaz murder: Man jailed for life after stabbing victim more than 120 times

  18-12-2015 22:40
  
  Akbar Khan sentenced to life with minimum of 20 years after pleading guilty to murder of 'devoted' family man
  
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• Women found dead in Chelmsley Wood home named by police

  18-12-2015 20:45
  
  Audrey Dunn and Pamela Dunn found dead at house on Raglan Way on Thursday
  
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• Young circus strongman's TFI Friday dream blocked by council health and safety bosses

  18-12-2015 20:00
  
  Council accused of stifling talent as Quinton schoolboy Daniel Teplitski told his unique juggling act is too dangerous for television
  
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• Fury as historic Longbridge is wiped from the political map of Birmingham

  18-12-2015 20:00
  
  Community up in arms as Birmingham's historic car making district is overlooked in political shake up of Birmingham
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Co-op armed robbery gang led by Birmingham crime family brothers jailed for 27 years

  18-12-2015 19:10
  
  Luke and Lewis O'Brien headed gang who struck at Co-op store with pickaxes and baseball bats
  
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• Teenager arrested over Sutton Park robbery

  18-12-2015 18:10
  
  18-year-old comes forward to police following CCTV appeal after couple were robbed in park in November
  
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• Twisted knifeman Nathaniel Robinson who stabbed pregnant woman in belly given hospital order

  18-12-2015 16:04
  
  Robinson forced victim to phone boyfriend so he could hear her screams
  
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• Digbeth charity shop siege: Man jailed after holding two women prisoner

  18-12-2015 15:21
  
  Drug crazed Michal Malecki wielded scissors in violent incident
  
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• Striking staff claim 'scrooge' bosses are forcing them to work Christmas Day if they walk out

  18-12-2015 15:18
  
  Staff at BBraun are striking for 48 hours over the removal of tea breaks
  
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• Woman burgled as she waited at dying husband's bedside

  18-12-2015 14:36
  
  Callous thieves snatch precious photos, jewellery and cash in raid
  
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• Pype Hayes Hall owner reveals his plans to wed in venue when it is converted into a hotel

  18-12-2015 14:34
  
  Gez Manton and his partner set to be first to get wed in Pype Hayes Hall when it is converted into a hotel - in partnership with Pype Hayes Hall
  
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• Pervert targeted girl, 13, on social media site

  18-12-2015 14:15
  
  Robert Turner has been jailed for having sex with his teenage victim
  
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• 500 under threat PCSOs will NOT face compulsory redundancies, says police force

  18-12-2015 13:59
  
  West Midlands Police will instead close buildings to save money
  
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• West Midlands Police video on how to survive a terrorist gun attack

  18-12-2015 13:38
  
  Officers say people should not be alarmed at timing of release of film
  
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• Remember when this was what a trip to Birmingham Library looked like

  18-12-2015 12:51
  
  Are you one of the children, staff or visitors pictured in our look back at the city's old Central Library? Remember the women-only desks, book fairs and other events?
  
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• Alcester boss James Robbins delighted with Solihull comeback - Stratford Observer

  18-12-2015 12:32 via
  Alcester boss James Robbins delighted with Solihull comeback
  Stratford Observer
  PLAYER-MANAGER James Robbins saluted Alcester Town's character after recovering from a 2-0 deficit to record a third win in a row. Town hot-shot Matt Layton scored a third hat-trick in successive games to steer Alcester to a 7-2 win at home against AFC ...
  

• Costa gets green light to bring coffee shop chain to Moseley

  18-12-2015 12:30
  
  Moseley reputation as the home of independent traders under threat with arrival of national coffee shop chain say locals. 
  
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• Brummies happy Central Library is being knocked down, Mail poll reveals

  18-12-2015 12:17
  
  More than 1,500 people responded to a poll on our website about whether they were happy to see the back of the building - and the majority were
  
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• Film pirates jailed for 17 years over £5 million online operation

  18-12-2015 12:10
  
  Sahil Rafiq, Reece Baker, Graeme Reid, Ben Cooper, and Scott Hemming illegally produced films such as Skyfall and Avengers Assemble
  
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• Sir Douglas Haig, national hero...or butcher?

  18-12-2015 10:58
  
  100 years ago marked the turning point in the First World War as Sir Douglas Haig took command.
  
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• Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley to review agency worker Terms and conditions

  18-12-2015 09:53
  
  Unite union has led a campaign against the company following criticism of the retail giant's pay and employment practices
  
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• Police officer kicked in face in Arcadian Centre assault

  18-12-2015 09:52
  
  CCTV picture released after attack at Levana Bar
  
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• npower fined £26 million over billing failures

  18-12-2015 09:44
  
  Over 500,000 customers were affected by npower's billing issues between September 2013 and December 2014
  
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• Morning news headlines: EU reforms deal can be sealed by February, Cameron says; Hopes for UN vote on ending Syrian civil war

  18-12-2015 09:20
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Watch: How to wrap the perfect Christmas present

  18-12-2015 09:00
  
  Expert tips on gift wrapping perfection and avoid tying yourself in knots of ribbon this Christmas.
  
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• Two millionth Land Rover Defender goes under hammer - Solihull Observer

  18-12-2015 08:43 via
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  Two millionth Land Rover Defender goes under hammer
  Solihull Observer
  LAND ROVER marked the build up to the sale of its landmark two millionth Defender by taking over the streets of London for a promotional video ahead of its auction this week. The firm commandeered an iconic red London Bus, slapping the Solihull ...and more »
  

• Teenager fights for life after hit and run near school

  18-12-2015 08:41
  
  15-year-old knocked down in Grange Lane, Stourbridge
  
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• Couple attacked with machetes in home jewellery raid

  18-12-2015 08:18
  
  Attackers smash way into house in Somers Road, Walsall
  
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• 'World class' student hall plan stalled - for now

  18-12-2015 08:00
  
  Conservationists to be consulted but developer says the Selly Park complex will raise the bar for student accommodation in the city
  
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• 'World class' student hall approved despite complaints from neighbours

  18-12-2015 08:00
  
  Developer says the Selly Park complex will raise the bar for student accommodation in the city
  
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• Headteacher reported pupil to counter-terrorism police over Bin Laden Facebook picture

  18-12-2015 07:30
  
  Monzoor Hussain, former head at Park View Academy, also claimed one pupil was arrested with gun
  
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• MP demands action after pay gap between West Midlands men and women grows to £5,500

  18-12-2015 06:30
  
  The pay gap between the sexes rose to almost £5,500 last year, from £5,080 the year before
  
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• Plans for rail lines, cycleways and Metro extensions agreed by chiefs

  18-12-2015 06:00
  
  Movement for Growth sets out plans to extending the Metro, a wider Sprint bus network and train lines in Castle Bromwich, Moseley and Kings Heath
  
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• M6 roadworks completed at West Bromwich and Wednesbury - nearly one year after they were started

  18-12-2015 01:00
  
  M6 at junction 9 at Wednesbury and M5 at West Bromwich included works to Ray Hall Viaduct, the River Tame Bridge and Wigmore Viaduct.
  
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• Women found dead in Chelmsley Wood named

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Police have named two women who were found dead at a house on Raglan Way in Chelmsley Wood on Thursday morning (17 December).Post-mortem examinations were carried out on the bodies of Audrey Dunn, 80, and her daughter Pamela Dunn, 48, today (18 December).
  
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• Woman burgled while at dying husband’s bedside

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Thieves burgled the home of a woman in Stourbridge on Wednesday (16 December) as she sat with her husband while he lay dying in Russells Hall Hospital.Police are appealing for information about the break-in which happened on Avon Road, Oldswinford at some point between 10am on Wednesday and 1:15am on Thursday.
  
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• Underground online pirates sentenced to 17 years

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Five members of an underground piracy group who illegally released the latest blockbusters onto the web have been jailed for more than 17 years.Officers from West Midlands Police Economic Crime Unit and the West Midlands Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) supported a landmark investigation which was led by the Federation Against Copyright Theft ( FACT ) 
  
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• Teen arrested for Sutton Park robbery

  18-12-2015 00:00
  A teenager has been arrested following an appeal for information into a Sutton Park robbery.CCTV images of three men were released after a couple were robbed in Sutton Park on 11 November. 
  
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• Stay Safe – public guidance for firearms and weapons attacks released

  18-12-2015 00:00
  An information film that provides advice on the steps to take to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack has been released to the public today (18th December).  Recent events around the world remind us all of the terrorist threat we face, which in the UK is considered as ‘SEVERE’, meaning an attack is highly likely. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communities remain vigilant and aware of how t
  
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• Serving West Midlands public was “an honour" − Chris Sims reflects on six years as WMP Chief Constable

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Chief Constable Chris Sims has spoken of his honour at serving the West Midlands public as he prepares to step down after more than six years at the helm.In his final interview before retiring, Mr Sims reflects on guiding the force through turbulent financial times, overseeing a ground-breaking modernisation plan, and his optimism for the future of policing in the West Midlands. And he firmly believes the force is on course to become the best in the country.
  
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• Schoolgirl critical after hit and run – police appeal for information

  18-12-2015 00:00
  A schoolgirl is critically ill in hospital with multiple injuries following a hit and run in Dudley last night (17 December).An off-duty West Midlands Police officer found the 15-year-old in Grange Lane, Stourbridge, just before 10pm with broken legs, a fractured skull and internal injuries. Police are investigating reports that a light grey or light blue coloured vehicle was involved in the collision but failed to stop at the scene.
  
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• Police continue to investigate following a stabbing in Solihull

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Five teenagers have been released on police bail as detectives continue to investigate after a 20-year-old was stabbed in Solihull on Tuesday afternoon (15 December).The local boys - three aged 16, a 17 and an 18-year-old - were arrested on suspicion of wounding following the attack in Whitfields Gate, Monkspath at around 3.15pm.
  
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• Police appeal to trace machete-wielding burglars

  18-12-2015 00:00
  Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a couple were attacked in their Walsall home.Two men broke into the address in Somers Road, Pleck and attacked the couple with machetes before searching the house and stealing jewellery.
  
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• Police appeal for information to trace wanted man Eric Fletcher

  18-12-2015 00:00
   A man who failed to appear at court to be sentenced for historical sex offences may have fled to Ireland as police appeal for information.
  
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• Most read: Two found dead in Chelmsley Wood, gun gang could have sentences increased, missing Bull Ring bulls

  18-12-2015 00:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Thursday, December 17
  
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• Man jailed over Birmingham murder

  18-12-2015 00:00
  A man has today been jailed for the murder of a Birmingham man who was found dead in an outbuilding. Akbar Khan, 20, of Carlton Road, Bordesley Green pleaded guilty to the murder and  was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court today (18 December) to life with a minimum of 20 years.Zafran Nawaz’s body was found by officers wrapped in plastic sheeting in an outbuilding at a house on Carlton Road on 22 May after his family reported him missing.
  
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• Man jailed for charity staff siege

  18-12-2015 00:00
  A man who stormed into a mental health charity and assaulted staff before keeping two women hostage, has been jailed. The pair’s ordeal lasted four hours until specialist negotiators from West Midlands Police secured their release and Michal Malecki’s surrender. 
  
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