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• Full moon to light up Solihull sky on Christmas Day - Solihull Observer

  21-12-2015 21:00
  Solihull Observer
  Full moon to light up Solihull sky on Christmas Day
  Solihull Observer
  A FULL moon will light up the sky on Christmas day for the first time in 38 years with the next one not expected until 2034. The last time this happened was in 1977 – coincidentally this was the year Star Wars: A New Hope was released. The sun will ...and more »
  

• Which is Birmingham's least popular railway station?

  21-12-2015 19:30
  
  And find out how many passengers share the weekly commute from your local West Midlands station.
  
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• Record surge of violence in Birmingham bookies fuelled by fixed odds machines

  21-12-2015 19:30
  
  Almost one incident EVERY DAY leads to concerns over addiction
  
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• Pictures: Birmingham Central Library demolition continues exposing floors to the elements

  21-12-2015 19:30
  
  Large parts of the landmark 1974 Central Library have now been reduced to rubble as the site is cleared for the Paradise development
  
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• Brave Madison Merrick, six, has dream visit to see Santa after overcoming cancer

  21-12-2015 19:30
  
  Six-year-old Birmingham Children's Hospital cancer patient visits Father Christmas in Lapland. 
  
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• Fatal hit and run driver was speeding and was illegally using car

  21-12-2015 19:28
  
  Omar Tariq pleaded guilty to causing the death by dangerous driving of Peter Price
  
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• Amazon van Christmas present thefts: Five released on bail

  21-12-2015 18:59
  
  More than 170 parcels were in one stolen van - the other is still missing
  
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• Residents in shock after 15-year-old Jamar Walker stabbed to death

  21-12-2015 18:33
  
  Teenager from Handsworth died in Raglan Road, Smethwick
  
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• Jamar Walker: Residents in shock after 15-year-old stabbed to death

  21-12-2015 18:33
  
  Teenager from Handsworth died in Raglan Road, Smethwick
  
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• Citroen smashes into lamppost in city centre

  21-12-2015 17:28
  
  Woman taken to hospital suffering with neck and back injuries following crash
  
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• Family of murdered Edgbaston businessman speak of their Christmas torment

  21-12-2015 17:00
  
  Christmas is cancelled at the home of his elderly mother
  
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• Major road closed and railway chaos as lorry hits bridge

  21-12-2015 15:49
  
  Articulated truck in crash in Oldbury Road, West Bromwich
  
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• Watch: Yodel workers carelessly throw parcels between lorries

  21-12-2015 15:29
  
  Outraged viewer took film in Birmingham
  
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• Watch: Yodel delivery drivers carelessly throw parcels between lorries

  21-12-2015 15:29
  
  Outraged viewer took film in Birmingham 
  
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• Soccer boss Neil Lennon's 'knife threat' to mistress over threat to tell partner about affair

  21-12-2015 14:44
  
  Bolton manager and BBC pundit had romance with a woman 20 years his junior behind his partner's back
  
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• Raglan Road, Smethwick: Fatal stabbing teenager is named by police

  21-12-2015 14:23
  
  Jamar Walker, from Handsworth died after being found with serious wounds in street
  
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• Labour members back David Jamieson to defend police commissioner role

  21-12-2015 14:11
  
  Former Government minister wins overwhelming support from members in selection vote and will contest the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner election in May 2016.
  
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• One man wanted for 12 gun robberies in Birmingham

  21-12-2015 14:04
  
  £10,000 reward offered to try and track down the raider
  
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• Popular giraffe dies at Dudley Zoo

  21-12-2015 14:00
  
  Staff "devastated" at death of Mia the giraffe
  
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• Solihull rock choir are in tune with Christmas spirit - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 13:31
  Birmingham Mail
  Solihull rock choir are in tune with Christmas spirit
  Birmingham Mail
  The choir returned for another year as part of the John Lewis countdown to Christmas. The store held three 30-minute performances on their top-floor balcony. Choir leader Sonia Eyre said: “John Lewis contacted me asking if we were willing to return ...
  

• Youngsters to get a helping hand at Sheldon farm

  21-12-2015 13:19
  
  A group of disadvantaged young adults is starting a two-week community project this week to spruce up The Old Rectory Farm in Sheldon Country Park for visitors.
  
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• Solihull rock choir are in tune with Christmas spirit

  21-12-2015 13:16
  
  Members of Solihull and Dorridge Rock Choir recently delighted shoppers with their festive songs.
  
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• New energy centre planned to serve Birmingham businesses

  21-12-2015 12:59
  
  Rolton Kilbride lodges new proposals to create hub in Castle Bromwich which will bake rubbish to create for energy with Jaguar Land Rover among intended users
  
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• Jaguar team drive effort to help the homeless

  21-12-2015 12:54
  
  A team of Jaguar Land Rover workers based in Solihull headed to Birmingham City Centre, working alongside the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS), to provide clothing and food to the homeless.
  
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• Solihull Gran's death remains a mystery, says coroner - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 12:45
  Birmingham Mail
  Solihull Gran's death remains a mystery, says coroner
  Birmingham Mail
  A Solihull grandmother disappeared while walking next to the sea during a family holiday, sparking a huge search operation, an inquest heard. Shares. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try ...
  

• Solihull Gran's death remains a mystery, says coroner

  21-12-2015 12:45
  
  A Solihull grandmother disappeared while walking next to the sea during a family holiday, sparking a huge search operation, an inquest heard.
  
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• Foster carer plea to Solihull residents made by agency - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 12:45
  Birmingham Mail
  Foster carer plea to Solihull residents made by agency
  Birmingham Mail
  A foster care agency is urging people in Solihull to consider becoming a foster carer. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Jan Rees, co-founder of Foster ...
  

• Solihull shopmobility closure threat - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 12:43
  Solihull shopmobility closure threat
  Birmingham Mail
  The only remaining mobility service in Solihull could close in the next 12 months if more funding cannot be found. A letter was recently sent out to all customers, asking them to make a contribution to the Shopmobility service to help secure its future.
  

• Solihull shopmobility closure threat

  21-12-2015 12:43
  
  The only remaining mobility service in Solihull could close in the next 12 months.
  
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• Man in court over 'hit and run' collision with 15-year-old girl

  21-12-2015 12:31
  
  Teenager left with serious injured in incident outside Pedmore Technology College, Stourbridge
  
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• Solihull vicar likens Jesus to Harry and Frodo in Christmas message - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 12:30
  Birmingham Mail
  Solihull vicar likens Jesus to Harry and Frodo in Christmas message
  Birmingham Mail
  Vicar likens Jesus to Harry and Frodo in Christmas message...and makes plea for hummers of carols. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Rev Simon Marshall ...
  

• Hundreds arrested in police crackdown on suspected foreign criminals

  21-12-2015 12:30
  
  Police delight at success of Operation Trivium
  
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• Headteacher in Trojan Horse claims says four of her staff were part of a conspiracy

  21-12-2015 12:30
  
  The four deny her claims and are claiming unfair dismissal
  
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• Foster carer plea to Solihull residents made by agency

  21-12-2015 12:30
  
  A foster care agency is urging people in Solihull to consider becoming a foster carer.
  
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• Hospital chaplain wins award for work at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

  21-12-2015 12:27
  
  Reverend Lynn Busfield won the Non-Clinical Excellence Award at the Trust’s Staff Recognition Awards after being nominated for her vital role.
  
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• Solihull vicar likens Jesus to Harry and Frodo in Christmas message

  21-12-2015 12:18
  
  Vicar likens Jesus to Harry and Frodo in Christmas message...and makes plea for hummers of carols.
  
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• The best Christmas present a Solihull mum could wish for is her health - Birmingham Mail

  21-12-2015 12:14
  Birmingham Mail
  The best Christmas present a Solihull mum could wish for is her health
  Birmingham Mail
  The best Christmas present a Solihull mum has said she could wish for this year is her health after a 'pregnancy related' lump turned out to be a rare form of breast cancer. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks ...
  

• The best Christmas present a Solihull mum could wish for is her health

  21-12-2015 12:12
  
  The best Christmas present a Solihull mum has said she could wish for this year is her health after a ‘pregnancy related’ lump turned out to be a rare form of breast cancer.
  
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• 'Dirty bomb' emergency vehicles to be axed in West Midlands - claim

  21-12-2015 11:38
  
  Vehicles based in Walsall will be among those being axed
  
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• Runaway 'Rudolph' causes car park chaos after bolting from a Midland grotto

  21-12-2015 11:18
  
  Reindeer scarpers with handlers giving chase
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at December 21 in years gone by

  21-12-2015 10:42
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on December 21.
  
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• Morning news headlines: Get used to party polls on Labour policy, Jeremy Corbyn tells critics

  21-12-2015 10:40
  
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• Morning news headlines: Get used to party polls on Labour police, Jeremy Corbyn tells critics

  21-12-2015 10:40
  
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• Then and Now: How Cotteridge has changed over the decades

  21-12-2015 10:27
  
  Cotteridge village centre, which was influenced by farms and industries, including paper-making, chemical works and metal works, is believed to be of late Victorian origin.
  
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• FIFA ban Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini from football for eight years over corruption scandal

  21-12-2015 10:08
  
  The pair were in the dock over a "disloyal payment" made by Blatter to Platini in February 2011
  
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• Youth fights for life after road accident

  21-12-2015 09:59
  
  It happened near the West Midlands Safari Park
  
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• CCTV images may help detectives trace killer of 15-year-old youth

  21-12-2015 09:35
  
  Murder squad detectives are trawling images taken on local CCTV cameras
  
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• Andy Murray surprised to net BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

  21-12-2015 09:00
  
  28 year old played a crucial role in the Great Britain team triumph at the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years
  
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• Driver's miracle escape after horror accident in Birmingham

  21-12-2015 08:11
  
  Cars badly damaged in Kitts Green accident
  
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• Mail's campaign to help homeless gets huge donation from local church

  21-12-2015 07:30
  
  Young people are already being helped -but there's still time for you to support the project
  
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