Solihull news

• Most read: Gatecrasher relaunch plans, Midlands snow alert, Alum Rock shooting

  06-01-2016 23:43
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Wednesday, January 6
  
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• Solihull Moors extend lead at the top after Brackley Town victory - Solihull Observer

  06-01-2016 20:51 via
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  Solihull Moors extend lead at the top after Brackley Town victory
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  MOORS extended their lead at the top of the Vanarama National North on Tuesday night thanks to a comfortable 3-0 victory at home to struggling Brackley Town. First half goals from Stefan Moore and Liam Daly, plus a third just after half time from ...and more »
  

• Camp Hill launch Wasps' new club takeover scheme - Solihull Observer

  06-01-2016 20:26 via
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  Camp Hill launch Wasps' new club takeover scheme
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  A RUGBY team from Solihull had the pleasure of taking part in the first ever Wasps Club Take Over Day as part of a community scheme which helps fund improvements in grass roots rugby. More than 400 players, officials and friends of Camp Hill RFC were ...
  

• Watch: Police dramatically taser man who threatened to shoot himself

  06-01-2016 19:50
  
  Offices later find a firearm and meat cleaver after drama in Hillside Croft, Elmdon
  
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• Challenging conditions at Centurion Grand Prix in Solihull - Leamington Observer

  06-01-2016 19:37 via
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  Challenging conditions at Centurion Grand Prix in Solihull
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  HORRENDOUS conditions greeted Kenilworth Runners at the Centurion Grand Prix five-mile race in Solihull on Sunday. Seven Kenilworth runners were greeted by torrential rain, flood paths and strong winds but Neil Sheward was still able to cross the ...
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• Solihull Council set to decide on Meriden recycling plant proposals - Solihull Observer

  06-01-2016 19:03 via
  Solihull Council set to decide on Meriden recycling plant proposals
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  PLANS to build a recycling plant at Meriden Quarry will go before Solihull Council's planning committee tonight (December 6). The application for the site off Cornets End Lane, which will be discussed at tonight's meeting, is recommended for approval ...
  

• Man given 13 year sentence for killing father of six for mobile phone

  06-01-2016 18:44
  
  Lewis Thornton, 24, punched 54-year-old Stephen Phillips, as he robbed him
  
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• Famous celeb rehab clinic company to run five Birmingham children's homes

  06-01-2016 18:30
  
  £40m contract for Birmingham City Council's children's homes handed to Priory Clinic company
  
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• Four injured after van hits tree in Dudley

  06-01-2016 18:13
  
  Fire crews cut passengers from vehicle after accident on Clee Road which left three with serious injuries
  
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• Number 1 The Vamps fan, six, flies 3,500 miles to watch band in their home town

  06-01-2016 18:12
  
  Riley Haworth travelling from America to Birmingham to watch her hero Bradley Simpson from Sutton Coldfield perform
  
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• Bottle thrown at binmen amid resident rubbish collection fury

  06-01-2016 17:00
  
  Change from black sacks to wheelie bins contributed to chaos, says councillor
  
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• National Lottery results: What were the winning Lotto numbers?

  06-01-2016 16:22
  
  Check the results of Wednesday, January 6, 2016 draw as record £50.4million jackpot goes up for grabs
  
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• Watch: Brutal end for Central Library as demolition steps up

  06-01-2016 16:00
  
  Huge piles of rubble appear as one of Birmingham's most divisive buildings faces the end
  
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• Brutal end for Central Library as demolition steps up

  06-01-2016 16:00
  
  Huge piles of rubble appear as one of Birmingham's most divisive buildings faces the end
  
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• Petrol caused massive Rylands Drive blaze which killed dad-of-three

  06-01-2016 15:50
  
  Dead man and wife were having renovation work done at their home
  
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• Three Labour MPs quit front bench roles over Jeremy Corbyn 'revenge reshuffle'

  06-01-2016 15:09
  
  Jonathan Reynolds, Stephen Doughty and Kevan Jones all quit within the space of 90 minutes
  
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• Could the floods come to Birmingham?

  06-01-2016 14:48
  
  Defences installed in bid to stop river bursting its banks
  
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• Construction of flood defences in Birmingham to prevent devastation

  06-01-2016 14:48
  
  Defences installed in bid to stop river bursting its banks
  
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• Brummies could be most likely to win record breaking £50.4million jackpot - National Lottery

  06-01-2016 14:47
  
  Operator confirms Birmingham is luckiest UK Lotto city
  
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• Teacher who told pupils Islam was 'true religion' and Christians 'ignorant' guilty of misconduct

  06-01-2016 13:51
  
  Wakass Haruf taught at Golden Hillock School which was linked to Trojan Horse scandal
  
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• West Midlands on snow alert as cold front comes in - forecasters

  06-01-2016 13:21
  
  Arctic chill set to sweep region early next week
  
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• Then and Now: How Balsall Heath has changed over the decades

  06-01-2016 12:50
  
  These nostalgic pictures show how Balsall Heath has flourished and changed over the decades.
  
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• Broad Street superclub Gatecrasher to re-open under new ownership as Pryzm

  06-01-2016 12:10
  
  Nightspot lost licence after a string of violent incidents
  
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• Broad Street superclub Gatecrasher could re-open under new ownership as Pryzm

  06-01-2016 12:10
  
  Nightspot lost licence after a string of violent incidents
  
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• Thirty firefighters rush to major Ladywood garage blaze

  06-01-2016 11:44
  
  Warning over gas cylinders stored at workshop
  
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• Ex-Chelsea FC doctor Eva Carneiro at constructive dismissal tribunal

  06-01-2016 11:36
  
  Date for a full hearing could be fixed for some time in June
  
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• Two hurt in Handsworth police car crash

  06-01-2016 11:27
  
  Driver and his teenage passenger both injured
  
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• Shots fired in Alum Rock in latest gun terror

  06-01-2016 10:40
  
  Detectives examining a C-Max car and hunting for several other cars
  
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• Midland MP Pat McFadden: I was sacked for Paris attacks comments

  06-01-2016 10:03
  
  MP claims he was ousted to the back benches by Jeremy Corbyn for saying the west was not to blame for terrorist attacks
  
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• Riddle of missing Lorna Ganley after her car is found 18 miles from family home

  06-01-2016 09:46
  
  She vanished in Sheldon but her motor turned up in Sutton Coldfield
  
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• Morning news headlines: Jeremy Corbyn sacks two senior figures but Hilary Benn stays; Police hunting boyfriend after bodies found at ex-Eastenders star's home

  06-01-2016 09:13
  
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• FTSE falls 1% after North Korea H-bomb test and China economic report

  06-01-2016 09:00
  
  Stocks were also hit as oil prices tumbled back to a fresh 11-year low
  
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• Solihull daughter's desperate plea to help trace mum's last steps - Solihull Observer

  06-01-2016 08:32 via
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  Solihull daughter's desperate plea to help trace mum's last steps
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  A DAUGHTER is desperately pleading for help to trace the final movements of her mother who died after being hit by a car in Acocks Green. Ally Page posted a message on Facebook which has been shared almost 3,500 times. It asked for anyone who saw ...
  

• Microchips in Birmingham wheelie bins won't be used to bring in 'pay as you throw' charges - pledge

  06-01-2016 07:30
  
  But they will help make deliveries more efficient - bins boss
  
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• Famous UB40 Eagle and Tun pub where Red Red Wine video shot re-opens after seven years

  06-01-2016 07:30
  
  New owner pledges to bring back live music and plans to invite Brum chart stars along
  
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• Driver admits causing pregnant woman's death

  06-01-2016 07:30
  
  Shammas Rehman caused pregnant woman's death after losing control of BMW
  
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• Police seek missing Kings Heath woman

  06-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police are increasingly concerned for the safety of a Birmingham woman, who has been missing since yesterday Tuesday 5 January when she left her home in her car, a silver Kia Rio.Linda McKay, aged 54, was last seen at 11:30pm, by her daughter at home on Alcester Road, Kings Heath.Concerns are now growing for her safety and police are urgently seeking her whereabouts.
  
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• Police seek missing Birmingham woman

  06-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police are increasingly concerned for the safety of a Birmingham woman, who has been missing since yesterday (Tues 5 Jan), after her car was found abandoned in Mere Green.Lorna Ganley, aged 42, was last seen at 6.30am when she left her parent’s address in Sheldon to go to a local shop, but she didn’t return.
  
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• Police appeal for missing Wolverhampton teen, Regan Stowe

  06-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing boy who has gone missing from Wolverhampton. Regan Stowe also known as Lee Elmore has been missing since Tuesday 8 December when he was last seen in the Stowlawn area. 
  
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• Police appeal for missing Wolverhampton teen

  06-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing boy who has gone missing from Wolverhampton. Regan Stowe also known as Lee Elmore has been missing since Tuesday 8 December when he was last seen in the Stowlawn area. 
  
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• Jail for man who admitted killing Wolverhampton man

  06-01-2016 00:00
  
  A Wolverhampton man has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of 54-year-old Stephen Phillips.Lewis Thornton, aged 24, was due to stand trial this week but pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday. Appearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court today (6 January) he was handed the 10 year sentence and was ordered to remain on licence for an additional three years.
  
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