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• Jailed Shrewley man sexually assaulted victims for 30 years - Solihull Observer

  09-01-2016 21:00 via
  Solihull Observer
  Jailed Shrewley man sexually assaulted victims for 30 years
  Solihull Observer
  A FORMER plant nursery boss has been jailed for more than eight years for sexual offences against young people including a young girl and teenagers who helped out at the business. Paedophile pensioner Michael Collins, who ran Barn Close Nurseries in ...
  

• Were you at the lost Beatles gig in 1962 Birmingham?

  09-01-2016 18:30
  
  Pop historians believe they have uncovered a mysterious lost Birmingham gig by The Beatles.
  
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• Watch: Scooter rider captures on film Kamikaze pedestrians, red light jumpers, and shocking near misses

  09-01-2016 18:30
  
  Incredible footage all shot on the streets of Birmingham by rider
  
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• Midlands police seized cannabis plants worth £1.3million in last month

  09-01-2016 18:30
  
  Pictures show farms across West Midlands where nearly 3,000 plants were seized over December 2015
  
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• Black Eyed Child investigator jets out to probe Seattle poltergeist haunting

  09-01-2016 18:01
  
  Midland ghostbuster Don Philips to investigate Keith Linder house haunting in US
  
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• Paramedic who stood with hands in pockets as patient collapsed and died is allowed to keep job

  09-01-2016 17:05
  
  Matt Geary, 36, did nothing as Carl Cope, 47, slumped to ground and had a heart attack outside a hospital
  
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• Family of four flee Bloxwich flat after chip pan fire

  09-01-2016 15:59
  
  Chip pan left unattended in flat without a smoke detector
  
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• Manhunt underway after man stabbed outside takeaway in Sparkhill

  09-01-2016 14:38
  
  Victim, in his 20s, knifed by three men after row in street
  
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• Birmingham weather warning - rain deluge followed by cold snap which could include snow

  09-01-2016 12:43
  
  Downpours could even seen thunder and alert that flooding is expected with dangerous driving conditions
  
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• Aston man raped 21-year-old woman twice before casually walking away

  09-01-2016 11:48
  
  Mebrehtom Abrha, 25, was caught following BBC Crimewatch appeal after attack on victim
  
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• RSPCA West Midlands: Could you provide a loving home to these animals in need

  09-01-2016 11:00
  
  Charity trying to find homes for those at its Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green.
  
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• LDV vans return to Birmingham... but now they're made in China

  09-01-2016 10:00
  
  LDV vans, built at Washwood Heath until the firm’s collapse seven years ago, will go on sale in the UK again under a new brand
  
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• Attacked mormon bishop marks church's 40th anniversary milestone - Solihull Observer

  09-01-2016 09:07 via
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  Attacked mormon bishop marks church's 40th anniversary milestone
  Solihull Observer
  THE CHURCH of attacked mormon bishop, David Charmbury, has celebrated its 40th anniversary in the company of the now-recovered vicar. The congregation of the Church of the Latter-day Saints on Clopton Crescent, Chelmsley Wood, welcomed the ...
  

• Birmingham's most expensive home can park THIRTY cars in the basement

  09-01-2016 09:00
  
  The Manor House would suit a lottery winner with a passion for motors
  
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• Nightclub bouncers attacked reveller in 1am punch-up

  09-01-2016 07:30
  
  'Red mist' descended on door staff, court heard
  
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• Man groomed 14-year-old girl after meeting her in chatroom

  09-01-2016 07:30
  
  Mark Caudery who 'charmed' his victim is jailed for three years
  
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• Searches under way for missing Wolverhampton man, John Harris

  09-01-2016 00:00
  
  Urgent police searches are underway in Wolverhampton to find missing man, John Harris. Officers are gravely concerned about the 51-year-old’s mental wellbeing and are appealing for the public to contact them with sightings. 
  
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• No New Year let-up in Coventry organised crime blitz

  09-01-2016 00:00
  
  Coventry Police have promised no New Year let-up in an organised crime offensive that’s seen up to 40 gang suspects arrested.Operation Blue Steel was launched last year and sees police working with the city council, housing providers and other organisations to keep the pressure on criminals and crime families in the city.
  
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• Jailed: Fraudster who targeted Birmingham art lovers fund

  09-01-2016 00:00
  
  A trusted treasurer from Birmingham who stole more than £110,000 of charity funds during a two-year period has been jailed.Anthony Collinson, aged 72, used money from The Friends Of The Barber Institute to invest towards a fashion business venture
  
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• Body confirmed as missing Coventry man, Luke Wheelan

  09-01-2016 00:00
  
  The body of a man found in a Coventry brook has been confirmed as that of missing Luke Whelan.Mr Whelan, 37, was last seen leaving the Unicorn Pub on Unicorn Lane, Tile Hill on 28 November.
  
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