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• Killer who raped and strangled schoolgirl Candice Williams denied softer regime behind bars

  11-01-2016 22:00
  
  Evil Patrick Hassett fails in plea to be downgraded from a Category A top security convict
  
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• Solihull MP calls for more protections in wake of Ian Paterson controversy - Solihull Observer

  11-01-2016 21:06 via
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  Solihull MP calls for more protections in wake of Ian Paterson controversy
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  BOROUGH MP Caroline Spelman has called for better legislation to protect victims of negligent medical treatment in the wake of the Ian Paterson breast surgery controversy. Paterson carried out over a thousand negligent – and in some cases unnecessary ...
  

• Store wars: Plans to open an Aldi right next to Asda superstore in Great Barr

  11-01-2016 20:00
  
  Public consultation over plans to open an Aldi right next to Asda superstore in Great Barr
  
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• Stalker who left dead fox on doorstep of victim banned from contacting her for 10 years

  11-01-2016 20:00
  
  Victim forced to move home
  
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• Fury over plans to build homes on Yardley playing fields to be handed into council

  11-01-2016 20:00
  
  Homes plan for historic sports ground results in big petition
  
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• How to enter your children in the Great Birmingham Run Mini and Junior races now

  11-01-2016 18:22
  
  See the Great Birmingham Run Mini and Junior events which are open to youngsters aged three to 15
  
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• Birmingham man jailed over £600k drugs smuggling attempt

  11-01-2016 18:00
  
  Man caught by Border Force officers at Heathrow as he tried to smuggle drugs from Pakistan
  
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• Police investigate after TV crew 'shot at' while filming in Sutton Coldfield

  11-01-2016 17:36
  
  West Midlands Police were called by a production crew at noon today
  
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• M6 traffic: Birmingham junction 5 closure - maps show how to find your way around the diversions

  11-01-2016 17:14
  
  M6 and M42 diversion routes as M6 junction 5 slip roads near Castle Bromwich expected to be closed for SIX MONTHS
  
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• Birmingham invited to name 'sink estates' to be demolished

  11-01-2016 17:10
  
  Birmingham MPs criticise plans to demolish 'worst' housing estates in inner cities
  
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• Official opening of historic Stirchley Baths following a £4 million restoration

  11-01-2016 17:00
  
  But Conservative campaigner criticises selection of Labour council deputy leader to open the Baths, saying they 'frustrated' restoration plan for years.
  
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• Campaign launched to save Longbridge leisure centre

  11-01-2016 17:00
  
  Colmers Community Leisure Centre is set to close under proposed council cuts
  
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• Junior doctors strike: When is it happening and how will it affect you?

  11-01-2016 16:25
  
  The 24-hour strike is the first of three walkouts planned by the British Medical Association in a wrangle over new contracts
  
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• UK bracing itself for wintry showers and temperatures to plummet below zero

  11-01-2016 15:37
  
  Compared to the recent mild weather it will be a sharp change for many - and likely to be their first experience of winter.
  
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• 1,300 sign petition to get striking teacher reinstated

  11-01-2016 15:12
  
  Simon O’Hara, is understood to have been suspended from Small Heath School, where he has campaigned against proposals to turn it into an academy
  
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• MP Jess Phillips backs Labour colleague who resigned from Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet

  11-01-2016 14:55
  
  Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips says its harder to make sacrifices if "you don’t feel the extra work can change things".
  
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• Benefits Street star Black Dee jailed for seven years

  11-01-2016 14:53
  
  Shamed Benefits Street star Samora Roberts, who was known as "Black Dee" on the Channel 4 show,  is jailed
  
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• Intrepid Everest climber John "Brummie" Stokes has died aged 70

  11-01-2016 14:40
  
  The Hamstead-born SAS soldier nearly died three times tackling the summit
  
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• Former Birmingham City Council chief Lin Homer quits top HMRC role

  11-01-2016 14:06
  
  Ms Homer, who was made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours list,  was previously criticised for  failing to avert massive postal vote fraud in Birmingham
  
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• West Midlands Police commissioner wants to raise council tax by £5 a year

  11-01-2016 14:03
  
  The West Midlands Police commissioner wants to raise council tax by an average of £5 a year to reduce the impact of Government cuts on frontline policing.
  
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• Keeper Spencer joins champions Chelsea - Solihull Observer

  11-01-2016 14:03 via
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  Keeper Spencer joins champions Chelsea
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  BIRMINGHAM City Ladies goalkeeper Becky Spencer has left the club to join WSL1 champions Chelsea Ladies. Blues accepted an undisclosed offer for the 24-year-old, who during the Christmas break was in talks with the Staines-based club, who also won ...and more »
  

• Staff at Birmingham school were allegedly racist to pupils, hearing is told

  11-01-2016 14:00
  
  Former acting principal denies any attempt to "Islamise" school
  
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• Bbrrr......sub-zero temperatures heading our way

  11-01-2016 13:57
  
  Scattered snow showers are likely say forecasters
  
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• Born free foundation boosted as one-of-a-king Land Rover sells for £400k

  11-01-2016 13:55
  
  A unique Land Rover crafted in the West Midlands has realised £400,000 at auction – and half the fortune will aid conservation in Africa.
  
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• Revamped Library's new name reflects role at the heart of Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  11-01-2016 13:49 via
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  Revamped Library's new name reflects role at the heart of Solihull
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  Solihull Central Library will be given a new name as a £2.3million refurbishment programme nears completion. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Councillors ...
  

• 90 give police tip-offs about drink-drivers

  11-01-2016 13:47
  
  Ninety people filled out anonymous online tip forms about drunk and drug-fuelled drivers in the West Midlands in just two weeks.
  
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• £500k lottery grant gives a big boost to Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid - Birmingham Mail

  11-01-2016 13:43 via
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  £500k lottery grant gives a big boost to Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
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  A grant of nearly £500,000 has been awarded to Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid from The Big Lottery. Shares. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. A grant of nearly £500,000 ...
  

• £500k lottery grant gives a big boost to Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid

  11-01-2016 13:43
  
  A grant of nearly £500,000 has been awarded to Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid from The Big Lottery.
  
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• Attacks increase on gay and transgender people

  11-01-2016 13:38
  
  Attacks on gay and transgender people in the West Midlands have rocketed to more than one assault every day.
  
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• Motorway delays because of crashes - but closure of key junction goes smoothly

  11-01-2016 13:33
  
  Entry slip road closure on southbound M6 at Castle Bromwich - first morning rush hour is largely unaffected but long delays on M5, M6, M40 and M42 due to pile-ups
  
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• Knowle and Dorridge Lions 'sorry' for car park strife

  11-01-2016 13:32
  
  Organisers of the Knowle and Dorridge Lions charity walk were forced to turn carloads of fundraisers away following the wet weather.
  
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• Revamped Library's new name reflects role at the heart of Solihull

  11-01-2016 13:24
  
  Solihull Central Library will be given a new name as a £2.3million refurbishment programme nears completion.
  
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• Thousands of junior doctors prepare to strike on Tuesday

  11-01-2016 13:21
  
  More than 100 picket lines are being prepared for Tuesday's strike mainly in and around London
  
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• Solihull teacher releases second novel this week - Solihull Observer

  11-01-2016 13:10 via
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  Solihull teacher releases second novel this week
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  AN English teacher at The Sixth Form College is celebrating the publication of her second novel on Friday (January 15). 'The End of Law' by teacher and curriculum leader for English, Therese Down, is set in 1933 Berlin and tells the story of Adolf ...
  

• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at January 11 in years gone by

  11-01-2016 12:37
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on January 11.
  
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• Dudda and the rise of the Black Country

  11-01-2016 12:21
  
  It still remains a mystery today who the first man to give his name to the area we now know as Dudley really was.
  
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• Birmingham's Lib Dem leader steps down after almost ten years at the helm

  11-01-2016 11:53
  
  Former council deputy leader Paul Tilsley will stay on backbenches as councillor for Sheldon ward.
  
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• Broadcaster behind BBC Asian Network to be honoured for her services to Birmingham

  11-01-2016 10:00
  
  Anita Bhalla also set up one of Birmingham's first hostels for Asian women
  
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• Government watchdog warns Birmingham City Council 'there is still much to do' on improvement plan

  11-01-2016 09:30
  
  New Labour council leader has been told to pick up the pace before the next report in March
  
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• Benefits Street star facing possible jail term

  11-01-2016 09:04
  
  Black Dee due to be sentenced today over drug convictions
  
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• Tributes pour in for 'extraordinary' David Bowie who has died aged 69

  11-01-2016 08:56
  
  69-year-old leaves legacy created by pioneering musicianship and ground-breaking lyrics dating back almost half a century
  
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• Solihull mum fined over £1000 for school absences - Solihull Observer

  11-01-2016 08:38 via
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  Solihull mum fined over £1000 for school absences
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  She was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday, December 7, 2015 after previously pleading guilty to two offences under Section 444 (1)(A) of the Education Act 1996 relating to her two children not attending Fordbridge Primary School.
  

• Rock star David Bowie is dead

  11-01-2016 08:18
  
  Music legend, aged 69, loses 18 month battle against cancer
  
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• Morning news headlines: Rock star David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69: Suspect in murder of ex-Eastenders actress and children may face court today

  11-01-2016 08:00
  
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• Talented twin leaves swaps 'gory for glory' in CBBC talent show

  11-01-2016 07:30
  
  Zombie film star out to win kids' show contest
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover reveals giant investment amid plans for new car factory

  11-01-2016 07:15
  
  The car giant is set to spend about £500 million on a 30-acre site in Coventry, less than 12 months after a huge investment in Castle Bromwich
  
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• Wanted man Liberato Galiazia arrested

  11-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police have arrested wanted man Liberato Galiazia. 
   
  The 26-year-old was arrested by Bedfordshire officers on behalf of West Midlands Police at Luton airport having disembarked a flight last Thursday (7 January).
  
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• Eight years jail for man who “nearly killed” officers with house brick

  11-01-2016 00:00
  
  A man who hurled a coping stone off a bridge through the windscreen of a passing police car has been jailed for eight years after a court heard he could have killed the officers on board.Jason Gamble (pictured) threw the brick from above Coventry ring road just before midnight on February 15 last year while the Sergeant and PC were en route to reports of a robbery near the city’s train station.
  
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• Drug dealers jailed for more than 16 years

  11-01-2016 00:00
  
  Drug dealers from a Birmingham road which featured on TV show Benefits Street have been jailed for more than 16 years.Officers discovered drugs and ammunition during co-ordinated raids on addresses in James Turner Street, Winson Green.Four people including Samora Roberts - known as Black Dee - were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court today (Jan 11).
  
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