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• FBI raids Rubery company as director indicted in Amazon price-fixing probe

  20-01-2016 22:00
  
  Daniel William Aston faces potential jail sentence, while his firm could face multi-million pound fine
  
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• Solihull hit and run leaves victim needing hours of surgery - Solihull Observer

  20-01-2016 21:09 via
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  Solihull hit and run leaves victim needing hours of surgery
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  A CYCLIST was hit by car and left needing hours of surgery on the Stonebridge Island towards Coventry. A silver Peugeot-style car knocked him off his bike before speeding off about 6.30am on January 7. The incident on the A452 left the 45-year-old man, ...
  

• Artist banned from drawing at Bullring because of 'security threat'

  20-01-2016 20:00
  
  Urban sketcher Robert Foster claims he was told to put pen and pad away by security guards
  
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• Lotto results: What were the winning National Lottery numbers?

  20-01-2016 18:33
  
  The winning UK lottery numbers on Wednesday, January 20, 2016? Check every result of the year here
  
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• Lozells councillor tells former EDL leader Tommy Robinson 'you're not welcome in Birmingham'

  20-01-2016 18:13
  
  Councillor Waseem Zaffar in heated clash with Pegida UK leader at Lozells church
  
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• I used sex drugs 'poppers' says Midland MP Michael Fabricant

  20-01-2016 17:35
  
  A Midland MP says he used a drug which the Government is considering banning.
  
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• Police secure bans for prolific beggars and reveal that two thirds have homes

  20-01-2016 17:28
  
  Police have secured Criminal Behaviour Orders banning two prolific beggars from Birmingham City Centre.
  
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• 'Pickpocket Queen of Birmingham' jailed again for spree of thefts a month after being released

  20-01-2016 17:26
  
  Serial thief Margaret Johnson targeted shoppers in Birmingham, Bearwood and Chelmsley Wood
  
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• Harborne driver's amazing escape as falling tree crashes into moving car

  20-01-2016 16:36
  
  VW Golf was wrecked by the smash - and tree just missed resident's house
  
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• Schools bomb hoax: Leasowes head hits back at angry parents

  20-01-2016 15:12
  
  Neil Shaw said pupil safety was top priority as mums complained of lack of information
  
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• Small Heath School strike: Mail readers back NINE-DAY teacher walkout

  20-01-2016 14:24
  
  Bitter dispute intensified after teacher was suspended
  
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• Government minister says next few months are critical for Birmingham City Council

  20-01-2016 12:03
  
  Conservative cabinet minister Greg Clark wants the new Labour council leader  to put his words into action after a promising start
  
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• Record year for Warwickshire CCC after Ashes boost

  20-01-2016 12:00
  
  The Edgbaston operation turned over £18.3 million in the 2015 financial year, accounts show, after Australia rolling into town aided a 47 per cent increase
  
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• Bournville School pulls plug on plans to axe sixth form after pupils rally together

  20-01-2016 12:00
  
  The academy in Bournville had proposed to close its sixth form amid a raft of plans to pull it out of debt
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at January 20 in years gone by

  20-01-2016 11:33
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on January 20.
  
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• In Pictures: Snow Hill Station has been serving Birmingham commuters for over 150 years

  20-01-2016 11:09
  
  Snow Hill Station opened 164 years ago in 1852, and, other than a 15-year closure from 1972 to 1987, it's been serving Birmingham commuters ever since.
  
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• Watch: Ram raiders fill up WHEELBARROW with stolen loot

  20-01-2016 11:01
  
  Detectives probing two robberies in same street
  
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• Freezing pitch sees Mansfield Town friendly at Solihull Moors abandoned - Mansfield Chad

  20-01-2016 10:58 via
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  Freezing pitch sees Mansfield Town friendly at Solihull Moors abandoned
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  Freezing temperatures saw Mansfield Town's friendly at Vanarama North side Solihull Moors abandoned in the second half last night with the score at 1-1. With temperatures plummeting the planned 7.45pm kick-off was brought forward to 7pm and Matty Blair ...and more »
  

• Police quiz 10-year-old Muslim boy over terrorist house mistake at school

  20-01-2016 10:21
  
  The youngster made an error during an English lesson at a school in Lancashire and the following day officers arrived at his home to interview him.
  
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• Teenager knifed in city centre stabbing

  20-01-2016 10:06
  
  Victim, 19, rushed into nearby shop for help
  
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• Cat Deeley 'delighted' after giving birth to a baby boy

  20-01-2016 10:00
  
  The Sutton Coldfield presenter has had a baby with comedian Patrick Kielty
  
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• UPDATED: Belgrave Middleway rush hour chaos as woman talked down from overpass

  20-01-2016 09:25
  
  Unconfirmed report of a person standing on a ledge
  
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• Morning news headlines: David Cameron faces new EU asylum rules fight with Brussels; Professor and student killed as gunmen attack Pakistan university

  20-01-2016 09:05
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Solihull friends glamour up before tackling London Marathon - Solihull Observer

  20-01-2016 08:35 via
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  Solihull friends glamour up before tackling London Marathon
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  A PAIR of Solihull friends have exceeded all expectations by raising over £10,000 for their respective charities. Sophie McEvoy, 26, and Jade Troth, 25, have both entered the London Marathon by securing a charity place – meaning they had to raise a ...
  

• Solihull Hospital patient found hanged after walking off 'supervised' ward - Birmingham Mail

  20-01-2016 07:30 via
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  Solihull Hospital patient found hanged after walking off 'supervised' ward
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  Thomas Sidwell, from Solihull, was found dead over seven weeks after he was reported missing. A patient considered high-risk was found hanged in woodland after walking out of Solihull Hospital, an inquest heard. Thomas Sidwell, 53, went missing from ...
  

• Solihull Hospital patient found hanged after walking off 'supervised' ward

  20-01-2016 07:30
  
  Grandfather Thomas Sidwell told nurse he was going to the toilet before he vanished
  
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• Mum who fled to US with tug-of-love daughter receives suspended jail sentence

  20-01-2016 07:30
  
  Woman, 37, had defied court order by taking seven-year-old girl to America
  
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• 70 Sandwell pensioners enjoy a day out at the seaside thanks to Sport Relief Community Cash Grant

  20-01-2016 01:01
  
  Lees Memorial Sons of Rest fights loneliness in elderly with help of award - in partnership with Sport Relief
  
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• Most read: Teacher's death linked to pill, school bomb scares, MP slams David Cameron claim

  20-01-2016 00:08
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, January 19
  
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• Teenager stabbed in Wolverhampton city centre

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  An investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed on Queen Street in Wolverhampton city centre last night (Tuesday 19 January). Police were called by the ambulance service just after 7.10pm and officers immediately dispatched. 
  
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• Second counter terror arrest in Coventry

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  A second person has been arrested in Coventry this afternoon (Wed 20 Janaury) on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.The 29-year-old man was detained at an address in the city by officers from the force’s counter terrorism unit. A 28-year-old woman arrested earlier today has been bailed with strict conditions pending further enquiries.
  
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• Prolific beggars banned from pestering people in Birmingham city centre

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  Two prolific beggars who repeatedly caused a nuisance in Birmingham City Centre have been banned from pestering people for cash. Birmingham Police has secured Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) against persistent offenders − one of whom has been banned from loitering near cash points − and stressed they face further court hearings or jail should they ignore the ruling by continuing to beg. Officers pursued court action after concerns from shoppers and businesses about nuisance
  
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• Police appeal over ram raid robberies

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police have released CCTV footage following two ram-raid robberies in Frankley.At approximately 11.15pm on Sunday 1 November 2015, four suspects approached the front of Heritage Supermarket in Arden Road.
  
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• Police appeal for information after a cyclist is injured in hit and run

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police in Solihull are asking for witnesses to a non-stop collision, in which a cyclist was injured, to come forward.
  
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• Jailed drug dealer hid gun under sink – another gang member feels force of #OpBlueSteel

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  A drug dealer who hid a sawn-off shotgun under the bathroom sink of his Coventry flat has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.Drugs were also found stuffed inside a sofa cushion when police swooped on Sunveer Hayer’s 13th floor home in Spon End on 12 August last year.Officers initially forced entry to his flat in Meadow House and discovered cocaine, more than £1,000 worth of cannabis, a can of CS spray and drugs paraphernalia.
  
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• Coventry woman arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

  20-01-2016 00:00
  
  A 28-year-old woman from Coventry has this morning (Wednesday 20 January) been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.She was detained at an address in Coventry by officers from the force’s counter terrorism unit.
  
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