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• Most read: Failing schools revealed, shop closed over mice infestation, Birmingham buildings branded 'ugly'

  21-01-2016 23:52
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Thursday, January 21
  
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• Children with life-threatening illnesses have enchanting Lapland Christmas thanks to Solihull residents - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 21:00 via
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  Children with life-threatening illnesses have enchanting Lapland Christmas thanks to Solihull residents
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  Olivia excited after she and the other children opened more than 100 presents the night before their trip at a hotel. (s). Jon Wolley- Stephenson and brother Cameron Nicolas Wolley-Stephenson on the Reindeer Ride. (s). Olivia Wyatt with her sister ...
  

• 400 CHILDREN in West Midlands sent to de-radicalisation programme

  21-01-2016 20:05
  
  Terrifying figures include 126 under the age of TEN
  
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• Student flats plan for historic Selly Park house approved after 'aggressive campaign'

  21-01-2016 20:00
  
  Councillor complains of 'intimidation' from developer as planning committee votes to approve the conversion of Beechenhurst house despite protests from residents
  
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• YMCA worker Karen Bilston jailed for £100k charity theft

  21-01-2016 19:45
  
  Staff hours and salaries slashed as good cause left struggling to cope
  
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• WhatsApp revenge porn boyfriend posted explicit picture online

  21-01-2016 19:45
  
  Darrell Smith-Dixon put lewd picture of ex on mobile
  
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• Revealed: How every school in West Midlands performed at GCSEs

  21-01-2016 19:45
  
  Vital information for parents wanting to compare how children have done around the city
  
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• Mum who took son to Syria to join Islamic State wanted to live under Sharia law

  21-01-2016 19:16
  
  Tareena Shakil, who is on trial for terror charges said the journey was her 'jihad'
  
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• Revealed: How every school in West Midlands performed at A-Levels

  21-01-2016 18:37
  
  Vital information for parents wanting to compare performance for their children
  
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• Finnish newspaper describes Birmingham as 'full of ugly buildings'

  21-01-2016 18:08
  
  But Finland's national Helsingin Sanomat title says 'ugly' is a good thing
  
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• Jobs threat after shoe retailer Brantano collapses

  21-01-2016 17:43
  
  Administrators have been called into the firm, which has stores in Fort Dunlop, Oldbury and Tamworth
  
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• Heavy delays after a pedestrian hit by a lorry in Shirley

  21-01-2016 17:14
  
  Woman receives arm injury in collision which causes gridlock
  
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• Blythe Barracudas in medal haul across the West Midlands - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 17:09 via
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  Blythe Barracudas in medal haul across the West Midlands
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  THERE were several outstanding swims for Solihull-based Blythe Barracudas inside the Wolverhampton Leisure Centre for the John Vaughan Trophy Gala. The Barracudas came up against teams from Kingsbury, Pershore, Stourbridge, Swadlincote and ...
  

• Sex and weapons crime reports rocket in the West Midlands, according to new figures

  21-01-2016 16:55
  
  Police chief warns that crime is 'changing, not falling' as he demands 'proper' Goverment support
  
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• Solihull & Shirley Badminton Club remain top after Broadway win - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 16:35 via
  Solihull & Shirley Badminton Club remain top after Broadway win
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  A THUMPING 7-2 victory over Broadway keeps Solihull & Shirley Badminton Club top of the Birmingham League Division One. John Hudson and Chris Raw were the star performers for Solihull after going through the match undefeated. The ladies' second ...
  

• Mum loses 2-and-a-half stone training for Great Birmingham Run 10K

  21-01-2016 16:24
  
  Karen Kershaw to raise funds for City Hospital who cared for premature son Alex
  
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• Michael Nottingham celebrates joining the Solihull Moors century club with a goal - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 16:22 via
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  Michael Nottingham celebrates joining the Solihull Moors century club with a goal
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  DEFENDER Michael Nottingham celebrated his 100th appearance for Solihull Moors by scoring a fine goal to seal at comfortable 4-1 victory at home to Stalybridge Celtic in the Vanarama National North, reports John Clothier. Marcus Bignot's side extended ...
  

• Brave Birmingham & Solihull Bees take the spoils away at lichfield - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 16:08 via
  Brave Birmingham & Solihull Bees take the spoils away at lichfield
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  A DIFFICULT week off the pitch did not deter Birmingham & Solihull Bees on it after they produced a performance full of character to secure a hard fought 23-19 win on the road at Lichfield. Despite the departure of director of rugby Ian Matthews last ...and more »
  

• Labour should campaign to leave the European Union, say Birmingham MPs

  21-01-2016 15:41
  
  The battle over British membership of the European Union is heating up with two Birmingham Labour MPs arguing their party should call for the UK to quit
  
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• Big freeze set to be replaced by winter "heatwave"

  21-01-2016 14:56
  
  Birmingham may be hotter than Athens on Sunday
  
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• Midland garage slashes diesel to 98p a litre - beating the big supermarkets

  21-01-2016 14:26
  
  Independent chain passes on fuel savings to motorists
  
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• Revealed: Eleven Birmingham schools failing to give pupils a good education

  21-01-2016 14:17
  
  Is your child's school on the list?
  
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• Successful businessman Andrews becomes Blues Ladies CEO - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 14:03 via
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  Successful businessman Andrews becomes Blues Ladies CEO
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  BIRMINGHAM City Ladies Football Club have announced renowned businessman Tim Andrews has been appointed Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect – and he believes exciting times lie in wait. The appointment of Andrews marks a new era for ...
  

• Horrifying video in Aston shop shows crisp packets covered in mice droppings

  21-01-2016 13:38
  
  The grim footage also shows holes gnawed in several products on the shelves in the shop\n
  
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• Russian president 'probably' approved London assassination of dissident Litvinenko

  21-01-2016 12:53
  
  Downing Street had no comment on the report, but confirmed Home Secretary Theresa May will be giving the Government's response in an oral statement to the House of Commons in the next few hours
  
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• European leaders pledge to do what they can to keep Britain in EU

  21-01-2016 12:45
  
  Cameron has voiced his hope that a successful renegotiation will lead to the British people backing Britain's future in the EU in the referendum.
  
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• Johnson Volkswagen snaps up dream supercar in Solihull - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 12:40 via
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  Johnson Volkswagen snaps up dream supercar in Solihull
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  Showroom manager Dave Kaplan takes the wheel on the £100,000 VW XL1 hybrid super car. 02.016.010.sol.jm1. Just 30 of the VW XL1s have been offered to the UK market. 02.016.010.sol.jm8. The Johnson's VW sales team with the new VW XL1 hybrid Car ...
  

• Neglect contributed to death of high risk patient who walked out of hospital

  21-01-2016 12:30
  
  Thomas Sidwell should have had one-to-one supervision at Solihull Hospital
  
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• Sex crimes at highest level since current records began

  21-01-2016 12:23
  
  The 43 forces recorded just under 100,000 sex offences in total, the highest figure since the current method of reporting began in 2003.
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at January 21 in years gone by

  21-01-2016 12:22
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on January 21.
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Greg James takes on Sport Relief triathlon challenge as groups apply for Community Cash grants

  21-01-2016 12:13
  
  See how Greg James will cover 50 miles in five cities across UK - in partnership with Sport Relief
  
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• Children 'made to perform sex acts' at Birmingham hotel after being plied with wine and tablets

  21-01-2016 12:10
  
  Horrific allegations made by youngsters to social workers
  
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• In Pictures: Tyseley Railway Station celebrates its 110th birthday this year

  21-01-2016 12:05
  
  Tyseley Railway Station proved just as important as any station in Birmingham back in the good old days of steam.
  
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• Birmingham school reveals its relief three-year unfair dismissal case is finally over

  21-01-2016 12:00
  
  Adderley Primary School's governing body said it is "pleased" the employment tribunal is over
  
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• Aston Villa v Leicester City violence: Police searching for cabbie who saw violence flare

  21-01-2016 11:33
  
  He flagged down officers to tell them of fight near city centre pub
  
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• Watch: Christmas Day carjacker dragged victim along the ground as he stole VW Golf

  21-01-2016 10:10
  
  Stunned victim was filling up his car with petrol when attacker struck
  
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• Pegida UK: Police confirm 'silent march' route for far-right protest group

  21-01-2016 09:32
  
  Highly-visible police presence planned at event
  
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• Morning news headlines: Second woman charged with Sadie Hartley murder; Asia markets show glimmers of improvement after FTSE's £52bn beating

  21-01-2016 09:26
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Solihull children pushed to breaking point, creating drug and self-harm issues claims counsellor - Solihull Observer

  21-01-2016 08:37 via
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  Solihull children pushed to breaking point, creating drug and self-harm issues claims counsellor
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  Counsellor Lisa Houston says something must be done to take the pressure off borough teens before self-harming, eating disorders and drug use spiral out of control. According to suicide.org a teen takes his or her own life every 100 minutes. Suicide is ...
  

• Rich List: Midlands wealthiest people see fortunes decline

  21-01-2016 07:30
  
  West Brom chairman named in Birmingham Post Rich List - but the region's wealthiest have are poorer
  
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• No more #BrumCuts: The Birmingham Mail calls for Government to save public services

  21-01-2016 07:30
  
  City MPs met Local Government Secretary Greg Clark at Westminster yesterday to tell him that looming £258 million cuts would devastate the authority
  
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• No more #BrumCuts: City has paid enough towards charge for austerity

  21-01-2016 07:30
  
  The Birmingham Mail joins with community leaders to call for the Government to think again on yet more drastic public sector cuts
  
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• Birmingham TV chef Glynn Purnell returns to his old school to stop child sugar addicts

  21-01-2016 07:30
  
  Pop star Jamelia has also joined the fight against childhood obesity
  
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• Heartbreak as Valentine's steam train axed because of health and safety

  21-01-2016 06:50
  
  Tyseley-based Vintage Trains forced to cancel romantic service for West Coast Railways review
  
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• Heartbreak as Valentine steam train axed because of health and safety

  21-01-2016 06:50
  
  Tyseley-based Vintage Trains forced to cancel romantic service for West Coast Railways review
  
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• Most read: Midland company in FBI raid, 'Pickpocket Queen' jailed, artist banned over 'security threat'

  21-01-2016 00:22
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Wednesday, January 20
  
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• Two in court charged with assault on new-born baby

  21-01-2016 00:00
  
  Two people are due to appear in court today charged with an assault on a baby in Wolverhampton.
  Unemployed 22-year-old Daniel Sanzone and 18-year-old Zoe Howell, both from Whitburn Close, were arrested on Monday 26 October after a baby boy was taken to New Cross Hospital in cardiac arrest two days earlier.
  
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• Trading Standards and WMP launch day of action highlighting the dangers of so called ‘legal highs’

  21-01-2016 00:00
  
  Officers from Trading Standards and West Midlands Police have visited premises across the region in a joint operation today.  They have been advising any premises selling new psychoactive substances (NPS) – often referred to as legal highs by the media - of their potentially lethal consequences.
  
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• Right-wing group to protest at Birmingham International business park, police confirm

  21-01-2016 00:00
  
  A planned protest by right-wing group Pegida UK next month on the outskirts of Birmingham will be away from residential and retail centres.The force has moved to reassure the public following reports the organisation is preparing to march “in the city” on Saturday February 6.However, West Midlands Police has been negotiating with organisers for several weeks and agreed a protest site in Birmingham International Business Park a short walk from Birmingham International railway station.
  
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• Police appeal over car stolen from garage forecourt on Christmas Day

  21-01-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information after a man had his car stolen from a petrol station forecourt on Christmas Day. The 51-year-old man was on the forecourt at Texaco petrol station, Stratford Road in Sparkbrook when he was approached by a man asking for a lift at approximately 6.40am.
  
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