Solihull news

• Man cut free after van overturns on M6

  04-04-2016 21:48
  
  Driver taken to hospital after accident which saw three lanes of southbound carriageway closed between junctions 7 and 6
  
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• Ferrari thieves ram police blockade on M6 during dramatic chase

  04-04-2016 20:45
  
  Three car thieves escape police after stealing sports car from address in Dorridge
  
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• Police investigate 'cannabis chocolate fountain' nightclub party

  04-04-2016 19:05
  
  Birmingham City Cannabis Club host event at private members club
  
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• Dealer had £47,000 drugs in car with wife and baby

  04-04-2016 19:00
  
  Abdul Mughal was part of gang jailed for 40 years 
  
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• Elderly driver dies in Sandwell crash

  04-04-2016 18:54
  
  Appeal launched after Ted Harris, 85, was killed in collision on Castle Road East
  
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• Elderly driver dies in car collision

  04-04-2016 18:54
  
  Ted Harris, 85, was killed in crash on Castle Road East in Sandwell
  
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• Gang jailed over £57 million rhino horn and Chinese artefact raid

  04-04-2016 18:23
  
  Midland man part of 'Rathkeale Rovers' organised crime group
  
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• Immaculate Solihull home offers a taste of open-plan luxury - Birmingham Post

  04-04-2016 17:50 via
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  Immaculate Solihull home offers a taste of open-plan luxury
  Birmingham Post
  A stunning open plan family kitchen, leading out to an established garden adjoining countryside, is just one captivating feature of an extended and refurbished detached home close to the heart of Solihull. This immaculate and spacious property is in a ...
  

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• Hospital patient, 21, attacked woman who refused to give her £1 coin

  04-04-2016 15:20
  
  Kirsty Aldred, who has been jailed, had just been discharged from Sandwell Hospital
  
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• Double drowning tragedy in Spain 'could have been avoided' - claim

  04-04-2016 14:55
  
  Mum of one victim says there were no warning flags on beach
  
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• Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce launches 1813 Club to help businesses raise profiles

  04-04-2016 14:20
  
  GBCC - the largest business support network in the West Midlands - says the 1813 is a major turning point as region enjoys renaissance
  
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• Man BITTEN as he tried to subdue violent passenger on BA jet

  04-04-2016 13:39
  
  Christopher McNerlin went to help stewardess who was in difficulties
  
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• Watch: Hail lashes region as forecasters warn of colder spell

  04-04-2016 13:28
  
  Warm weather is over for Easter holidays as Sahara dust cloud could hit Midlands
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at April 4 in years gone by

  04-04-2016 13:28
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on April 4.
  
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• Ultimate football derby to take place at Great Birmingham 10k run - Solihull Observer

  04-04-2016 13:05 via
  Ultimate football derby to take place at Great Birmingham 10k run
  Solihull Observer
  THE ULTIMATE football derby is set to take place on the streets of Birmingham in May as local clubs bid to get their hands on the inaugural Ding Dong Derby Cup. Taking place at the Great Birmingham 10k, the contest will see several clubs take part in ...
  

• Illegal immigrant pharmacist used fake passport to work in NHS for four years

  04-04-2016 12:29
  
  Aldine McFarlane who has been jailed, had access to controlled drugs
  
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• Scunthorpe RUFC hold firm to survive Birmingham & Solihull fight back - Scunthorpe Telegraph

  04-04-2016 12:23 via
  Scunthorpe RUFC hold firm to survive Birmingham & Solihull fight back
  Scunthorpe Telegraph
  Steve Johnson is hauled to the ground as Scunthorpe RUFC apply some late pressure against Birmingham & Solihull at Heslam Park. Picture: David Haber. VIEW GALLERY. Scunthorpe RUFC hold firm to survive Birmingham & Solihull fight back. X.
  

• Two arrested in anti-terror swoops

  04-04-2016 11:30
  
  Pair both being held in the West Midlands
  
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• Murder probe after man found dead in Sparkhill hostel

  04-04-2016 10:31
  
  Total of nine people arrested in connection with his death
  
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• Doctor named in sports doping claims slams 'false and very misleading' allegations

  04-04-2016 10:03
  
  Sunday Times report alleged Dr Mark Bonar claimed to have treated more than 150 sportsmen and women - including Premier League footballers, British Tour de France cyclists, tennis players and a British boxer
  
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• Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell invited to speak at Glastonbury festival

  04-04-2016 09:36
  
  Most people attending the festival will be in Glastonbury on June 23, the day of the European Union referendum
  
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• Man knocked out as violence flares outside Legs 11

  04-04-2016 09:23
  
  Missiles thrown at bouncers after customers kicked out of lap dance venue
  
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• Archers fans spellbound by deadly end to domestic violence storyline

  04-04-2016 08:30
  
  Dramatic climax to the powerful storyline saw Helen Titchener stab her abusive husband Rob in front of her young son Henry
  
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• The morning news headlines: Union leaders meet to discuss steel industry crisis, HMRC to probe leaked Panama papers

  04-04-2016 08:00
  
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• Two Birmingham friends who drowned in Spain - coroner to hear details

  04-04-2016 07:30
  
  Mum-of-two Lisa Coggins and Tracey Aston died
  
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• Councillors want statue of jazz legend Andy Hamilton in Birmingham City Centre

  04-04-2016 07:30
  
  Birmingham Conservatoire site would be ideal for tribute to the 'Brilliant Brummie musician'
  
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• Woman jailed for violent attempted robbery in West Bromwich

  04-04-2016 00:00
  
  A woman has been jailed for more than three years for launching an attack against a woman and trying to steal her handbag in West Bromwich.Birmingham Crown Court heard how Kirsty Aldred , of no fixed address, attacked a 51-year-old woman outside Sandwell General Hospital at around 11.25am on Wednesday 17 February.The 21-year-old had asked her victim for a £1 coin as she walked along Lyndon Grove, but when she refused Aldred turned violent and tried to grab her handbag.The woman managed to
  
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• Witness appeal after elderly driver dies in collision

  04-04-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has died following a collision on Wolverhampton Road in Sandwell on Saturday evening (2 April). Ted Harris was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries when his silver Honda Jazz collided with a silver Audi S4 just after 7pm at the junction of Castle Road East. The 85-year-old from Oldbury sadly died from his injuries late last night. The driver of the Audi received minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment. Co
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of counter terrorism offences

  04-04-2016 00:00
  
  Officers from West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit have today (Monday 4 April) arrested a man at Gatwick airport for Syria-related terrorism offences.The man - aged 24 - was detained before boarding a flight.Searches are being carried out at two addresses in Birmingham.A 20-year-old woman has also been arrested at an address in West London; she has also been arrested for Syria-related offences.The two are being held at a police station in the West Midlands.There was no risk to any passengers at
  
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• Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Sparkhill

  04-04-2016 00:00
  
  Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at a hostel in Sparkhill yesterday (3 April).The body of the 52-year-old was found just after 10am at the hostel in Durham Road.Police were called and arrested eight men and one woman on suspicion of murder – they all remain in custody and will be questioned later today.Officers remain at the scene to carry out enquiries this morning.Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, from Force CID, said: “We are treating th
  
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