Solihull news

• Ladywood house explosion: Neighbours describe 'shocking' scenes after suspected gas blast

  06-04-2016 21:08
  
  One man suffered serious burn injuries after explosion which destroyed roof and caused damage to neighbouring homes
  
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• St Alphege choir take ensemble category at Kimichi Music Festival - Solihull Observer

  06-04-2016 20:04 via
  St Alphege choir take ensemble category at Kimichi Music Festival
  Solihull Observer
  A QUINTET of St Alphege Girls' Choir members have won the ensemble category at the inaugural Kimichi Music Festival. Held at the Kimichi School in Acocks Green, the girls sang two of their favourite pieces and, despite being low in numbers, managed to ...
  

• A common cold could kill my beautiful daughter

  06-04-2016 19:00
  
  Little Skye Warren, 3, suffers from a rare condition where her body attacks itself when she gets an infection
  
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• Three arrested after man dies in West Bromwich stabbing

  06-04-2016 18:37
  
  One man confirmed dead at the scene while another in hospital after incident at house in Campville Crescent
  
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• Police officer denies being involved in terrorist kidnap alert

  06-04-2016 18:30
  
  Pc Amar Hussain alleged to have been part of false scheme which said Muslim colleague would be targeted
  
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• Girl pulled from rubble by Grandad following explosion at house

  06-04-2016 16:25
  
  A young girl was pulled from bedroom by relative after the roof caved in
  
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• 'Straight A student' Mani Singh Dulay 'looked at suicide websites before killing himself'

  06-04-2016 16:20
  
  Inquest told of riddle of brilliant maths sixth former's sudden death
  
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• Ladywood explosion victim walked himself to hospital despite severe burns

  06-04-2016 16:20
  
  The victim was originally taken to a smaller hospital but had to be moved on due to the severity of the burns
  
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• Teenager has head smashed against metal rail in bus attack

  06-04-2016 15:16
  
  Police release CCTV image after alleged attack on number 957 service
  
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• I'm going to be more romantic - and 13 other ways to make the most of spring

  06-04-2016 14:16
  
  Health & Wellbeing programme launched to improve lifestyles - in partnership with Central England Co-op
  
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• Junior doctors picket across the West Midlands in fourth strike day over new contracts

  06-04-2016 14:15
  
  Junior doctors joined thousands across in the UK in the 48-hour walk out at 8am
  
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• House in Wiggin Street, Ladywood, destroyed in suspected gas blast

  06-04-2016 14:09
  
  Massive explosion sees residents in street evacuated
  
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• Cat's Eyes singer Faris Badwan claims he 'gatecrashed' Buckingham Palace to perform song

  06-04-2016 13:38
  
  'Spy cam' allegedly showed performer passing through security
  
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• Former health secretary to head up Birmingham and Solihull health reforms - LocalGov

  06-04-2016 13:33 via
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  Former health secretary to head up Birmingham and Solihull health reforms
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  Former health secretary Stephen Dorrell has been appointed to oversee the transformation of health and social care in Birmingham and Solihull. Mr Dorrell will head up the independent 'System Board' to drive forward the five-year blueprint to improve ...
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• More than 1,800 West Midlands Police officers and staff off on long-term sick leave

  06-04-2016 13:22
  
  Union leaders blame extra workloads triggered by cuts for 15 per cent absence rate
  
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• Man charged with murder after body found in Sparkhill hostel - Solihull Observer

  06-04-2016 13:11 via
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  Man charged with murder after body found in Sparkhill hostel
  Solihull Observer
  A MAN has been charged with murder after a body was found at a hostel in Sparkhill. Damien Borowiec, aged 21, of Durham Road, has been remanded in custody accused of killing a 52-year-old man who was discovered dead at the hostel on Durham Road ...
  

• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at April 6 in years gone by

  06-04-2016 11:17
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on April 6.
  
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• Look: Happy days at Birmingham's old cinemas

  06-04-2016 11:10
  
  Your memories of Birmingham's great picture palaces of old...
  
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• Teens arrested over 80mph 3.30am car chase through Birmingham

  06-04-2016 11:00
  
  Three suspects detained after officers were led on early-morning pursuit
  
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• Pride of Nursing 2016: Young mum's praise for nursing team

  06-04-2016 11:00
  
  Saffron Taylor praises Heartlands Hospital nurses while they treat her rare genetic disorder
  
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• Junior doctors start 48-hour strike in contract row

  06-04-2016 10:03
  
  More than 5,100 procedures and operations have been postponed as a result of the 48-hour walkout, which began at 8am
  
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• Callous carer Rachael Robinson jailed for stealing £20k from OAP with dementia

  06-04-2016 09:39
  
  Brazen criminal used 87-year-old's cashcard to make string of Post Office withdrawals
  
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• Virgin Trains shakes up compensation payout scheme for delayed passengers

  06-04-2016 09:26
  
  Details emerge after day of rail chaos sparked by power line problem
  
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• The morning news headlines: Potential terrorists 'using migrant crisis to travel unchecked through Europe'; Former foreign secretary urges Britain's departure from EU to 'protect our NHS'

  06-04-2016 09:02
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Solihull set to host its first ever fashion week - Solihull Observer

  06-04-2016 08:41 via
  Solihull set to host its first ever fashion week
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL will host its first ever fashion week this month with the launch of a catwalk show hosted by Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. The four-day fashion event, which takes place from Thursday (April 21) to Sunday (April 24) will be followed ...
  

• I went on dream Caribbean cruise - and ended up on IV drip!

  06-04-2016 07:30
  
  Birmingham woman takes leagal action after falling seriously ill
  
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• 'Greedy' landlord who put 'profit before safety' is jailed

  06-04-2016 07:30
  
  Cyrus Bassiri, 59, exposed Hagley Road tenants to fire risk
  
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• Meet Paul, he sells the Big Issue at the Great Western Arcade

  06-04-2016 07:00
  
  Birmingham Big Issue seller Paul tells us his story
  
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• Most read: Drunk police sergeant in crash, Adele sound fail, Aston Villa badge row

  06-04-2016 06:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, April 5
  
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• Three arrested after fatal stabbing in West Bromwich

  06-04-2016 00:00
  
  An investigation has been launched following an incident in West Bromwich this afternoon (Wednesday 6 April) where one man has died and another seriously injured. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a stabbing at an address in Campville Crescent, Stone Cross at approximately 1:50pm this afternoon.A man believed to be in his early 40s died at the scene and another man believed to be in his early 20s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. He is described as being in a ser
  
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• Carer jailed for stealing £20k from elderly woman 

  06-04-2016 00:00
  
  A carer who stole more than £20,000 from an elderly woman who she was meant to be looking after has been jailed for two years following a West Midlands Police investigation. The family of the 87-year-old victim, from Castle Vale, contacted officers after they found out £12,000 had been withdrawn from her account in numerous cash withdrawals.A police inquiry was launched and carer Rachael Robinson, aged 30, from Davenport Drive, was quickly identified as a prime suspect. The
  
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