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• Solihull mormons donate hygiene kits to refugee camps in France - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 21:01 via
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  Solihull mormons donate hygiene kits to refugee camps in France
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  SOLIHULL mormons have joined forces to make and donate hygiene kits to refugee camps in France. Women and young people from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Solihull worked tirelessly to produce more than 500 hygiene kits for ...
  

• Heartbroken family pays tribute to West Bromwich stabbing victim

  07-04-2016 19:48
  
  Darren Parker, 43, died at the scene after incident at property in Campville Crescent on Wednesday
  
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• Special constable SACKED for trying to dodge motoring fine by flashing warrant card

  07-04-2016 19:15
  
  Raja Iqbal, 36, had told officer who pulled him over, 'come on mate, can’t we do anything?'
  
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• Birmingham will NOT have St George's Day Festival in 2016

  07-04-2016 17:51
  
  City council confirms there will not be a public event in city centre because of budget cuts
  
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• Police kidnap plot 999 call was made by serving officer, court told

  07-04-2016 17:28
  
  Pc Amar Tasaddiq Hussain allegedly made 'false and malicious' call to West Midlands force which sparked huge alert        
  
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• Major rescue operation after motocross biker crashes into gully near M6

  07-04-2016 15:19
  
  25-year-old suffers multiple injuries and is airlifted to hospital 
  
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• London Midland joins Far East firms on rail franchise shortlist

  07-04-2016 14:46
  
  Government unveils final three bidders vying to operate crucial West Midlands franchise which runs trains journeys across the city region
  
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• Massive £30,000 fine for filthy Indian takeaway

  07-04-2016 14:17
  
  Pools of blood, curry sauce in pots on floor, open prawns in fridge which is running at too high a temperature
  
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• Keegan Downer murder trial: Toddler 'suffered fractures to legs and ribs before death'

  07-04-2016 14:03
  
  Guardian Kandyce Downer denies murder and causing or allowing death of the 18-month-old child
  
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• Rugby player fighting for mobility following horror weekend incident - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 13:41 via
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  Rugby player fighting for mobility following horror weekend incident
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  A BOROUGH rugby player has been left fighting for his mobility after sustaining a serious neck injury in a horror incident during a game at the weekend. Silhillians rugby player Lee Jones was playing in the club's 1st XV Midland League One fixture ...
  

• Crisis hit Perry Beeches school's support for Labour politicians challenged

  07-04-2016 13:20
  
  Lib Dem leader calls for money 'channelled from school to political campaigns' to be paid back to spend on education
  
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• Leader of the council refuses to be drawn into Yvonne Mosquito suspension

  07-04-2016 13:07
  
  Latest show of public support for deputy police crime commissioner
  
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• Solihull Moors progress in the cup at the expense of Stratford Town - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 12:42 via
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  Solihull Moors progress in the cup at the expense of Stratford Town
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  FOR once, Darren Byfield was not the oldest player on the pitch for Solihull Moors but age has not dimmed his match-winning ability. Goalkeeper Darren Acton – back in goal at the age of 42 – took the 'golden oldie' tag, but the former Villa and Walsall ...
  

• Birmingham & Solihull Bees come close to stunning Scunthorpe - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 12:42 via
  Birmingham & Solihull Bees come close to stunning Scunthorpe
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  BIRMINGHAM & Solihull Bees came agonisingly close to ending Scunthorpe's 16-game unbeaten run after losing by just one point in what was interim coach Paul Williams' first game in charge. Williams' side took the home side all the way but eventually ...and more »
  

• Solihull Tennis Club strikes a new deal with world-renowned Barcelona club - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 12:25 via
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  Solihull Tennis Club strikes a new deal with world-renowned Barcelona club
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  A TOP coach from Barcelona is coming to Solihull to help improve one of the borough's leading sports clubs. Solihull Tennis Club has landed a deal with the Barcelona Tennis Centre (BTC) in Spain to provide coaching for its adult and junior members at ...
  

• Former player Peter Glackin set to become new Birmingham & Solihull Bees boss - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 12:25 via
  Former player Peter Glackin set to become new Birmingham & Solihull Bees boss
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  FORMER Birmingham & Solihull Bees player Peter Glackin has taken over the role of Head of Rugby at the club for the 2016/17 season. The 37-year-old is a well known figure in Midlands's rugby circles, having played and coached for a number of clubs in ...and more »
  

• Blythe Barracudas impress at Birmingham Open Meet - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 12:25 via
  Blythe Barracudas impress at Birmingham Open Meet
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  In the 12-years and under age group, Alisha Greenshields achieved a silver medal in the final of the 50m butterfly, while she also finished runner-up in the 100m butterfly event and qualified for five other finals. There were also excellent swims from ...
  

• House prices jump 10% in March, growth expected to remain robust

  07-04-2016 11:59
  
  Average house price was £214,811 in March
  
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• Mum with young child pulled off bus by hair in row with passenger

  07-04-2016 11:39
  
  Police appeal for information after alleged attack on number 32 in Erdington
  
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• Birmingham Mail Nostalgia - A look back at April 7 in years gone by

  07-04-2016 11:24
  
  Birmingham Mail Nostalgia: A look back at some historical events that happened on April 7.
  
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• Look: Blossoming love at Birmingham's back-to-backs

  07-04-2016 11:16
  
  John Hambidge's memories of visiting wife-to-be Pat at 3/70 Conybere Street.
  
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• Gone in 40 seconds! Thief snatches £600 bike at New Street station

  07-04-2016 10:46
  
  Man thought to be behind thefts totalling more than £2,000
  
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• 89-year-old shoved to ground in terrifying Sutton Coldfield bag snatch

  07-04-2016 10:00
  
  Thug targets OAP leaving her needing hospital treatment 
  
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• West Bromwich fatal stabbing - two men and woman being questioned by police

  07-04-2016 09:38
  
  Arrests made after man in 40s dies and a second in his 20s seriously injured
  
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• Investigation into what caused massive explosion which demolished house

  07-04-2016 09:03
  
  Demolition work starts as video emerges showing flames leaping into the sky
  
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• Tickets still available for Solihull Mayor's charity ball - Solihull Observer

  07-04-2016 08:33 via
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  Tickets still available for Solihull Mayor's charity ball
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  The St George's Day themed ball will be raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust and the other Mayoral charities. The evening promises to be a 'spectacular celebration of all that is great about England' and will feature music from Beatlemania UK, ...
  

• 14 years extra jail for vicious pool ball in sock attack at Winson Green prison

  07-04-2016 08:31
  
  Pair brutally beat up victim who suffered jaw broken in three places
  
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• Morning news headlines: David Cameron warns young people they will be hit hardest by Brexit vote

  07-04-2016 08:00
  
  Latest headlines from around the world
  
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• BBC Sport films Sandwell College futsal stars being trained by pioneering coach Annie Zaidi

  07-04-2016 07:30
  
  Pupils featured in special International Women's Day feature following training session with inspirational coach
  
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• £5.7m pothole filling windfall for West Midlands councils

  07-04-2016 07:30
  
  But councils say funding is not nearly enough to fix Britain's broken roads
  
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• Restaurants being 'pushed out' of Birmingham city centre by big chains

  07-04-2016 06:00
  
  Reputation as a food haven is on the line, claim city's independent restaurateurs
  
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• Most read: House destroyed by explosion, fatal stabbing in West Bromwich, best pubs in Birmingham

  07-04-2016 06:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Wednesday, April 6
  
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• West Bromwich stab victim named

  07-04-2016 00:00
  
  Police are continuing to question three people after a man died in West Bromwich yesterday (Wednesday 6 April).Emergency services were called to Campville Crescent, Stone Cross just before 2pm, where a 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.He has been named as Darren Parker from West Bromwich. A post mortem carried out today has confirmed he died from stab wounds to his chest.His family have spoken of their shock and grief at their loss: "Darren was loved by everyone who knew him espe
  
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• Prison inmates sentenced for brutal attack

  07-04-2016 00:00
  
  Two serving prisoners at HMP Birmingham have been sentenced to seven years each for a brutal assault on another inmate. 
  
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• Appeal to trace bag snatcher who targeted young mum

  07-04-2016 00:00
  
  Police are hunting a subway attacker who tried snatching a woman’s handbag as she carried her young son through an underpass in Coventry.The 19-year-old was walking through Spon Street subway with her 15-month-old child just before 4pm on 13 March when a man approached and yanked the bag’s shoulder strap.She was pulled to the floor - still cradling her baby in her arms - but thankfully escaped with just minor cuts and bruises, while the child was unhurt.Detective Constable James Clar
  
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