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• Las Vegas airport blunder couple win free holiday to Birmingham Alabama!

  04-05-2016 22:15
  
  Richella Heekin and Ben Marlow now have TWO free holidays to USA lined up
  
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• VOTE 2016: Read the manifestos ahead of Solihull Council's local elections - Solihull Observer

  04-05-2016 21:15 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  VOTE 2016: Read the manifestos ahead of Solihull Council's local elections
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  AHEAD of tomorrow's local elections, the Observer has contacted each of the major parties and collated their election manifestos and plans for the borough. There will be 17 seats up for grabs on the day as rival parties attempt to make an impact on the ...
  
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• Major delays on M5 after lorry spills MEAT onto carriageway

  04-05-2016 20:54
  
  Northbound carriageway set to be fully closed for cleanup work after lorry sheds load in accident near M42 junction
  
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• Birmingham council elections 2016: Who can I vote for on May 5?

  04-05-2016 20:13
  
  A full list of the candidates standing for election to Birmingham City Council on May 5, 2016
  
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• Solihull council elections 2016: Who can I vote for on May 5?

  04-05-2016 19:46
  
  A full list of the candidates standing for election to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on May 5, 2016
  
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• Wolverhampton council elections 2016: Who can I vote for on May 5?

  04-05-2016 19:45
  
  A full list of the candidates standing for election to City of Wolverhampton Councilon May 5, 2016
  
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• Solihull Moors let two-goal lead slip as season ends with a draw at FC United of Manchester - Solihull Observer

  04-05-2016 19:16 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Moors let two-goal lead slip as season ends with a draw at FC United of Manchester
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  WITH nothing to play for between the two sides Solihull Moors and FC United of Manchester played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Broadhurst Park on the final day of the Vanarama National North season, reports Jon Clothier. Despite awful conditions on ...
  
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• Opinion: This should be the last time we elect a West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

  04-05-2016 19:02
  
  The job of West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is likely to be axed - and it should be.
  
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• Watch: Passenger hurls shocking abuse at bus driver during public row

  04-05-2016 19:00
  
  Bus pass check sparks barrage of insults at the driver before man attempts to damage bus
  
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• Birmingham International Marathon already has 7K potential runners

  04-05-2016 18:14
  
  Thousands sign up for entry details for 26.2 mile race to be held in October 2017
  
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• Kandyce Downer: Evil foster mum was ASKED to care for toddler she later murdered

  04-05-2016 18:00
  
  Astonishing revelation about child killer who has been jailed for life for battering little Keegan to death
  
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• Who should I vote for? What the six big parties say they will do for Birmingham

  04-05-2016 17:57
  
  Birmingham Council election 2016: Six political parties have sent us their manifestos for Birmingham. To save you the time reading them here’s a quick taster from each.
  
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• Kenichi Phillips: Second person charged with murder of Birmingham teenager

  04-05-2016 17:19
  
  Perry Barr man charged after arrest yesterday in connection with shooting of 18-year-old in Ladywood
  
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• Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 arrested in connection with Solihull stabbing - Solihull Observer

  04-05-2016 16:33 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 arrested in connection with Solihull stabbing
  Solihull Observer
  POLICE were called to reports of a stabbing in Hobs Moat Lane, Solihull, at around 7.40pm last Wednesday (27 April). A 17 year-old boy suffered stab wounds to the side of his chest and was taken to hospital. He was discharged the following day ...
  
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• Bordesley multiple car crash flips vehicle onto its roof

  04-05-2016 16:26
  
  Road cordoned off for traffic after accident - yet no one seriously injured
  
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• Hit-run driver Jordan Edwards jailed for killing pedestrian in 73mph crash on pavement

  04-05-2016 16:09
  
  He fled the scene - leaving victim Gary Wroblewski dying - and remained on the run for four months
  
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• Watch: Petrol station customer left for dead in 3.30am attack

  04-05-2016 15:05
  
  He was punched and kicked until he blacked out at Shell filling station in Bath Row
  
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• Police excavating former home of jailed paedophile couple who knew Fred and Rose West

  04-05-2016 13:52
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed excavation work had started at an address in Bradninch in Cullompton, Devon
  
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• Keegan Downer: Evil foster mum Kandyce Downer jailed for life for murdering toddler

  04-05-2016 13:40
  
  Little girl suffered 120 separate injuries in tragic short life at hands of killer mum
  
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• Teenager stabbed in Hobs Moat Road, Solihull

  04-05-2016 12:55
  
  Two boys arrested in connection with attack on victim, 17,
  
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• Teenager run over by coach at Kingsbury School

  04-05-2016 12:12
  
  Boy had just arrived when he was badly injured
  
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• Midlands is in a battle against the North for funding, says university boss

  04-05-2016 11:50
  
  Birmingham and the Midlands must do a better job of selling themselves, says the Vice Chancellor of Birmingham University
  
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• New details emerge about death of man found in Middle Lane, Wythall

  04-05-2016 11:40
  
  Remains found in country lane by stunned passer-by
  
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• Birmingham election 2016: Where is my polling station and what time can I vote?

  04-05-2016 10:56
  
  A guide where to your nearest polling station is and what time you can cast your vote
  
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• Ex-Birmingham student Cameron Forster dies in plane crash

  04-05-2016 10:36
  
  Tributes to 'shining star' full of 'charisma and enthusiasm'
  
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• Why Birmingham loves IKEA so much

  04-05-2016 09:47
  
  Tens of thousands have flocked to our story about the Swedish retailer investing in Brum - Graeme Brown gives his view on our romance with flat-pack furniture
  
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• Driver hurt as car overturns in Smethwick crash

  04-05-2016 09:19
  
  Motorist rescued by police after early-morning smash
  
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• Cure Leukaemia launch Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon campaign to raise £250K to help eradicate blood cancer with new centre

  04-05-2016 09:00
  
  Blood cancer charity urges runners to 'be inspired' by their amazing supporters as they offer 1,000 free places to fundraisers
  
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• Donald Trump knocks out rival Ted Cruz on way to presidential nomination

  04-05-2016 08:43
  
  After defeat in Indiana Republican rival Ted Cruz ends his presidential campaign
  
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• Morning news headlines: Government 'must make up its mind' on airport expansion; Chief Rabbi warns Labour against 'sticking plaster' anti-semitism probe

  04-05-2016 08:23
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• M&S lorry trailer turned into home is towed away after neighbours row

  04-05-2016 07:30
  
  Amazing refit was branded 'eyesore' after owner dumped it in mum's front garden
  
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• Hosting the Commonwealth Games would 'put Birmingham on the map'

  04-05-2016 06:30
  
  Birmingham is the best place to host the Commonwealth Games and should stop being 'modest' says MP
  
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• Northfield Manor House to be reborn as housing estate

  04-05-2016 06:00
  
  Former home of Cadbury family gutted in arson attack two years ago is to become a new housing complex in south Birmingham suburb
  
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• Northfield Manor House gutted by fire to be reborn as housing estate

  04-05-2016 06:00
  
  Former home of Cadbury family destroyed in arson attack two years ago is to become a new housing complex in south Birmingham suburb
  
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• Most read: Hospital apology over treatment of dying mum, woman guilty of murdering toddler, new IKEA store plans revealed

  04-05-2016 06:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, May 3
  
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• Witness appeal following Coventry robbery

  04-05-2016 00:00
  
  A man was bound with a laptop cable during a robbery which took place at his Coventry home. The 32-year-old answered the door to two men between 10:30pm and 11:05pm on Wednesday 20 April. They pushed past him and threatened him with a hammer before demanding money.The man was struck with the hammer and his wrists bound with a cable from a laptop charger while they carried out a search of his house, repeatedly asking where the money was.They took £200 sterling and $300 dollars in cash
  
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• Second person charged with murder of Kenichi Phillips

  04-05-2016 00:00
  
  Detectives investigating the death of Birmingham teenager Kenichi Phillips in March have today (Wednesday 4 May) charged a second person with his murder.Dean Silvera, aged 37, of Stanford Grove, Perry Barr was arrested yesterday morning. He has been remanded into custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Thursday 5 May).Kenichi, aged 18, was shot dead as he sat in a black Seat Leon on St Marks Crescent in the Ladywood area of the city just before 7pm on Thursday 17 Marc
  
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• Public urged to report car cruisers as crackdown continues

  04-05-2016 00:00
  
  People who spot incidents of street racing in the Black Country are being urged to report them to the police as a region-wide crackdown on "car cruising" continues.An injunction is in force banning people from taking part in a car cruise anywhere within the four Black Country boroughs − Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton − or from promoting, organising or publicising such an event.And the authorities say they won’t hesitate to take action against anyone who breaches it
  
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• Hit-and-run driver jailed after killing pedestrian

  04-05-2016 00:00
  
  A hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian after ploughing into him on the pavement has been jailed for more than four years.Jordan Edwards was speeding at 73mph in a 30mph zone just moments before hitting the 53-year-old pedestrian in Cradley Road, Netherton, on 6 November last year.Edwards, aged 22, careered into Gary Wroblewski, who was walking down the street, after failing to stop at a give-way junction.He abandoned the Seat Ibiza after the collision and fled the scene - offering no assis
  
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