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• WATCH: Hundreds join Race For Life at Cannon Hill Park

  25-05-2016 23:14
  
  New Lord Mayor introduces the 21st Race For Life event in Birmingham in support of Cancer Research UK
  
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• Watch: George Foreman: I lost Rumble In The Jungle with Ali after being DOPED

  25-05-2016 22:45
  
  Boxing legend tells Birmingham Mail reporter real reason he lost legendary fight with Muhammad Ali
  
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• Where are the stars of Benefits Street now? Catch up with White Dee, Black Dee, Fungi and Smoggy aka 50p man

  25-05-2016 22:00
  
  Find out what happened to the residents of Birmingham's most controversial street
  
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• Benefits Street: One broke, one in jail, one failed entrepreneur but who found happiness?

  25-05-2016 22:00
  
  Find out what happened to the residents of Birmingham's most controversial street
  
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• Time ticking to vote for Solihull sports heroes - Solihull Observer

  25-05-2016 21:15 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Time ticking to vote for Solihull sports heroes
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  Developed in partnership with Sport Solihull and Solihull Council, the awards are a fantastic way of recognising talented athletes, inspiring coaches and dedicated volunteers. Awards up for grabs on the night include Sportsman and Woman of the Year ...
  
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• Solihull School impresses All Blacks rugby legend - Solihull Observer

  25-05-2016 20:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull School impresses All Blacks rugby legend
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  ALL BLACKS legend Sean Fitzpatrick was at Solihull School this month for a sportsman's dinner organised by the Parents' Association. Widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come out of New Zealand, Fitzpatrick won 92 caps and captained the ...
  
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• Teacher who called homosexuals 'animals' says he has now changed his views

  25-05-2016 19:10
  
  Razwan Faraz, former deputy head at Trojan-Horse linked school, made comment on Whatsapp
  
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• Watch: OAP drives mobility scooter in rush hour traffic on dual carriageway

  25-05-2016 19:00
  
  Stunned drivers forced to swerve and beep horns to avoid 'oblivious' pensioner
  
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• Birmingham road to reopen as Paradise roadworks go on

  25-05-2016 19:00
  
  Busy route to city's Jewellery Quarter to reopen after 18 months as latest round of closures and changes are announced by developers
  
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• A pub, Vietnam bunker, Millennium Falcon - it must be shed of the year!

  25-05-2016 18:45
  
  Midlanders battle to become King Creo-sote in annual competition
  
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• Terrorist Sally Jones warns of UK terror attack, tweeting: 'England... Boom'

  25-05-2016 18:37
  
  Former punk rocker was married to Junaid Hussain, Kings Heath terrorist killed in drone attack
  
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• Midland Metro extension will finally open after three delays

  25-05-2016 17:20
  
  Launch date announced by transport body Centro for 0.7-mile tram extension to New Street station
  
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• Glee Club wins latest round of 20th Century Fox trademark battle

  25-05-2016 17:04
  
  Appeal Court dismisses Fox's latest attempts to block Glee Club's case for trademark infringement over hit US TV show Glee
  
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• Kelly Osbourne in Twitter rant at dad Ozzy's alleged mistress

  25-05-2016 16:23
  
  Outspoken star tweeted the mobile number of hairdresser Michelle Pugh after parents' marriage split
  
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• Bank Holiday weekend could see parts of UK as hot as Hollywood

  25-05-2016 16:04
  
  UK will welcome in the start of summer with a mainly warm weekend although showers and thunderstorms will appear at times
  
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• Why Duncan Bannatyne has bought property in The Algarve

  25-05-2016 15:23
  
  Ex-Dragons Den investor found property with help of Ideal Homes Portugal
  
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• World Trade Organisation adds new warning on economic cost of Brexit

  25-05-2016 15:17
  
  Director general Roberto Azevedo warns import tariffs would cost the country billions
  
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• Watch: Amazing 'Benny Hill' paramedics viral dance video

  25-05-2016 14:51
  
  Special baby delivery sparks running man dance challenge video 
  
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• Zara's nightclub taken to court over long-running smoking shelter wrangle

  25-05-2016 14:50
  
  Boss Pete Sangha says he's spent £1.5m restoring historic building which houses Broad Street venue
  
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• Police appeal to children after Alum Rock OAP Brian Topliss charged with abuse offences

  25-05-2016 13:56
  
  Detectives examining any contact with youngsters 'over last few decades'
  
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• Tragic mum Ilona Ford 'free of her troubles' after fatal Christmas crash, says her daughter

  25-05-2016 13:23
  
  She was killed in collision in Acocks Green last December
  
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• Watch: 25 firefighters battle blaze at factory

  25-05-2016 12:41
  
  Crews called to scene in Wednesdbury and use hosereels to tackle flames
  
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• Child rapist on the run arrested in BRAZIL after three-year manhunt

  25-05-2016 11:50
  
  Antonio Pedro De Alves fled while on bail for raping 12-year-old schoolgirl he groomed online
  
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• Check the weather forecast for May half term in Birmingham

  25-05-2016 11:30
  
  The holiday kicks off with sunshine and temperatures of up to 18°C - but it does change later on during the school holiday
  
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• Bogus Good Samaritan batters pensioner - after helping her look for missing CAT

  25-05-2016 11:24
  
  He forced his way in - and even returned later posing as a policeman
  
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• Watch: Man in flat cap peers inside Hodge Hill home seconds before break-in

  25-05-2016 09:41
  
  Daylight raid saw cash and clothes stolen
  
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• Jamie Vardy set to marry today in a lavish ceremony in Cheshire

  25-05-2016 08:52
  
  The England and Leicester City star has already postponed his nuptials three times to avoid his footballing commitments
  
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• Morning news headlines: Brexit vote could bring two more years of austerity, IFS report claims; Suicide bomber in Kabul kills 10 as Taliban appoint new leader

  25-05-2016 08:46
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Hospital's stroke unit becomes first in UK to receive dedicated training - Solihull Observer

  25-05-2016 08:38 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Hospital's stroke unit becomes first in UK to receive dedicated training
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  SOLIHULL HOSPITAL'S stroke unit has become the first in the UK to receive dedicated stroke training to ensure stroke survivors are given the best possible support during recovery. The Stroke Association formed the new partnership with Solihull Hospital ...
  
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• Lives 'at risk' as West Midlands Police slash number of traffic cops

  25-05-2016 07:30
  
  West Midlands Police is employing 87 fewer traffic police than five years ago.
  
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• HS2: Will double decker trains be coming to Birmingham?

  25-05-2016 07:30
  
  French train maker Alstom hopes to secure £7.5 billion contract to design and build rolling stock for HS2 line
  
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• Family pay Race For Life tribute to cancer victim mum who quit chemotherapy to save baby son

  25-05-2016 07:30
  
  Tragic Cheryl Jalloh died three weeks after giving birth to baby boy - now her family will start Redditch Race for Life in her honour
  
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• Witnesses sought after man injured in Aston collision  

  25-05-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries following a collision in Aston on Friday (20 May).The 56-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car on Witton Road near to the junction with Manor Road just after 10.00pm.He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.The car involved was a dark blue Vauxhall Meriva, which was travelling along Witton Road towards Erdington. The driver was not injured.Officers are appealing for any
  
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• Major child abuse investigation launched in Alum Rock

  25-05-2016 00:00
  
  Detectives from West Midlands Police’s Public Protection Unit (PPU) have charged a man from the Alum Rock area of Birmingham with making indecent images of children.Brian Topliss is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (25 May).The 72-year-old was arrested on Monday morning and a full-scale search of his Maitland Road home has been underway over the last 48 hours. It follows recent information received by police.Various pieces of computer equipment have been seized from the
  
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• Concerns grow for missing Handsworth man

  25-05-2016 00:00
  
  Police are urgently appealing for help to find a man who has gone missing in the Birmingham area.Dennis Butler was last seen leaving his home in Handsworth at around 7am today (May 25) and has not been seen since.The 60-year-old is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, large build, receding and thinning grey hair, stubble, brown eyes, local Birmingham accent and a fair complexion.He was last seen wearing a black bomber jacket, blue jeans, black Reebok trainers and a black, white and grey chequered
  
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• Appeal after man posing as 'Good Samaritan' robs pensioner

  25-05-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information after an 83-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in her Dudley home. She had been out looking for her missing cat, when she met a man at Herald Court, off Priory Street who offered to help at around 6pm on Thursday 12 May. After searching for the lost pet (which has since been found) he went round to her home on Stone Street for a drink. He returned at about 10.30pm and forced his way into her home and stole bank cards and cash before pi
  
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