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• County cricket call-ups for Solihull Blossomfield female players - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2016 19:45 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  County cricket call-ups for Solihull Blossomfield female players
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  NO FEWER than six female Solihull Blossomfield Cricket Club players have been selected to play for Warwickshire County squads this summer as the women's game at the popular club continues to flourish. Three of the girls have been selected for the ...
  
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• Solihull Sports Awards nominations remain open until June 3 - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2016 19:19 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull Sports Awards nominations remain open until June 3
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  The awards, which have been developed in partnership with Sport Solihull and Solihull Council, aim to recognise talented athletes, inspiring coaches and dedicated volunteers involved in sports across the borough. Awards up for grabs include ...
  
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• Police appeal after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery taken in Edgbaston house raid

  01-06-2016 18:41
  
  Police issue images of two men they wish to trace after burglary in Edgbaston
  
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• Champagne burglars snapped themselves spraying stolen bubbly in F1-style celebrations

  01-06-2016 18:04
  
  The pair celebrated with bottle of Bollinger after burglary
  
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• Shops evacuated at Brindleyplace after hoax bomb alert

  01-06-2016 18:00
  
  Several businesses evacuated but police determine threat to be 'false and malicious'
  
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• Birmingham communities have nothing to fear from Brexit, Michael Gove claims

  01-06-2016 18:00
  
  Speaking at a Birmingham Mail event, the Justice Secretary and prominent Brexit campaigner said immigrants would be better off with the UK out of the European Union
  
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• Signals thought to be from Egyptair plane black boxes detected under the Mediterranean

  01-06-2016 16:15
  
  Aircraft travelling from Paris to Cairo crashed last month, killing all 66 passengers and crew on board
  
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• Campaigners jubilant over pub bombings inquest decision

  01-06-2016 15:11
  
  Coroner has "serious concerns" that police "failed to take the necessary steps to protect life"
  
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• 13,000 manufacturing jobs for the West Midlands - if we stay in the EU

  01-06-2016 13:35
  
  EU supporters promise jobs windfall if the UK stays in the European Union
  
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• Decision to re-open Birmingham pub bombings inquests brings real hope for answers

  01-06-2016 13:33
  
  No stone must remain unturned in search for answers over 1974 terror attacks, says Andy Richards
  
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• 7 reasons why you should vote for Central England Co-op to win best in UK

  01-06-2016 13:28
  
  Society turns to public for support after being shortlisted for a top national award
  
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• Fresh inquests ordered in deaths of 21 people in 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

  01-06-2016 13:23
  
  New hearings to be held after years of campaigning by victims' relatives
  
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• West Midlands Police: We support reopening of Birmingham pub bombings inquests

  01-06-2016 13:20
  
  The force's chief constable said he supported the decision - as MPs hit out at the 42-year wait for families
  
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• MP Jess Phillips accuses Twitter of 'colluding' with sick abusers who threatened to rape her

  01-06-2016 12:54
  
  MP complained to Twitter about rape threats - but they refused to act
  
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• Solihull Moors: Nat Kelly signs contract with promoted National League club - BBC News

  01-06-2016 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Moors: Nat Kelly signs contract with promoted National League club
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  Solihull Moors defender Nat Kelly has signed a full season's contract with the promoted National League club. The ex-Birmingham City trainee, 20, who was on loan at Kidderminster Harriers in 2014-15, was used as a non-contract player in Marcus Bignot's ...
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• Birmingham pub bombings: Inquests will be re-opened AT LAST

  01-06-2016 12:07
  
  Evidence West Midlands Police missed two potential warnings of 1974 bomb attacks, including a comment made by men linked to IRA that "Birmingham would be hit next week" - says coroner
  
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• Birmingham pub bombings: inquests will be re-opened

  01-06-2016 12:07
  
  Birmingham and Solihull coroner Louise Hunt today made a historic ruling that inquests into Birmingham pub bombings victims will be reopened.
  
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• How the Mail inspired new Birmingham pub bombings inquest bid

  01-06-2016 12:03
  
  Our historic papers revealed original inquests were never concluded
  
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• Beauty queen trained in self defence fights off mugger in Birmingham

  01-06-2016 11:56
  
  It happens moments before her bid to take part in Miss Universe Great Britain
  
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• Sister of Birmingham pub attack victim condemns 'gutless' IRA bombers

  01-06-2016 11:37
  
  Stinging riposte issued to former IRA intelligence director after he claimed bombers were "relatively blameless" and would never face justice
  
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• Sex attacker strikes on train travelling through Birmingham

  01-06-2016 11:16
  
  Victim left deeply distressed
  
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• Shots fired at a house in Aston

  01-06-2016 10:38
  
  Police believe it was a targeted attack on the property
  
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• Something for everyone at annual Friends of Solihull Hospital summer fete - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2016 08:38 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Something for everyone at annual Friends of Solihull Hospital summer fete
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  PREPARATIONS are underway for the annual Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH) summer fete on Saturday (June 4). There will be plenty to do and see with a bouncy castle, face painting, and a number of stalls including a raffle – and a small display of ...
  
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• Morning news headlines: Brexit camp draws up points-system immigration plan

  01-06-2016 08:00
  
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• The Brummies who invented the future

  01-06-2016 07:30
  
  Birmingham MP Liam Byrne has turned author to tell the story of ten entrepreneurs who made Britain what it is today, including two of Birmingham’s greatest figures – engineer Matthew Boulton and confectionery tycoon George Cadbury.
  
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• Relatives of pub bombing victims believe new inquests may help fill 'void'

  01-06-2016 07:30
  
  Coroner to rule on their application on Wednesday
  
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• #iwill West Midlands: The Mail reveals campaign to help young people improve their communities

  01-06-2016 07:00
  
  So the Birmingham Mail today launches its #iwill campaign to link socially-conscious young people in the city with opportunities
  
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• Lord Sugar urged to help Birmingham create 30,000 jobs

  01-06-2016 06:50
  
  Birmingham could create 30,000 new jobs if more people founded their own business, according to one prediction
  
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• Most read: Crazed driver video, body found in lake, man vs Metro

  01-06-2016 06:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Tuesday, May 31
  
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• Lewis's name revived for Birmingham building revamp

  01-06-2016 06:00
  
  Renovation of former department store turned office building in Colmore Business District will see the return of the Lewis name 25 years after shop closed
  
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• Police appeal following Edgbaston burglary

  01-06-2016 00:00
  
  Officers in Birmingham are trying to trace Kristin Krumminacher, age 20, who is wanted for a burglary in the Edgbaston area.On 20 April sometime between 1.30pm and 3.30pm three men entered the back garden of the property on Farquhar Road and forced open a rear patio door to gain entry. The suspects made off with a safe containing tens of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and a substantial amount of cash, bank cards and documents. Officers conducting CCTV enquiries in relation to t
  
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• Christmas crook caught after posing for pic with stolen champagne 

  01-06-2016 00:00
  
  A burglar who swiped a prized champagne collection during a break-in has been jailed after West Midlands Police found footage of him celebrating Christmas with the stolen bubbly.Jacob Collaire (left) and fellow thief Kareem Nasser (right) raided two homes in the early hours of 23 December last year and bagged valuables totalling almost £20,000.At one home in Vibart Road, Stechford, the pair made off with eight bottles of champagne, including a 2004 Taittinger and a rare 1973 Bollinger
  
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• Chief welcomes reopening of pub bombings inquest

  01-06-2016 00:00
  
  Today the Birmingham Coroner has, after careful deliberation, decided to open the inquest into the deaths of the 21 people killed in the bombings of the Tavern in the Town and Mulberry Bush pubs in Birmingham City Centre in 1974. Chief Constable Dave Thompson said: “I support the Coroner’s decision and West Midlands Police will assist the process now underway. “The Birmingham Pub Bombings of 1974 are one of the most serious terrorist attacks in the UK. West Midlands P
  
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• Appeal to trace missing Walsall man

  01-06-2016 00:00
  
  Police are searching for a man who has been missing from the Walsall area for almost three weeks.Nicholas Stewart Edmunds was last seen on Friday 13 May in Walsall. He has a condition that affects his memory and officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. The 46-year-old, of no fixed address is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, with black untidy hair and a full beard. He speaks with a local accent.Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101. Alter
  
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• Appeal for witnesses after shots fired at house in Aston

  01-06-2016 00:00
  
  Detectives have launched an investigation after shots were fired at an address in Aston in the early hours of Monday 30 May.At around 3.30am it is believed several rounds were discharged at a house in Park Lane. They caused minor damage to the property but nobody was injured.Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious to come forward.Detective Sergeant David Hammersley, from Force CID, said: “We believe this was a targeted crime intended to
  
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