Solihull news

• Alton Towers crash survivors speak on anniversary of The Smiler disaster

  02-06-2016 23:45
  
  Vicky Balch, Leah Washington and Joe Pugh appeared on ITV show This Morning.
  
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• Crews battle large factory fire in Wolverhampton

  02-06-2016 22:07
  
  Five pumps sent to the scene after blaze breaks out in Bushbury
  
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• Bouncer jailed after brutal New Year machete attack left victim paralysed

  02-06-2016 22:00
  
  Judge describes Zahid Usman's crime as "appalling" after he admitted attack on Shahid Rafique
  
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• Drug addict jailed after he removed loft bricks to burgle dead man's house

  02-06-2016 21:15
  
  Paul Norman, 36, crawled through roof to ransack the Kings Heath home of Brian Harrison
  
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• SPECIAL REPORT: Illegal off road bikes seized in Solihull police clampdown - Solihull Observer

  02-06-2016 21:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  SPECIAL REPORT: Illegal off road bikes seized in Solihull police clampdown
  Solihull Observer
  AS WEST Midlands Police step up their offensive against illegal off-road vehicles in Solihull, Observer news editor Lauren Clarke joined officers on their latest clampdown and to see first-hand the efforts they are going to to take the vehicles off the ...
  
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• How hero six-year-old saved his pregnant mum after kitchen collapse

  02-06-2016 20:30
  
  Little Harvey-Leigh Greenwood now set for bravery award for helping mother Ellie
  
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• Schoolgirl's chilling drawing after 'knife threat' from classmate

  02-06-2016 19:45
  
  Police called in to Castle Bromwich Junior school after blade 'thrust towards face of 10-year-old'
  
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• #iwill West Midlands: Why you should join us and make a difference in your community

  02-06-2016 17:53
  
  The #iwill campaign aims to help young people keen to get involved in volunteering, campaigning and fund-raising - here all your questions are answered
  
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• Man killed after being hit by train at Tamworth

  02-06-2016 17:04
  
  Tamworth railway station closed while services cancelled or diverted after fatal collision
  
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• Shutters come down on BHS after no buyer is found for retail chain

  02-06-2016 16:00
  
  11,000 jobs to go with all 163 shops to be closed and sold off to other retailers.
  
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• Members of Bucks Fizz and Elvis impersonator rescue disaster-hit anti-EU pop concert

  02-06-2016 15:54
  
  Other stars including Alesha Dixon and East 17 pulled out when they realised it was a political event.
  
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• Driver jailed for trying to mow down police officer after leaf blower theft

  02-06-2016 15:31
  
  Kieon Gayle, 23, had sparked pursuit through Birmingham after raiding tree surgeon van 
  
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• BHS to be wound down leading to hundreds of Midland job losses

  02-06-2016 15:24
  
  Administrators reveal last-minute hopes of a sale had not been realised
  
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• BHS to be liquidated leading to hundreds of Midland job losses

  02-06-2016 15:24
  
  Administrators reveal last-minute hopes of a sale had not been realised - meaning liquidation is looming
  
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• Police seize £200k of cannabis plants in raid at Perry Barr house

  02-06-2016 15:18
  
  More than 400 plants discovered in three rooms of terraced property
  
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• New Turtle Bay restaurant and bar opens in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  02-06-2016 15:11 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  New Turtle Bay restaurant and bar opens in Solihull
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  Turtle Bay matched the amount that each table paid with the total amount collected donated to Marie Curie Hospice. The 210-seater restaurant can be found on Station Road and has created around 50 jobs. MORE: Take a first look at Solihull's new Turtle ...and more »
  
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• Former aide to David Cameron spared jail after downloading indecent child images

  02-06-2016 14:59
  
  Patrick Rock had been involved in drawing up Government policy on internet porn filters prior to his arrest
  
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• Shoppers at 'Midlands' Bicester Village' could use M6 Toll for free

  02-06-2016 14:24
  
  Developers of Mill Green Designer Outlet Village, which hopes to attract the likes of Ralph Lauren and Lacoste to Cannock, are in talks with M6 Toll
  
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• Birmingham set for Sunday sizzler with temperatures to hit 75F

  02-06-2016 13:30
  
  Region will be hotter than French Riviera and hotspots like Lisbon and Barcelona
  
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• Watch: Spectacular future for Centenary Square revealed in new images

  02-06-2016 13:03
  
  See our video gallery of CGIs showing how the renovated square in front of the Library of Birmingham will look
  
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• Watch: New images reveal spectacular future for Centenary Square

  02-06-2016 13:03
  
  See our video gallery of CGIs showing how the renovated square in front of the Library of Birmingham will look
  
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• Birmingham universities 'will lose £25 million' from EU exit

  02-06-2016 12:50
  
  Leaders of three top universities say quitting the EU would hit their budgets and may drive students away
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover's £500m green belt expansion backed by government

  02-06-2016 12:15
  
  Secretary of state for local government decides not to call in the proposals after being given the green light by the local councils
  
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• Three dead and five hurt in M5 horror smash

  02-06-2016 11:19
  
  Motorway closed near Tewkesbury and drivers urged to avoid the area
  
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• M5 crash leaves two dead as third person rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

  02-06-2016 11:19
  
  Motorway closed near Tewkesbury and drivers urged to avoid the area
  
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• Solihull Council to refund historic care payments - LocalGov

  02-06-2016 10:53 via localgov.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Council to refund historic care payments
  LocalGov
  Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council may have to refund more than 60 older people after it incorrectly charged them for care. An investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) found the council had interpreted the government's charging ...and more »
  
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• Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris split up after 15 months together

  02-06-2016 10:50
  
  Source confirms US singer and Scottish producer Harris part ways
  
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• 5,000 asylum seekers arrive West Midlands in three months

  02-06-2016 09:58
  
  Only the north-west received more
  
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• Solihull kickboxers win against the world's best in Germany - Solihull Observer

  02-06-2016 08:49 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull kickboxers win against the world's best in Germany
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  A TRIO of Solihull Kickboxers returned from the ISKA World Kickboxing Championships in Germany as Champions after taking on some of the best fighters in the world. The three-day event was held in Stuttgart and attracted over 1,000 competitors from all ...
  
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• Morning news headlines: Osborne and predecessor Darling join forces to challenge Brexiters

  02-06-2016 08:00
  
  Latest news from around the world
  
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• We must explain how the EU makes our lives better, says Green MP Caroline Lucas

  02-06-2016 07:30
  
  Green MP Caroline Lucas tells the Birmingham Mail that EU scare stories could hand victory to the "leave" campaign
  
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• 'Bullying' lover sent topless 'revenge porn' snaps to ex's family and friends after they split up

  02-06-2016 07:30
  
  Gino Coffey left his victim 'horrified', court is told
  
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• Plans to turn old Tramps nightclub into lavish apartment block

  02-06-2016 06:50
  
  A wealthy developer has opened talks over the plot on Broad Street – and is thought to be planning a tower of about 30 storeys
  
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• Birmingham courts Channel 4 as talks over broadcaster's future intensify

  02-06-2016 06:50
  
  The Government is considering relocating the broadcaster from its Westminster home – with Birmingham high on the list of possible locations
  
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• Most read: Champagne burglars, pub bombings inquests to be reopened, sex attack on train

  02-06-2016 06:00
  
  Catch up on last night's big stories with our roundup of the most read from Wednesday, June 1
  
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