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• Opinion: Desperate Cameron will trash his own party to win the EU referendum

  11-06-2016 22:11
  
  David Cameron will do anything to win the EU referendum - however much it damages the Conservative Party.
  
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• Impatient driver mows down family of cygnets trying to cross road

  11-06-2016 19:33
  
  Fury after tragic incident which left two of them dead and parents distraught
  
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• Police: Street punch attack could have been fatal

  11-06-2016 19:02
  
  Terrifying footage shows victim instantly knocked unconscious by huge blow
  
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• World's smallest casino set up in Birmingham taxi cab

  11-06-2016 18:30
  
  Cab boasts a gaming table, dealer, internet gambling and bar
  
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• Police set to burn £2.5 million cannabis after huge bust

  11-06-2016 18:30
  
  Force carries out series of raids on suburban farms in run up to Euro 2016
  
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• Euro 2016: Shocking scenes as England and Russia clash in Marseille in third day of fighting

  11-06-2016 17:43
  
  Fist fights and bottle throwing broke out Marseille's Old Port again ahead of Saturday evening's match
  
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• Watch: 80s teen superstar Tiffany sings biggest hit at Cannock nightspot

  11-06-2016 17:00
  
  Stunned crowd cheers as she leaps on stage during 80s night at sports bar
  
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• Family told to leave their Great Barr home for six months after flood ruins property

  11-06-2016 16:11
  
  House was under four feet of filthy floodwater after devastating storm hit city
  
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• Girl, 6, injured in BMW crash in Small Heath

  11-06-2016 15:55
  
  Police arrest 16-year-old following two vehicle smash near St Andrew's football stadium
  
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• Wardrobe donated to charity shop - and you won't believe what was found inside!

  11-06-2016 14:00
  
  Furniture had been handed to Lea Village shop after death of Joan Carter
  
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• Queen's Award for FastAid Solihull and Birmingham - Solihull Observer

  11-06-2016 13:11 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Queen's Award for FastAid Solihull and Birmingham
  Solihull Observer
  Queen's Award for FastAid Solihull and Birmingham Samantha Jackson and Mark Lines from FastAid attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace where they met the Queen and other winners of this year's award. Published 12:03 pm, Jun 11, 2016.
  
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• Dudley Zoo's handsome Rothschild giraffe is captured on canvas

  11-06-2016 13:00
  
  Our friends at Dudley Zoo bring you all the latest news about their animals.
  
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• Met Office: Warning of even more flooding to hit Birmingham

  11-06-2016 12:52
  
  Heavy downpours forecast after two days of chaos in the region this week
  
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• Reggae star Alkaline concert cancelled at last minute due to violence fears

  11-06-2016 12:18
  
  Police step in over controversial dancehall performer concert in Sparkhill
  
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• 100,000 line Louisville streets for Muhammad Ali's final journey

  11-06-2016 12:10
  
  Star-studded memorial service honours much-loved three-time heavyweight champion of the world
  
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• MGM Birmingham's maiden show announced for July 9 in Solihull - WBN - World Boxing News

  11-06-2016 11:34 via worldboxingnews.net
  
  WBN - World Boxing News
  MGM Birmingham's maiden show announced for July 9 in Solihull
  WBN - World Boxing News
  MGM Birmingham are pleased to announce their first night of boxing which takes place on Saturday 9th July at The Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, Birmingham. The show will be headlined by MGM Birmingham's Michael Rooney (9-1). A determined ...
  
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• Euro 2016: Marseille clean-up after violence mars build-up to England opener

  11-06-2016 11:17
  
  Second night of trouble in French city ahead of England's Saturday evening clash with Russia
  
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• RSPCA West Midlands: Could you open your home to Foxy, Kirby or Gonzales?

  11-06-2016 11:00
  
  Charity trying to find homes for those at its Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green.
  
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• Dad and son who clocked four million miles off cars have appeal thrown out

  11-06-2016 07:30
  
  Abid Hussain and Nadeem Abid Hussain were jailed after ripping motorists off
  
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• UPDATED: Second man arrested as Coventry murder victim is named

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by detectives investigating the death of Liam McGerrigan from Coventry.A 25 year-old Coventry man was arrested in the Devon area yesterday for questioning by West Midlands Police officers.Detectives have also been granted extra time to question a 33 year-old man who was arrested on Friday. The 36 hour extension runs until Monday afternoon.Police were called to Holyhead Road, near the junction of Northumberland Road, Coventry, at around 1
  
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• Three jailed after brutal beating leaves two injured

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  West Midlands Police has released shocking CCTV showing a man being knocked out cold with a single punch following a nightclub bust-up - and warned it will push for prison terms against violent offenders.Camera footage taken outside Walsall’s Club X last November captures the moment thug Fidell Glanville floors the 20-year-old as the pair cross paths in Bradford Street. The man - who’s consented to the footage being issued - is instantly rendered unconscious by the "cowardly, op
  
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• Police launch summer crackdown on drink and drug drivers

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  Drivers who put lives at risk by getting behind the wheel drunk or high on drugs are being targeted by traffic cops during a month-long summer clampdown.Officers will be operating roadside checkpoints and patrolling in unmarked vehicles across the West Midlands to catch offenders under the influence.The Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) launched its summer drink-and-drug drive crackdown yesterday (Friday) to coincide with the start of Euro 2016.Officers will act on intelligence and monitor ve
  
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• Man charged with firearms offences in Coventry

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  A man has been charged with firearms offences in connection with shots fired at a car in Coventry.Genghis Khan, aged 25, of Achal Close, Coventry, was due to appear before magistrates at Leamington today (Saturday) to face allegations relating to possession of a shotgun and possession with intent to endanger life. No-one else was injured in the shooting in Lauderdale Avenue, Holbrooks, in the early hours of Wednesday.Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been bailed pending further enquiries. Anyon
  
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• Man arrested as Coventry murder victim is named

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Coventry on Thursday night (June 9). Police were called to Holyhead Road, near the junction of Northumberland Road, at around 10.10pm to reports of a man found at an address with a stab wound to the chest.The victim, who has been named as 27-year-old Liam McGerrigan from Coventry, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have released this picture.Pictured: Liam McGerrigan A 33 year-old local man was arrested
  
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• Birmingham councillor who received life-saving transplant from wife receives Queen's Birthday Honour

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  Tyburn councillor Mike Sharpe rewarded for services to local government and the community
  
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