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• Watch flood water run through Lye railway station 'like a river'

  16-06-2016 22:22
  
  Railway resembles a canal says passenger as Birmingham Snow Hill to Kidderminster line temporarily closed
  
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• Birmingham politicians pay tribute to murdered MP Jo Cox, the 'brave giant' shot in the street

  16-06-2016 19:40
  
  Murdered MP was a "shining beacon" says Birmingham MP Gisela Stuart
  
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• Birmingham politicians pay tribute to murdered MP Jo Cox, the 'brave giant' shot dead in the street

  16-06-2016 19:40
  
  Murdered MP was a "shining beacon" says Birmingham MP Gisela Stuart
  
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• Crews battle fire at suspected cannabis farm in Ward End

  16-06-2016 19:06
  
  Fire broke out in first floor flat on Washwood Heath Road
  
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• Will it rain in Birmingham tomorrow? Flooding and lightning weather warnings issued for Midlands

  16-06-2016 19:02
  
  Is it going to rain again on Friday, June 16, 2016? Weather warnings issued for parts of the region
  
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• Will it rain in Birmingham today? Flooding and lightning weather warnings issued for Midlands

  16-06-2016 19:02
  
  Is it going to rain again on Friday, June 17, 2016? Weather warnings issued for parts of the region
  
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• Watch: How many people ignored this bottle in Birmingham before it was put in the bin?

  16-06-2016 19:00
  
  Experiment by anti-litter campaign reveals how many passers-by in New Street ignored a plastic bottle before it was picked up
  
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• Scorned husband selling ex-wife's possessions on eBay after bitter split

  16-06-2016 19:00
  
  The 'disgrace' of a car gives bidders a detailed description of his recent marital issues...
  
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• 'Black magic' healer who conned women out of £150,000 is jailed

  16-06-2016 18:47
  
  Abdoulie Gassama said he needed cash to sacrifice crocodiles and perform rituals
  
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• Watch: Jamelia's heartbreak as she reveals split with boyfriend

  16-06-2016 18:17
  
  Birmingham presenter confirms relationship over on live TV
  
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• Man dies after being hit by lorry in Erdington

  16-06-2016 17:09
  
  Pedestrian confirmed dead at the scene after fatal accident at Birmingham Trade Park
  
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• Where is my Birmingham polling station for the EU referendum?

  16-06-2016 16:26
  
  Map shows you where to vote on Thursday, June 23
  
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• Bungle means case thrown out against breath test police officer

  16-06-2016 16:01
  
  Judge criticised decision to prosecute police constable using law which no longer exists
  
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• Birmingham MPs pray for MP Jo Cox after she's shot in the street

  16-06-2016 15:53
  
  Birmingham and West Midland MPs are praying for Jo Cox, the MP shot and injured in an attack in her constituency near Leeds.
  
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• Labour MP Jo Cox shot and stabbed near library

  16-06-2016 15:41
  
  Labour MP Jo Cox shot and stabbed near library
  
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• Labour MP Jo Cox critical after being shot and stabbed near library

  16-06-2016 15:41
  
  Vote Leave suspend campaigning for day after attack by man reportedly shouting 'Britain First'
  
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• Driver lucky to escape injury in Longbridge crash

  16-06-2016 15:20
  
  Car hits lamppost then tree in horror crash
  
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• Birmingham to be brought to standstill as major roadworks return to Aston Expressway

  16-06-2016 15:10
  
  A giant list of roadworks - which is likely to see the A38(M) close for long periods - could last for seven months
  
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• 'We're safer from Russia and North Korea if we stay in the EU'

  16-06-2016 14:54
  
  With less than a week to go before the EU referendum, MPs issue last ditch appeals to voters
  
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• 'Industrial scale' drugs gang jailed for 101 years

  16-06-2016 14:38
  
  Huge conspiracy uncovered by police which used dedicate phone lines to take orders from addicts
  
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• Solihull Municipal win at Kings Heath - Solihull Observer

  16-06-2016 13:28 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull Municipal win at Kings Heath
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  CRAIG Bissett struck the winning boundary as SOLIHULL MUNICIPAL left it late to beat Kings Heath. After electing to field first when Kevin Bissett won the toss, the hosts batting was reduced to 62 for 6 as Alex Roslyn claimed 4 for 27 and James Roslyn ...
  
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• Knowle Primary School students celebrate winning the Solihull School Netball League - Solihull Observer

  16-06-2016 13:23 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Knowle Primary School students celebrate winning the Solihull School Netball League
  Solihull Observer
  SIXTEEN Year 6 pupils at Knowle CE Primary Academy in the West Midlands have made school sporting history by climbing to the top of this season's Solihull School Netball League in the primary school division. For many years Knowle has competed in the ...
  
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• EU referendum betting: What are the odds of Brexit?

  16-06-2016 13:22
  
  Millions of pounds worth of bets are being placed on the June 23 referendum which could see the country leave the European Union
  
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• Goverment: 85 British jihadis killed - including at least one Brummie

  16-06-2016 13:13
  
  IS recruiter Junaid Hussain was killed in a drone strike - but others have returned to the UK
  
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• Two bailed on suspicion of attempted child abduction in Walsall

  16-06-2016 12:40
  
  Police have increased patrols in the area
  
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• Medal haul for Solihull swimmers at Coventry and District meet - Solihull Observer

  16-06-2016 12:39 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Medal haul for Solihull swimmers at Coventry and District meet
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  THE FIRST open meet of the 2016 season proved to be a hugely successful one for Solihull Swimming Club after they came away from the Coventry and District meet with no fewer than 84 medals. A total of 37 local swimmers took part with the girls once ...
  
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• South Yorkshire Police apologises as CPS takes no further action over Sir Cliff Richard sex abuse allegations

  16-06-2016 12:00
  
  'Insufficent evidence' to prosecute 75-year-old singer
  
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• Pub steps up security ahead of England v Wales

  16-06-2016 11:54
  
  Customers will be asked for photographic ID at Moseley pub
  
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• Watch: Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova plays tennis across canal as match rained off

  16-06-2016 11:44
  
  Yellow weather warning issued for yet more rain to hit region
  
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• Car overturns in accident drama in Quinton

  16-06-2016 10:08
  
  But driver is thought to have escaped serious injury
  
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• Building worker 'critical' after fall in Birmingham

  16-06-2016 09:52
  
  He plunges 10ft on to concrete floor
  
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• Man fights for life after crash in Birmingham

  16-06-2016 09:23
  
  Car leaves road and ploughs into concrete fencing
  
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• Disney opens theme park in Shanghai, China

  16-06-2016 09:12
  
  Shanghai Disneyland gives the Hollywood giant a chance to burnish the brand behind Frozen in the world's most populous film market and to revive its struggling international theme park business.
  
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• French police arrest 36 after violence in Lille ahead of England v Wales match

  16-06-2016 08:48
  
  Police used pepper spray against an England fan who ran towards them, as fights appeared to break out among Three Lions supporters.
  
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• Would you take Government-provided parenting lessons?

  16-06-2016 08:46
  
  Britain’s leading public health expert says all parents should be taught how to raise their children by the Government
  
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• Why high standards at King Edward VI School for Girls Handsworth helps talented pupils to shine

  16-06-2016 07:30
  
  Inspirational learning environment inspires girls to aspire and achieve at KEVI which has an open day on Tuesday, June 28
  
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• Police officer charged with conspiracy to pervert course of justice after 'road rage' incident

  16-06-2016 07:30
  
  Pc Zaid Malik was once confused with One Direction star Zayn Malik by David Cameron 
  
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• Opinion: We need to pay a West Midlands mayor much more than £40,000

  16-06-2016 07:30
  
  Reports that a West Midlands elected mayor could be paid just £40,000 suggest the role isn't being taken seriously
  
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• Supermarket wars ramp up as Aldi unveils plans for store next to Asda

  16-06-2016 06:50
  
  German supermarket giant submits plans to open store next to Asda in Great Barr
  
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• Opinion: Efforts to reform city’s children’s services are proving painfully slow

  16-06-2016 06:50
  
  When it comes to covering child protection services in Birmingham words like “failing”, “damning” and “struggling” have become so very familiar.
  
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• EU referendum betting: What are the odds on a UK recession?

  16-06-2016 06:50
  
  William Hill is offering odds of the UK plunging into recession by 2017 - thankfully, it is odds against
  
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• Birmingham leader John Clancy joins forces with other big cities to back EU

  16-06-2016 06:50
  
  Birmingham joins forces with Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle to call for a "remain" vote in the referendum
  
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• Birmingham Commonwealth Games bid secures key regional backing

  16-06-2016 06:45
  
  West Midlands Combined Authority will support Birmingham if city sports chief make 2026 Games bid
  
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• Are the drains to blame for the Birmingham floods?

  16-06-2016 01:01
  
  The city's Victorian water system has been highlighted on the back of hundreds of houses flooding - but is that the reason?
  
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• Chief Constable marks anniversary of fallen police officer

  16-06-2016 00:00
  
  Chief Constable Dave Thompson has laid flowers to mark the anniversary of a police officer who died over 150 years ago aged 40. It is believed that Moses Barber was the first Birmingham city officer to die whilst in service in 1853. His name also features during local ghost walks as it is thought that he haunts a building near St Paul’s Square which he used to call home.Officers recently discovered the headstone which is in St Paul’s Square and were intrigued to try and find out
  
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• 101-years jail for drug gang downed by West Midlands Police

  16-06-2016 00:00
  
  A drugs gang supplying heroin, cocaine and cannabis on an “industrial scale” in Birmingham have been jailed for a total of 101 years after West Midlands Police brought down their network.Detectives uncovered drug safe houses, cannabis factories and an extensive chain of dealer phones allocated names such as ‘The T Line’ used to take orders and even issue text advertisements.Shaymas Ulhaq (pictured), from Weston Road in Handsworth, was identified as the kingpin who oversaw
  
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