Solihull news

• Armed robber threatened to set fire to Tesco Express workers during crimewave

  18-07-2016 22:00
  
  Axe raider Carl Moses, 44, also targeted stores including Iceland and the Spa
  
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• Phoebe Connop tragedy: Tributes to schoolgirl, 16, following sudden death

  18-07-2016 21:00
  
  Much-loved Halesowen pupil described as  ‘warm and caring’ by her headteacher
  
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• Driver jailed after hitting 90mph and turning headlights off during police pursuit

  18-07-2016 20:30
  
  Dylan Brierley, 22, crashed following high speed pursuit through streets of Birmingham
  
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• Police probe after girl has 'fake poo' rubbed in face during suspected racist attack

  18-07-2016 19:50
  
  Incident took place at Worcester pub where group of Black Country men were drinking
  
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• WATCH: Workers Tarmac around Solihull pensioner during 'drop kerb protest' - Birmingham Mail

  18-07-2016 19:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  WATCH: Workers Tarmac around Solihull pensioner during 'drop kerb protest'
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  This is the bizarre moment workers decide to Tarmac around a disabled Birmingham resident during an apparent protest in a Solihull street. Video footage captures the mystery lady sitting on a walker in the middle of a pavement in Greenfinch Road, Smith ...
  Workers Tarmac around defiant woman in wheelchair in Solihull, West MidlandsMetroall 8 news articles »
  
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• WATCH: Workers Tarmac around Solihull pensioner during 'drop kerb protest'

  18-07-2016 19:30
  
  Disabled woman had refused to move as workers resurfaced public footpath
  
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• Drunken Edgbaston woman stabbed friend for not repaying money debt

  18-07-2016 18:45
  
  Kerry Makepeace, 47, left Beth Hill with life-threatening injuries in late-night attack 
  
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• 14 driving laws you've probably broken without even knowing

  18-07-2016 17:30
  
  You might not be pulled up on all of these, but you shouldn't be doing them
  
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• Nechells recycling plant tragedy: Cancer fundraisers to donate event cash

  18-07-2016 16:30
  
  Appeal for families of the five men who died now set to pass £25k 
  
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• Tom Watson urges Labour members to vote for a leader who can win a general election

  18-07-2016 16:09
  
  It won't be easy to ask voters in a general election to back Labour if Jeremy Corbyn is leader, says Black Country MP Tom Watson
  
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• Taxi driver left with suspected broken nose after attack by thugs

  18-07-2016 15:37
  
  Police pledge "thorough investigation" to hunt down attackers
  
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• Shamed cop Benjamin Hughes jailed for stealing drugs seized from suspected dealer

  18-07-2016 15:32
  
  Ex-Pc was also bringing cannabis to work with him
  
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• West Midlands house prices slump by £3,322 after Brexit vote

  18-07-2016 15:12
  
  Value was wiped off house prices in the region - but agents say the market remains strong
  
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• Pub bombings: inquest funding bid is being considered - Home Office

  18-07-2016 14:57
  
  Police have set aside £1 million - families having nothing yet
  
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• Crowds boo French PM as Nice remembers victims with minute's silence

  18-07-2016 14:25
  
  Families of the dead and injured gathered alongside emergency services, who were applauded and thanked by members of the crowd.
  
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• How hot will it be in Birmingham this week?

  18-07-2016 14:02
  
  City set to swelter - but storms set to follow
  
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• MP Jess Phillips shares some of the worst abuse she's received online

  18-07-2016 13:37
  
  Don't tell me online abuse isn't real, says MP Jess Phillips.
  
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• 'Nuisance' neighbour handed injunction by Solihull Council - Solihull Observer

  18-07-2016 13:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  'Nuisance' neighbour handed injunction by Solihull Council
  Solihull Observer
  A WOMAN who committed a strong of anti-social behaviour offences has been handed a civil injunction by Solihull Council. Jessica McLennan, aged 25 of Arlescote Road, was handed the order for causing 'significant nuisance and annoyance' to her ...
  
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• Birmingham tells Theresa May it needs a voice in EU Brexit negotiations

  18-07-2016 12:52
  
  As Prime Minister Theresa May promises Scotland will have a role in EU talks, Birmingham Council leader John Clancy argues Birmingham must have a voice of its own
  
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• Kane Balogun crash: Death smash driver 'must live with guilt', say police

  18-07-2016 12:16
  
  Anton Lewis killed his nephew in collision after drink and drugs binge
  
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• Theresa May to meet Germany and France leaders on first overseas trip as PM

  18-07-2016 11:25
  
  Britain's vote to leave the European Union is certain to be high on the agenda for Mrs May's talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on her first overseas trip as PM.
  
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• Burst water pipe in Selly Oak fixed - but supplies may still be discoloured

  18-07-2016 11:19
  
  Severn Trent Water apologise for disruption and say supplies should be back to normal mid week
  
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• Boris Johnson has assured EU chiefs that UK will carry on with leading role in Europe

  18-07-2016 11:09
  
  Mr Johnson said he had had a productive 45-minute meeting with EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Sunday and was looking forward to presenting a positive case for Brexit.
  
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• Manic Monday for M6 and M42 commuters as lorry spills sulphuric acid

  18-07-2016 11:04
  
  Almost 1,500 litres of acid leaks from HGV
  
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• Should the UK’s nuclear weapons be renewed? Have your say on Trident in our poll

  18-07-2016 09:35
  
  Politicians are divided over the UK's nuclear deterrent - but do you think we should have the weapons?
  
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• Morning news headlines: Theresa May says 'no compromise' on national security in Trident renewal debate; Boris Johnson flies the flag in Brussels summit debut

  18-07-2016 09:16
  
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• Solihull children's services 'requires improvement', says Ofsted report - Solihull Observer

  18-07-2016 08:50 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull children's services 'requires improvement', says Ofsted report
  Solihull Observer
  “WE ACCEPT we need to be better and I'm glad Ofsted agree that we've got the foundations in place to achieve this.” Those are the words of Solihull Council leader Bob Sleigh following an Ofsted report on the borough's children's services which rated ...
  
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• Your chance to tell a West Midlands Mayor how we can get good jobs

  18-07-2016 07:30
  
  How can a West Midlands regional mayor get more good jobs for the West Midlands?
  
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• Win £250 cycle accessories at Cycle Republic

  18-07-2016 07:30
  
  Cycle Republic is celebrating opening of its first store in Birmingham by offering you the chance to win a £250 voucher
  
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• Watch: House contents just dumped in Birmingham car park

  18-07-2016 07:30
  
  CCTV will be monitored to try and catch the fly-tippers
  
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• Police investigate sickening race hate attack at children's park

  18-07-2016 07:30
  
   Portuguese father-of-five needed hospital treatment following assault
  
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• University of Birmingham's new hotel and conference centre set for green light

  18-07-2016 06:00
  
  City planning chiefs expected to approve plans for 172-bedroom hotel and an enlarged conference and event venue at Edgbaston campus
  
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• Birmingham city centre hotel expansion poised for go ahead

  18-07-2016 06:00
  
  Royal Angus to add almost 100 new bedrooms to complex in St Chad's Queensway as new Pure Gym takes shape
  
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• Two suspected burglars chased down by police dog

  18-07-2016 00:00
  
  Two suspected burglars are being questioned today after they were chased down by a police dog in Perry Barr early this morning (18 July).Police were called to Wenlock Road just before 3am to reports that two men had broken into a house. Officers were immediately despatched and arrived at the address within five minutes.Moments later a force dog unit arrived at the scene and managed to track the offenders running away through gardens.Officers and the dog gave chase and the pair, aged 32 and 44, w
  
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• Birmingham man jailed for fatal crash 

  18-07-2016 00:00
  
  A Birmingham man has been jailed for six years for causing the death of his nephew in a collision last year.Kane Balogun, aged 14 from Bordesley Green, died when the car he was travelling in struck a tree on Stechford Road at Beaufort Avenue on 16 October.Factory worker Anton Lewis (pictured above), aged 26 from Granville Square, Birmingham, was convicted of death by dangerous driving and sentenced to six years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday 15 July.He will be disqualified from dr
  
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