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• Family kicked off plane because child was recovering from chickenpox

  20-07-2016 21:15
  
  But kind-hearted Birmingham Airport worker comes to rescue of the Doyles
  
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• In-form Rugby beat Hampton & Solihull - Rugby Observer (press release) (blog)

  20-07-2016 21:03 via rugbyobserver.co.uk
  
  In-form Rugby beat Hampton & Solihull
  Rugby Observer (press release) (blog)
  RUGBY's winning form continued on Saturday after they eased to an eight-wicket victory over a struggling Hampton & Solihull outfit in the Warwickshire Premier League. Owen Edwards won the toss and chose to bowl first, which proved to be a wise move on ...
  
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• Heavy defeat for Solihull Moors at the hands of Championship side Walsall - Solihull Observer

  20-07-2016 20:20 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Heavy defeat for Solihull Moors at the hands of Championship side Walsall
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  A FULL strength Walsall team demolished Solihull Moors 5-0 on Saturday but it was deliberate test by manager Marcus Bignot to see how his side would fair against a superior opposition and more importantly how they would learn from the experience, ...and more »
  
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• Fab five turn on the style for Solihull & Small Heath Athletic Club - Solihull Observer

  20-07-2016 20:20 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Fab five turn on the style for Solihull & Small Heath Athletic Club
  Solihull Observer
  THERE were some impressive performances from a quintet of Solihull & Small Heath Athletic Club aces when they represented their county at the prestigious English Schools' Track & Field Championships in Gateshead. Danel Jansen van Rensburg and ...
  
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• Put the ball in your court at Solihull tennis club - Solihull Observer

  20-07-2016 20:03 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Put the ball in your court at Solihull tennis club
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  BUDDING Andy Murrays and Heather Watsons are being invited to join a summer holiday tennis camp being staged at a Solihull tennis club. Youngsters aged four to 16 are being enrolled into the seven-week Total Team Tennis Camp at Blossomfield Club in ...and more »
  
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• Kings Heath motorbike victim named as dad-of-three Darren Guy

  20-07-2016 20:00
  
  Much-loved family man's teenage was also seriously injured in crash
  
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• Can you tell the difference? Armed officers face fake firearms 80 times in just three months

  20-07-2016 20:00
  
  Police urge people to avoid carrying all replica, ball bearing or air guns in public
  
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• Solihull Blossomfield see lead cut after Nether Whitacre defeat - Solihull Observer

  20-07-2016 19:50 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull Blossomfield see lead cut after Nether Whitacre defeat
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL Blossomfield's lead at the top of Warwickshire League Division 2 has been reduced to 16 points following a disappointing winning draw at home to Nether Whitacre. The visitors won the toss and asked Bloss to bat first on a perfect batting strip ...
  
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• Newtown tower block baby death: Did council ignore window safety warning?

  20-07-2016 19:30
  
  Council now being urged to stop housing young families in the high-rise tower blocks
  
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• Ice cream van does roaring trade during M6 shutdown in heatwave

  20-07-2016 18:40
  
  Mr Whippi was stuck on the M6 after crash caused road to be closed
  
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• MP Steve McCabe defends himself after saying poor 'have little time' for Labour leadership election

  20-07-2016 18:00
  
  City MP faced a stream of complains on social media for comments about the £25 fee to vote in the Labour leadership election
  
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• When does Great British Bake Off 2016 start?

  20-07-2016 17:50
  
  Popular BBC TV series has been delayed but expected to return soon
  
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• Donald Trump begins race for White House after securing Republican nomination

  20-07-2016 17:20
  
  Roll call vote of states on Tuesday night gave Mr Trump enough delegates at the Republican National Convention
  
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• Housing benefit cuts 'risk damaging UK's international reputation'

  20-07-2016 16:40
  
  New PM's will "jeopardise the safety" of people fleeing domestic violence and also affect the elderly, people mental health difficulties and the homeless, says shadow communities secretary
  
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• UKIP leadership election: Bill Etheridge MEP calls for cheap beer and death penalty vote

  20-07-2016 16:32
  
  West Midlands MEP Bill Etheridge sets out policies as he bids to replace Nigel Farage as UKIP leader
  
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• Lotto loser gran cleared of stealing purse from pensioner's home

  20-07-2016 16:22
  
  Susanne Hinte had been on way to blind date in Birmingham when alleged crime took place
  
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• Shopkeeper had head stamped on when asked youths to stop kicking shutters

  20-07-2016 15:47
  
  Police release CCTV after vicious attack in Collingwood Drive, Great Barr
  
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• Pokémon GO hack lets you hatch eggs without going anywhere!

  20-07-2016 14:38
  
  Players are finding they have to walk distances of up to 10km to advance in the game - but one man has come up with a solution
  
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• SNP mocks Theresa May over 'Brexit means Brexit' stance

  20-07-2016 14:30
  
  Party's Westminster leader insists Scotland will fight to stay within the European Union
  
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• £4 million payout for Birmingham woman left with brain injuries after crash

  20-07-2016 14:02
  
  Devastating accident happened when she was aged only three
  
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• Why is commuting into Birmingham such a nightmare now?

  20-07-2016 13:39
  
  Commuters from the north of the city have complained about their journeys in recent days - so we investigated why
  
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• BT internet down this morning as fault hits customers in Birmingham

  20-07-2016 13:33
  
  Internet provider's Plusnet broadband division also suffered issues after fault was detected
  
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• The long paw of the law! PC puppies born at West Midlands Police

  20-07-2016 13:26
  
  Five newborns will begin training once they are old enough
  
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• Watch: Police hunt man who raided retirement complex

  20-07-2016 12:54
  
  Man said to have snatched wallet with 'substantial' amount of cash in it
  
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• Could arrests follow after Nechells recycling plant tragedy?

  20-07-2016 12:53
  
  Police tell inquest into death of five men that probe into criminal liability continues
  
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• Jess Phillips says she could resign as a Labour MP if Jeremy Corbyn wins

  20-07-2016 12:37
  
  Birmingham Labour MP Jess Phillips says she could find it impossible to serve as a Labour MP if Jeremy Corbyn is re-elected as party leader
  
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• Can I break a car window to save a dog in hot weather?

  20-07-2016 11:49
  
  Legal advice from RSPCA after incidents when pets left in baking heat
  
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• Weather alert: Are thunderstorms and flash floods about to hit Birmingham?

  20-07-2016 11:39
  
  Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for the West Midlands, with high winds also on way
  
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• Metro passengers left fuming after huge power failure hits services

  20-07-2016 10:46
  
  Restricted service operates on Wednesday
  
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• Motorcyclist killed and 13-year-old girl pillion passenger badly injured in crash

  20-07-2016 10:00
  
  Man confirmed dead at scene in Kings Heath
  
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• Police warning over air guns after more than 80 incidents recently

  20-07-2016 09:33
  
  They launch campaign to raise awareness of dangers
  
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• Morning news headlines: May to meet Merkel and Hollande on first overseas trip as PM; Stars back bid to remove Jeremy Corbyn as Labour registration deadline looms

  20-07-2016 09:33
  
  MAY TO MEET MERKEL AND HOLLANDE ON FIRST OVERSEAS TRIP AS PM
  
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• Aldermore pumps £1m into Solihull haulier - Insider Media

  20-07-2016 09:10 via insidermedia.com
  
  Aldermore pumps £1m into Solihull haulier
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  Challenger bank Aldermore has backed a Solihull logistics business with a £1m invoice finance facility. Central Courier Solutions was set up a year ago by David Blackwell and now employs 40 staff. The business will use the funding to expand its fleet ...
  
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• Watch - Incredible timelapse footage shows the new library becoming visible - as the old is demolished

  20-07-2016 07:30
  
  Fascinating insight into Birmingham's changing skyline
  
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• Massive clean up operation after 40 traveller caravans leave park

  20-07-2016 07:30
  
  Council and police involved in removing group from Selly Oak Park
  
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• Ex-offender back on track with Virgin Trains

  20-07-2016 07:30
  
  Rail operator working with reformed criminals wants to encourage more companies to consider taking on those who have offended in the past
  
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• Brummie Awards: Why Eastenders' villain Charile Brooks is a secret softie

  20-07-2016 07:30
  
  TV star Charlie Brooks proves she is nothing like her femme fatale soap character as she prepares to host The Brummies - the Mail's new look awards honouring the pride of Birmingham
  
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• Two further men charged in connection with drugs in Wolverhampton

  20-07-2016 00:00
  
  Police continue to crackdown on drugs in the city following a series of successful raids across the Whitemore Reans area on Thursday 14 July, which saw six addresses in Chester Street raided.Operation Eliminate is a long-term initiative which aims to combat drugs in the city and help reduce the harm caused to local communities.Two further men- both of Chester Street - have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Ricardo Brown, 26, has been remanded and is due to appear at Wolverham
  
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• Police BB gun warning after spate of fake firearm scares

  20-07-2016 00:00
  
  West Midlands Police has warned of the dangers of carrying replica guns in public after a spate of scares sparked by fake firearms. Armed police have been called to more than 80 incidents recently where 999 alerts have proved to be false alarms as a result of people spotted with ball bearing (BB) guns or similar air-powered weapons in public.via GIPHYOne saw motorway police impose a rolling road block on the M42 while an Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) intercepted a BMW heading south near junction
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Kings Heath

  20-07-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died and a teenage passenger  was seriously injured in Kings Heath last night (19 July).
  Officers were called to Glenavon Road at around 8.15pm following reports that a motorbike had hit a curb.
  Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, unfortunately died at the scene.
  A 14-year-old girl, was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition. 
  PC Jason Stacey, from the force&r
  
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