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• Bungling thugs jailed for robbing taxi driver - after ride home

  04-08-2016 22:30
  
  Career crooks Michael Johnson and Tony Walker jailed after stealing cash from cabbie
  
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• Don't Tell the Bride - did this groom create the worst wedding ever?

  04-08-2016 22:00
  
  Loz from Rugeley wants his bride to marry sitting in dodgem cars
  
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• Solihull MP calls for blue British passports to be reintroduced ... - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 21:09 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull MP calls for blue British passports to be reintroduced ...
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  SOLIHULL MP, Julian Knight, is calling for the return of the old, blue British passports. Following the country's vote to leave the European Union, Mr Knight is ...and more »
  
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• WATCH: Driver fury as 100 cyclists halt traffic on busy Birmingham road

  04-08-2016 20:30
  
  Young riders weaved across lanes and performed wheelies along Castle Bromwich's Collector Road
  
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• Landlady fined £50k after illegally showing Sky Sports football

  04-08-2016 19:30
  
  Susan French ignored a final warning about showing football at the New Inn pub
  
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• Burglars tried to steal cash machine from Kidderminster supermarket

  04-08-2016 19:04
  
  Police appeal for witnesses after group broke into store on Franche Road
  
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• Revealed: Top 10 secondary schools in Birmingham and the Midlands

  04-08-2016 18:54
  
  See if your school is among the best in the Real Schools Guide 2016
  
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• New speed cameras set to go live next week

  04-08-2016 18:40
  
  Speed cameras in Solihull and Birmingham are finally set to go live on Monday, August 8 – a month after summer showers delayed the switch on.
  
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• Naked Attraction's DJ Darryl goes on date with nude girl he REJECTED

  04-08-2016 18:30
  
  The Birmingham DJ regretted choosing Maria and begged Ashleigh for another chance
  
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• Police appeal over M5 crash which left granddad seriously injured

  04-08-2016 18:19
  
  Peter Smith, from Wolverhampton, remains in hospital after crash on northbound M5 in July
  
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• Liam Payne and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini pictured looking 'couply' at his sister's wedding

  04-08-2016 17:59
  
  Ex One Direction singer and former X Factor host looking
  
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• Mourinho 'should face prison' for 'bullying Schweinsteiger' - Fifpro union member

  04-08-2016 17:52
  
  German appears to have been cut out of Manchester United first-team picture since Mourinho's arrival as manager
  
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• KFC in Birmingham found to be covered in mice droppings, dirt, grime and grease

  04-08-2016 17:47
  
  Finger lickin' not - fast food chain fined for breaching hygiene standards
  
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• Drugs dog Dibley set to be a regular in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  04-08-2016 17:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Drugs dog Dibley set to be a regular in Solihull
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  Revellers in Solihull were joined by a new party animal last weekend as police dog Dibley took to the town centre's bars and clubs to sniff out drugs as part of a crackdown on illegal substances. Shares; Comments ...
  
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• Junior English relishing Worcester City challenge after leaving ... - Worcester News

  04-08-2016 17:29 via worcesternews.co.uk
  
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  Junior English relishing Worcester City challenge after leaving ...
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  The 30-year-old said he felt the time was right to move on and enter a new chapter in his career with Worcester.
  Marcus Bignot set for biggest challenge yet as Solihull Moors begin ...Solihull Observerall 2 news articles »
  
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• English relishing City challenge after leaving Solihull "comfort zone" - Worcester News

  04-08-2016 17:29 via worcesternews.co.uk
  
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  English relishing City challenge after leaving Solihull "comfort zone"
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  Junior English joined Worcester City this summer after ending his 12-year spell at Solihull Moors. Picture: TIM LLOYD. / Geoff Berkeley, Sports Reporter / @geoffberkeleyWN. 0 comments. JUNIOR English admits he is pleased to be “out of his comfort zone ...
  Marcus Bignot set for biggest challenge yet as Solihull Moors begin life in the National LeagueSolihull Observerall 2 news articles 
  
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• Drugs dog Dibley set to be a regular in Solihull

  04-08-2016 17:27
  
  Revellers in Solihull were joined by a new party animal last weekend as police dog Dibley took to the town centre’s bars and clubs to sniff out drugs as part of a crackdown on illegal substances.
  
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• Jet2 airline bans morning booze sales to tackle drunk passengers

  04-08-2016 17:00
  
  Birmingham airline is to bring in new measures on Monday and is urging other airlines to do same
  
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• A few trees and over-sized street lamps: What councillors thought of Centenary Square revamp

  04-08-2016 17:00
  
  The revamp has been put on hold after planning committee members described it as a pointless waste of money
  
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• Chelmsley Wood stabbings: Police hunt TWO knife thugs after 'unconnected' attacks

  04-08-2016 16:30
  
  Two men both knifed in back in incidents which took place just 24 hours apart
  
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• Historic Darlaston Football Club ground set for demolition

  04-08-2016 16:04
  
  Council wants the bulldozers sent in to former stadium of club which dates back to 1899
  
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• Moseley sex beast jailed for kidnapping teenage girl - 30 years later

  04-08-2016 15:59
  
  Watch: Callous David John Green answers: 'No comment' as detective tells him: 'It was you wasn't it?'
  
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• Multi-million pound Solihull scheme needs repairs - just nine months after it was completed - Birmingham Mail

  04-08-2016 15:13 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Multi-million pound Solihull scheme needs repairs - just nine months after it was completed
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  The works which Solihull Council says will cost £90,000 – but is included in the budget for the project – began on Monday (August1) and will see the pavement at the junction of Poplar Road and Station Road dug up and replaced. Bosses at the council say ...and more »
  
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• What's on MP Tom Watson's playlist?

  04-08-2016 15:02
  
  Labour Deputy leader Tom Watson has been sharing his favourite music this summer
  
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• Multi-million pound Solihull scheme needs repairs - just nine months ... - Birmingham Post

  04-08-2016 14:58 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
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  Multi-million pound Solihull scheme needs repairs - just nine months ...
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  Solihull shoppers and town centre businesses are facing four weeks of disruption this summer as contractors begin repairs to paving laid as part of the ...and more »
  
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• Hitchhiker risks life trying for lift on M6

  04-08-2016 14:44
  
  Reckless walker sticks thumb out as drivers whizz past at 70mph
  
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• Solihull duo Jack and Taylor Smith win big in Holland - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 14:31 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull duo Jack and Taylor Smith win big in Holland
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  TWO members of Solihull-based ITF Fusion achieved a major milestone after coming away from a recent trip to Holland with coloured belts in what was their first competition abroad. Jack Smith and and Taylor Smith entered the International Holland Cup ...
  
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• Man knocked out as Jewellery Quarter station brawl spills onto railway tracks

  04-08-2016 14:13
  
  Police looking for two men who have information about punch-up
  
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• Highgate set for FA Cup return at Coventry Sphinx - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 13:50 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Highgate set for FA Cup return at Coventry Sphinx
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  FOLLOWING a three-year absence away from the country's premier knock-out competition, Highgate are making their long-awaited return to FA Cup action this Saturday when they visit Coventry Sphinx. Gate travel to Sphinx Drive for the in the Extra ...
  
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• Watch: Driver mounts pavement as he leads police on crazy chase through city centre

  04-08-2016 13:22
  
  Motorist jailed after 65mph pursuit on Bristol Street
  
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• NASA warns asteroid could hit Earth causing 'suffering and death'

  04-08-2016 13:21
  
  It wouldn't take much to send it towards our planet
  
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• Solihull Moors sticking with tradition for new kits for the 2016/17 National League campaign - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 13:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Moors sticking with tradition for new kits for the 2016/17 National League campaign
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  SOLIHULL Moors have revealed their new home and away kits as they prepare to do battle in the National League Premier for the first time in the club's history. Ahead of a debut campaign in the top tier of non-league football, Moors will adorn a new ...
  
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• Shocking footage shows man struck by car in hit-and-run

  04-08-2016 12:29
  
  Graphic warning - Surveillance camera captured a small, dark coloured car driving straight into a 30-year-old man as he crossed Vicarage Car Park in North Walsham, Norfolk, with two friends
  
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• Sally Cooper tragedy: Touching tributes for student nurse described as 'an angel on earth'

  04-08-2016 12:29
  
  BCU student from Edgbaston died suddenly at the weekend
  
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• Teenager held after woman killed and five injured in central London knife attack

  04-08-2016 12:13
  
  Incident happened at Russell Square late on Wednesday evening
  
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• Teen stabbed in second Chelmsley Wood knife attack in 24 hours

  04-08-2016 12:05
  
  Claims of 'gang feud' involving kids as young as 15
  
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• Solihull Blossomfield remain top of the pile after victory over Castle Bromwich - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 12:02 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Solihull Blossomfield remain top of the pile after victory over Castle Bromwich
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  Solihull Blossomfield made it 15 consecutive weeks at the top of Warwickshire League Division 2 with a comfortable victory at home to Castle Bromwich. The visiting side won the toss & opted to field first. Blossomfield captain Ben Seifas (56) and ...
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn: My plan to transform Britain and build a million homes

  04-08-2016 11:35
  
  Jeremy Corbyn pledges to ensure every region gets investment - not just London - in Labour leadership contest
  
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• The Vamps' singer Brad Simpson celebrates 21st birthday in Birmingham

  04-08-2016 11:30
  
  The Sutton Coldfield star came home to party with friends at new nightclub Pryzm
  
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• Drug dealer who modelled himself on TV's The Wire must repay £40k of dirty money

  04-08-2016 11:06
  
  Zahir Hussain was jailed over cocaine and heroin operation
  
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• Seven hurt in West Midland Safari Park crash

  04-08-2016 10:56
  
  Four taken to hospital after two-car collision
  
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• Seven hurt in crash near West Midland Safari Park

  04-08-2016 10:56
  
  Four taken to hospital after two-car collision
  
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• Dubai plane crash: Tributes to hero firefighter who saved 300 passengers and crew

  04-08-2016 10:05
  
  Jasim Issa Mohammed Hassan died putting out the flames
  
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• Corbyn and Smith to go head-to-head in the first Labour leadership showdown

  04-08-2016 09:38
  
  Mr Corbyn will travel to Cardiff for a live debate with Mr Smith, who has warned he is "deeply worried" the Labour Party is going to split
  
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• Gas connections company picks up prestigious Queen's Award for innovation - Solihull Observer

  04-08-2016 08:38 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Gas connections company picks up prestigious Queen's Award for innovation
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  CELEBRATIONS were the order of the day at a Solihull-based gas connections company when it was handed a top award. CNG Services, which won the Queen's Award for Enterprise for Innovation, recognising the role it has played in getting 'green gas' into ...
  
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• Police probe terror motive in knife attack that killed woman in London

  04-08-2016 08:31
  
  Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for the public to remain "calm and vigilant"
  
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• Morning news headlines: Mayor urges calm as police probe terror motive in knife attack that killed woman; Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith in first Labour leadership live debate

  04-08-2016 08:23
  
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• Tail with happy ending as dumped kittens named after Olympic stars

  04-08-2016 07:30
  
  Lizzie, Jessica, Mo, Goldie, Tom, Louis, Bradley, Ellie and Olympia all need a home
  
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• 'Lock Tony Shiels up and throw away the key'

  04-08-2016 07:30
  
  Fury as shamed ex-football club worker jailed for child sex offences
  
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• Former Irish pub could become a mosque in Sparbrook

  04-08-2016 07:30
  
  Sparbrook's Warwick Arms to go before planners
  
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