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• Watch: Booing and heckling at Labour's bad-tempered Birmingham leadership hustings

  18-08-2016 21:31
  
  Labour's leadership contest came to the West Midlands as Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith went head to head
  
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• Dalian Atkinson: Two officers under criminal investigation over ex-Aston Villa star's death

  18-08-2016 19:34
  
  Two West Mercia Police officers also served with gross misconduct notices amid ongoing investigation
  
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• Solihull sees excellent A level results - Birmingham Mail - Birmingham Mail

  18-08-2016 18:47 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull sees excellent A level results - Birmingham Mail
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  STUDENTS have been celebrating A level success across Solihull with an outstanding crop of results.and more »
  
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• Solihull sees excellent A level results - Birmingham Mail

  18-08-2016 18:47 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull sees excellent A level results
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  STUDENTS have been celebrating A level success across Solihull with an outstanding crop of results. Shares; Comments. Get daily news by email. Delighted students at The Sixth Form College, Solihull celebrate excellent A level results (l-r ) - Asad Butt ...and more »
  
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• A man was filmed stealing from someone praying to see how people would react

  18-08-2016 18:43
  
  A pair carried out an experiment to see the reaction to a theft while his back was turned and filmed it
  
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• Tanveer Iqbal murder trial: Secret recordings of former lover revealed

  18-08-2016 18:38
  
  Birmingham Crown Court was told the 33-year-old deceased, Tanveer Iqbal, who was married, had been involved in a long term relationship with another woman
  
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• Solihull sees excellent A level results

  18-08-2016 18:35
  
  STUDENTS have been celebrating A level success across Solihull with an outstanding crop of results.
   
  
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• Dudley factory fire treated as suspected arson

  18-08-2016 18:05
  
  Six crews battled blaze at former Batchit Limited site in Halesowen Road
  
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• MGM Birmingham's next show to take place on Sept 24 in Solihull - WBN - World Boxing News

  18-08-2016 17:14 via worldboxingnews.net
  
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  MGM Birmingham's next show to take place on Sept 24 in Solihull
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  MGM Birmingham are pleased to announce that our next show 'Momentum' will be on Saturday 24th September at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, Birmingham. Article continues below. World Boxing News. Following on from our inaugural show, ...
  
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• Why ITV will go off air for an hour on Saturday morning

  18-08-2016 16:47
  
  The broadcaster has taken the unusual step of choosing to switch off all of its channels at once
  
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• World stunned by haunting image of young boy pulled from aftermath of a devastating air strike in Aleppo, Syria

  18-08-2016 16:33
  
  The image of the stunned and weary looking boy, sitting in an orange chair inside an ambulance covered in dust and with blood on his face, encapsulates the horrors inflicted on the conflict-hit northern city
  
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• Blackadder star Tony Robinson defends MP Jess Phillips and condemns 'bullying'

  18-08-2016 15:50
  
  Actor Tony Robinson, known as Baldrick in Blackadder, comes to the defence of Birmingham MP Jess Phillips
  
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• Father sues school after forking out £125k on son - who left with one GCSE

  18-08-2016 15:37
  
  Scott Craddock, 57, from Burntwood, is suing Abbotsholme School in Rocester, claiming his son would have been better off going to the local comprehensive
  
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• Nando's offer free chicken to everyone getting their A level results today

  18-08-2016 15:28
  
  And here is where and when you can get yours
  
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• Why Birmingham's health service is at crisis point

  18-08-2016 14:43
  
  Expert delivers chilling warning after only two of the West Midlands' hospitals hit waiting time targets for A&E
  
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• OAP abuse daughter welcomes police move to discipline female officer

  18-08-2016 14:35
  
  IPCC misconduct ruling on officer involved in investigating incident at care home
  
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• Shop staff terrorised by armed raiders in Solihull - Birmingham Mail - Birmingham Mail

  18-08-2016 14:08 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Shop staff terrorised by armed raiders in Solihull - Birmingham Mail
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  Shop staff were terrorised with hammers and a machete during a violent robbery at a Tesco Express store in Solihull. Three men wielding the weapons burst into ...and more »
  
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• Shop staff terrorised by armed raiders in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  18-08-2016 14:08 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Shop staff terrorised by armed raiders in Solihull
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  Shop staff were terrorised with hammers and a machete during a violent robbery at a Tesco Express store in Solihull. Three men wielding the weapons burst into the Warwick Road store at 11.30pm on Saturday and threatened staff. One of them smashed ...and more »
  
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• Shop staff terrorised by armed raiders in Solihull

  18-08-2016 14:08
  
  They strike at Tesco Express store
  
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• Armed raiders terrorised staff with hammers and machete in violent robbery

  18-08-2016 14:08
  
  They strike at Tesco Express store
  
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• Watch firefighters rescue a man from the grimy, chilly water of a Tipton canal

  18-08-2016 13:48
  
  The man apparently fell into the murky water and was in danger of drowning
  
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• Childhood obesity - Government blasted over new 'watered down' strategy

  18-08-2016 13:23
  
  Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver brands it "underwhelming"
  
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• Teenager who cares for sick mum and sister secures A level results to study medicine

  18-08-2016 13:18
  
  The 18-year-old cares for his epilepsy-suffering mother and sister with Downs Syndrome
  
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• Teenager who cares for sick mum and sister secures A level results for university

  18-08-2016 13:18
  
  The 18-year-old cares for his epilepsy-suffering mother and sister with Down Syndrome
  
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• Flats that 'threaten' Prince of Wales pub in Moseley have been approved

  18-08-2016 13:13
  
  Planning committee approve plans for flats which have concerned drinkers in the popular pub
  
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• Birmingham sisters secure EXACTLY the same grades - and places at Oxford University

  18-08-2016 13:06
  
  The pair secured A*s in biology, chemistry and maths, and two As in Greek and general studies
  
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• Shocking figures reveal black and ethnic minority people still face massive disadvantages

  18-08-2016 12:31
  
  But report warns life is also unfair for white people - if they are poor.
  
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• Watch Stephen Bear's shocked face as Lillie Lexie Gregg goes into the Celebrity Big Brother house

  18-08-2016 12:29
  
  His Brummie ex confronts him as part of a task
  
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• These driving test fraudsters who passed your test for you have been jailed

  18-08-2016 11:33
  
  They charged learners up to £2,500 to sit theory or practical driving tests
  
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• A level results shows gap between cleverest boys and girls narrowing

  18-08-2016 10:55
  
  Record number of students offered university place
  
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• Why Lillie Lexie Gregg and Gaz Beadle split up

  18-08-2016 10:40
  
  The pair and now back in contact following their appearance on Ex On The Beach
  
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• Six killed and 120 injured in twin car bombing attacks in Turkey

  18-08-2016 10:35
  
  An attack on a police station in the eastern province of Van killed a police officer and two civilians late on Wednesday. Dozens of other people, including some 20 police officers, were wounded
  
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• Aldi withdraws controversial plans for new supermarket

  18-08-2016 10:17
  
  Supermarket giant goes back to the drawing board after controversial designs were recommended for refusal by city council planning officers
  
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• Top West Midlands firefighter dies suddenly while on holiday

  18-08-2016 09:57
  
  Flags fly at half mast at fire stations across the region
  
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• Millionaire Solihull businessman died after overdose of prescription medication - Solihull Observer

  18-08-2016 09:39 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Millionaire Solihull businessman died after overdose of prescription medication
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  A MILLIONAIRE Solihull businessman died of a lung infection after taking an overdose of prescription medication, an inquest has heard. Colin Peter Davies died at Solihull Hospital on April 19 this year – a week after his wife Linda was unable to wake ...
  
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• CAPTAIN'S COLUMN - Skipper Ryan Beswick believes Solihull ... - Solihull Observer

  18-08-2016 09:38 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  CAPTAIN'S COLUMN - Skipper Ryan Beswick believes Solihull ...
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  IT HAS been a positive start to the season by Solihull Moors as they mix it up with the best non-league football has to offer in the National League. In his first ...and more »
  
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• How £400,000 of drugs was almost smuggled into UK as milk powder

  18-08-2016 09:21
  
  He was held in swoop by Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport
  
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• Birmingham man arrested while trying to smuggle £400,000 of cocaine disguised as coconut milk powder into UK

  18-08-2016 09:21
  
  He was held in swoop by Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport
  
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• Abuse probe at Birmingham nursing home leaves police officer facing misconduct action

  18-08-2016 09:17
  
  Investigation looked at how force dealt with allegations of abuse involving elderly woman
  
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• Morning news headlines: Number of pupils awarded top grades at A-Levels predicted to rise; Campaigners blast Government over 'watered-down' strategy on childhood obesity

  18-08-2016 09:07
  
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• Over 1,300 sign petition after series of illegal traveller sites

  18-08-2016 07:30
  
  Residents have been angered after encampments cropped up around the Black Country
  
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• Opinion: Jeremy Corbyn has suddenly become much better at explaining what he'll actually do

  18-08-2016 07:30
  
  Now that he's facing a leadership challenge, Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party have begun talking about what he'll actually do if he becomes Prime Minister
  
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• Theresa May: My plan to build a 'Midlands Engine' and create more good jobs in Birmingham and beyond

  18-08-2016 06:50
  
  Writing for the Birmingham Mail, Prime Minister Theresa May says supporting Birmingham and the Midlands will be a key part of her industrial strategy
  
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• Probe after Labour councillor 'liked' homophobic Facebook comments

  18-08-2016 06:50
  
  Birmingham councillor Sharon Thompson appeared to endorse homophobic comments on Facebook
  
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• Booming Brum is 'powering up' but we'll make it even better, says Prime Minister Theresa May

  18-08-2016 06:50
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May hails Birmingham developments like the HSBC HQ and Grand Hotel, but warns everyone needs to share the wealth
  
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• University of Birmingham censured over radiation dangers

  18-08-2016 06:00
  
  Edgbaston institute issued with improvement notices related to staff working in its 'Cyclotron' vault operated in the school of physics and astronomy
  
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• Police appeal following armed robbery in Olton

  18-08-2016 00:00
  
  Detectives have launched an investigation after a robbery at Tesco Express in Olton on Saturday night (13 August).Three men walked into the Warwick Road store at 11.30pm and threatened staff with hammers and a machete.One of them smashed open a till with a hammer and stole cash, while another thief took a staff member to the office and emptied a safe full of cigarettes.All three suspects have been described as Asian men aged in their mid 20s and skinny. The first man was wearing a black hooded t
  
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• Man charged over armed robbery spree 

  18-08-2016 00:00
  
  A suspected armed robber has been charged with a series of shop raids, including one where staff members were threatened with a double-barrelled shotgun.Michael Webb was stopped and searched by officers on Tuesday (Aug 16) in Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, and arrested on suspicion of carrying a kitchen knife in public.The 37-year-old was later charged with trying to rob William Hill bookmakers in Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, at around 9pm on Friday (Aug 12) armed with a shotgun and stealing &po
  
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• Bikes seized in Bloxwich off road nuisance crackdown

  18-08-2016 00:00
  
  Three off road bikes have been seized today (18 August) following a crackdown on dangerous drivers across the Blakenall and Coalpool areas of Walsall.Local residents had complained to officers at a public meeting, claiming that off road bikes were blighting their area.After weeks of intelligence gathering, action was taken this morning and four addresses were visited by officers at around 7am.A quad bike was seized at an address on Ingram Road and an 18-year-old man has agreed to be voluntarily
  
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