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• Surge in destitute Brummies forced to use foodbanks

  19-08-2016 22:35
  
  Exclusive data obtained by the Birmingham Mail reveals a year-on-year rise in food being handed out to families in the city
  
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• Grace Academy Solihull celebrates 'best ever' A Level results - Solihull Observer

  19-08-2016 21:08 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Grace Academy Solihull celebrates 'best ever' A Level results
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  Grace Academy Post-16 Centre in Solihull is celebrating success after out-performing last year's results. The Academy recorded an increase of 15% in the number of students achieving at least three A Level (or equivalent) passed compared to last year.
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• First look: Birmingham's new Olympic sized swimming pool!

  19-08-2016 20:00
  
  The city’s first-ever 50 metre facility could be open to the public within months
  
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• Gang who left football fan with brain damage admit vicious attack

  19-08-2016 18:23
  
  Father-of-two Nic Cruwys, 44, was left for dead lying in a pool of blood
  
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• Police launch investigation as body found in flat in Cecil Road, Erdington

  19-08-2016 18:13
  
  Paramedics call in police after making grim find
  
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• There's a dog on my roof! Rescue operation after Millie gets stuck

  19-08-2016 17:36
  
  Spaniel escapes from dog minder while owners are away on holiday
  
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• A month to claim Euromillions Millionaire Maker ticket purchased in West Midlands

  19-08-2016 17:21
  
  The winner will also receive a VIP trip to the USA as part of the prize, part of a Euromillions Mega Friday draw earlier this year
  
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• Teenager arrested after attack on 15-year-old in Ward End

  19-08-2016 17:00
  
  Jamie Watson was hospitalised after suffering broken ribs, a fractured arm and cuts and bruising
  
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• Cuba holiday death gran's body finally flown home

  19-08-2016 17:00
  
  Shelia Dumbleton's family is now trying to raise £30,000 after suffering massive costs
  
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• Midland couple who remained celibate for four years feature in Channel 4 show Wedding Town

  19-08-2016 16:53
  
  Leon and Jaime Rowe, from Oldbury, have revealed they remained celibate for four years after meeting, until becoming husband and wife
  
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• Fans defend Lillie Lexie Gregg against "heartless" Bear and Chloe

  19-08-2016 15:48
  
  The Brummie fashion designer gets plenty of support after confronting her ex in Celebrity Big Brother
  
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• Watch: Birmingham MP Jack Dromey explains why he opposes Corbyn - as Jeremy turns up

  19-08-2016 15:36
  
  Birmingham MP Jack Dromey defends himself after he was filmed saying Jeremy Corbyn needs to go - and then greeting him warmly
  
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• Man has part of EAR bitten off in horrific bus attack

  19-08-2016 15:33
  
  Police release images after vicious assault on number 997 service in Perry Barr
  
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• Solihull's Sixth Form celebrates top A Level grades | Solihull Observer - Solihull Observer

  19-08-2016 14:29 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  THERE HAS been another set of outstanding results for The Sixth Form College, Solihull who have smashed the A Level results table for another year running.and more »
  
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• Solihull's Sixth Form celebrates top A Level grades - Solihull Observer

  19-08-2016 14:29 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
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  Solihull's Sixth Form celebrates top A Level grades
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  THERE HAS been another set of outstanding results for The Sixth Form College, Solihull who have smashed the A Level results table for another year running. The college has achieved an impressive 310 starred grades (A* at A Level and Distinction at BTEC ...and more »
  
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• Three-year-old boy killed in dog attack in Essex

  19-08-2016 13:39
  
  A 29-year-old woman has been arrested for allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and injuring a person, Essex Police said.
  
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• Will Birmingham host an Olympic celebration parade for victorious Team GB?

  19-08-2016 13:38
  
  Calls for city to host parade to celebrate Rio success
  
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• Son's tribute to brave Dad who died from melon-sized tumor

  19-08-2016 12:26
  
  Simon Nutting died after biking accident revealed tumour in his neck
  
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• Daredevil Brummie climbing team tackle Mont Blanc and The Matterhorn for charity

  19-08-2016 12:26
  
  Steel shelving workers on ten day Alpine challenge
  
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• 17 things you only know if you live in Moseley

  19-08-2016 11:30
  
  Moseley is an attractive place to live - it's certainly not without its quirks
  
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• Eploy joins push to find more young volunteers

  19-08-2016 11:09
  
  Software company signs up to a campaign to get more young people thinking about volunteering
  
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• Brave abuse victim strives to help others in charity run

  19-08-2016 10:21
  
  He is raising money for NSPCC's Childline service
  
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• Blustery showers set to blow away the sunshine

  19-08-2016 09:26
  
  Unsettled and wet - what you can expect for the next few days
  
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• Huge crowds - and big queues: V Festival is back

  19-08-2016 09:07
  
  Roads near Weston Park "very busy" early on Friday morning
  
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• Dalian Atkinson's family: We won't stop until we have justice after Taser death

  19-08-2016 09:05
  
  Relatives of the former Aston Villa star have called for a “robust” investigation after a criminal investigation into his death was opened
  
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• Rare 'googly-eyed' squid spotted off California coast

  19-08-2016 09:00
  
  The creature looks like a cross between a squid and an octopus but is closely related to a cuttlefish, according to the Nautilus Live website.
  
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• Morning news headlines: Jade adds gold to Team GB medals mountain as Bolt claims eighth title; Labour need to win over people 'tempted to vote Tory', says Jeremy Corbyn

  19-08-2016 08:33
  
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• Why the closure of three care homes is a major blow to city hospitals

  19-08-2016 07:30
  
  The future of 156 elderly residents has recently been thrown into doubt after the closure of the three Birmingham care homes was announced
  
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• The coins in your pocket that could be worth hundreds of pounds

  19-08-2016 07:30
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• 'Unattractive' £10m Centenary Square revamp gets green light

  19-08-2016 06:50
  
  Fourteen months after winning designs were unveiled Birmingham's planning chiefs give the go ahead to 18-month renovation project
  
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• Six convicted of attack that left Watford fan with life changing injuries

  19-08-2016 00:00
  
  A group of men have admitted attacking Watford fan Nic Cruwys after a football match in Wolverhampton last year.The five teens pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (18 August), while a 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to his involvement at an earlier hearing.Nic was left for dead by his attackers after he left the Molineux and walked back towards Wolverhampton train station with friends on Saturday 7 March last year.The court heard that he tried to get away from the group after th
  
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• Police appeal to trace missing teen from Birmingham

  19-08-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information to help trace a teenager who has gone missing from Birmingham.Ethan Marsden, 17, was staying at an address in Erdington and was reported missing after failing to return from the shops.Officers have been searching the area and are now appealing to anyone with information of his whereabouts to contact them.He is described as a white man, around 5ft 8ins tall, clean shaven with short brown hair and has the letter E tattooed on his right hand.It’s thought h
  
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• Bobby is on the ball after winning international rugby call-up

  19-08-2016 00:00
  
  When West Midlands Police officer Gemma Paul isn’t tackling crime she’s tackling opponents on the rugby field - and now she’s celebrating a first call-up to the women’s GB Police team. The new recruit PC joins up with the country’s other top rugger cops to take on the Swiss national women’s team for a friendly international in Geneva next month. Gemma has played rugby for two decades having previously represented Lichfield Women and the England A tea
  
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