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• Eating disorders nurse died weighing 5st after using her know-how to hide her own anorexia

  24-10-2016 20:35
  
  Laura Charles, 29, could have been saved - but there were no hospital beds, says family
  
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• Birmingham and Solihull becomes first footprint to publish STP - National Health Executive

  24-10-2016 18:17 via nationalhealthexecutive.com
  
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  Birmingham and Solihull becomes first footprint to publish STP
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  Birmingham and Solihull has become the first footprint in the country to publish its draft sustainability and transformation plan (STP). STPs, which have been heralded as the way forward to ensuring sustainable funding for the NHS and delivering better ...and more »
  
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• Head of government's Airports Commission suggests second runway for Birmingham Airport

  24-10-2016 18:16
  
  Sir Howard Davies, chairman of the Airports Commission, says the HS2 high speed rail line boosts the case for a second runway at Birmingham Airport
  
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• Solihull cannabis factory BOOBY TRAPPED with doors wired to the mains - Birmingham Mail

  24-10-2016 17:24 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull cannabis factory BOOBY TRAPPED with doors wired to the mains
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  West Midlands Police raided an old warehouse on Stratford Road in Shirley last week after a tip off from members of the local community. When they got there they found around 600 plants and a fully set up cannabis factory across five rooms using ...
  
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• Solihull cannabis factory BOOBY TRAPPED with doors wired to the mains

  24-10-2016 17:21
  
  Anyone using the front door would have been fried by 240v mains electricity
  
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• Watch dangerous knife fight at Moor Street station

  24-10-2016 17:11
  
  Footageshows 12-inch knife         
  
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• Girl of THREE was passenger in wrecked BMW 'driven by boy of 13'

  24-10-2016 17:01
  
  Car smashed into a tree with three kids inside
  
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• Heads take fight to save Birmingham nursery schools to Westminster

  24-10-2016 16:22
  
  Birmingham nursery school heads are to meet Government Ministers this week to discuss funding fears
  
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• Dad 'stalked by cancer' which claimed his wife and daughter

  24-10-2016 15:58
  
  Brian Healey saw his loved ones die - and now has inoperable form of the disease himself
  
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• 'Give knifeman up' plea over stabbing near Dixy Chicken

  24-10-2016 15:24
  
  Teenage victim knifed as he walked home with tea
  
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• X Factor's Relley C hopes she's done with cleaning toilets

  24-10-2016 14:53
  
  The Brummie hotel housemaid vows "I'm never giving up music"
  
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• Refugee dreaming of Birmingham says: 'I won't quit the Jungle'

  24-10-2016 14:24
  
  Afghan dad refuses to quit Calais camp
  
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• Justin Bieber storms off stage in Manchester due to fans screaming

  24-10-2016 14:16
  
  He reportedly told fans: "I appreciate all the support, I appreciate love, I appreciate the kind things. But the screaming in these breaks has got to stop. Please and thank you.
  
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• £2m funding for Birmingham tech entrepreneurs

  24-10-2016 13:46
  
  New capital will enable a trio of Birmingham institutions the chance to mentor and support up-and-coming tech companies and SMEs
  
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• YOUR reaction to Jamelia 'plus-sized' sacking row

  24-10-2016 13:39
  
  You take to Facebook to say she should be axed from Loose Women over her "ignorant and rude" comments
  
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• Salute from Solihull Mayor's new sea scout, Katie Russel - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 13:09 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Salute from Solihull Mayor's new sea scout, Katie Russel
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  Katie Russell, an Explorer Scout from 4th Knowle Sea Scout Group, has been selected as the new Mayor's Sea Scout – and will be joining the Mayor on a number of official events. During her time with the group she has achieved several awards, the most ...
  
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• Call for inquiry into child sex crime in Telford, the Midlands town with the highest abuse rate in the country

  24-10-2016 13:04
  
  A Midlands town has the highest rate of child sex abuse in the country, according to crime figures
  
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• No arrests as English Defence League descend on Solihull | Solihull ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 13:03 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  No arrests as English Defence League descend on Solihull | Solihull ...
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  POLICE presence was high in Solihull over the weekend as the English Defence League (EDL) descended on the town centre. The far-right group were handing ...and more »
  
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• Birmingham and Solihull publish plan to improve health and wellbeing - Birmingham Newsroom

  24-10-2016 13:03 via birminghamnewsroom.com
  Birmingham and Solihull publish plan to improve health and wellbeing
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  The NHS has been working in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to develop a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Birmingham and Solihull.and more »
  
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• Busty mum banned from Thorpe Park ride because of her 36L boobs

  24-10-2016 12:40
  
  Mum left embarrassed by 'walk of shame'
  
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• Boy of 13 'drove BMW into a tree'

  24-10-2016 12:32
  
  Teen suspected of being at the wheel after car taken without consent
  
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• Party promising to overturn Brexit would beat Labour and UKIP in a general election

  24-10-2016 12:29
  
  A party dedicated to keeping Britain IN the European Union would beat Labour and UKIP in a general election, new poll finds
  
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• Five people die after a plane crashes in Malta International Airport

  24-10-2016 12:20
  
  The airport said its aerodrome had been closed in light of the accident and asked passengers to check its website for updates.
  
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• Solihull campaigners share a cuppa ahead of far-right group Pegida ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 12:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull campaigners share a cuppa ahead of far-right group Pegida ...
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  A PAIR of Shirley campaigners have responded to the impending far right-wing demonstration by having a tea party. Shirley Green Party campaigner Maggie ...
  
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• Heading a ball can cause significant changes in brain function

  24-10-2016 12:03
  
  The findings come after concerns that players' brains are damaged by repeated head impacts.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Six foot corn snake discovered in Solihull town centre ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:50 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  EXCLUSIVE: Six foot corn snake discovered in Solihull town centre ...
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  CHARITY shop volunteer Peter Edge had the shock of his life when he nipped to the toilet – a six-foot long snake had beaten him to it. The 30-year-old, who ...and more »
  
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• Solihull's junior doctors walk out of A&E in latest strike over new ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:48 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull's junior doctors walk out of A&E in latest strike over new ...
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  JUNIOR doctors in Solihull are today taking part in the first all-out strike in the NHS' history. As part of the ongoing dispute between the Government's ...and more »
  
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• Solihull war hero who threw himself on a bomb turns focus to save ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:48 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull war hero who threw himself on a bomb turns focus to save ...
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  A DECORATED Solihull war hero who threw himself on a Taliban grenade to save the lives of his comrades is on a new mission to protect endangered rhinos ...and more »
  
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• Record attendance fails to inspire Solihull Moors against promotion ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:37 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Record attendance fails to inspire Solihull Moors against promotion ...
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  This is a fixture that will be etched into the history of Solihull Moors – but not because of the final result. Just under 2,000 people filtered into The Automated ...
  Solihull Moors 0-3 Tranmere RoversBBC News
  Jake Kirby double helps Tranmere to comfortable win at Solihull MoorsLiverpool Echo
  Solihull Moors 0 Tranmere Rovers 3: Marcus Bignot gives his verdictBirmingham Mail
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• Record attendance fails to inspire Solihull Moors against promotion-chasing Tranmere Rovers - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:37 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Record attendance fails to inspire Solihull Moors against promotion-chasing Tranmere Rovers
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  This is a fixture that will be etched into the history of Solihull Moors – but not because of the final result. Just under 2,000 people filtered into The Automated Technology Group Stadium to witness promotion hopefuls Tranmere propel themselves into ...
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  Solihull Moors 0 Tranmere Rovers 3: Marcus Bignot gives his verdict
  
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• Solihull MPs and business leaders welcome Theresa May as Prime ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 11:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull MPs and business leaders welcome Theresa May as Prime ...
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  The former Home Secretary stepped into David Cameron's position on Monday (July 11) after fellow Conservative MP Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the ...and more »
  
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• Justin Bieber 'walks off stage' in ANOTHER strop over screaming fans

  24-10-2016 10:58
  
  Star is due back in Birmingham on Monday night
  
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• Entertainment world mourns Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry

  24-10-2016 10:30
  
  'Goliath' of British comedy writing  also responsible for popular shows It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Hi-de-Hi! and You Rang M'Lord?
  
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• Man killed in Kings Heath house fire

  24-10-2016 09:56
  
  Elderly victim rushed to hospital but could not be saved
  
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• Passengers 'flee' after car ploughs into garden wall

  24-10-2016 09:00
  
  Two in hospital after horrific smash
  
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• Morning news headlines: Work begins to tear down Calais jungle camp; PM offers to involve Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in Brexit process

  24-10-2016 08:55
  
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• NorthEdge Capital launches Birmingham base

  24-10-2016 06:00
  
  Private equity house firmly established in North West is now looking to expand its investment deals across
  
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• Manufacturer completes biggest investment in 25-year history

  24-10-2016 06:00
  
  Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom specialist Avanti says the cash injection will support its drive to hit £11m in sales
  
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• Barristers' chambers opens in Birmingham

  24-10-2016 06:00
  
  3PB joins the city's legal sector with Elizabeth McGrath QC taking up residence as first tenant
  
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• VOTE 2016: Green Party makes gains on Solihull Council as ... - Solihull Observer

  24-10-2016 00:55 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  VOTE 2016: Green Party makes gains on Solihull Council as ...
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  THE GREEN Party have gained two seats in the latest round of local elections and have strengthened their position as official opposition party in Solihull.and more »
  
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