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• West Midlands is one of the least gay, lesbian or bisexual areas of the UK

  26-10-2016 21:54
  
  Older people and those in more working class jobs more likely to say they were straight
  
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• Revealed: Why cracking your knuckles is GOOD for you

  26-10-2016 21:43
  
  Are the warnings of arthritis and joint pain plainly untrue? Apparently so
  
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• The supermarket aisle you might just skip past is hiding massive discounts

  26-10-2016 21:42
  
  If you want your pennies to stretch further this year, you should be heading to one aisle in particular
  
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• Names of Birmingham Pub Bombing victims read out in the House of Commons

  26-10-2016 21:27
  
  Victims of the Birmingham pub bombings are remembered as MPs demand fair funding for their families' legal costs
  
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• CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Table-topping Forest Green's 1-0 win at Solihull - through the lens of Shane Healey/ Pro ... - Stroud News and Journal

  26-10-2016 20:24 via stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
  
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• Teenager died after failures to save him at TWO hospitals

  26-10-2016 19:00
  
  Birmingham coroner's criticism after death of 17-year-old Alfie Rose who had fluid on the brain
  
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• Staff relocate to Solihull following Johnsons Volvo Redditch closure - Redditch Advertiser

  26-10-2016 18:14 via redditchadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Staff relocate to Solihull following Johnsons Volvo Redditch closure
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  STAFF from Johnsons Volvo in Redditch have relocated to Solihull, following the recent closure of the garage. Johnsons Volvo, which has been on the site in Redditch since 1984, recently closed and some 21 staff members have made the transition to the ...and more »
  
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• Fury as police spend £1 million on informants, including drug addicts

  26-10-2016 18:01
  
  But Neil Woods, former police officer, said that it had no benefit to tackling drugs crime
  
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• Rebel Makers digital camp in plea for sponsorship

  26-10-2016 17:00
  
  Event at University of Birmingham aims to enhance Birmingham's digital skills but is seeking new support after sponsor's last-minute withdrawal
  
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• Cat Deeley's childhood adventures in "not very pretty" Birmingham

  26-10-2016 17:00
  
  The TV presenter reveals all about growing up in Great Barr - which sounds idyllic even if it wasn't scenic
  
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• Cat Deeley on growing up in "not very pretty" Great Barr

  26-10-2016 17:00
  
  The TV presenter reveals all about growing up in Great Barr - which sounds idyllic even if it wasn't scenic
  
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• Theresa May's private speech to Goldman Sachs suggests she's not on the side of ordinary struggling families

  26-10-2016 16:38
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May says Brexit will be a success - but told bankers it was bad for Britain.
  
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• Birmingham named the nuisance neighbour capital of the UK

  26-10-2016 16:12
  
  A quarter of Brummies have been involved in a neighbourly dispute in the past year
  
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• Horace Williams murder: Widow brands killer Douane Brown a 'demon'

  26-10-2016 15:47
  
  She says: 'It hurts to know he will never see his children grow up'
  
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• Calais 'Jungle' clearance declared 'over' as fires sweep through site

  26-10-2016 15:39
  
  More than 5,000 migrants and refugees have reportedly been bussed to registration centres
  
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• Abba set to reform for first time in over 30 years

  26-10-2016 15:26
  
  The popular quartet - Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad - parted ways in 1982 after a successful 10-year stint.
  
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• Opinion: Why Theresa May got it wrong about the West Midlands devolution deal

  26-10-2016 14:46
  
  The Prime Minister says the West Midlands has the 'biggest devolution deal' - but it doesn't.
  
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• Drinking one glass of wine per day increases your chance of getting pregnant

  26-10-2016 14:23
  
  More than 3.5 million British women are estimated to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the leading cause of female infertility
  
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• Thousands of married couples are missing a £400 tax perk

  26-10-2016 14:21
  
  Potentially worth hundreds, the allowance was set up by the government last April to incentivise marriage
  
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• Amy McKenzie crash tragedy: Man charged with death by dangerous driving

  26-10-2016 14:12
  
  Much-loved 18-year-old died folowing early-morning crash
  
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• Drug dealing pensioner jailed after 10 YEARS on the run from police

  26-10-2016 13:58
  
  Michael Hogan, aged 70, was arrested after being traced to Bulgarian beach resort
  
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• Jeremy Kyle SENT FLYING by drug addicts in dramatic TV show bust-up

  26-10-2016 13:51
  
  Former BRMB radio presenter Jeremy Kyle "flattened" as guests clash in on-stage fight
  
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• Watch: Crook pleads 'He's biting me' as police dog brings him to justice

  26-10-2016 13:49
  
  'Career crooks' rammed patrol car during 40-minute chase
  
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• How to fly to Europe's biggest cities for just £2

  26-10-2016 13:35
  
  Ryanair is giving you the chance to explore for the cost of the spare change in your pocket
  
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• McDonald's stabbing: Erdington branch helping police following horror knifing

  26-10-2016 13:07
  
  Two offenders sought by police after 20-year-old victim was stabbed
  
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• Vegan adverstising campaign tells Birmingham shoppers to quit meat

  26-10-2016 12:30
  
  Go Vegan World campaign wants you to give up meat and other animal products
  
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• Mary Berry eyes gardening show with Mel and Sue after GBBO final

  26-10-2016 11:47
  
  The Great British Bake Off judge also promised that tonight's episode of the popular BBC One show is "the most difficult one we've ever had".
  
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• Raddlebarn Road stabbing: 'What sort of world are our kids growing up in?'

  26-10-2016 11:04
  
  Families speak of fears as hunt for knifeman goes on
  
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• BT plans to scrap phone boxes - and offer you free calls and wi-fi in their place

  26-10-2016 10:53
  
  BT plans rollout of new sleek digital 'Link' booths which will offer free wi-fi, calls and other 21st century services
  
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• When can we expect snow in Birmingham? Here is when it first fell in recent years

  26-10-2016 10:31
  
  We’ve analysed records from Weather Underground to try and work out when snow is likely to hit the city
  
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• Teen charged with pointing fake gun at man in Newtown

  26-10-2016 09:58
  
  Baboucarr Huma, 18, remanded following court appearance
  
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• Sky Q rolls out smartphone app - letting you watch TV live on your iPhone

  26-10-2016 09:46
  
  Users of service will be delighted to realise it has been given a shot in the arm
  
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• Can humans drink FIVE litres of undiluted squash? Your questions answered

  26-10-2016 09:46
  
  London Zoo gorilla made headlines after drinking five litres of neat cordial during an escape
  
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• This fashion mistake could be costing you £1,000 - but you CAN get your money back

  26-10-2016 09:45
  
  Don't miss out on eye-watering sums of money by making this simple error
  
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• MATCH REPORT: Solihull Moors 0 Forest Green 1 - Gloucestershire Live

  26-10-2016 09:00 via gloucestershirelive.co.uk
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  MATCH REPORT: Solihull Moors 0 Forest Green 1
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  Forest Green remain in full flight in their quest to reach the Football League after stretching their unbeaten National League run to eight games with victory at Solihull Moors. Planes can be seen taking off regularly from nearby Birmingham Airport at ...
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• Morning news headlines: Conservatives in turmoil over Heathrow third runway decision; Calais jungle clearance to continue

  26-10-2016 08:31
  
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• Staff and students at Solihull College tried their hand at abseiling to raise funds for charity. - Solihull Observer

  26-10-2016 08:30 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Staff and students at Solihull College tried their hand at abseiling to raise funds for charity.
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  STUDENTS and staff at Solihull College and University Centre swapped books and pens for ropes and carabiners as part of an abseiling fundraising challenge. Brave fundraisers took it in turns to put on a harness and helmet and make their way to the top ...
  
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• Drugs gang member jailed after £125m smuggling scam loses appeal

  26-10-2016 07:30
  
  Geoffrey Alan Edwards was part of a plot to import vast amounts of cannabis and cocaine
  
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• Birmingham obesity crisis to cost city health services £2 billion every year

  26-10-2016 07:30
  
  81 per cent of people are unaware of cancer and obesity link
  
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• Teenager due in court over fatal Coventry crash 

  26-10-2016 00:00
  
  A teenager is due in court charged with causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst unfit through drink, following a fatal crash in Coventry. Danielle Bartlett will appear before magistrates in the city tomorrow (Thursday 27 October). The 18-year-old, of Westleigh Road, Leicester will stand accused of causing the death of a 42-year-old woman almost a year ago. Anna Downey
  Anna Downey was killed when the taxi she was travelling in collided with a Vauxhall Astra a
  
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• Supporters encouraged to enjoy trouble-free second city derby

  26-10-2016 00:00
  
  West Midlands Police is encouraging Birmingham City and Aston Villa supporters to enjoy derby day and ensure it remains trouble-free this Sunday (30 October).The eagerly-awaited game at St Andrews is the first league fixture between the clubs for more than five years.  A visible police presence will be in place in and around the ground as part of policing plans to ensure the safety of the public.Match commander Chief Inspector Nick Rowe said: “It will be great to see two sets of passi
  
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• Missing: Sajid Mahmood from Birmingham 

  26-10-2016 00:00
  
  We are appealing for help to find a man who has gone missing from his home in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham.Sajid Mahmood - who also goes by the name of Ibrahim Uddin Khan - is 39-years-old and has not been seen for almost two weeks.Officers are concerned about Sajid’s health and for that reason members of the public should not approach him.He is described as an Asian man; around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build with greying straight shoulder length hair and a full beard. We are very w
  
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• Justice catches up with drug dealer on run for a decade

  26-10-2016 00:00
  
  A man on the run for almost a decade after being exposed as a drug dealer during a West Midlands Police surveillance sting is now behind bars after being traced to a Bulgarian beach resort.Michael Hogan (pictured), now aged 70, was part of a four-strong group of men linked to a cannabis haul worth almost £400,000 uncovered at a flat in Acocks Green back in June 2007.Three men were caught at the time and later jailed for a total 16 years.But Hogan – whose fingerprints were found on dr
  
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