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• Solihull warned not to make same mistake as Camden in council tax changes - Solihull Observer

  27-10-2016 21:04 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull warned not to make same mistake as Camden in council tax changes
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  AS THE consultation into Solihull council's controversial council tax changes draws to a close, a London councillor has warned against the plans. Camden councillor Sian Berry has warned Solihull 'don't make our mistake' in implementing a 15 per cent ...
  
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• Spurned boyfriend jailed for stalking ex-partner for 18 months

  27-10-2016 19:00
  
  Jake Tynan, 25, pestered victim to "extraordinary degree", including beating her up
  
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• Anorexic nurse tragedy: Survivor demands more beds for victims

  27-10-2016 19:00
  
  Sian Clarke calls for mental health changes after death of Laura Charles
  
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• Brummies say £400-a-year marriage tax allowance goes unclaimed because it is flawed

  27-10-2016 18:17
  
  Mail readers said more couples should benefit from the tax break
  
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• Birmingham prison being targeted by drug smuggling drones, report says

  27-10-2016 18:05
  
  Prison bosses also reveal a security review to combat drug smuggling drones
  
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• How buying a pint for your mate could see you fined £1,000

  27-10-2016 17:37
  
  Police are looking to clamp down on irresponsible drinking - as well as the premises which serve the alcohol
  
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• Super slimmer addicted to Monster and Red Bull loses TEN STONE

  27-10-2016 17:00
  
  Melisia Warburton joined Slimming World after being horrified by her birthday photos
  
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• Fireworks attack on pedestrians and cyclists caught on camera

  27-10-2016 16:06
  
  Filmed on October 22 at about 9.50pm, the clip shows a group throwing fireworks in the direction of pedestrians and bike riders
  
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• Victim's despair as paedophile Imam skips trial to flee abroad

  27-10-2016 16:00
  
  Hafiz Rahman fled half way through trial where he was found guilty of abusing children
  
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• Facebook Messenger introduces data saver mode

  27-10-2016 15:54
  
  Handy new innovation from the social networking giant is bound to go down well with Birmingham tech fans
  
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• Watch heart-stopping footage of girl almost hit by 100mph train in Birmingham

  27-10-2016 15:43
  
  CCTV captures the moment at Adderley Park railway station between Birmingham International and New Street
  
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• Pub bombings victims still fighting for funding after first Legal Aid hurdle is crossed

  27-10-2016 15:33
  
  This comes amid plans for a 21st-minute tribute to the pub bombings victims at the Birmingham City versus Aston Villa derby match on Sunday
  
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• Wiggle to create 80 new jobs in Black Country move

  27-10-2016 15:16
  
  Online bike retailer says it wants to concentrate most of its warehousing operations in its new facility which it opened last September
  
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• These are the most SHOCKING moments on the Jeremy Kyle Show

  27-10-2016 15:13
  
  Latest incident with Kyle being "flattened" was nothing compared with these jaw-dropping moments
  
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• Invasion of alien ladybirds riddled with STDs that could kill off native bugs

  27-10-2016 14:42
  
  Harlequin ladybirds come from Asia and North America
  
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• Hurst street stabbing: Boss says area is safe after pair injured 'on student bar crawl'

  27-10-2016 14:33
  
  Julia Chance, BID Manger for Birmingham South side reassured residents that the area is very safe
  
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• Victory for grieving mother with new traffic lights at notorious accident blackspot

  27-10-2016 13:37
  
  Three-year campaign by grieving mother has finally won its battle to introduce new safety measures following the death of her son
  
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• Extra Energy to create dozens of new jobs in Birmingham

  27-10-2016 13:33
  
  Challenger energy supplier is growing its base in Edgbaston as it continues to target the big six for new customers
  
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• Hurst Street knife attack: Teenager hospitalised after being stabbed in the face

  27-10-2016 13:27
  
  Two young people are recovering from the latest knife attack in Birmingham
  
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• Surge in knife crime with 12 major stabbings in West Midlands in October

  27-10-2016 13:04
  
  The Mail has reported on a major knife crime incident every other day for the past three weeks in a bleak period for the region
  
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• Coldest winter in years as Britain set for '120 days of snow'

  27-10-2016 13:00
  
  Set to endure traffic chaos which will be both "potent" and "memorable"
  
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• New app lets you find flights costing LESS than your lunch

  27-10-2016 12:32
  
  Travel search engine will help you end those holiday booking nightmares
  
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• Sophie 'bag's shock first England call-up for recent Spain trip - Solihull Observer

  27-10-2016 12:15 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Sophie 'bag's shock first England call-up for recent Spain trip
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  A LIFE-changing couple few hours saw Birmingham City Ladies goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley go from watching Solihull Moors on Saturday to catching balls at Real Madrid's training base in Spain following her first England call-up. The 19-year-old was part ...
  
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• Solihull-based walking football side gunning for national glory in Cirencester - Solihull Observer

  27-10-2016 12:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull-based walking football side gunning for national glory in Cirencester
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  A HALL GREEN-based walking football club will be aiming for national glory this weekend when they travel to Cirencester for the National Walking Football Final. Birmingham Walking Football Club, previously known as Beechcroft, will tackle Gillingham, ...
  
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• Solihull Barons come out on top in 17-goal thriller against The Dragons - Solihull Observer

  27-10-2016 12:03 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Barons come out on top in 17-goal thriller against The Dragons
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  SUPPORTERS of Solihull Barons got their money's worth on Sunday evening after watching their side come from four goals down to beat The Dragons in a 17-goal thriller. Those who slapped their £8 entrance fee on the counter witnessed one of the best ...
  
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• Tesco shoppers warned over fake text scam which will cost you £4.50 a message

  27-10-2016 12:01
  
  Customers of the supermarket giant are being targeted by scammers, it has emerged
  
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• Clowns, aliens and ghosts: The five weirdest information requests made to West Midlands Police

  27-10-2016 12:01
  
  Everything from alleged alien abductions and big cat sightings to clown sightings and attacks features
  
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• Why eating your tea late increases heart attack risk

  27-10-2016 11:56
  
  More than 500 people a day end up in UK hospitals every single day after suffering a heart attack
  
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• Huge convoy of travellers return to Selly Park for FIFTH time

  27-10-2016 11:56
  
  Weekend football games at risk after 40 vans and caravans return to council site
  
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• Bake Off signs off with record audience of 14 million viewers

  27-10-2016 11:55
  
  The final marked the last time Mary Berry will serve as a judge and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as hosts before judge Paul Hollywood switches channel with the programme, apart from the forthcoming festive specials.
  
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• All you need to know about changes to the state pension

  27-10-2016 09:53
  
  Thousands are unaware of these changes to the state pension
  
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• Why the West Midlands is not getting the "biggest devolution deal" - despite what Theresa May tells us

  27-10-2016 09:45
  
  National Audit Office, the official spending watchdog disagrees
  
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• Italy hit by two strong aftershocks two months after deadly earthquake

  27-10-2016 09:41
  
  They were aftershocks to the August 24 earthquake that struck much of central Italy, demolishing buildings in three towns and their hamlets, seismologists said.
  
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• Campaign for more episodes of Raised By Wolves raises £100,000

  27-10-2016 09:00
  
  We could get a third series of Caitlin Moran's axed Wolverhampton sitcom if fans contribute
  
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• Morning news headlines: Mission accomplished for Calais jungle clearance, France says; 'State of unease' for those working in medical profession

  27-10-2016 08:48
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust faces three investigations after Birmingham Mail articles

  27-10-2016 07:30
  
  We previously told how an increasing number of patients are being sent to the private sector by the Trust, costing the NHS millions of pounds.
  
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• Twenty assaults on West Midlands Police officers every week

  27-10-2016 07:30
  
  Dogs, bricks and vehicles are used to attack police, according to the Home Office.
  
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• Small Heath knifeman held police at bay for 10 hours during siege

  27-10-2016 07:30
  
  Sirfraz Iqbal had been 'drinking throughout the night' before stand off with officers
  
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• Giant £712m black hole for Birmingham hospitals revealed

  27-10-2016 06:50
  
  Health bosses this week published proposed changes to the city’s health and social care system in a bid to slash the bill by £496 million
  
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• 'Historic deal' but Birmingham council staff face pay freeze

  27-10-2016 06:00
  
  Trade unions and Birmingham City Council agree deal which will avoid planned pay cuts by Europe's largest local authority
  
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• Belfry takes top honour at Birmingham Post Business Awards

  27-10-2016 06:00
  
  Hotel and golf resort named Company of the Year while manufacturer RP Technologies enjoys a brace of awards
  
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• £1m revamp for Millennium Point

  27-10-2016 06:00
  
  Eastside venue targets Birmingham's growing corporate conference and events markets with transformation of empty space
  
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• Coventry man arrested on suspicion of funding terrorism 

  27-10-2016 00:00
  
  A 32-year-old man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport this morning (Thursday 27 October) on suspicion of funding terrorism. The man, from Coventry, was detained after flying into Birmingham by officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.The arrest is part of a continuing investigation into the financing of terrorism and was intelligence-led.There was no risk to any passengers at Birmingham Airport or to the wider public in relation to the arrest.
  
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