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• X Factor - Four of Diamonds finally sparkle on live shows

  29-10-2016 23:10
  
  The girls, including Brummie Sophia Saffarian, get nothing but praise from the judges on Fright Night
  
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• Opinion: Would you be happy to have child refugees from Calais in your neighbourhood?

  29-10-2016 22:00
  
  The Calais refugee "jungle" has been dismantled but some refugees have nowhere to go.
  
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• Community projects given a helping hand by Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre - Solihull Observer

  29-10-2016 21:01 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Community projects given a helping hand by Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre
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  The grant has helped a number of teenagers across the borough get stuck into community projects. Aisling Kiely 1 min ago. THE CHELMSLEY Wood Neighbourhood fund backed by Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre has helped a number of community ...
  
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• Would you be happy to have child refugees from Calais in your neighbourhood?

  29-10-2016 19:41
  
  The Calais refugee "jungle" has been dismantled but some refugees have nowhere to go.
  
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• Braintree Town 0-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport - BBC Sport

  29-10-2016 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Braintree Town 0-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport
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  Harry White scores a late penalty as Solihull Moorsend a three-game losing run with victory over Braintree.
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• Braintree Town 0-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport

  29-10-2016 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Braintree Town 0-1 Solihull Moors
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  Harry White converted a late penalty as Solihull Moors ended a three-game losing run with victory over Braintree at Cressing Road. The hosts went closest to making the breakthrough in the first half when Lee Barnard's header hit the crossbar on 16 ...
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• Braintree 0 Solihull Moors 1 - BBC Sport

  29-10-2016 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Braintree 0 Solihull Moors 1
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  Harry White converted a late penalty as Solihull Moors ended a three-game losing run with victory over Braintree at Cressing Road. The hosts went closest to making the breakthrough in the first half when Lee Barnard's header hit the crossbar on 16 ...
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• Ex-police officer who died at Birmingham hostel 'was crack and heroin user'

  29-10-2016 18:19
  
  Adrian Bill, 53, had a potentially lethal level of morphine in his body, inquest hears
  
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• Is new Liam Payne song about 'pregnant' Cheryl?

  29-10-2016 18:02
  
  Cheryl thought to be inspiration for new track
  
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• Boyfriend tortured by violent lover when he refused her sex

  29-10-2016 18:00
  
  Domestic violence victim Ian McNicholl was branded with hot iron and beaten by Michelle Williamson
  
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• 'Game of Drones' for long-awaited Birmingham City and Aston Villa derby

  29-10-2016 17:14
  
  Police to use drones for the first time at much-anticipated clash at St Andrew's on Sunday between the two bitter rivals
  
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• X Factor: Sophia Saffarian from Four of Diamonds wants to be a vet

  29-10-2016 17:00
  
  The Brummie singer dropped out of college to take part in the ITV contest
  
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• X Factor songs for Fright Night have been revealed

  29-10-2016 16:57
  
  The full list of Halloween-themed songs on the ITV show
  
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• Stratford Road stabbing: Police trawl CCTV in hunt for knifeman

  29-10-2016 16:46
  
  Detectives to scour security cameras after 16-year-old boy stabbed
  
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• Man shot in Handsworth Wood was victim of mistaken identity, police reveal

  29-10-2016 14:08
  
  Police say victim who shot on his own doorstep was 'wrong man, wrong place, wrong time'
  
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• The Asian Beckhams: 24hrs in the life of Oldbury's golden couple

  29-10-2016 13:55
  
  Models Steve and Sureet Kular offer reporter Mike Lockley a glimpse into their glamorous lifestyle
  
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• Dudley Zoo's Meerkat mob don't hang around with their new tasty treats

  29-10-2016 13:00
  
  Our friends at Dudley Zoo bring you all the latest news about their animals.
  
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• Birmingham mum takes cancer battle to heart of government

  29-10-2016 13:00
  
  Vicky Wilkes from Great Barr continues to lobby MPs and work with Breast Cancer Care while dealing with her own fight against secondary cancer
  
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• Police wait to quiz 'critical' dad after children killed in Hamstead house fire

  29-10-2016 12:42
  
  Endris Mohammed was found in burned out car 50 miles from suspected arson attack
  
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• 'Pregnant' Cheryl shows bump in new pictures as Liam Payne baby rumours grow

  29-10-2016 12:18
  
  Liam Payne baby rumours continue as former X Factor judge pops out
  
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• 'Pregnant' Chery shows bump in new pictures as Liam Payne baby rumours grow

  29-10-2016 12:18
  
  Liam Payne baby rumours continue as former X Factor judge pops out
  
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• RSPCA West Midlands: Skylar, Jay and Kiriki are hoping to be adopted

  29-10-2016 11:00
  
  The RSPCA charity are trying to find homes for those at its Animal Centre at Newbrook Farm, Frankley Green.
  
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• Georgie Ann Evans: Man arrested after teenager killed in hit and run crash

  29-10-2016 10:05
  
  Suspect being quizzed on suspicion of  causing death by dangerous driving         
  
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• Heartlands Hospital stalwart retires after 36 years on the job - Solihull Observer

  29-10-2016 09:09 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Heartlands Hospital stalwart retires after 36 years on the job
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  A BELOVED member of staff at Heartlands Hospital is bidding a fond farewell to the hospital where he met his future wife. Colin Dyer, who is retiring after 36 years, has many memories of his time at the hospital – from his beginnings as a records ...
  
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• Armed robbers who stole £700k from Birmingham bank have sentences increased

  29-10-2016 07:30
  
  Masked raiders targeted businesses across the West Midlands during crime spree
  
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• Travellers set fire to tonnes of rubbish at birthplace of Charlie Chaplin

  29-10-2016 00:49
  
  Tonnes of rubbish torched in Smethwick's Black Patch Park
  
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• Police appeal for information to help trace missing Solihull man

  29-10-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing from Solihull.Ashley Wadlow, 28, has been missing from his home in Shirley, Solihull for more than two weeks.He was last seen by a friend on Wednesday 12 October but hasn’t been seen since.He is described as a white man, around 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair and has the letter JW tattooed on the left side of his neck.DC Lucinda Wilson from Solihull Police, said: “We urgently need to trace Ashley and w
  
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• Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run

  29-10-2016 00:00
  
  A suspected hit and run driver has been arrested following a collision in Dudley on Thursday night (27 October) in which an 18-year-old girl lost her life.
  Officers were called to reports of a collision between an Audi and Ford Fiesta in Priory Road at 10.35pm.The driver of the Audi abandoned the car at the scene.A 24-year-old man handed himself into a local police station last night, he will be questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.The driver of the Fiesta, 18-year-old G
  
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• Game of Drones: WMP uses crowd spotting drone for first time at football derby

  29-10-2016 00:00
  
  West Midlands Police will give a debut to its latest crime-fighting kit tomorrow (Sunday Oct 30) after calling up a drone for the Birmingham City and Aston Villa derby.The force will use the ‘eye in the sky’ technology for the first time during a football policing operation to monitor crowds and any disorder.The drone - which flies at up to 400ft - is capable of capturing clear, high-definition footage and allows police to identify any suspects and assist an investigation.Strict avia
  
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• Brother and sister named following house fire in Hamstead

  29-10-2016 00:00
  
  Police have today named a brother and sister who died after being found unwell at their home on Holland Road, Hamstead yesterday (28 October).Saros Endris aged eight and Leanor Endris aged six were taken to hospital, unfortunately nothing could be done and they were pronounced dead shortly after arriving.A post mortem examination has taken place; further tests will need to be carried out to establish a full cause of death.Their mother, Penil Teklehaimamot aged 36, who did not suffer any serious
  
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