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• Thug battered friend to death with rock in Black Country flat

  17-11-2016 23:00
  
  Darren Lander jailed for life after admitting killing Richard Groves in brutal attack following row over money
  
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• Warwickshire Big Cat mystery solved by The Observer - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 21:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Warwickshire Big Cat mystery solved by The Observer
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  Local and national media have been on the prowl after a villager sent in a video of a 'Big Cat' skulking in the fields behind his house in the rural village just outside Henley and Ullenhall. The footage sparked fear throughout the village, with many ...
  
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• Sharon Osbourne reveals she had miscarriage after being attacked by parent's dogs

  17-11-2016 19:35
  
  The X Factor judge says she lost her first child after being thrown around like a rag doll
  
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• "A tornado hit my house" - mum describes moment winds tore a hole in her kitchen roof

  17-11-2016 18:49
  
  Tornado weather hits the UK
  
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• Giovanni Lewis murder: Police hunting for man in connection with stabbing

  17-11-2016 18:48
  
  Detectives release picture of Jammal Chase, 19
  
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• Tornado storm hits JCB plant in Staffordshire - smashing windows and walls

  17-11-2016 18:06
  
  Production halted at Staffordshire HQ as damage is assessed
  
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• PE teacher Shakeel Ahmed denies 'hotel sex assault' on former pupil

  17-11-2016 17:29
  
  Small Heath teacher claimed relationship with ex-student was 'just a friendly one'
  
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• Government has held the West Midlands back and owes us says Lib Dem mayoral candidate

  17-11-2016 17:17
  
  Lib Dem Beverley Nielsen, who is bidding to become the first West Midlands mayor next year, says the lack of investment has led to gridlocked, crumbling roads and packed rail carriages and little support for business.
  
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• Wolverhampton has more pubs per head than almost anywhere in the UK

  17-11-2016 17:06
  
  City has more off-licences per head than almost anywhere else in the UK
  
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• DEAD ON Byron Harrison is battling to overcome a dead leg and feature for Barrow AFC against Solihull on Saturday ... - NW Evening Mail

  17-11-2016 17:03 via nwemail.co.uk
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  DEAD ON Byron Harrison is battling to overcome a dead leg and feature for Barrow AFC against Solihull on Saturday ...
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  BYRON Harrison must wait on a fitness test on his injured leg before knowing if he will be fit for Barrow AFC's National League match against Solihull. Harrison suffered a dead leg while helping to defend a corner in Tuesday's 2-1 FA Cup first round ...and more »
  
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• Barrow AFC wait on Harrison's fitness for Solihull - NW Evening Mail

  17-11-2016 17:03 via nwemail.co.uk
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  Barrow AFC wait on Harrison's fitness for Solihull
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  BYRON Harrison must wait on a fitness test on his injured leg before knowing if he will be fit for Barrow AFC's National League match against Solihull.and more »
  
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• Met Office forecast SNOW and issue Midlands weather warning

  17-11-2016 16:45
  
  Experts say THREE centimetres of the white stuff could land on Friday
  
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• Hamstead fire deaths: Dad arrested on suspicion of murder of his two children

  17-11-2016 16:28
  
  Inquest hears how Saros and Leanor Endris pronounced dead within a minute of each other
  
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• Tornado sweeps UK battering Wales and Midlands with hurricane-like winds

  17-11-2016 16:11
  
  Winds as high as 94mph were registered in parts of Britain, leaving a trail of destruction
  
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• Call for new law to make Facebook report suspicious posts to terror police

  17-11-2016 16:05
  
  Facebook should be forced to alert security services when it thinks a user is supporting terrorism, says MP
  
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• Two Midland men quizzed over Dubai rape claim

  17-11-2016 15:44
  
  Alleged victim could be jailed for 'extra-marital sex'
  
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• Working dad's rant about free childcare for people on benefits sparks huge debate

  17-11-2016 15:32
  
  He argues that working parents are much worse off - and many agree with him
  
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• Banned: Drunk man who drove brand new Mercedes onto tram tracks

  17-11-2016 14:49
  
  Personal training business boss Maurice Cooney tried to drive home after a night out
  
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• Star City casino 'to close next year'

  17-11-2016 14:46
  
  Genting UK pulls plug on 13-year-old casino as focus shifts towards making a success of Resorts World venue
  
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• Government crackdown on whiplash claims could cut insurance payouts by £40

  17-11-2016 13:01
  
  Experts say whiplash claims have risen by 50 per cent over the last decade
  
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• Birmingham man arrested on terrorism offences after police swoop on city address

  17-11-2016 12:59
  
  West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit quizzing 34-year-old at police station
  
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• US TV show The Good Wife thinks Birmingham Central Mosque is in Chicago

  17-11-2016 12:53
  
  Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the gaffe during a series five episode of the legal drama
  
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• Man dies in West Bromwich lorry crash

  17-11-2016 12:50
  
  Victim was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Prince William calls for total UK ban on ivory trade

  17-11-2016 12:26
  
  While the international trade has been banned since 1989, it is still possible to sell antique ivory in the UK as long as it was carved before 1947.
  
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• Peter Andre to headline Solihull Summer Fest in 2017 - Coventry Telegraph

  17-11-2016 12:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Peter Andre to headline Solihull Summer Fest in 2017
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  The event is returning for the second year on the late August Bank Holiday weekend 2017, raising money for Help Harry Help Others. The first festival was a hit this year, drawing thousands of people to Tudor Grange Park in Solihull for two days of live ...
  
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• Liam McDonald - Solihull Moors opportunity was too good to turn down - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 12:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Liam McDonald - Solihull Moors opportunity was too good to turn down
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  FOOTBALL: NEW SOLIHULL Moors manager Liam McDonald is determined to pick up where he predecessor Marcus Bignot left off and guide the club towards a successful era in the National League. The 31-year-old is considered one of non-league ...
  
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• Students make their move in English Schools FA Cup - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:57 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Students make their move in English Schools FA Cup
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  FOOTBALL: AN IMPRESSIVE start to the 2016/17 season continued for Solihull College and University Centre's Ladies Football Academy as they advanced to the next round of the English Schools FA Cup. Ran in partnership with Birmingham City Ladies FC, ...
  
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• Solihull Moors make history with FA Cup penalty shootout victory ... - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:51 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Moors make history with FA Cup penalty shootout victory ...
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald made the perfect start to life as manager of Solihull Moors after guiding the club to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time ...
  Solihull Moors | Ticket arrangements announced for Hatters cup tieVitalfootballall 6 news articles »
  
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• Solihull Moors make history with FA Cup penalty shootout victory over Yeovil Town - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:51 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull Moors make history with FA Cup penalty shootout victory over Yeovil Town
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald made the perfect start to life as manager of Solihull Moors after guiding the club to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time thanks to a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over League Two outfit. Tuesday night's ...
  Ticket arrangements announced for Hatters cup tieVitalfootballall 6 news articles »
  
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• Watch: Police chase as stolen BUS goes on rampage

  17-11-2016 11:46
  
  Shocking footage after three men take vehicle after going drinking
  
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• Heartbreak for Highgate after penalty shootout defeat to Birmingham City - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:45 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Heartbreak for Highgate after penalty shootout defeat to Birmingham City
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  FOOTBALL: HIGHGATE lost the lead three times to allow Birmingham City the chance to come back and claim a penalty shootout victory to progress in the Birmingham FA Senior Cup. Saturday's entertaining second round clash was full of twists and turns and ...
  
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• Sally Walton on target again in Olton victory - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:40 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Sally Walton on target again in Olton victory
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  HOCKEY: OLTON men's first team remain second in the Conference North thanks to a comfortable 3-0 victory away at Doncaster. At times the performance was not pretty on Saturday but three points keeps Olton in second place behind the University of ...
  
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• Earlswood Town progress in Smedley-Crooke cup - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:37 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Earlswood Town progress in Smedley-Crooke cup
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  FOOTBALL: EARLSWOOD made the most of a well-earned rest from league duty to progress into the second round of the Smedley-Crooke competition thanks to a 3-1 victory over Upton Town. Upton, who are amongst the frontrunners in the Cheltenham and ...
  
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• Hampton-in-Arden claim bragging rights over rivals Old Silhillians - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Hampton-in-Arden claim bragging rights over rivals Old Silhillians
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  HOCKEY: A DOMINANT 7-2 victory over local rivals Old Silhillians saw Hampton-in-Arden move to the top of the Midland League Division Two. Two first half goals from Dafydd Bowles were accompanied by strikes from Chris Popplewell, Jas Ghata-Aura and ...
  
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• Ricky Miller hat-trick sinks Solihull Moors at home to ten-man Dover ... - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:29 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Ricky Miller hat-trick sinks Solihull Moors at home to ten-man Dover ...
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  FOOTBALL: A HAT-trick in just 21 minutes from star Dover Athletic striker Ricky Miller denied Solihull Moors any points from their latest Vanarama National ...and more »
  
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• City budget crisis suggests very dark days ahead

  17-11-2016 11:21
  
  Cabinet members and managers have held a series of strained meetings to discuss where the axe might fall and so far very little detail has emerged.
  
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• Birmingham Exiles shut out by Burbage - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:19 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Birmingham Exiles shut out by Burbage
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  RUGBY UNION: LEAGUE Leaders Burbage proved too hot to handle for Birmingham Exiles as they ran out 3-33 winners following Saturday's Midland 5 West South division at Old Damson Lane. The league's new boys stormed to a 33-point victory as they ...
  
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• Yardley fall to another defeat - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 11:14 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Yardley fall to another defeat
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  HOCKEY: YARDLEY's poor run of form continued on the road at promotion hopefuls West Bromwich on Saturday as they fell to a 6-1 defeat in the West Midlands Division One. Although almost back to full strength, Yardley found life very difficult right from ...
  
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• Fury over blackmailer Mohammed Luqman's 'soft' jail sentence

  17-11-2016 11:14
  
  He threatened to put abuse video on Facebook unless schoolgirl stole for him
  
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• Watch all the 2016 Christmas adverts in one place - from John Lewis to Tesco and Sainsbury's

  17-11-2016 10:09
  
  Expect heart-tugging scenes, adorable animals, yuletide snow and plenty else besides
  
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• Alleged Dubai rape victim's life 'shattered', say anguished family

  17-11-2016 09:51
  
  Claims she was attacked by two Birmingham men who later flew home
  
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• Brave Jo Cox tried to protect staff from far right extremist, court hears

  17-11-2016 09:41
  
  MP tried to protect her staff from a far right extremist by shouting out "get away you two - let him hurt me", court hears
  
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• Motorists warned over illegal number plates - Solihull Observer

  17-11-2016 08:32 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Motorists warned over illegal number plates
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  MOTORISTS are being warned about the use of illegal number plates as West Midlands Police state drivers could face fines of up to £1,000. Officers will be issuing on-the-spot fines to any driver caught displaying misrepresented vehicle registration plates.
  
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• Solihull teen driver arrested for attempted murder after ploughing car into pedestrians before smashing house front - The Scottish Sun

  17-11-2016 08:29 via thescottishsun.co.uk
  
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  Solihull teen driver arrested for attempted murder after ploughing car into pedestrians before smashing house front
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  A TEENAGE driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ploughing his car into two pedestrians before smashing into a house front. The 18-year-old was behind the wheel of a grey Seat Ibiza at around 3.10pm when it hit a group of men ...
  
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• Morning news headlines: Liz Truss to resume talks with prison officers over service 'in meltdown'; Government unveils plans to tackle 'epidemic' of whiplash claims

  17-11-2016 08:15
  
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• Police seize £300k cannabis in just 24 hours

  17-11-2016 07:00
  
  Third cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham in series of raids
  
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• Autumn statement: Birmingham MPs warn leisure centres, libraries and social care are close to collapse

  17-11-2016 06:30
  
  Birmingham MPs write to Chancellor Philip Hammond to warn of 'catastrophe' for the city if he doesn't step in and help.
  
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• Why University of Birmingham will soon have a new running track

  17-11-2016 06:00
  
  City planners are expected to award green light to redevelopment project which will create international-standard training facility
  
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• This is why NEC venues will soon have a new name

  17-11-2016 06:00
  
  Management in talks with several interested parties to launch sponsorship of three key entertainment and event venues
  
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• Witness appeal after fatal lorry crash

  17-11-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information after a man died in a West Bromwich collision this morning (17 November).Officers were called to Jowetts Lane at around 8.40am following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a lorry.Despite the best efforts of the ambulance service the man, believed to be in his sixties, was pronounced dead at the scene.Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and who has not
  
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