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• M5 southbound closed overnight near Halesowen after lorry fire

  18-11-2016 23:43
  
  Stretch between junctions 3 and 4 could be shut until at least 4am - while further closure may also be required on Saturday
  
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• Soho Road crash: Devastated relatives pay tribute to great grandmother killed by lorry

  18-11-2016 18:41
  
  Family described 80-year-old Malkeet Kaur Surdhar as a "wonderful human being"
  
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• Gang confrontation in street left one dead

  18-11-2016 18:41
  
  Multiple shots were fired outside the Big Bang Snooker Club, court told
  
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• Flood victim pensioner Harry begs: "Let me home to die"

  18-11-2016 18:32
  
  84-year-old has not been able to live in his house since storms in June
  
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• This is how much you have to earn to feel wealthy - and the answer may surprise you

  18-11-2016 18:12
  
  Only one in 50 people across Britain say they feel wealthy
  
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• Libraries in Birmingham will be closed for 9 days for Christmas and New Year 2016

  18-11-2016 18:08
  
  The city council has announced that no libraries will be open from Christmas Eve to January 2, leaving residents without access to information and books for more than a week.
  
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• Why you should NEVER leave your phone on charge overnight

  18-11-2016 18:01
  
  Plugging your phone in to get some juice through the night is handy - but NOT advisable
  
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• Pub used by Blues fans to ambush Villa supporters and police licence suspended

  18-11-2016 18:00
  
  West Midlands Police were forced to draft in more than 75 officers and police dogs in derby trouble
  
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• I'm A Celebrity fans slam Ant and Dec for 'distasteful' Stephen Hawking joke

  18-11-2016 17:56
  
  Geordie presenters were reacting to Scarlett Moffatt's story on ITV1 reality show
  
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• Faces of Brum: Meet your amazing neighbours

  18-11-2016 17:39
  
  We're backing Birmingham's Week of Kindness as part of the Love Your Neighbour campaign.
  
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• What time is Children in Need 2016 on TV? What is the schedule? And all you need to know

  18-11-2016 17:20
  
  Gigantic fundraiser is on BBC One on tonight
  
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• What are the odds of a white Christmas in Birmingham?

  18-11-2016 16:55
  
  Betting chances tumble after country hit by snow this week
  
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• Terry Wogan tribute planned for BBC Children in Need

  18-11-2016 16:48
  
  It marks the first time BBC Children in Need has been held since Sir Terry died earlier this year
  
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• Family of Aston stab victim cannot understand why he was attacked

  18-11-2016 16:14
  
  Victim suffers horrific hand and leg injuries
  
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• Birmingham weather: Met Office issues ice warning as plunging temperatures spark travel chaos

  18-11-2016 15:56
  
  Wintry showers will spread across the West Midlands on Friday and into Saturday, experts warn
  
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• I'm A Celebrity star Scarlett Moffatt reveals facial paralysis battle

  18-11-2016 15:38
  
  Quick-witted Geordie has won the hearts of the nation during her stint in the jungle
  
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• Baseball bat park attack: Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

  18-11-2016 15:34
  
  Victim, 19, suffered serious head injuries after being set upon in Black Country
  
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• Volskwagen to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide following emissions scandal

  18-11-2016 15:17
  
  VW rigged emissions tests on its models, a probe last year discovered
  
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• Victims of pervert PE teacher awarded £80k compensation from Birmingham City Council

  18-11-2016 15:14
  
  Marcus Marcussen, 91, was jailed for nine years for historic offences against 14 boys
  
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• The Grand Tour comes to Amazon Prime - these are the numbers behind the show

  18-11-2016 15:11
  
  Here we explore what’s so grand about Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May's new show
  
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• Donations for Dubai 'rape victim' rocket to £15k after family appeal

  18-11-2016 15:02
  
  Strangers donate towards legal fees of woman who is facing jail for 'sex outside of marriage'
  
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• Watch EVERY 2016 Christmas advert in one place - from John Lewis to Tesco and Sainsbury's

  18-11-2016 14:55
  
  Expect heart-tugging scenes, adorable animals, yuletide snow and plenty else besides
  
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• The countdown to Christmas starts in Touchwood this weekend ... - Solihull Observer

  18-11-2016 14:39 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  The countdown to Christmas starts in Touchwood this weekend ...
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  With Christmas fast approaching, Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to fly in from the North Pole to officially mark the start of the festive season in ...and more »
  
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• Ryanair launch winter sale with Birmingham Airport flights from £9.99 until TONIGHT

  18-11-2016 14:28
  
  250,000 seats up for grabs across 360 routes
  
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• Gossip Girl and Ugly Betty star commits suicide in Peru hotel

  18-11-2016 14:20
  
  Lisa Lynn Masters had appeared in The Stepford Wives and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
  
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• Van and lorry in serious crash in roadworks on A38 near Minworth

  18-11-2016 14:17
  
  Three injured after shunt leaves Ford Mondeo in ditch
  
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• Smart people need to spend more time alone, new study suggests

  18-11-2016 14:03
  
  If you're intelligent, you're better off alone
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan trades friendly punches with Robin Campbell after UB40's smallest ever gig

  18-11-2016 14:01
  
  UB40 singer Robin Campbell drinks Red Red Wine while boxer Amir Khan takes the punches
  
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• How does cryogenics work? 14-year-old cancer victim wins right to have body frozen

  18-11-2016 13:30
  
  British schoolgirl's wish came true after landmark High Court ruling
  
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• Motorbike hits bin lorry and bursts into flames in horror crash

  18-11-2016 13:27
  
  16-year-old driver suffers burns after incident in Walsall Road, Great Barr
  
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• Faces of Brum: Meet Nadia Downing, Alicja Kaczmarek and Kwok Fai Wong

  18-11-2016 13:09
  
  We're supporting Birmingham's Week of Kindness as part of the Love Your Neighbour campaign. Meet some of your amazing neighbours.
  
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• Solihull teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car smashed into house - Solihull Observer

  18-11-2016 13:02 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car smashed into house
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  A TEENAGE driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pedestrians were left with life-threatening injuries in Solihull. The 18-year-old was behind the wheel of a Grey Seat Ibiza at around 3.10pm when it struck a group of men ...
  
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• Staples to VANISH from British high street as owner sells struggling firm

  18-11-2016 11:54
  
  There are currently 106 Staples stores across the UK
  
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• Crisis as schools struggle to recruit good teachers

  18-11-2016 11:40
  
  Head teachers raise recruit fears as training roadshow comes to Birmingham
  
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• 14-year-old cancer victim girl wins right to have body frozen - how does cryogenics work?

  18-11-2016 10:41
  
  British schoolgirl's wish came true after landmark High Court ruling
  
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• Sainsbury's release 2016 Christmas advert featuring James Corden

  18-11-2016 10:10
  
  Advert stretches to three minutes and 20 seconds, making it the longest ever
  
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• Pictured: Family release shocking image of man left in coma after brutal New Year's attack

  18-11-2016 09:17
  
  Jason Webb, 30, was left fighting for his life after being repeatedly kicked in head in Kings Heath
  
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• Cobourne debuts in Reds defeat - Vitalfootball

  18-11-2016 09:07 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  
  Cobourne debuts in Reds defeat
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  Solihull Moors striker Simeon Cobourne made his debut for Redditch United on Tuesday night, but couldn't stop Darren Byfield's side from slipping to a 4-1 defeat away to Ramsbottom United in the FA Trophy. Cobourne started the match and played all 90 ...
  
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• New Solihull boss McDonald ready for Barrow after FA Cup delight - NW Evening Mail

  18-11-2016 09:03 via nwemail.co.uk
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  New Solihull boss McDonald ready for Barrow after FA Cup delight
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  NEW Solihull Moors manager Liam McDonald started his job in perfect style with an FA Cup upset of Yeovil – and now he has Barrow in his sights. Moors defeated their League Two opponents on penalties on Tuesday night to reach the second round of the ...
  
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• Hero spitfire pilot Ken is honoured - Solihull Observer

  18-11-2016 08:30 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Hero spitfire pilot Ken is honoured
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  HE IS one of the oldest living spitfire pilots who risked their lives in the First World War. And now 98-year-old Ken Wilkinson has been honoured with a bench at Olton Library dedicated to him. War hero Mr Wilkinson was just 22 when he completed his ...
  
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• Pregnant mum's waters break in LION enclosure at West Midlands Safari Park!

  18-11-2016 07:30
  
  Emma Matthews kept her cool and carried on with day out so she didn't disappoint her kids
  
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• Grinning axeman who attacked dad loses jail appeal

  18-11-2016 07:30
  
  Thug Hassan Ali, 24, swung blade at victim ten times
  
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• Birmingham leisure centre rebuilds have started but when will YOURS be open

  18-11-2016 07:30
  
  £36 million, funded by Birmingham City Council and Sport England , is being invested in rebuilding or  improving the city’s stock of leisure centres
  
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• New Midlands enterprise chief at KPMG

  18-11-2016 06:00
  
  Ian Borley will help privately owned businesses in the region
  
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• Pensioner killed in Soho collision named

  18-11-2016 00:00
  
  A great-grandmother who died after being struck by a lorry in Birmingham on Tuesday (15 November) has been named as Malkeet Kaur Surdhar.The 80-year-old was injured in the collision near S&B Supermarket, Soho Road, at around 10.45am.Traffic police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the accident and appealing for witnesses to come forward.Malkeet’s family have today described her as a "devoted wife, beloved mother, wonderful sister, caring grandmother, compassionate grea
  
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• Officers given more time to hold man on terrorism offences

  18-11-2016 00:00
  
  A warrant of further detention has been granted for a 34-year-old man arrested in Birmingham under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit (WMCTU).The man continues to be questioned at a police station in the West Midlands.The warrant of further detention enables police officers to keep the suspect in custody until Wednesday evening (23 November) at which time they will either charge, release or apply for another warrant of further detention.A search of a Bir
  
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• Man named in West Bromwich fatal crash

  18-11-2016 00:00
  
  A man who died in a West Bromwich collision yesterday (17 November) has been named as police continue to appeal for information.Local man Alan Maxfield was struck by a lorry on Jowetts Lane at around 8.40am.The 70-year-old was treated by the ambulance service but despite their best efforts died 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 who has not yet spoken to us, to come forward."Our though
  
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• Family and police appeal for help following savage street attack

  18-11-2016 00:00
  
  The family of a man left with life-changing injuries following a savage street attack after a New Year’s Eve party in Birmingham have spoken of their need for justice.Jason Webb was left in a coma and fighting for his life after he was repeatedly kicked in the head following a dispute in Kernthorpe Road, Kings Heath on 1 January 2015.But the 30-year-old’s attackers are still at large despite a large-scale policing operation.Following the assault, Jason suffered devastating neurologic
  
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• Appeal after man attacked in Birmingham street

  18-11-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked on his way to work yesterday (Thursday 17 November).The 45-year-old was walking along Freer Road in Aston at around 5.45am when a group of men armed with a knife attacked him.He sustained serious injuries and is currently in hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.Detectives investigating the assault are trawling CCTV and speaking to the community to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.DC Tom Sau
  
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