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• Birmingham Pub Bombings: Watch as hundreds gather at memorial service for victims

  21-11-2016 22:38
  
  Twenty-one candles and bell chimes mark each life lost as city remembers victims of 1974 atrocity 42 years on
  
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• How selling plastic £5 notes on eBay can make you thousands

  21-11-2016 22:18
  
  Collectors are looking for five pound notes with the lowest serial numbers as these attract the highest bids
  
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• Solihull apprentice Will Briscoe wins top award for hard work and dedication - Solihull Observer

  21-11-2016 21:10 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull apprentice Will Briscoe wins top award for hard work and dedication
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  A HARDWORKING apprentice has been named Apprentice of the Year for his hard work and dedication. Will Briscoe, 21, joined the Dodd Group as a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) apprentice in September 2012. After completing his ...
  
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• Boyfriend faces jail after kitten killed by cannabis thugs

  21-11-2016 20:00
  
  Robert White watched on as little Salem suffered horror burns when joint stubbed out on face
  
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• Storm Angus: Baby rescued from car as torrential rain causes flooding chaos around Birmingham

  21-11-2016 19:41
  
  Woman and baby rescued from vehicle in Kings Norton while tree falls on car in Wednesbury
  
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• War hero set for packed funeral after social media appeal for mourners

  21-11-2016 19:00
  
  Harry Arrowsmith, from Olton, completed 18 missions as a rear gunner before passing away, aged 91
  
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• Flooding hits Birmingham causing chaos after heavy rain

  21-11-2016 18:02
  
  Footage shows mayhem on the roads in series of incidents including vehicles getting swamped
  
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• Watch: Police catch 230 mobile phone using drivers using undercover HGV

  21-11-2016 17:40
  
  Officers use lorry to catch on camera people making calls at the wheel
  
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• Five unique properties available to buy in Birmingham right now

  21-11-2016 17:31
  
  You can get your hands on a chippy, pub - and even a church
  
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• The 21 most ridiculous laws ever enforced in the UK

  21-11-2016 17:29
  
  Never “handle a salmon in suspicious circumstances”, don't operate a cow drunk and other useful legislation
  
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• Here's what £500,000 will get you in Birmingham compared to London

  21-11-2016 17:22
  
  See the huge difference in what your money will buy in London and Birmingham.
  
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• Where is I'm A Celebrity filmed in Australia?

  21-11-2016 17:15
  
  The 16th series of I'm A Celebrity is bringing in millions of viewers - here we answer some of your questions
  
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• How I'm A Celebrity 2016 stars are being paid revealed

  21-11-2016 17:09
  
  The eye-watering pay packets the stars will be taking home have been revealed
  
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• Sainsbury's employee highlights massive contradiction in company's Christmas advert

  21-11-2016 17:08
  
  James Corden featured in Yuletide offering debuted during I'm A Celebrity on ITV on Monday night
  
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• James Corden stars in Sainsbury's 2016 Christmas advert

  21-11-2016 16:54
  
  Advert stretches to three minutes and 20 seconds, making it the longest ever
  
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• Autumn Statement: Birmingham businesses want the Chancellor to promise no new taxes

  21-11-2016 16:45
  
  Employers want the Government to continue investing in the West Midlands - but are worried about the effect Brexit will have on the local economy.
  
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• Police hunt arsonists after THREE cars destroyed in Aston

  21-11-2016 16:43
  
  Officers reviewing CCTV footage following incident in Fentham Road
  
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• Every 2016 Christmas advert in one place - from Aldi and John Lewis to Tesco and Sainsbury's

  21-11-2016 16:35
  
  Expect heart-tugging scenes, adorable animals, yuletide snow and plenty else besides
  
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• Watch: Thief steals boyfriend's bike after failing to break into car

  21-11-2016 16:01
  
  Crook peered into motor before spotting cycle nearby
  
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• EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt reveals son left in wheelchair after car crash horror

  21-11-2016 15:59
  
  Midlands actor in London Marathon plan to raise funds for Air Ambulance who saved his son
  
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• Watch: Fierce flames engulf recovery lorry on M6

  21-11-2016 15:40
  
  At least five miles of tailbacks caused by incident
  
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• Three Mobile cyber hack puts MILLIONS of customers at risk

  21-11-2016 15:12
  
  Sources say that up to two thirds of Three's nine million customers could be at risk
  
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• Coca-Cola Christmas advert has big change for 2016 - and fans are NOT happy

  21-11-2016 15:12
  
  Fizzy drink giant made a subtle but significant change to this year's yuletide ad
  
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• Barclays now lets you withdraw cash using your phone

  21-11-2016 15:11
  
  The rollout will include high street ATMs, as well as Barclays cashpoints within branches
  
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• As you're investing in roads Chancellor - we have one ready and waiting

  21-11-2016 14:55
  
  Conservative Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced the extra investment in roads ahead of his Autumn Statement on Wednesday.
  
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• These flip-flops have split the internet down the middle - what colour are they?

  21-11-2016 14:54
  
  A Twitter user uploaded a seemingly innocent snap of a pair of Havaianas shoes online this week
  
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• Penalty shootout heartache for Earlswood Town in Birmingham Intermediate Vase - Solihull Observer

  21-11-2016 14:40 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Penalty shootout heartache for Earlswood Town in Birmingham Intermediate Vase
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  FOOTBALL: EARLSWOOD suffered penalty shootout heartache at the weekend after they lost out to fellow Midland League Division Two side Coton Green in the second round of the Birmingham Intermediate Vase competition. A game of very few chances ...
  
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• West Midlands storms: M5 and M6 chaos worsens as HGV catches fire

  21-11-2016 14:12
  
  Highways England were warning drivers to face delays as the incident northbound was dealt with
  
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• MP Tom Watson announces inquiry to stop fake news websites fooling people

  21-11-2016 14:12
  
  Black Country MP says companies like Facebook must 'crack down' on websites which make up stories.
  
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• Suicide bomber kills 28 at mosque in Afghan capital of Kabul

  21-11-2016 14:07
  
  At least 45 others were wounded in the attack at the Baqir-ul Ulom mosque in western Kabul, the public health ministry said.
  
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• Downpour causes ceiling to collapse as Storm Angus fallout hits West Midlands

  21-11-2016 14:06
  
  A woman was rushed to hospital after rubble landed on her head
  
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• Businesses welcome Theresa May's u-turn over workers on company boards

  21-11-2016 13:25
  
  The Prime Minister promised to give workers a say in how businesses are run, but now seems to have watered down the pledge.
  
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• M6 hit by floods as storm hits region, motorists warned of delays as lane closed

  21-11-2016 13:24
  
  Traffic hold-ups between J8 of the M5 and J9 at Wednesbury
  
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• Green light given for new restaurants in Solihull's Mell Square - Solihull Observer

  21-11-2016 13:12 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Green light given for new restaurants in Solihull's Mell Square
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  The £1.5 million plans for Drury Lane South will see the floorspace of eight shops transformed into three cafés or restaurants with outdoor seating. The plans, put forward by Mell Square owners IM Properties, were stalled during the planning process ...
  
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• Pensioner faints on overcrowded New Street CrossCountry train

  21-11-2016 13:02
  
  Angry commuter hits at at rail operator after elderly woman collapses in crushed gangway on delayed service
  
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• New health plan to cut baby deaths and increase GP appointments

  21-11-2016 13:00
  
  The proposal is part of a wide-ranging plan to transform health services and save thousands of pounds as demand for health care rises
  
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• Watch: Police chase boy racer with CHILD in back seat

  21-11-2016 12:36
  
  Dramatic moment caught on camera during crackdown on dangerous drivers
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star viciously attacked in Blackpool

  21-11-2016 12:36
  
  Professional dancer Gorka Marquez  was attacked in Blackpool  just hours after live show was aired
   
  
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• Cabinet Minister Sajid Javid says he was congratulated on becoming mayor of London

  21-11-2016 12:36
  
  Bromsgrove MP says people used to "sneer" and laugh at Birmingham, but not any more.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec invited to Canberra Parliament House after Aussie joke backfired

  21-11-2016 12:15
  
  Politician speaks out on Good Morning Britain
  
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• 160 homes without power after Solihull blaze - Birmingham Mail

  21-11-2016 12:10 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  160 homes without power after Solihull blaze
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  Around 160 homes were left without power after a trailer fire caused a power failure in Solihull . The blaze melted electricity cables above the scene in Spring Lane, Hockley Heath, at around 1.40am on Monday. Two fire engines from Solihull and ...
  
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• Paddy Hill the stage show: blunt, uncomfortable - and the police probably won't want you to see it

  21-11-2016 12:07
  
  He's old and frail, but you can't ignore him
  
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• Cars submerged as heavy rain follows Storm Angus across the UK

  21-11-2016 12:01
  
  Amber weather warnings were issued in Devon and parts of Somerset with further warnings issued across south-west England and in the North East
  
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• 160 homes without power after Solihull blaze

  21-11-2016 12:00
  
  Fire melted cables above the fire scene
  
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• Solihull Moors left lamenting poor first half showing after narrow ... - Solihull Observer

  21-11-2016 11:47 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Moors left lamenting poor first half showing after narrow ...
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  FOOTBALL: SOLIHULL Moors gave high-flying Barrow a run for their money but ultimately could not stop the Bluebirds setting a new club record of 15 games ...and more »
  
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• Solihull Moors left lamenting poor first half showing after narrow defeat at promotion-chasing Barrow - Solihull Observer

  21-11-2016 11:47 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Moors left lamenting poor first half showing after narrow defeat at promotion-chasing Barrow
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  FOOTBALL: SOLIHULL Moors gave high-flying Barrow a run for their money but ultimately could not stop the Bluebirds setting a new club record of 15 games without defeat following Saturday's 2-1 victory at Holker Street, reports John Clothier. It looked ...and more »
  
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• This is why there are so many bumps in our car parks

  21-11-2016 11:18
  
  Big car obsession sees increase in bumps and scrapes
  
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• Fan SLEEPS at Amex stadium amid train chaos after Brighton v Aston Villa match

  21-11-2016 10:46
  
  String of Southern Rail trains cancelled over staff shortages
  
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• Watch: Streets flooded by rush hour downpours

  21-11-2016 09:57
  
  Miserable Monday morning rush hour for drivers
  
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• Birmingham's greatest mysteries: 21 top myths about our city

  21-11-2016 09:25
  
  Charlie Chaplin born in Smethwick? Birmingham once the capital of England? More canals than Venice? We look into the truth behind the myths
  
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