Solihull news

• Lucky escape for couple as car lands on roof in M42 crash

  28-11-2016 22:15
  
  Two lanes of northbound carriageway blocked south of Birmingham throughout rush hour after dramatic crash
  
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• Why the Government is facing another Brexit legal challenge

  28-11-2016 21:31
  
  Pro-EU think tank hands Prime Minister Theresa May a new headache over membership of the single market
  
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• TalkTalk customers will be able to record live TV from their smartphones

  28-11-2016 21:20
  
  YouView is getting a major overhaul, it has been confirmed, with a completely redesigned interface
  
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• GB Energy collapses with 160,000 British homes affected

  28-11-2016 21:19
  
  The firm has blamed recent rises in energy prices - and experts are warning they will NOT be the final supplier to go under
  
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• Post Office strike 'to cause Christmas mail chaos'

  28-11-2016 21:18
  
  Postal staff are set to strike on a peak day for Christmas mail and parcels, unions are warning
  
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• Putting SUGAR on your face makes you look younger, experts say

  28-11-2016 21:16
  
  The sweet stuff can enhance your body in a delightful way, according to a new book
  
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• These are the transactions you DON'T know you're being credit checked for

  28-11-2016 21:15
  
  Half the population admit that they weren't aware they were being checked out, according to new research
  
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• Honey G ALREADY plotting debut single after X Factor elimination

  28-11-2016 21:15
  
  Hip-hop hopeful has revealed her first song is already written - despite not winning the ITV reality show
  
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• Police release CCTV in probe over fatal Erdington hit-and-run crash

  28-11-2016 21:14
  
  Investigators wish to speak to driver of vehicle spotted on road at time of collision in which Claire McKenzie died
  
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• Safeway brand making a comeback after a decade in the wilderness

  28-11-2016 21:10
  
  The move will see hundreds of Safeway products return to British high streets for the first time since 2005
  
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• How much are the I'm A Celebrity 2016 stars being paid?

  28-11-2016 21:10
  
  The eye-watering pay packets the stars will be taking home have been revealed
  
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• Christmas adverts 2016: John Lewis, Tesco and Sainsbury's ads prove popular

  28-11-2016 21:10
  
  Expect heart-tugging scenes, adorable animals, yuletide snow and plenty else besides
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist revealed - and it features two Midlands stars

  28-11-2016 20:30
  
  The glitzy SPOTY bash will be broadcast from the Genting Arena in December
  
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• Revealed - the REAL daily life of a West Midlands paramedic

  28-11-2016 20:00
  
  What ambulance drivers go through and how we can help
  
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• West Midlands Police investigate three rape cases linked to Tinder dating app

  28-11-2016 19:30
  
  Officer also probe rise in offences on Grindr - which was used by serial killer Stephen Port
  
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• Severe house fire sends smoke billowing across Aston Expressway

  28-11-2016 19:18
  
  Eight firefighters battle blaze at property on Sycamore Road
  
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• Pub bomb victims get new audience - courtesy of Birmingham Rep

  28-11-2016 18:46
  
  Images of the tragic victims of the Birmingham pub bombings found a new audience - as they were projected on to the side of Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
  
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• Lambretta owner battles ex-wife over £2.7m payout

  28-11-2016 17:56
  
  Teacher who founded £30m fashion empire in his garage goes to Court of Appeal over payment awarded to ex-wife more than a decade after they split
  
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• UKIP aims to be the party of the patriotic working class under new leader Paul Nuttall

  28-11-2016 17:31
  
  UKIP can appeal to working people who aren't keen on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, says MEP
  
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• Parkgate retail complex sold for £16m

  28-11-2016 17:26
  
  Project which suffered a ten-year legal wrangle and opened in 2014 has been sold to investor
  
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• How much I'm A Celebrity 2016 stars are paid has been REVEALED

  28-11-2016 17:12
  
  The eye-watering pay packets the stars will be taking home have been revealed
  
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• Kenichi Phillips murder: Killer Disharn Downie jailed for life

  28-11-2016 17:06
  
  Sentence for the killer of the 18-year-old revealed in court
  
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• Pub bombings - dare we believe justice is finally on the way?

  28-11-2016 17:05
  
  Families place their hope for fair inquest hearing on coroner
  
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• Sutton Coldfield greenbelt homes: Tory slams government over 'broken promise'

  28-11-2016 16:51
  
  Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell tells the Government it's broken its own manifesto promise to protect the green belt
  
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• Coroner backs legal funding bid for Birmingham pub bombings families

  28-11-2016 16:45
  
  They have a "compelling case" for proper representation, he says
  
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• Bartley Green crash victim was young mum Sophie Case

  28-11-2016 16:19
  
  Man, 22, charged with causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Christmas events in Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and West Bromwich 2016

  28-11-2016 16:00
  
  There are lots of lovely festive things to do in the area
  
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• Danielle Lloyd lives the high life in Dubai for F1 Grand Prix race

  28-11-2016 15:52
  
  Life's certainly not the pits for the model during luxury weekend
  
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• Santa's Grottos in Solihull - where to find Father Christmas in 2016 - Birmingham Mail

  28-11-2016 15:44 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Santa's Grottos in Solihull - where to find Father Christmas in 2016
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• Delissa Spence: Appeal smashes £2,000 fundraising target in memory of young mum

  28-11-2016 15:42
  
  Much-loved nurse left behind nine-month-old daughter
  
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• Birmingham named as the best city in UK to retire

  28-11-2016 15:29
  
  City championed for its low house prices and great entertainment options in national ranking
  
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• Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell rushed to hospital after he was found 'unconscious'

  28-11-2016 15:27
  
  Bennell was a youth coach who worked with junior clubs across the Midlands and North-West
  
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• Former Aston Villa and Liverpool defender Steve Staunton declared bankrupt

  28-11-2016 15:04
  
  Star filed for bankruptcy earlier this year after investing in film companies
  
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• Paul Nuttall takes over leadership of Ukip

  28-11-2016 14:52
  
  The election was the second in the space of a few months, following previous victor Diane James's decision to step down after just 18 days in the job.
  
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• Hospital boss says NHS will run out of money even after massive 'efficiency savings'

  28-11-2016 14:40
  
  Chair of one of Europe's biggest hospitals says the local NHS has a funding black hole - even if plans for massive savings go ahead
  
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• Donald Trump claims MILLIONS voted illegally in US election

  28-11-2016 14:34
  
  President-elect made the shocking assertions on Twitter this weekend
  
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• Wayne Bridge avoids awkward John Terry question on I'm A Celebrity

  28-11-2016 14:30
  
  Retired footballer dodged query and refused to reignite feud with former Chelsea teammate
  
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• Tata Steel moves step closer to saving Black Country jobs with £100m deal

  28-11-2016 14:21
  
  Part of beleaguered UK arm of global steel group is set to be sold to commodities trading group Liberty House which last year rescued Caparo
  
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• Watch: Cyclists pull WHEELIES as they risk their lives on busy roundabout

  28-11-2016 14:07
  
  Young riders recorded on traffic-clogged island
  
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• Miracle twins saved when doctors operated on them the WOMB

  28-11-2016 14:00
  
  Identical twins Cassie and Emily Garner now set to enjoy first Christmas with family
  
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• Ban Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling among the petitions which have bombed the most

  28-11-2016 13:31
  
  There are hundreds that no one - or almost no one - signs
  
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• This is why ticket barriers at Birmingham New Street are sometimes up and sometimes down

  28-11-2016 13:20
  
  The reason why they are open and closed has now been revealed
  
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• Instagram has a controversial new feature - and people are freaking out

  28-11-2016 13:13
  
  The widely used photography service has made a very controversial alteration to its platform
  
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• One Direction WILL reunite with Niall Horan confirming comeback plans

  28-11-2016 13:07
  
  The band went on hiatus early this year, breaking fans hearts across the globe
  
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• Watch: M6 driver's miracle escape as car EXPLODES into flames

  28-11-2016 12:37
  
  Fireball drama took place between Junction 4 and 5 caught at 2am
  
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• Cyber Monday strike at Topshop base in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  28-11-2016 12:12 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Cyber Monday strike at Topshop base in Solihull
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  Staff working for the logistics operation of Topshop owner Arcadia have taken to the picket line over a minimum wage dispute. Members of the GMB union came together outside the Spectrum for Arcadia depot in Solihull on 'Cyber Monday', one of the ...and more »
  
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• Cyber Monday strike at Topshop base in Solihull

  28-11-2016 12:04
  
  Staff from logistics firm which supplies online sales for Arcadia's retail empire take to picket line
  
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• Michael Buble's son Noah has special room built for cancer recovery

  28-11-2016 11:19
  
  The family of four are having a luxurious mansion built in Canada
  
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• Birmingham braced for -6C temperatures TONIGHT as cold snap sweeps Britain

  28-11-2016 11:16
  
  Parts of the region will prove colder than Finland and Iceland during the early parts of the week
  
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• Selly Oak attacks: Sex beast in Yoda mask wanted over string of assaults

  28-11-2016 11:13
  
  Women urged not to walk home alone
  
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