Solihull news

• Coronation Street spoilers: Bethany Platt set for shocking 'sex ring' grooming plot

  18-12-2016 23:33
  
  ethany - who is played by Lucy Fallon - will find herself in danger after she falls for somebody in the New Year
  
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• West Midlands has one of the fattest waistlines in Britain

  18-12-2016 23:19
  
  Some 42 per cent of men aged 16 or over in the West Midlands had a ‘very high waist circumference’ last year, figures show
  
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• Revealed: Where to take your driving test if you want to pass

  18-12-2016 23:19
  
  Only 33 per cent of would-be drivers taking their test in one area of the city scraped a pass
  
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• Elf on the Shelf could be seriously harming your children, experts warn

  18-12-2016 23:18
  
  The dolls are said to have been dispatched from the North Pole and report good or bad behaviour back to Santa
  
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• Christmas chaos expected across Britain as strike action looms

  18-12-2016 23:18
  
  Action from other industries is set to cause further disruption after dispute between Southern Railway and train drivers brought travel network to a standstill
  
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• A BILLION Yahoo users have details accessed in massive cyber hack

  18-12-2016 23:18
  
  Yahoo says this personal data affected included "names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords"
  
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• EDF Energy to cut gas and electricity bills before prices skyrocket in March

  18-12-2016 23:17
  
  'We are being open about the fact our electricity prices will go up after our price freeze' company says
  
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• Odds of white Christmas slashed as Storm Barbara set to batter UK

  18-12-2016 23:16
  
  The downturn in weather could spark snow, forecasters are warning, and could also cause carnage across Britain's travel network
  
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• Is your area full of hipsters? Use our search tool to find out

  18-12-2016 23:07
  
  We've created a new search tool to find out whether your neighbourhood has been taken over by people who know what barista jam is
  
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• What they wore on the red carpet at the Sports Personality of the Year

  18-12-2016 22:51
  
  From lace cut-outs to bright blue suits, the stars shone in Birmingham
  
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• Celebs flock to Birmingham for the Sports Personality of the Year

  18-12-2016 21:58
  
  Look who was on the red carpet at the NEC awards
  
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• Four escape unhurt aftercar overturns and ends up in a ditch

  18-12-2016 17:50
  
  Occupants left badly shaken say paramedics
  
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• Winson Green prison riots: cut prison population to avoid repeat says parole chief

  18-12-2016 17:29
  
  It is no good relying on more staff, there have to be fewer inmates
  
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• Mayor of Solihull unveiled as Rotary boxing event's guest of honour - Solihull Observer

  18-12-2016 17:21 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Mayor of Solihull unveiled as Rotary boxing event's guest of honour
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL Mayor Mike Robinson has been announced as the Guest of Honour at the annual Rotary Club of Solihull St Alphege Charity Boxing Evening. Together with Rotary Club President, Nav Sharma (Pictured) they are appealing to the leaders of large, ...
  
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• Birmingham budget cuts: Who is to blame?

  18-12-2016 17:00
  
  Politicians have us believe its a black and white blame game, but there are multiple reasons for the funding crisis. Take your pick.
  
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• Police probe death of man in Birmingham woodland

  18-12-2016 16:09
  
  Grim discovery made by passer-by
  
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• City stab murder victim had fled Syria to UK in search of better life

  18-12-2016 15:37
  
  Police continue to probe death of 23-year-old Mad Friday murder victim
  
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• 100mph stolen car chase ends in motorway fireball

  18-12-2016 14:35
  
  Vehicle driven for five miles AFTER police stinger shred its tyres
  
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• Four flee as blaze rips through Birmingham home

  18-12-2016 13:54
  
  Firefighters are at scene for more than eight hours
  
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• These rare James Bond 007 £5 notes are selling for £5,000 on eBay

  18-12-2016 13:35
  
  The latest lucky owner to cash in on the new fiver is eBay seller who has managed to pocket a cool sum online
  
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• West Midlands put on fog alert

  18-12-2016 13:28
  
  Severe fog could creep into the Midlands on Sunday night - forecaster
  
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• Dagenham & Redbridge 4 Solihull Moors 4: Moors pegged back in pulsating encounter - Birmingham Mail

  18-12-2016 12:09 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Dagenham & Redbridge 4 Solihull Moors 4: Moors pegged back in pulsating encounter
  Birmingham Mail
  Solihull Moors scored four at title-chasing Dagenham but left with just a point as two late goals meant the hosts snatched a draw in a pulsating encounter. Moors raced into a 3-0 lead before Dagenham pulled two back before half time. Omari Sterling's ...
  Dagenham & Redbridge 4 Solihull Moors 4: Daggers battle back for a share of the spoilsBarking and Dagenham Post
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• How to stop your Christmas tree from being a death trap

  18-12-2016 11:12
  
  Life-saving advice from firefighters over risk of decorations catching light
  
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• Amir Khan vows to "sort out" the feud tearing his family apart

  18-12-2016 10:57
  
  The boxer has vowed to heal the rift in his family just days after branding his wife and parents' row as "childish
  
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• Winson Green prison riots - rampage used as cover for gangland hit - claim

  18-12-2016 10:41
  
  Brutal revenge in midst of anarchy, claim inmates
  
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• Midland grandmother asks Santa to deliver a new lung for Christmas

  18-12-2016 07:30
  
  Gran’s heartbreak appeal highlights the vital need for more organ donors
  
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• Children's football team at risk as FA bans shirt sponsored by tattoo parlour

  18-12-2016 07:30
  
  Children’s footy team could fold as FA bans shirt because of tattoo parlour sponsorship deal
  
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• Police appeal after pedestrian injured in Coventry collision

  18-12-2016 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured following a collision with a car in Coventry last night (Saturday 17th December). Officers were called to Ansty Road, near the Red Lion pub, at around 11.30pm to reports a man had been hurt in a collision with a silver Jaguar. A 57 year-old man from Coventry was taken to Hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable. Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, sai
  
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• National acclaim for police project to cut anti-social behaviour

  18-12-2016 00:00
  
  An innovative West Midlands Police project to steer young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) has received national acclaim.The early intervention programme was launched by Tipton neighbourhood police team last year and has so far helped 80 youngsters.And its success in keeping kids out of trouble has now been recognised with a Community Champions award at the Houses of Parliament.The scheme sees officers nip low level ASB - like throwing eggs at windows, abusive language and
  
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