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• Carrie Fisher suffers 'massive' heart attack on flight from London to Los Angeles

  23-12-2016 23:31
  
  Actress starred as Princess Leia in Star Wars alongside Harrison Ford
  
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• Flanagan becomes the latest new face at the Moors - Vitalfootball

  23-12-2016 21:34
  
  Flanagan becomes the latest new face at the Moors
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  It was confirmed last week by the Pitmen that the Moors had made a seven-day approach for the defender, and Flanagan now joins up with the Moors ahead of Monday's National League fixture at home to Chester. Flanagan is another familiar face to ...
  
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• Man stabbed in neck: Police charge man who appears in court

  23-12-2016 18:32
  
  25-year-old victim is described as being in 'stable' condition
  
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• The Midlands' biggest online celebrities - you've probably never heard of

  23-12-2016 18:01
  
  They have hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers and millions of Youtube views
  
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• The phone you own says a LOT about your personality

  23-12-2016 17:45
  
  Owning an iPhone compared to an Android phone, and vice versa, reveals plenty
  
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• Staff working with vulnerable families face Christmas without wages

  23-12-2016 17:24
  
  Nine staff working across the SureStart Lime Tree and Birchfield children’s centres have not been paid complete salaries
  
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• Drunk driver who killed mum-of-three in crash fleeing police jailed

  23-12-2016 17:23
  
  Liam Ellis lost control after reaching speeds of up to 84mph
  
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• Storm Barbara: Family's near miss as trees nearly hit car

  23-12-2016 17:13
  
  Fire crews said it was a "lucky escape" as tree is blown across road
  
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• Storm Barbara hits power supplies after battering Britain with 70mph winds

  23-12-2016 16:54
  
  Gusts reaching almost 120mph were recorded in Scotland at 11am
  
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• Christmas conmen steal pensioner's life's savings

  23-12-2016 16:34
  
  Crook posed as workman as accomplices stole thousands
  
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• Fraudsters steal THOUSANDS of pounds from Groupon users ahead of Christmas

  23-12-2016 16:26
  
  Shopping website has warned a number of customers' accounts may have been breached over the last few weeks
  
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• Avril Lavigne slams Mark Zuckerberg for 'bullying' Nickelback

  23-12-2016 16:26
  
  The comments criticising the billionaire Facebook magnate came after he made a mean-spirited joke
  
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• I've been BANNED from giving out food to the homeless

  23-12-2016 16:13
  
  Campaigner has been ordered to stop helping the needy because he might create rubbish
  
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• How much have the house prices near YOU increased in the last 20 years? Use our gadget to find out

  23-12-2016 16:00
  
  There were 15 postcodes in England Wales where prices have increased ten-fold or more over the past two decade
  
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• This is why Kirsty Gallacher collapsed after slurring on Sky Sports News

  23-12-2016 15:50
  
  Presenter 'flabbergasted and shocked' at accusations her collapse and hospitalisation was caused by alcohol
  
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• Banned! Football hooligans barred from games after violence

  23-12-2016 15:47
  
  Fans in court including Villa supporter who tried to force way past cops to confront Blues rivals
  
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• This is the most expensive house which sold in Birmingham in 2016

  23-12-2016 15:37
  
  Find out the massive sum spent on the biggest property sale in Birmingham in 2016.
  
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• Man found dead near Handsworth factory site

  23-12-2016 15:36
  
  Grim discovery referred to city coroner
  
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• This Morning viewers slam Honey G over 'embarrassing' debut single

  23-12-2016 15:14
  
  Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes and Rylan Clark-Neal were all dancing along to the tune as the X Factor rapper danced around the studio
  
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• Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard accused of being DRUNK

  23-12-2016 15:10
  
  One viewer claimed Kate was acting "sozzled" during the show on Friday morning
  
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• Police hunt tenant after cannabis factory find in Selly Oak

  23-12-2016 14:47
  
  Officers act after tip off from member of public
  
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• Evil killer of Lynford Brewster wishes judge: 'Merry Christmas' as he's jailed for life

  23-12-2016 14:47
  
  Victim was stabbed by three thugs in broad daylight
  
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• Perfect Christmas present for Benefits Street school where 40 languages are spoken

  23-12-2016 14:27
  
  School was previously in special measures - but has had a remarkable turnaround
  
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• Nigel Heath enjoys a pre-Christmas jaunt to France - Solihull Observer

  23-12-2016 13:51
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  Nigel Heath enjoys a pre-Christmas jaunt to France
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  I was really looking forward to our pre Christmas arrival in picturesque Lassay les Chateaux, a petite cite de Caractere, nestling amid rolling hills on a plateaux ninety minutes' drive south from Caen. My wife Jenny and I had slept our way from ...
  
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• Masked raiders hold up Fox Inn at Tamworth

  23-12-2016 13:37
  
  Crooks wearing hoodies strike as worker cashes up
  
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• Letting your child win at things is doing them more harm than good, experts warn

  23-12-2016 13:32
  
  A child should not always be allowed (rigged) victories, apparently
  
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• Outnumbered kids appear on This Morning - and viewers can't believe how old they look

  23-12-2016 13:31
  
  Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez shot to fame on the show back in 2007
  
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• EastEnders fans in hysterics over Phil Mitchell's YELLOW appearance

  23-12-2016 13:31
  
  As part of an ongoing storyline, Phil is currently battling liver disease
  
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• Three schoolboys arrested over carjackings

  23-12-2016 13:12
  
  Suspects aged 15 and 16 held in connection with Moseley hold-ups
  
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• Tragic Kingstanding father David Morsley who celebrated Xmas early laid to rest

  23-12-2016 12:56
  
  Mourners packed out St Luke's Church  to pay their respects
  
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• Emmerdale fans slam 'disgusting' incest plot after Pete kisses his aunt Moira

  23-12-2016 12:01
  
  Moira has been struggling after the heartbreaking death of daughter Holly from a drugs overdose and splitting from her husband Cain
  
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• Sky Sports News presenter Kirsty Gallacher rushed to hospital after slurring words live on air

  23-12-2016 11:46
  
  Co-host Jim White looked alarmed as Kirsty struggled during one segment
  
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• Aldi recalls Christmas stocking fillers after warning children could choke

  23-12-2016 11:39
  
  The supermarket giant has said the products pose a risk to a child's safety
  
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• Birmingham's best Hidden Spaces: Secluded cinemas, theatres and nightspots

  23-12-2016 11:15
  
  A cinema caught in a moment in time and the world-renowned concert venue built for the people of Birmingham
  
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• Birmingham's best Hidden Spaces: Inside secluded city centre gems

  23-12-2016 11:00
  
  The oldest working cinema in the UK and a historic hotel newly reborn can both be found in the city centre
  
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• Berlin truck terrorist Anis Amri 'killed in shootout with Italian police'

  23-12-2016 10:52
  
  Reports say man suspected of being behind attack which killed 12 people produced gun when approached by police in northern Italy
  
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• Debt-laden cop sacked for gross misconduct

  23-12-2016 10:24
  
  Officers also rapped for wearing medals at funeral
  
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• Most unusual properties up for sale in Birmingham in 2016

  23-12-2016 10:05
  
  From toilet blocks to former brothels - we take a look at some of the weirdest properties we found in 2016.
  
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• Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhmood targeted by trolls over Instagram post

  23-12-2016 09:55
  
  25-year-old model questioned about ongoing family feud on widely-used photo app
  
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• Brendan Cox to deliver Channel 4 alternative Christmas message

  23-12-2016 09:30
  
  Widower of murdered MP Jo Cox to call for end to "rise of hatred"
  
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• Watch: Carjackers batter driver on his own driveway before taking his Audi

  23-12-2016 09:25
  
  Brutal attack is latest in string of terrifying incidents
  
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• Morning news headlines: Prison guards end HMP Swaleside disturbance

  23-12-2016 08:10
  
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• Getting these in jail is top of the West Midlands Police Christmas list

  23-12-2016 07:30
  
  Do you recognise any of the people in our video who are wanted by West Midlands Police?
  
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• Baby who had 20 lifesaving blood transfusions goes home for first Christmas after beating leukaemia

  23-12-2016 07:00
  
  Josiah Bullock's family are appealing for more blood donors over the Christmas season
  
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• Pole dancing studio ordered to find new home

  23-12-2016 06:00
  
  Studio which has been using an industrial unit for two years given six months to find a new venue by city planning chief
  
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• Jewellery Quarter cocktail bar plans thrown out

  23-12-2016 06:00
  
  City councillors say new bar under coffee shop would cause noise disturbance to residents living above
  
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• How did our dad's body end up next to the motorway?

  23-12-2016 01:01
  
  Family's desperate appeal for help to find out how Surjit Takhar was murdered
  
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• Trio convicted of terrorism offences

  23-12-2016 00:00
  
  Three men, including one from Coventry, have today (Friday 23 December) been found guilty of terrorism offences. Two of the men were planning to travel to Iraq to engage in terrorism. One of them was arrested by counter terrorism officers hiding in the back of a lorry in Dover, as he attempted to leave the country undetected.Aras Mohammed Hamid (left), aged 26, of no fixed address, was found guilty of two counts of preparing for acts of terrorism following trial at Kingston Crown Court in London
  
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• No festive joy for football louts after WMP secures banning orders

  23-12-2016 00:00
  
  Football louts will miss out on the traditional festive fixtures after West Midlands Police secured banning orders during an on-going crackdown on troublemakers.The force has obtained three-year Football Banning Orders (FBOs) as an unwanted Christmas present for fans of Aston Villa, Wolves and Coventry City during the last week.The West Midlands Police football unit took court action to prevent the three supporters attending games in response to separate cases of football-related disorder.L-R: C
  
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• Life savings stolen in distraction burglary

  23-12-2016 00:00
  
  Police have released CCTV images of four men they want to trace who callously stole an elderly woman’s life savings in Kitts Green.One of the men posed as a workman dressed in a hi-vis jacket. He knocked the door about a flood in the 77-year-old’s back garden, he then took her through the house out of the way and kept her talking while his three accomplices entered the property on Yockleton Road and took her cash.All four then made off in what is believed to be a white Ford Transit C
  
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