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• Man charged with murdering partner after Rowley Regis stabbing

  08-02-2017 22:34
  
  Doctors surgery in Hawes Lane cordoned off after 54-year-old woman arrived with stab wound
  
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• MPs say YES to Brexit as legislation approved by Commons

  08-02-2017 21:19
  
  The Government's Brexit Bill is approved by the House of Commons just as Theresa May wanted it
  
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• Dead puppy 'found in bag' at alleged Solihull puppy farm - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 21:03
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  Dead puppy 'found in bag' at alleged Solihull puppy farm
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  A DEAD puppy was found in the footwell of a van during an RSPCA raid on an alleged dog breeding farm in Solihull, a court has heard. More than 30 animals were discovered at a Bickenhill farm in a stable block which was covered with urine-soaked ...
  
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• New £1 coins are ALREADY selling for hundreds on eBay - before it has been released

  08-02-2017 21:00
  
  A number of 12-sided £1 coins have just sold on eBay for as much as £200 - despite not being in circulation yet
  
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• Man taken to hospital after Dudley stabbing

  08-02-2017 21:00
  
  Bryce Road closed after 20-year-old man suffered stab wounds following argument
  
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• TSB announces plans to close these Birmingham branches

  08-02-2017 20:55
  
  The lender, billed as a challenger to Britain’s big banks, said it was putting investment into its "more popular locations" instead
  
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• Dog food recalled over euthanasia drug contamination fears

  08-02-2017 20:55
  
  The chemical was detected in one lot of Hunk of Beef Au Jus and can potentially cause side effects "such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, or nausea, or in extreme cases, possibly death"
  
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• Cheryl Cole fans speculate star is 'in labour' as Liam Payne flies back to UK

  08-02-2017 20:53
  
  One Direction star Liam Payne reportedly flew back from Los Angeles yesterday in order to be by his partner's side
  
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• Five arrested for selling Kodi software with illegal streaming apps

  08-02-2017 20:50
  
  The move comes as part of a major crackdown on sales of the TV streaming devices
  
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• Family pays tribute to Great Barr dad-of-two killed in horror M6 crash

  08-02-2017 20:25
  
  Gary Walden died at the scene after car left southbound carriageway and hit a tree
  
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• Average Player Ratings v Solihull Moors (a) - Vitalfootball

  08-02-2017 20:15
  
  Average Player Ratings v Solihull Moors (a)
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  In a season of tumbling records, how did our players rate in our 12th away win of the season? They are closing in fast on the club record of 14 (1975-76). Good to see two of the non-regulars taking the plaudits this week. Taking top spot is ALEX ...
  
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• Solihull Moors snap up highly rated striker Oladapo Afolayan - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:30
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  Solihull Moors snap up highly rated striker Oladapo Afolayan
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  FOOTBALL: MANAGER Liam McDonald has revealed Solihull Moors beat off stiff competition from a host of clubs to land promising young striker Oladapo Afolayan. The 19-year-old has made the move to The Automated Technology Group Stadium with a ...
  
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• Birmingham City bring in midfielder Emma Follis from Reading | The ... - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:20
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  Birmingham City bring in midfielder Emma Follis from Reading | The ...
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  FOOTBALL: MIDFIELDER Emma Follis has moved to Birmingham City Ladies for an undisclosed fee from Reading Women. The 25-year-old becomes Marc ...and more »
  
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• Two points dropped for Highgate away at Shepshed Dynamo - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:19
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  Two points dropped for Highgate away at Shepshed Dynamo
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  FOOTBALL: IT WAS case of what might have been for Highgate United on Tuesday after they wasted a series of chances away at Shepshed Dynamo and were made to settle for a 1-1 draw in the Midland Premier Division. Manager Ashley Pulisciano's side ...
  
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• Solihull shoplifter made fake baby out of stuffed toy dog and bra - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:09
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  Solihull shoplifter made fake baby out of stuffed toy dog and bra
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  A SHOPLIFTER who attempted to make a decoy baby out of a soft-toy dog and a bra in a creative bid to smuggle stock from a discount store has been sentenced. Saffron Curtiss-McGinty hatched a plan to stash stolen goods under a child's buggy – but she ...
  
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• Talented cyclists celebrate success at Solihull awards - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:08
  Talented cyclists celebrate success at Solihull awards
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  CYCLING: SOME of the borough's most talented pedal powered athletes were celebrated last weekend at Solihull Cycling Club's annual awards presentation. Many of the club's 500 members attended the evening at St John's Hotel to celebrate the year's ...
  
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• Tae Kwon Do stars club together for charity - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:08
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  Tae Kwon Do stars club together for charity
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  A HOST of Solihull Tae Kwon Do clubs joined forces in the fight to protect young children by raising over £4,500 for the NSPCC. Clubs from Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Yardley, Chelmsley Wood, Kings Heath and Hall Green competed against each other at a ...
  
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• Heavy defeat for struggling Yardley - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 19:08
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  Heavy defeat for struggling Yardley
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  HOCKEY: ANY hopes of starting the second half of the season on a positive note ended badly for Yardley after they tasted an 8-1 defeat at home to Pershore in the Warwick League West Midlands One. After three weeks away from action Yardley were back in ...
  
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• MP Jess Phillips wants guarantees Brexit won't threaten women's rights at work

  08-02-2017 19:05
  
  Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips says Brexit could be bad for women.
  
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• PICTURE GALLERY: Alcester Town v AFC Solihull - Stratford upon Avon Herald

  08-02-2017 19:02
  
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  PICTURE GALLERY: Alcester Town v AFC Solihull
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  HERALD photographer Mark Williamson covered Alcester Town's Midland League Division Three clash against AFC Solihull on Saturday. Town went ahead just before half-time through debutant Matt Chambers, but Solihull equalised ten minutes into the ...
  
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• Winning return to action for Solihull Blossomfield - Solihull Observer

  08-02-2017 18:56
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  Winning return to action for Solihull Blossomfield
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  HOCKEY: IT WAS a winning start for Solihull Blossomfield Ladies on their return to action after they defeated Stone Ladies 4-2. The hosts were sitting above Bloss in the league table and proved to be tough opposition but the visitors started strongly ...
  
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• Equalities boss who criticised Catholic school over 'hijab ban' is relative of pupil

  08-02-2017 18:46
  
  Waseem Zaffar accused of taking up case 'without thinking through his conflicting roles'
  
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• Tara Palmer-Tomkinson death leaves Prince Charles ‘deeply saddened’

  08-02-2017 18:38
  
  The royal couple said they were "deeply saddened and our thoughts are so much with the family"
  
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• Labour's position on Brexit - 'it's a disaster and we're voting for it'

  08-02-2017 18:30
  
  Labour's Brexit policy makes no sense
  
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• Children urged to stay at home at night after teen stabbed in night of violence

  08-02-2017 18:24
  
  Year 10 pupil knifed and two more victims attacked with hammer
  
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• Birmingham's Legoland set for green light - bringing a jobs boost

  08-02-2017 18:08
  
  Barclaycard Arena will be host to only the second Legoland discovery centre in the UK featuring indoor rides and 4D cinema
  
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• Celebrity deaths in 2017 - famous people who died from Tara Palmer Tomkinson to Graham Taylor

  08-02-2017 18:05
  
  2017 has a lot to answer, with the Earth robbed of many a talent and celebrity already
  
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• Asda, Ann Summers, Boots and Poundworld are recalling these products

  08-02-2017 18:00
  
  Products recalled by high street retailers, budget stores and supermarkets
  
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• Historic house in Acocks Green comes with TWELVE bedrooms

  08-02-2017 17:50
  
  Building with a long history has gone up for sale in Acocks Green.
  
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• Tara Palmer Tomkinson found dead after revealing brain tumour battle

  08-02-2017 17:49
  
  The star had recently revealed a secret year-long battle with a brain tumour
  
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• Birmingham family emigrate to Australia because son allergic to COLD WEATHER

  08-02-2017 17:47
  
  The Mitchell family moved to Oz after Finlay developed a rare allergic reaction
  
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• TWENTY ONE fridges dumped in middle of Barr Beacon by fly-tippers

  08-02-2017 17:26
  
  The vehicle was carrying industrial sized fridges at around 3pm on Monday
  
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• 'It girl' Tara Palmer Tomkinson dead at 45

  08-02-2017 16:58
  
  Socialite and writer was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year
  
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• Rolf Harris cleared of three sex charges but could face retrial on four more

  08-02-2017 16:35
  
  Hearing to take place next Wednesday to determine if another trial will take place
  
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• Pokémon GO Valentine's Day event announced by Niantic

  08-02-2017 16:32
  
  The popular augmented reality app has a habit of releasing new material to coincide with public holidays
  
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• Why the iPhone 8 from Apple could arrive EARLY

  08-02-2017 16:31
  
  For the past five years, the Silicon Valley tech giant's launches have been as regular as clockwork, occurring every year in mid-September
  
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• Nintendo Switch is coming - but it will be missing one BIG feature

  08-02-2017 16:31
  
  The Nintendo Switch is launching in the UK on March 3 - but before that the company is taking it on a tour of the country
  
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• Katie Price reveals sexual abuse she suffered as a seven year old

  08-02-2017 16:31
  
  Katie, who joined her fellow panelists in a discussion on abuse, puts her glamour model career down to the event
  
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• Travellers 'targeting Birmingham because council an easy touch'

  08-02-2017 16:10
  
  Claims made after 50 caravans descended on Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
  
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• Where in Birmingham house prices have risen most in the past year

  08-02-2017 16:06
  
  One street in Birmingham has seen house prices rise by over £45,000
  in just one year.
  
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• 'Killer clown' JAILED for chasing pregnant woman with an axe

  08-02-2017 16:01
  
  The woman, who was 22 weeks pregnant, threw a brick at him in an attempt to defend herself before he ran off
  
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• Gardeners' World presenter known as Mr Rotavator JAILED for filming women in loo

  08-02-2017 15:58
  
  Stephen Brookes told his 'vile and repulsive' actions left his victims feeling violated
  
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• Birmingham beauty queen is first transgender contestant on Britain's Next Top Model

  08-02-2017 15:50
  
  Talulah-Eve Brown was born a boy but is the current Miss Transgender Birmingham
  
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• These are the easiest areas in Birmingham to find a new house

  08-02-2017 15:31
  
  We’ve found the areas that will give you the most amount of choice if you are looking a new property.
  
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• How taking selfies could damage your mental health - what the experts say

  08-02-2017 15:27
  
  Some believe a rise in eating disorders and other mental illnesses can at least be partly be attributed to a rise in selfies
  
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• Data roaming and Brexit: Why we'll be the only ones paying soon

  08-02-2017 15:14
  
  British people travelling in Europe could face a huge increase in mobile phone roaming charges post-Brexit
  
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• Cadbury owner Mondelez International is offering a job eating chocolate

  08-02-2017 15:13
  
  The firm, which posted the role on LinkedIn, is looking for someone who can taste its delicacies - and deliver honest and objective feedback within its team of skilled panelists
  
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• Crooked police officer and friend jailed over road rage lies

  08-02-2017 15:09
  
  Former Police Constable Zaid Malik, 51, had asked pal Roger Baker to lie for him
  
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• Scandinavian blast sends temperatures plunging to MINUS THREE

  08-02-2017 14:48
  
  Met Office warns of bitter cold snap and risk of snow
  
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• 17 things you can do with coins - other than spending them

  08-02-2017 14:14
  
  Experts suggest you should spend some quality time with your hand down the sofa over the coming days
  
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