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• Engine theft from Jaguar Land Rover sparks police appeal - Solihull Observer

  16-02-2017 21:12 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Engine theft from Jaguar Land Rover sparks police appeal
  Solihull Observer
  POLICE are appealing for any information regarding a large scale theft of Jaguar Land Rover engines in Solihull. It is believed the engines were stolen from the Damson Lane site in Solihull sometime between late night on January 31 and the early hours ...
  
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• Teen arrested after gun and suspected drugs found inside stolen car

  16-02-2017 21:03
  
  Police arrest 16-year-old who fled from Ford Kuga parked in Castle Vale
  
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• You can get the new £1 coin before anybody else - find out how

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  While the Bank of England's head office in London doesn't have a cash machine attached – it does have a bank note and coin exchange desk
  
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• X-rated Amir Khan Skype 'sex tape' has been leaked online

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  It is believed to have happened just weeks after boxer's wedding to Faryal Makhdoom
  
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• Will 'pirate' Kodi users get into trouble? Here's what experts say

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) said about half of its current investigations concerned the devices
  
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• Using Kodi is legal - but this is when it could become illegal

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  A trader is being hauled to court in a landmark case over the legality of selling boxes loaded with Kodi
  
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• Those who misuse Kodi to be targeted by Federation Against Copyright Theft

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  The widespread emergence of Kodi is now the top priority for rights-holders, it has emerged
  
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• The new DVLA car tax rules: This is how much YOU will have to pay

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Motorists across Birmingham and throughout the West Midlands will be required to change what they pay in a bid to keep their vehicles on the road
  
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• The law on using your mobile phone at the wheel is changing - find out how

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Fines set to be DOUBLED amid frustration from authorities over rising lawbreaking
  
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• The £1 coins already selling for hundreds on eBay - before they have even been released

  16-02-2017 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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• Shigellosis diagnosis: Symptoms and all you need to know about bug spreading across the UK

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  An outbreak of the condition is sweeping through schools across the Midlands.
  
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• Pirate Bay users in Sky and Virgin Media warning over Get It Right campaign

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  The warnings, which are part of the government-backed Get It Right campaign, will inform customers they have 20 days to stop downloading content illegally
  
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• People who misuse Kodi could soon be getting a scary letter from Sky, BT or Virgin Media

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  BT, Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk to contact users over illegal streaming when they detect that a broadband connection has been used to watch pirated TV shows or film
  
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• Old £5 notes: This is how long you have to spend your paper fivers

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  There are almost 165 million cotton paper fivers yet to be withdrawn
  
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• New plastic £20: When is the note released, who's on it and all you need to know

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  After the release of the new polymer fiver, it's time to look forward to yet more plastic banknotes
  
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• New plastic £10 release date: Details of the new tenner, who's on it and all you need to know

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Your guide to the forthcoming polymer tenner, which is set to be released by the Bank of England
  
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• New £5 notes are selling on eBay - the plastic fivers that are fetching thousands of pounds

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Collectors are looking for five pound notes with the lowest serial numbers as these attract the highest bids
  
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• New £5 note serial numbers: How to find out if your plastic fiver is worth thousands

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Some of the new polymer fivers are selling for £200 and up - but what serial numbers should you be looking out for?
  
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• New £1 coin: Time is running out to spend your old coins, warns UK Treasury

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  The new pound comes into circulation in six weeks' time in a bid to beat forgers
  
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• Most valuable UK coins: The 2p, 5p and 50p pieces that are worth hundreds of pounds

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• Jamie O'Hara on why he dumped Celebrity Big Brother girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Jamie, 30, also opened up about his regrets, saying he'd made plenty of mistakes when he was younger
  
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• How best to use Kodi: These are the hacks you NEED to know about

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down - and, if you're looking to get the best possible experience, we're here to help
  
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• Child booster car seat law change - here's everything you need to know

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Worryingly, new research reveals two thirds (66%) of parents do not understand the current car booster seat regulations
  
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• BRIT Awards 2017: When is it on, performers, hosts, voting and all you need to know

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  Robbie Williams, Little Mix, Ed Sheeran... can this year's Brit Awards get any better?
  
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• 2017 celebrity deaths: Famous people who died from Graham Taylor to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

  16-02-2017 21:00
  
  2017 has a lot to answer, with the Earth robbed of many a talent and celebrity already
  
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• Woman who denied pulling out ex-husband’s intestines cleared of attempted murder

  16-02-2017 20:34
  
  Dalya Saeed burst into tears and bowed her head when the jury announced its verdicts
  
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• Banned Wolves fan pleads his innocence but says: 'I'm not against hooliganism'

  16-02-2017 20:00
  
  Thomas Pugh to appeal after being found guilty of lobbing coins at Aston Villa rivals
  
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• Hitman serving life sentence for contract killing of 'Black Widow's' husband appeals sentence

  16-02-2017 19:35
  
  Barry Trigwell, 44, was found bludgeoned to death in the bath at his home in Walmley in 1995
  
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• Shocking moment knifeman arrested after attack on car full of terrified children

  16-02-2017 19:25
  
  Sajad Ditta had suffered a “paranoid episode” when he forced the car to stop in Tollhouse Way, opposite Smethwick High Street, on September 25, last year
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother to return with Summer Legends - and here's who's rumoured to be going into the house so far

  16-02-2017 19:11
  
  Celebrity Big Brother plans a second series featuring lots more former housemates to mark 20th edition of reality show
  
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• Coronation Street forgets Mike Baldwin is dead in gaffe

  16-02-2017 18:48
  
  The soap mentions Adam looking for his father, who's been dead for 11 years
  
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• Two arrested as police investigate string of stun gun attacks in Birmingham

  16-02-2017 18:11
  
  Officers arrest 21-year-old man and 15-year-old boy as part of probe into spate of six attacks over five days
  
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• How to cash in on old foreign money - even if it no longer exists

  16-02-2017 17:57
  
  Five pre-euro currencies are also in the top 10 currencies most found in British homes
  
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• These are the deadlines for using your old coins and notes in 2017

  16-02-2017 17:56
  
  The familiar round Pound will start disappearing next month when the new 12-sided version is rolled out
  
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• Girl critically injured after being hit by car in Sheldon

  16-02-2017 17:49
  
  Teenager suffered serious head and leg injuries after accident on Church Road
  
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• Solihull puppy farmer jailed for animal cruelty - BBC News

  16-02-2017 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Solihull puppy farmer jailed for animal cruelty
  BBC News
  A puppy farmer who bred and sold sick and dying puppies to members of the public has been jailed for six months. Sean Kerr, from Bickenhill, Solihull, was convicted of nine animal cruelty charges after police and the RSPCA raided his puppy farm in ...
  Owner of Solihull puppy farm where dog found dead jailed for six months for animal crueltyBirmingham Mail
  Puppy farmer jailed for six months for animal welfare offencesS
  
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• Tiny house in London costs £600K - here’s what that could get you in the West Midlands

  16-02-2017 17:25
  
  See the massive difference between this minuscule property in London and what you can for the same price around the West Midlands.
  
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• This takeaway restaurant in Birmingham is up for sale on eBay

  16-02-2017 17:05
  
  See inside this Mediterranean takeaway up for sale on eBay.
  
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• HIGHLIGHTS: Woking 2-1 Solihull Moors - Vitalfootball

  16-02-2017 17:02 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Woking 2-1 Solihull Moors
  Vitalfootball
  The romance of a Valentine's evening on the outskirts of West London was left in tatters as Woking ran out 2-1 winners against Solihull Moors. At the Laithwaite Community Stadium it was the hosts that took the lead through Terell Thomas' first league ...
  
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• How having your shopping delivered could get you SUED

  16-02-2017 17:00
  
  Online shoppers are being warned after customer Brian Thompson was sued by an Asda delivery driver
  
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• These are the items burglars want to take from you the most

  16-02-2017 16:55
  
  As watches and jewellery have become more popular with thieves, fewer of them are taking cash
  
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• Love Actually sequel CONFIRMED for Comic Relief 2017

  16-02-2017 16:53
  
  Filming has begun on the 10-minute movie, which will catch up with the characters 14 years on
  
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• Emmerdale fans spot this hilarious production Christmas tree gaffe

  16-02-2017 16:53
  
  When crazed Finn Barton casually arrived at the home of his ex-boyfriend Kasim Sabet to casually break in and trash the place, viewers flagged a glaring production error
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Leanne Battersby's labour will be very dramatic - and Nick won't be there

  16-02-2017 16:53
  
  Jane Danson, who plays the ITV soap regular, has revealed her character's waters break during a blazing row with sister Toyah
  
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• Liam Payne fans are calling him 'daddy' amid rumours Cheryl's in labour

  16-02-2017 16:41
  
  The One Direction star was branded "daddy" by his followers as he posted a snap from a rare night out
  
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• The Nokia 3310 is back! Here are some other iconic phones we've loved and lost

  16-02-2017 16:34
  
  Initially released in 2000, the Nokia 3310 sparked the modern age of mobile phones
  
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• Cheryl breaks happy news on Twitter (but it's not what you think)

  16-02-2017 16:30
  
  The 33-year-old took to the social media site this morning to make an announcement
  
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• Birmingham Mail tops the charts in monthly ABC results

  16-02-2017 16:29
  
  The Mail recorded the highest year-on-year increase in the number of daily average unique browsers on its website
  
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• EastEnders legend June Brown was in Coronation Street - and here's the proof

  16-02-2017 16:20
  
  Brown is best known for appearing as Dot Cotton in the BBC's serial drama for over three decades
  
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• Hero PC who helped JLS concert crush fans on drugs charges

  16-02-2017 16:16
  
  PC Tahsib Majid helped the crowd during big Christmas Lights Switch on in 2009       
  
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