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• Birmingham speed camera facts: Tickets, fines and everything you need to know

  07-03-2017 22:29
  
  Speed cameras are back in the region - we answer all the key questions
  
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• Is your plastic fiver valuable? These are the £5 serial numbers to look out for

  07-03-2017 22:25
  
  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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• 15 ways to cool down and get to sleep

  07-03-2017 22:24
  
  Our top tips for making sure you get a good night's sleep in the sweltering heat and humidity in Birmingham and across the UK
  
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• 30 celebrities you didn't know were from Birmingham

  07-03-2017 22:00
  
  We take a look at the stars whose connections to the city are not as well-publicised as the likes of Ozzy Osbourne - how many of these did you know had links to Birmingham?
  
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• Why Tim Farron is calling for a second EU Referendum

  07-03-2017 21:49
  
  The Liberal Democrat leader confirmed his party's peers will vote against the Bill allowing Theresa May to trigger Article 50
  
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• This is the difference between fudge, toffee and caramel

  07-03-2017 21:49
  
  To the outside tongue, you may get think these treats aren't too different
  
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• The trick conmen are playing to convince you your bank is calling

  07-03-2017 21:49
  
  Victims are persuaded to give personal financial information such as online banking log in details
  
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• How having more sex makes you better at your job

  07-03-2017 21:49
  
  It was revealed less amorous colleagues at work are outperformed by their counterparts the day after a night of passion
  
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• Jamie O'Hara's girlfriend hints at plans to get married

  07-03-2017 21:47
  
  Ex-Wolves midfielder Jamie recently revealed he had got back together with his former flame
  
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• Gary Barlow speaks out over Let It Shine backing singers row

  07-03-2017 21:47
  
  Five to Five, who were crowned the winners in last week’s finale, will not even have a speaking role in the production
  
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• Floyd Mayweather speaks for the first time since 'Money Team' van torched in Birmingham

  07-03-2017 20:21
  
  The van branded with the letters TMT was parked outside the prestigious Park Regis hotel on Broad Street, where Mayweather was staying
  
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• Boy of eight died after paramedics told NOT to take him to nearest hospital following NHS cuts

  07-03-2017 19:21
  
  Callum Cartlidge was driven 17 miles but could not be saved
  
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• Dramatic video shows armed police storm shop in Aston during search for man on the run

  07-03-2017 18:53
  
  Officers from West Midlands Police burst into Witton Express, on Witton Road, shortly after 2pm on Monday afternoon
  
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• Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says we should be proud of paying taxes

  07-03-2017 18:05
  
  Shadow Chancellor wants to 'change the culture around tax' as he plans to fund the NHS by collecting tens of billions of pounds from the rich and big business
  
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• Arson suspect arrested after baby and toddler saved from Sutton Coldfield flat fire

  07-03-2017 17:45
  
  Four people rescued from third floor balcony
  
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• Microsoft services go DOWN - affecting Xbox, Skype and Hotmail

  07-03-2017 17:35
  
  Users flocked to social media to say they are unable to log into their accounts
  
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• Hampton edge closer to Division Two crown - Solihull Observer

  07-03-2017 17:26 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Hampton edge closer to Division Two crown
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  HOCKEY: AN ENTERTAINING top of the table clash between Hampton and Stratford ended in a stalemate as the Solihull club kept hold of top spot. Hampton welcomed Warwickshire rivals Stratford who were looking to overtake the hosts into top spot in ...
  
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• Karen Danczuk launches astonishing attack on Madeleine McCann's parents

  07-03-2017 17:01
  
  The estranged wife of MP Simon Danczuk has accused Kate and Gerry McCann of “having guilt”
  
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• London Bridge reopened after police swarm on area following security scare

  07-03-2017 16:52
  
  Officers were called to a security alert in London Bridge street on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Hundreds of Emmerdale fans complain to Ofcom over prison storyline

  07-03-2017 16:35
  
  Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) has been suffering homophobic abuse in prison since the other inmates found out he is gay
  
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• How Nintendo Switch gamers are fixing the console's design flaws

  07-03-2017 16:31
  
  Fans who have forked out hundreds for the console are now resorting to try and fix bugs themselves
  
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• This is how female genital mutilation is affecting the West Midlands

  07-03-2017 16:26
  
  Locally, Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG saw the highest number of FGM cases
  
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• London Bridge EVACUATED as police probe security alert

  07-03-2017 16:18
  
  Evacuation over security alert today on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Cigarettes sold for £20 EACH in prisons where smoking is banned

  07-03-2017 15:50
  
  Tobacco pouches are shifting hands for an astonishing £200
  
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• Why the Nintendo Switch is ALREADY a massive success

  07-03-2017 15:49
  
  Tech giant have confirmed it's the fastest-selling console in the company's history
  
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• The Get Out Challenge is sweeping social media - but what is it?

  07-03-2017 15:48
  
  The Get Out Challenge is the new social media craze that was influenced by a very particular scene in a horror movie
  
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• The deadline to stop spending paper £5 is looming - here's all you need to know

  07-03-2017 15:47
  
  More than 300 million old £5 notes will be useless come May
  
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• Letter X' Snapchat bullying: This is why people turn into online trolls

  07-03-2017 15:45
  
  Parents are being warned over a new 'Letter X' Snapchat bullying craze which is sweeping the nation with trolling
  
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• Why your E.On energy bill is set to soar from April

  07-03-2017 15:44
  
  E.On said the hike was "largely due" to an increase of around 36% in the cost of supporting various social and environmental programmes
  
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• Liam McDonald proud of players as Solihull Moors make their point ... - Solihull Observer

  07-03-2017 15:40 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Liam McDonald proud of players as Solihull Moors make their point ...
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald has spoken of his pride after watching his Solihull Moors side come away from Dover with what could prove to be a precious point ...and more »
  
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• Liam McDonald proud of players as Solihull Moors make their point at Dover - Solihull Observer

  07-03-2017 15:40 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Liam McDonald proud of players as Solihull Moors make their point at Dover
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald has spoken of his pride after watching his Solihull Moors side come away from Dover with what could prove to be a precious point in their bid to remain in the National League this season. The Moors manager had spoken about ...and more »
  
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• What is dilated cardiomyopathy? George Michael cause of death explained

  07-03-2017 15:37
  
  The singer, who was found dead on Christmas Day, died of dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver
  
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• Why ITV's Dancing On Ice could return three years after it was axed

  07-03-2017 15:36
  
  At its peak, the ITV reality show was watched by 13million viewers
  
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• Why standing still on an escalator is QUICKER than walking up one

  07-03-2017 15:35
  
  What emerged from the trial was making people stand INCREASED the number of people using the escalator, known as the throughput
  
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• Teen defeated in 'play wrestling' match stabbed opponent after taking the 'loss badly', court hears

  07-03-2017 15:29
  
  Hannaniah Fuller-Smithen plunged knife into victim's heart
  
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• Rail line between Birmingham and Liverpool set to reopen after wall collapse

  07-03-2017 15:28
  
  Network Rail confirms services to Liverpool Lime Street will resume after week of chaos
  
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• Stratford Road death: Cop battled to save life of man killed in fall from flat window

  07-03-2017 15:18
  
  Eyewitness tells how 'courageous' officer gave victim CPR at the scene
  
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• Heartlands Hospital doctor struck off after child abuse images conviction

  07-03-2017 15:17
  
  Emil Guirguis from Solihull was convicted of possessing more than 11,000 images
  
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• George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz speaks out as cause of star's death revealed

  07-03-2017 15:16
  
  Fadi Fawaz tweeted a photograph of himself and George alongside his thoughts on the ruling
  
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• Channel 4's How'd You Get So Rich? shows Poundland millionaires go on a date by helicopter

  07-03-2017 15:12
  
  Watch how Shropshire based Steve and Tracey Smith pop out for an Indian
  
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• Baldwins Accountants acquires Birmingham practice

  07-03-2017 15:10
  
  Walsall-based group continues its nationwide expansion plans with deal to buy Jewellery Quarter firm
  
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• Armed raiders tied up terrified couple and stuffed TOILET ROLL into their mouths

  07-03-2017 14:24
  
  Victims will 'never get over' hour-long ordeal, court told
  
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• Most Wanted: Sham marriage criminal and 'gun raider' on the run

  07-03-2017 14:21
  
  Two of BBC Crimewatch's Most Wanted men could be hiding out in the West Midlands.
  
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• George Michael died of natural causes, inquest finds

  07-03-2017 14:21
  
  53-year-old pop superstar was found dead at his home on Christmas Day
  
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• 'Top lad' Ryan Dunn, 21, named as victim of A38 Fradley crash

  07-03-2017 14:18
  
  Pals raising money for his funeral after road tragedy
  
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• Top US rapper Mr Capone-E films music video inside Zahid Khan’s Ferrari in Birmingham

  07-03-2017 14:11
  
  The rapper used the white 458 Spider Ferrari in an indoor studio and other locations across the city
  
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• George Michael 'died of natural causes' says coroner

  07-03-2017 13:57
  
  The 53-year-old star was found dead at his Oxfordshire home on Christmas Day
  
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• Coventry Road crash: New footage of scene after car rolls over on busy Birmingham road

  07-03-2017 13:50
  
  Man taken to hospital after BMW landed on its roof following crash on A45 in Hay Mills
  
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• Who is the West Midlands Mayor's first phone call to?

  07-03-2017 13:33
  
  We ask the candidates on their first day as the first West Midlands Mayor who will get their first phone call.
  
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• Four academy players earn first team deals at Solihull Moors - Solihull Observer

  07-03-2017 13:28 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Four academy players earn first team deals at Solihull Moors
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  FOOTBALL: THE FUTURE of Solihull Moors and its academy looks bright after four youngsters signed for the first team this week. Marshall Willock, Tyrese Shade, Reiss McNally and Josh Endall have all earned deals to make the next step up in their careers ...
  
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