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• Why Chancellor Philip Hammond is sticking with National Insurance rise for self-employed

  09-03-2017 21:00
  
  Visiting Birmingham the Chancellor issued strong defence of his budget measure
  
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• Grandma left with half a skull after bus crash horror - but driver fined just £175

  09-03-2017 19:41
  
  Deborah Davies suffered severe brain damage after bus mounted pavement
  
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• Referee announced for Braintree Town fixture - Vitalfootball

  09-03-2017 19:16 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  
  Referee announced for Braintree Town fixture
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  Referee Joseph Johnson has been appointed to officiate Saturday's National League fixture at home to Braintree Town (3.00pm kick-off). Johnson has been refereeing in the National League since the beginning of the 2015/16 season. He has also operated ...
  
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• Watch heart-stopping moment brave motorist fights off carjacker in Solihull - Coventry Telegraph

  09-03-2017 19:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Watch heart-stopping moment brave motorist fights off carjacker in Solihull
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  This is the incredible moment a very brave homeowner dragged a would-be thief from his wife's car as it defrosted on their driveway. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, confronted the bold thief on Monday morning after he found him behind the ...and more »
  
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• Watch heart-stopping moment brave motorist fights off carjacker in ... - Coventry Telegraph

  09-03-2017 19:05 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Watch heart-stopping moment brave motorist fights off carjacker in ...
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  This is the incredible moment a very brave homeowner dragged a would-be thief from his wife's car as it defrosted on their driveway. The man, who wishes to ...and more »
  
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• Woman's miracle escape as car overturns outside Sandwell College

  09-03-2017 18:46
  
  Emergency crews called to Spon Lane after dramatic crash
  
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• Tragedy as toddler dies after suffering a cardiac arrest

  09-03-2017 18:35
  
  Ambulance staff arrived to find family giving CPR to young boy
  
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• The shocking domestic violence footage the victim wants you to see

  09-03-2017 18:27
  
  Warning: some may find video distressing - Court shown "vivid and horrific" brutal attack
  
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• Tributes to Yardley teenager who died after getting drunk at Christmas party

  09-03-2017 18:23
  
  Builder Michael Cuff was just 19 when he died in alcohol-related tragedy
  
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• Watch: Brave man fights off BMW car thieves on own driveway

  09-03-2017 17:42
  
  Dramaticvideo shows fight caught on camera as car was defrosting
  
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• Barcelona victory shows law makers should take care with rule changes, says FIFA boss

  09-03-2017 17:15
  
  Gianni Infantino said video assistant referees will ensure "clear mistakes" will be corrected
  
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• How women are watching MORE porn on their phones than men

  09-03-2017 16:58
  
  Around 72 per cent of worldwide traffic to porn sites comes from smartphones and tablets
  
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• Liam Payne gets tattoo as he prepares for pregnant Cheryl to give birth

  09-03-2017 16:37
  
  The singer, who shot to fame as part of boyband One Direction, took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the ink
  
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• Extremely British Muslims: 'Why some young Birmingham men join ISIS'

  09-03-2017 16:12
  
  Charity worker Waz warns of segregation in Birmingham and the temptations of ISIS
  
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• Ian Paterson trial: Surgeon 'almost divided' patient's breast in cleavage-sparing op, court told

  09-03-2017 16:07
  
  Mum left with 'almost a seam' following procedure
  
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• Will Tom Hardy's BBC1 drama Taboo be back for a second series?

  09-03-2017 15:59
  
  Hardy talks about plans for more episodes featuring the adventures of James Delaney
  
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• 'Irreplaceable' Broad Street busker Rivington Hermitt has died

  09-03-2017 15:34
  
  Guitarist was a 'landmark' on Golden Mile for 20 years
  
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• Fire breaks out at former MG Rover site in Longbridge

  09-03-2017 15:29
  
  Fifteen firefighters sent to the scene after fire at former factory unit in Lowhill Lane
  
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• This could be the perfect property for spring - if you have a spare £3.25m

  09-03-2017 15:01
  
  See inside this amazing country house that includes an unbelievable amount of idyllic countryside.
  
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• Lethal drug Spice could become 'substance of the future' in Birmingham, expert warns

  09-03-2017 15:00
  
  Spice - the name for different types of synthetic cannabis - is very powerful and ranked alongside heroin in terms of its dangers
  
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• Midlands Connect launches 25-year vision to improve region's transport

  09-03-2017 14:46
  
  Report has been 18 months in the planning and highlights key projects which are aiming to boost connectivity across the Midlands
  
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• Sir Howard Hodgkin, painter 'who hated painting', dies aged 84

  09-03-2017 14:20
  
  Tate director leads tributes
  
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• West Midlands super council chief to be paid twice as much as the mayor

  09-03-2017 14:10
  
  Leaked Combined Authority document reveals £180,000 salary for soon to be appointed chief executive
  
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• Travellers invade Stirchley car park

  09-03-2017 13:48
  
  Caravans on site earmarked for housing
  
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• Extremely British Muslims: What REALLY happened in 'PM is Islamophobic' row

  09-03-2017 13:47
  
  Birmingham Central Mosque chairman Muhammad Afzal resigned from Lord Mayor post but says he's not sorry
  
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• How Art Attack's Talking Head carried an x-rated hidden message

  09-03-2017 13:42
  
  At the time it was a nice after-school show, but now it looks like we may have missed its x-rated message
  
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• REVIEW - Billy Elliot the Musical - Birmingham Hippodrome - Solihull Observer

  09-03-2017 13:34 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  REVIEW - Billy Elliot the Musical - Birmingham Hippodrome
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  There's a good reason why the hit West End musical has been playing to packed houses around the world for the past 12 years – the feel-good factor. Most are of course familiar with the story before they even take their seat having seen the film version.and more »
  
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• Solihull Blossomfield set to unveil new £30000 practice nets - Solihull Observer

  09-03-2017 13:12 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Blossomfield set to unveil new £30000 practice nets
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  CRICKET: THE NEW state-of-the-art practice nets at Solihull Blossomfield Cricket Club will officially be unveiled on March 21. The Mayor of Solihull, councillor Mike Robinson, will be guest of honour at the grand opening of the nets which cost £30,000 ...
  
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• Why your Kodi box could soon be BANNED as consultation into illegal streaming launched

  09-03-2017 12:52
  
  The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announced it is involved in a review trying to put a stop to the sale and use of the devices
  
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• Premier League crackdown on Kodi APPROVED by High Court

  09-03-2017 12:52
  
  Kodi users are being warned after the High Court approved a Premier League effort to shut down unlicensed streams online
  
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• Kodi seller fined £250,000 bill for selling pre-loaded boxes

  09-03-2017 12:51
  
  People who are misusing Kodi boxes could be targeted by anti-piracy campaigners
  
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• Harry Potter actor in intensive care after breaking neck in horrific car crash

  09-03-2017 12:51
  
  The actor has broken his neck, suffered 15 broken ribs and punctured a lung after he was involved in the head on collision on Monday
  
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• First Big Brother 2017 housemate revealed ahead of summer series

  09-03-2017 12:51
  
  Janey will appear alongside her twin sister, who had to be 'bribed' to go to the audition
  
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• Home Bargains pervert JAILED for fondling himself as he followed customer around store

  09-03-2017 12:37
  
  Creep Eugenio De Freitas performed sex act in packed store
  
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• Celebrity deaths in 2017: Famous people who have died this year

  09-03-2017 12:35
  
  2017 has a lot to answer, with the Earth robbed of many a talent and celebrity already
  
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• Pokémon Go Gen 2 released by Niantic with Legendary coming

  09-03-2017 12:33
  
  The developer has reportedly sent out a new message teasing the next big update
  
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• Smart tickets available on all Midland rail services by next year

  09-03-2017 12:20
  
  Chancellor Philip Hammond says passengers will be able to use smart cards instead of traditional tickets on Midland rail lines by the end of 2018
  
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• Wolverhampton stabbing: Brother and sister named

  09-03-2017 12:12
  
  Anne-Marie was found with fatal stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• This job will pay you £50,000 a year to talk about chocolate

  09-03-2017 12:00
  
  The job offers a whopping salary of £45,000 - plus a casual £5,000 bonus, depending on experience
  
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• Propercorn contains TWICE as much fat as advertised on packets

  09-03-2017 12:00
  
  It was found to contain 25.3g of fat per 100g serving
  
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• Forest of Arden to host European Senior Tour - Solihull Observer

  09-03-2017 11:14 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Forest of Arden to host European Senior Tour
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  GOLF: FOREST of Arden Hotel and Country Club will be welcoming the European Senior Tour to its fairways this October with the inaugural English Senior Masters. The tournament will take place from October 20 to 22 and will see some of the game's ...
  
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• How playing Pokemon Go can boost your health massively

  09-03-2017 11:08
  
  In Pokemon Go, players move around a physical location capturing animated creatures on smartphones and other mobile devices
  
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• Why Cheryl fans think pregnant star has ALREADY given birth to Liam Payne's baby

  09-03-2017 11:05
  
  Some think social media post means the former X Factor judge has welcomed her first child
  
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• The shocking amount your rent is going to rise by within five years

  09-03-2017 11:05
  
  Rics warned those on lower incomes in the rental sector are set to face further financial difficulties
  
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• Pregnant Cheryl posts inspirational message to fans on International Women's Day

  09-03-2017 11:05
  
  The star - who is expecting her first child with Wolverhampton boyfriend Liam Payne - took to social media on Wednesday
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Ken and Adam driven apart by Barlow family feud

  09-03-2017 11:05
  
  Viewers sat open-mouthed as Ken set fire to his grandson's future health, as well as the safety of the rest of his family last night
  
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• How these celebrities picked their stage names - and why

  09-03-2017 11:04
  
  It's a known fact that sometimes you just have to change your name to make it in Hollywood         
  
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• Brummie contestants wanted for Blind Date comeback series

  09-03-2017 11:04
  
  Blind Date ran on ITV from 1985 for 18 years, finishing when Cilla sensationally announced she intended to quit the show live on air
  
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• Everybody wants this £4 Primark item - but nobody can find it

  09-03-2017 10:30
  
  The Primark Chip purse has got everyone in a weird fever
  
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• Al-Hijrah School pupil who died of 'allergic reaction' named as Mohammad Imaeel Ashraf

  09-03-2017 09:57
  
  Boy of nine was very popular among classmates
  
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