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• Driver charged with causing woman's death in Lichfield crash

  20-03-2017 23:12
  
  Man to appear in court charged over death of Stephanie Grainger in collision on Beacon Street
  
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• You can control your Kodi box from your phone - and this is how

  20-03-2017 21:56
  
  Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer
  
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• How this scientist accidentally unleashed Spice drug on the world

  20-03-2017 21:56
  
  The synthetic drug, which is devastating British cities, was stumbled upon when the scientist was researching the impact of cannabis
  
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• This is when you should go to sleep if you need to wake up at 7am for work

  20-03-2017 21:46
  
  Apparently it's all to do with sleep cycles rather than getting more hours of sleep
  
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• When do we change the clocks in the UK this year? Here's when and why we turn them forward

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  We've got all the details you need on daylight saving time here
  
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• The UK's most valuable coins: These 2p, 5p and 50p pieces are worth much more than face value

  20-03-2017 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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• The most valuable Lego: Search your loft for these sets selling for THOUSANDS

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Some rare Lego sets are currently on sale for as much as £3,800 a time – with an army of enthusiasts lining up to snap up the popular toys
  
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• The most valuable Harry Potter books: Some editions fetching big money as one sells for more than £43k

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Many of the early editions of JK Rowling's book are worth thousands of pounds - here's a guide to spotting value
  
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• Pokémon GO: Find out how one hack lets you hatch eggs without going anywhere!

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Players are finding they have to walk distances of up to 10km to advance in the game - but one man has come up with a solution
  
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• Pokémon Go developer Niantic reveals plans for Legendary release

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  The developer has reportedly sent out a new message teasing the next big update
  
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• One driver was caught SEVEN times in days by speed cameras - and there's not much sympathy from our readers

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Concern that some motorists do not realise that new digital cameras are now on line
  
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• New road tax rules coming soon - how much will YOU have to pay?

  20-03-2017 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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• New plastic £5 notes are being sold on eBay - the fivers fetching THOUSANDS

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Collectors are looking for five pound notes with the lowest serial numbers as these attract the highest bids
  
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• Kodi is legal - but this is when using it can become illegal

  20-03-2017 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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• How to get the best out of Kodi: The top hacks that you NEED to know about

  20-03-2017 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 cancer: How do you spot the signs and symptoms?

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  After the awful news Michael Buble's three-year-old son has been diagnosed, we take a look at the facts and figures behind childhood cancer
  
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• Cheryl and Liam Payne baby's due date: We look at the signs

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Cheryl hasn't posted anything on Instagram for five weeks - and many reckon she's nearing 'labour'
  
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• Burger Bar Boys: How the fearsome Birmingham gang who brought murder and terror to the city began

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Burgers and Johnson Crew were formed in the 1980s and became bitter rivals
  
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• Birmingham's speed cameras: Locations, points, fines and everything you need to know

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  Speed cameras are back in the region - we answer all the key questions
  
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• Anyone who misuses Kodi is being targeted by FACT in anti-piracy battle

  20-03-2017 21:00
  
  The widespread emergence of Kodi is now the top priority for rights-holders, it has emerged
  
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• Yardley Lidl store evacuated after suspicious package scare

  20-03-2017 19:23
  
  Shoppers ordered to leave after item discovered in aisle at supermarket off Coventry Road
  
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• Anger over Youtube Burger Bar gang shooting boast videos

  20-03-2017 18:44
  
  Member Reial Phillips raps about taking out rival gang members - including a 16-year-old victim
  
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• Daughter of woman murdered by ex considers legal action against West Midlands Police after 'failings'

  20-03-2017 18:41
  
  The damning investigation found 19 West Midlands Police employees had cases to answer over their responses to domestic abuse alerts involving Jacqueline Oakes
           
  
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• Memorial to honour Tunisia terror attack victims to be erected in Cannon Hill Park

  20-03-2017 18:23
  
  Families of the victims, ten of whom came from the Midlands, have been consulted about the plans, and the memorial is due to open next year
  
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• Tory MPs defend George Osborne for taking newspaper editor job while remaining an MP

  20-03-2017 18:20
  
  Conservative MP Michael Fabricant accuses former chancellor George Osborne's critics of 'faux outrage'
  
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• Birmingham colleges snubbed in new apprenticeship push

  20-03-2017 18:20
  
  Trio of colleges fail to make new key government register which will connect employers with training providers running schemes for apprentices
  
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• Birmingham GP killed himself after sex attack claims from two patients

  20-03-2017 18:02
  
  Philip Schuppler, 58, took heroin overdose hours after being informed of allegations
  
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• West Midlands top Tory demands better devolution deal from Government

  20-03-2017 18:00
  
  Combined Authority chairman Bob Sleigh criticises 'slow pace' of devo-deal in leaked letter to Prime Minister's top advisor
  
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• Peaky Blinders starts filming series four - first pictures of Cillian Murphy and cast on set

  20-03-2017 17:41
  
  First look at location shooting for the hit BBC2 drama
  
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• Watch: Suspected burglars get rude awakening in dawn raids

  20-03-2017 17:29
  
  Police swoop on gang suspected to be behind 70 break-ins
  
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• Birmingham City Council appoints chief - all you need to know about Stella Manzie

  20-03-2017 17:26
  
  Former Scottish Government finance chief takes on interim role in Birmingham a  month after the departure of Mark Rogers.
  
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• Aldi shopping scam revealed: Why vouchers being shared are NOT worth £65

  20-03-2017 17:13
  
  Hoax vouchers have been shared on social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter, purporting to offer £65 worth of goods at the store
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn insists Momentum doesn't speak for him as he makes peace with Tom Watson

  20-03-2017 16:52
  
  After a day of anger and accusation within the Labour Party, Deputy Leader Tom Watson and Leader Jeremy Corbyn have made peace
  
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• Northfield NatWest siege drama: Man appears in court on four charges

  20-03-2017 16:25
  
  David Hempseed, 60, remanded in custody until next appearance at Birmingham Crown Court
  
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• FBI chief James Comey confirms Russia Trump election win probe

  20-03-2017 16:23
  
  Investigation will include any potential coordination between Trump campaign associates and Russia's government
  
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• Come Dine With Me is filming in Birmingham and looking for contestants

  20-03-2017 16:03
  
  The Channel 4 show is fiming in the city in May - could you bag £1,000?
  
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• Thugs hit schoolboy with BELT BUCKLE during attempted robbery in Northfield

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  Victim, 14, was also kicked after being knocked to the floor in Kingshurst Road
  
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• No sign of Spring as Midlands braced for frost, ice, sleet and thunder

  20-03-2017 15:13
  
  Freezing temperatures greet the change of season
  
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• Theresa May names the day for triggering Article 50, so what happens next?

  20-03-2017 15:02
  
  Theresa May will trigger Article 50 next week, and here's what happens next:
  
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• WATCH: Biker falls as he's being chased by cops - and is arrested

  20-03-2017 14:58
  
  Dramatic footage shows major crackdown on illegal riders - and some being led away in handcuffs
  
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• Aldi staff reveal why they scan shopping so fast at the checkouts

  20-03-2017 14:53
  
  Social media has been awash with shoppers complaining about the speed with which their shopping is sent through the checkout
  
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• Samuel L Jackson wants to star in Peaky Blinders

  20-03-2017 14:03
  
  The Hollywood star is the latest A-lister to join the fan club
  
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• Mum's heartbreaking tribute to Poppy-Arabella: 'I once had a daughter who was my little best friend'

  20-03-2017 13:59
  
  John Place, 72, jailed for four years for death of three-year-old on pedestrian crossing
  
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• 'Romanian Crime Academy' gang jailed over £3m jewellery raids

  20-03-2017 13:22
  
  Criminals locked up for almost 50 years targeted Bicester Village
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn told to get out of North London and listen to Midlands voters if he wants to win

  20-03-2017 13:22
  
  Black Country Labour MP Ian Austin says party leader Jeremy Corbyn must start listening to Midlands voters if he is to have any chance of becoming Prime Minister
  
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• 'Bitter-sweet' honour as Marcia is awarded MBE

  20-03-2017 13:21
  
  Anti-gang campaigner honoured at palace
  
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• Pensioner killed little Poppy-Arabella on crossing after ignoring warnings to stop driving

  20-03-2017 13:13
  
  Devastated parents say: 'We will miss her forever, we will love her for always'
  
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• Prime Minister to trigger Article 50 on March 29

  20-03-2017 13:07
  
  Formal process of Britain leaving the European Union to begin next week
  
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• THIS is why Neighbours could be axed from our TV screens

  20-03-2017 13:06
  
  Australian soap could be ditched from British television
  
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• Labour civil war as Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell attacks Deputy Leader Tom Watson

  20-03-2017 12:46
  
  Open warfare breaks out within the Labour Party as Tom Watson fights hard-left 'plot' to take over the party
  
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