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• GALLERY: Hundreds complete borough's first half marathon - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 20:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  GALLERY: Hundreds complete borough's first half marathon
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  HUNDREDS of determined runners took to the streets of Solihull for the town's inaugural half marathon earlier this month. On a bright early spring morning, runners started their 13.1 mile journey at Blythe Valley Business Park before taking to the ...
  
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• The Gadget Show moves home to a new Birmingham studio

  13-04-2017 19:50
  
  The Channel 5 series has a swanky new location
  
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• Drugs gang jailed for more than 50 YEARS after bungled bid to cover up evidence

  13-04-2017 19:48
  
  Gang convicted at Birmingham Crown Court in connection with sophisticated cocaine and cannabis supply network
  
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• West Midlands Metro Mayor candidates - the full line-up | The ... - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 19:32 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  West Midlands Metro Mayor candidates - the full line-up | The ...
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  THE CANDIDATES for the first West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) mayoral election have been confirmed. A total of six candidates will now seek to ...and more »
  
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• The very best quotes from Peaky Blinders

  13-04-2017 19:20
  
  "I've heard very bad, bad, bad things about you Birmingham people" - and plenty more great lines from the TV series
  
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• Liam McDonald determined to keep Solihull Moors in the National ... - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 18:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Liam McDonald determined to keep Solihull Moors in the National ...
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald admits he feels 'embarrassed' by Saturday's 9-0 hammering at Tranmere but wants Solihull Moors fans to continue to back the club ...
  Solihull Moors boss Liam McDonald rallies troops ahead of Easter double-headerBirmingham Mailall 2 news articles »
  
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• Liam McDonald determined to keep Solihull Moors in the National League after tasting five consecutive defeats - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 18:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Liam McDonald determined to keep Solihull Moors in the National League after tasting five consecutive defeats
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  FOOTBALL: LIAM McDonald admits he feels 'embarrassed' by Saturday's 9-0 hammering at Tranmere but wants Solihull Moors fans to continue to back the club in their fight to stay in the Vanarama National League. Moors slipped to their biggest ever defeat ...
  Solihull Moors boss Liam McDonald rallies troops ahead of Easter double-headerBirmingham Maila
  
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• Who will be mayor? Join the FINAL live debate

  13-04-2017 18:52
  
  Join us as mayoral candidates are put through their paces at Resort World Birmingham on Sunday, April 23
  
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• Saira Zafar: 'Ban Britain First from Birmingham city centre' says counter protester at centre of THAT photograph from EDL rally

  13-04-2017 18:19
  
  Far Right group confirm they are planning demonstration in city
  
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• These road junctions have been named the worst in Birmingham

  13-04-2017 17:58
  
  West Midlands Mayoral candidates will be able to set transport, and roads, policy for the region - so we asked them what they would do about the traffic
  
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• How you could save thousands on a new car this Easter

  13-04-2017 17:20
  
  The government revised its Road Tax rates on 1st April
  
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• This may be why Conor McGregor celebrated on top of a Brummie Rolls-Royce

  13-04-2017 17:16
  
  The image surfaced after the world-famous UFC star spent a weekend partying at the Grand National - now the plot thickens
  
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• You're more likely to be on benefits in these areas of Birmingham than anywhere else in Britain

  13-04-2017 17:03
  
  Four parts of the city feature in top 10 benefit claimants hotspots
  
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• Drunk girlfriend drove down M6 on THREE WHEELS after tyre blowout

  13-04-2017 16:53
  
  Lily Lunn was on way to see boyfriend she was arrested after alarmed drivers dialled 999
  
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• These are the traffic hotspots to avoid this Easter in the West Midlands

  13-04-2017 16:29
  
  Our handy guide will keep you ahead of the game when it comes to your journeys across this forthcoming Easter weekend
  
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• Extremely British Muslims stars accost ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson

  13-04-2017 16:14
  
  Channel 4 documentary stars find controversial campaigner filming in Sparkhill
  
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• The Pokemon Go Easter event is here: All you need to know

  13-04-2017 16:05
  
  Gamers will receive double the XP and, of course, a better chance of hatching a rare Pokémon from one of their eggs
  
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• Birmingham Hippodrome preparing for big and busy 18 months - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 16:04 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Birmingham Hippodrome preparing for big and busy 18 months
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  BIRMINGHAM Hippodrome – the UK's most visited theatre – is preparing for a big and busy 18 months. From the best of the West End to the biggest names in international ballet, opera and contemporary dance, 2017/18 will once again see a world-class ...and more »
  
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• Birmingham named second worst in England for gambling machine losses - with one man blowing £200k

  13-04-2017 16:03
  
  Only second to London and Glasgow as UK's worse city for gambling
  
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• Watch: Police chase pig in road - which then goes after jogger

  13-04-2017 15:40
  
  Funny video emerges of 'road hog' on the rampage
  
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• Three arrested after police chase car driving wrong way on M5 slip road

  13-04-2017 15:39
  
  Police stopped suspected stolen vehicle heading wrong way up exit at junction 2 near Oldbury
  
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• RSPCA probe launched after swan shot TEN times with air gun

  13-04-2017 14:38
  
  Bird had to be put down after being found with string of injuries in Burntwood
  
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• Travellers set up camp at West Bromwich park

  13-04-2017 14:33
  
  Police said they are working with Sandwell Council and the traveller community to help “resolve the situation”
  
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• Solihull Theatre Company is gearing up to perform Aida at The Core Theatre - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 14:07 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Theatre Company is gearing up to perform Aida at The Core Theatre
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  AUDIENCES in Solihull will be transported back to ancient Egypt when a hit musical comes to the stage next month. Award-winning Solihull Theatre Company is gearing up to perform Aida at The Core Theatre in Solihull from Tuesday May 9 until Saturday, ...and more »
  
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• Murderer who stabbed his former housemate to death jailed for at least 40 years

  13-04-2017 14:03
  
  Sivan Amin served time for a similar killing in Sweden - after shooting his first victim in the head
  
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• This much-loved EastEnders star has rejected a comeback

  13-04-2017 13:42
  
  Nina Wadia dashed fans hopes by saying she was unable to make a comeback
  
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• Finally! National Express will let you pay for your bus with a debit card

  13-04-2017 12:56
  
  Bus operator plans to roll out new technology after testing it out on routes between Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry
  
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• Man lucky to survive after being repeatedly slashed with machete in vicious attack in Sparkbrook

  13-04-2017 12:47
  
  The victim was repeatedly slashed with such ferocity the blade is understood to have nearly severed an artery and the scene was left covered in blood
  
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• Paedophile who tried to snatch young boys from street has appeal thrown out

  13-04-2017 12:20
  
  Taha Sharif fails in bid to overturn convictions after being found guilty of attempted child abduction in Erdington
  
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• The Pokemon Go Easter event is here: This is all you need to know

  13-04-2017 12:12
  
  Gamers will receive double the XP and, of course, a better chance of hatching a rare Pokémon from one of their eggs
  
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• Man who changed his WhatsApp profile picture to image of his ex’s naked bottom fined

  13-04-2017 11:15
  
  Andrew Silvester was unhappy that ex had ended relationship
  
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• Man posted picture of ex-girlfriend’s naked bottom on WhatsApp

  13-04-2017 11:15
  
  Andrew Silvester was unhappy that ex had ended relationship
  
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• Solihull musicians share stage space with The Beatles at the Cavern Club - Solihull Observer

  13-04-2017 11:12 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull musicians share stage space with The Beatles at the Cavern Club
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  (Left to right) - Ben Roberts (drummer), Imogen Ridgers (singer/guitarist), Noah Fairbrother (trumpet), Mr Sansom (teacher), Oliver Smith (singer), Fraser Hull (guitarist), Dougie Hill (bass), Louis Cantello (guitarist) Joe Tucker (trumpet). (s). Steve ...
  
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• Teen fights for life after motorbike crash in city centre

  13-04-2017 11:11
  
  One teenager remains critical in hospital while another is now stable after their motorbike crashed with a car in Birmingham city centre on Wednesday
  
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• Aston Villa superfan won't let life stop him in his tracks

  13-04-2017 11:00
  
  Aston Villa superfan Moin Younis is the champion of Acorns Children's Hospice.
  
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• This is why if someone parks on your drive there's not much you can do about it

  13-04-2017 10:56
  
  What happens if your own driveway is parked upon by an inconsiderate driver
  
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• Hay fever: Pollen count, nose spray and how to reduce your symptoms

  13-04-2017 10:39
  
  Feeling sniffly or woozy? Birch is main culprit for symptoms after warm spell led to 'furious release' of pollen on top of pollution
  
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• Donald Trump may have borrowed Russian money, claims ex-MI6 chief

  13-04-2017 10:31
  
  Sir Richard Dearlove said financial links with Moscow may "linger" for the US president
  
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• It is only a matter of weeks before you must spend your old style £5 notes

  13-04-2017 10:29
  
  Plastic fivers have been in circulation for more than six months - time is running out for the paper version
  
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• Car fire and police incident cause string of delays on M5

  13-04-2017 09:37
  
  Two incidents on southbound carriageway cause jams between the M6 and the M42
  
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• Car fire and crash cause string of delays on M5

  13-04-2017 09:37
  
  Two incidents on southbound carriageway cause jams between the M6 and the M42
  
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• The morning news headlines: Health Secretary calls for investigation in baby deaths at NHS trust

  13-04-2017 08:20
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Two more celebs join the star-studded cast of the Pride of Birmingham Awards

  13-04-2017 07:30
  
  Model and chart star are latest to join celebrity-studded cast of the Pride of Birmingham Awards
  
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• Disqualified driver who drove on the WRONG side of the road during police chase in Erdington jailed

  13-04-2017 07:30
  
  Christopher Kennedy, who was illegally driving a blue Jaguar X-type, “immediately accelerated” when he saw police
  
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• Campaigners battle to save historic Birmingham church

  13-04-2017 06:00
  
  Conservation campaigners are calling for Barratt Homes to halt plans to demolish the church and former orphanage as part of major new housing estate
  
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• Black Country car supermarket to open

  13-04-2017 06:00
  
  Trade Centre UK makes its first foray into England by launching new car supermarket in the Wednesbury
  
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• Drugs fall at police's feet as gang jailed for 52 years

  13-04-2017 00:00
  
  A drugs gang tried to dispose of evidence by hurling a slab of compressed cocaine out of a bedroom window during a police raid - but the £40,000 block landed right at the feet of a West Midlands Police officer!Police stormed the home in Hagley Road West, Quinton, last September following an eight-month undercover operation to monitor the movements of the drug crew.Caught by surprise, and in a desperate bid to distance themselves from the drugs, they tossed the house brick-sized block of co
  
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• Dawn arrests in M5 pursuit of suspected stolen car

  13-04-2017 00:00
  
  Three men were arrested by motorway police in the early hours of this morning (13 April) following a pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle along the M5.Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) picked up the Vauxhall Mokka – believed to have been stolen during a burglary on the Wirral in Merseyside – just before 6am heading northbound near Worcester.A stinger device was later deployed to deflate the car’s tyres but it still continued around the junction 2 roundabou
  
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• #CyberCops: Boss of hacked company warns of cybercrime threat

  13-04-2017 00:00
  
  The Managing Director of a company held to ransom by hackers has warned other bosses to protect themselves against cyber crooks – or run the risk of web sharks crippling their businesses.Stuart Kettell – owner of audio-visual specialist Kettell Video Productions – was targeted by tech scammers who infiltrated his firm’s IT systems with malware that infected its network of files.They demanded £1,000 initially in Bitcoins to decrypt the malicious software – and
  
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