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• West Midlands Police appoint new Assistant Chief Constable - Solihull Observer

  20-04-2017 21:03 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  West Midlands Police appoint new Assistant Chief Constable
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  WEST Midlands Police has appointed Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Boycott as Assistant Chief Constable. T/ACC Boycott is currently serving with the Cheshire Constabulary where she oversees local policing including neighbourhood policing, ...and more »
  
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• Drunk teenage thug bit off chef's EAR in horror Broad Street attack

  20-04-2017 20:00
  
  Star City worker Connor Smith, 19, left victim Anil Jnagal  permanently disfigured
  
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• Thugs batter victim with baseball bat in broad daylight attack

  20-04-2017 19:00
  
  Police appeal following vicious attack in Cherrywood Road in Bordesley Green
  
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• Toddler died after GP made 'gross failure' by failing to carry out vaccinations

  20-04-2017 18:00
  
  Johan Pambou died from pneumococcal septicaemia after failing to receive vital vaccine
  
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• Broadchurch deleted scene reveals what REALLY happened after Alec Hardy's Tinder date

  20-04-2017 17:58
  
  Monday night's instalment, the eighth in the nail-biting series, has now become the most-watched Broadchurch episode ever
  
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• Police hunt luxury car crooks who have struck 57 times since January

  20-04-2017 17:30
  
  Staffordshire Police urge homeowners to hide car keys after a spate of burglaries and thefts
  
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• Meet the Birmingham actor in new E4 sitcom Kevin Can Wait

  20-04-2017 17:25
  
  Ryan Cartwright stars with Kevin James in new American comedy
  
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• Solihull businessman ordered to pay back criminal profits or face jail - Solihull Observer

  20-04-2017 17:08 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull businessman ordered to pay back criminal profits or face jail
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  A SOLIHULL businessman has been ordered pay back £150,000 of criminal profits or face jail following his involvement in a £60,000 tobacco counterfeiting plant and money laundering. James Anderson was running a tobacco factory from adjoining industrial ...
  
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• Unite leadership candidate Gerard Coyne 'suspended' from West Midlands union role

  20-04-2017 16:59
  
  The West Midlands union official standing to become Unite general secretary has been suspended
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn rules out backing second referendum on final Brexit deal

  20-04-2017 16:36
  
  There were suggestions Labour could include the policy in their general election manifesto
  
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• Birmingham Olympian Germaine Mason killed during motorbike ride with Usain Bolt

  20-04-2017 16:34
  
  High-jumper was killed as he rode home from a party with pals in Kingston, Jamaica
  
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• How thousands of Birmingham homes are being left empty for MONTHS

  20-04-2017 16:19
  
  These are the latest official figures
  
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• Suspected loan sharks arrested in crack down on illegal lenders

  20-04-2017 16:18
  
  Arrests follow joint operation between police, council chiefs and Illegal Money Lending Team
  
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• Arthur Collins 'acid attack' leaves victim blind as hunt continues for Ferne McCann's boyfriend

  20-04-2017 16:15
  
  A total of 20 people were hurt following the attack
  
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• What happens if your Yodel parcel is damaged? These are your rights

  20-04-2017 16:06
  
  What happens if your parcel is undeliverable? These are the rights you need to know
  
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• Teenage British F4 racing driver Billy Monger undergoes leg amputations after Donington Park crash

  20-04-2017 15:55
  
  The 17-year-old from Charlwood, Surrey was injured in a collision with the Carlin car being driven by Finnish driver Patrik Pasma
  
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• Man arrested after suspected hit-and-run crash left OAP fighting for his life

  20-04-2017 15:52
  
  West Midlands Police said they arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop
  
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• Jailed: 'Fast and Furious' gang who stole £500k by blowing up cashpoints

  20-04-2017 14:48
  
  Nanu Miah and gang members also led police on high speed chases in stolen cars
  
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• Fifth Jane Austen £5 note will NOT be put into circulation - but will instead go to Jane Austen museum

  20-04-2017 14:45
  
  Birmingham artist Graham Short said rumours about a fifth fiver worth £50,000 are untrue
  
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• Solihull nursery worker admits sex attacks on EIGHTEEN children - Birmingham Mail

  20-04-2017 13:45 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull nursery worker admits sex attacks on EIGHTEEN children
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  A NURSERY worker from Solihull i s facing jail after admitting multiple sexual offences against 18 children - including rape. Jamie Chapman , 28, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court today and pleaded guilty to 31 charges. Not guilty pleas to a further ...and more »
  
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• Solihull nursery worker admits sex attacks on EIGHTEEN children

  20-04-2017 13:42
  
  Jamie Chapman, 28, admitted 31 offences, including rape
  
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• Government urged to say whether expenses probe influenced election decision

  20-04-2017 13:24
  
  14 police forces have sent files to the CPS over alleged breaches of spending limits in 2015 general election
  
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• This TOWIE star is heading to intu Merry Hill - here's how you can meet him

  20-04-2017 13:22
  
  Event is being hailed 'the Black Country's biggest Student Night'
  
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• Birmingham is facing more potentially deadly incidents involving synthetic highs like Black Mamba, expert warns

  20-04-2017 13:19
  
  Now Marc Blanchette of the group Change, Grow, Live, has warned a drugs epidemic could lead to other serious incidents
  
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• Berkswell station set to bloom better for customers - Solihull Observer

  20-04-2017 13:16 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Berkswell station set to bloom better for customers
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  The Berkswell Station adopters being presented with the plaque. The plaque is being presented to Berkswell adopter Andrew Burrow (left) by Ben Bourton-Payne, customer service manager at London Midland. Chris Willmott 18 hours ago. THE NEW station ...
  
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• Unity Trust Bank supports Midland Mencap

  20-04-2017 13:14
  
  Bank donates £1,000 to help charity offer support to people with learning disabilities
  
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• Huge blaze at Yodel owned Arrow XL parcel warehouse - major emergency declared

  20-04-2017 12:42
  
  More than 50 firefighters tackling blaze at Worcester warehouse
  
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• I'll take on the powerful and wealthy - and win this election, says Jeremy Corbyn

  20-04-2017 12:19
  
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will 'no longer allow those at the top to leach off of those who bust their guts on zero hours contracts or those forced to make sacrifices to pay their mortgage or their rent'
  
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• Some people aren't sorry to see Birmingham Edgbaston MP Gisela Stuart stand down

  20-04-2017 11:57
  
  Birmingham Edgbaston MP Gisela Stuart is to stand down in the 2017 general election on June 8 - and some people are pleased to see her go
  
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• Why British drivers could face HUGE speeding fines while holidaying in EU

  20-04-2017 11:48
  
  Fines can be issued of up to €750 for breaking speed limits by more than 31 mph
  
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• Six year old Solihull schoolgirl makes a big splash for Birmingham Children's Hospital - Solihull Observer

  20-04-2017 11:15 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Six year old Solihull schoolgirl makes a big splash for Birmingham Children's Hospital
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  AN INSPIRATIONAL Solihull girl who had 30 stitches on her face after she was bitten by a dog last summer has set herself the challenge of swimming half-a-mile in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital. Josie James will be taking a dip at Tudor Grange ...
  
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• Watching football on Kodi? How the Premier League is planning to stop you BEFORE next season

  20-04-2017 10:52
  
  If you watch football on a Kodi box - you might not be for much longer
  
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• Awkward Countdown word blunder leaves Rachel Riley red-faced - and viewers in hysterics

  20-04-2017 10:49
  
  During Wednesday's episode of the afternoon favourite, the 34-year-old didn't know where to look
  
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• Serena Williams announces she's '20 weeks' pregnant with first child

  20-04-2017 10:42
  
  She was eight weeks pregnant when she won the Australian Open in January
  
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• Coroner to consider if large hoard of gold coins found in OLD PIANO can be classed as treasure

  20-04-2017 10:36
  
  The stash of sovereigns, some dating to Queen Victoria’s reign, were discovered when the instrument’s new owners decided to have it re-tuned
  
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• Coronation Street fans shocked as character returns in MAJOR twist

  20-04-2017 10:36
  
  Rob, played by Marc Baylis, was last seen on the ITV soap over a year ago
  
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• Nicki Minaj slammed for using footage - filmed on Westminster Bridge the day before London terror attack - in new music video

  20-04-2017 10:16
  
  The track - also featuring Lil Wayne and Drake - opens on a shot of Big Ben and shots panning across Westminster
  
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• Debenhams places ten stores at risk in major review

  20-04-2017 09:51
  
  Company also plans to shut 11 warehouses but stops short of naming specific shops which are threatened
  
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• Debenhams warehouse closures means hundreds of jobs are in danger

  20-04-2017 09:18
  
  New boss unveils plans to close 11 warehouses and put up to 10 stores under review
  
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• Voters preparing to head back to the polls - Solihull Observer

  20-04-2017 08:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Voters preparing to head back to the polls
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  VOTERS could be heading to the polls for a general election in June after Theresa May announced plans to call a 'snap' general election. But the Prime Minister needs Parliament's backing to hold a vote before 2020 and MPs were voting as The Observer ...and more »
  
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• The morning news headlines: Tory Election manifesto 'will include PM's Brexit pledges' to stifle rebellion; Victims of child sex abuse within family environment 'let down by system'

  20-04-2017 08:36
  
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• Stars of screen, stage and sport all set for tonight's Pride of Birmingham Awards

  20-04-2017 07:30
  
  There will be more than 30 big names on hand to add celebrity applause to the celebration.
  
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• Prime Minister congratulates Pride of Birmingham Award winners

  20-04-2017 07:30
  
  Theresa May has sent her congratulations to the winners of the Pride of Birmingham Awards.
  
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• Midland Metro travellers face six months of disruption as tracks are replaced between three Wolverhampton stations

  20-04-2017 07:30
  
  Work will start in June and lines are unlikely to be re-opened until Christmas.
  
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• How ROBOTS could leave thousands out of work across West Midlands

  20-04-2017 07:30
  
  Construction Robotics has created a bricklaying robot that it says works three to five times faster than human builders
  
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• Cycling to work cuts risk of cancer and heart disease by almost half - experts

  20-04-2017 07:30
  
  Brum's cycle city plans are underpinned by new health stats
  
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• New Digbeth music school appoints first principal

  20-04-2017 06:00
  
  Industry veteran who has worked with artists such as Coldplay and Amy Winehouse will lead new £4m school when it opens later this year
  
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• Birmingham IT firm acquired by Arden Group

  20-04-2017 06:00
  
  Coventry group makes third acquisition in the space of 18 months as it aims to boost its roster of services
  
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• West Midlands Police duo bring the force’s fascinating history to life

  20-04-2017 00:00
  
  West Midlands Police is marking the centenary of women in policing with a fascinating new book uncovering the history of women in the force. WMP employees Corinne Brazier and Inspector Steve Rice have spent the last couple of years working on ‘A Fair Cop’ – a book bringing the force’s history to life for future generations.The pair are both volunteers at the West Midlands Police museum as well as holding down police ‘day jobs’.  This gave them access
  
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• Nursery worker guilty of child sexual offences

  20-04-2017 00:00
  
  A former nursery worker has today (20 April) pleaded guilty to a series of serious sexual offences on children.Jamie Chapman, from Smiths Wood, Solihull admitted to the rape of a teenage boy as well as 21 counts of causing or inciting sexual activity with children. The 28-year-old also pleaded guilty to nine counts of taking, making and distributing indecent photos of children.Chapman was remanded and will be sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 22 May.
  
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