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• The signs and symptoms of 'slapped cheek' syndrome sweeping schools

  07-05-2017 23:05
  
  The condition, which has spread across swathes of the country, has seen children struck down and take time out of schools
  
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• Royal Mint has launched Peter Rabbit 50p coins - here's where to get one

  07-05-2017 23:02
  
  The printed colour designs on the silver proof 50p coins have been created to capture the hand-painted style of Potter's original illustrations
  
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• Why the new plastic £20 notes could be made using palm oil

  07-05-2017 23:00
  
  Palm oil is controversial because production has resulted in deforestation of several key areas of the globe
  
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• What are you legally allowed to do if somebody breaks into your home?

  07-05-2017 23:00
  
  Being confronted by an intruder in your own home is a frightening prospect - and here's what to do
  
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• How you know someone is a serial killer

  07-05-2017 23:00
  
  There are a few tell-tale signs, according to experts
  
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• How you can tell a cashpoint has been tampered with

  07-05-2017 22:58
  
  Criminals are moving towards methods less susceptible to direct bank intervention, such as scams directly targeting the customer
  
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• This is how you can tell if your child is being groomed online

  07-05-2017 22:55
  
  There were 2,598 child sex offences recorded in the West Midlands last year
  
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• How can you spot the symptoms of child cancer? Here's what you need to know

  07-05-2017 22:50
  
  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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• These are the 'stranger danger' tips every parent needs to know

  07-05-2017 22:46
  
  Your kids may be tasked with keeping themselves busy over the Easter period - here's how to keep them safe
  
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• This is what Facebook is doing to crackdown on revenge porn

  07-05-2017 22:45
  
  The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company is set to help victims with a raft of new features
  
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• These are the worst ways to die - according to experts

  07-05-2017 22:45
  
  The scientists have even delivered a detailed explanation of exactly how you would meet your grisly end
  
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• The Lifetime Isa has launched - this is what you need to know

  07-05-2017 22:44
  
  The accounts, also known as Lisas, can be opened by people aged between 18 and 39 to save for their first home
  
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• Is Barry Manilow gay? Why he waited until age 73 to reveal it

  07-05-2017 22:44
  
  Manilow was briefly previously married to his high school sweetheart Susan Deixler and said he was not struggling with his sexuality while they were married
  
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• The top serial numbers to check for to see if your plastic £5 is valuable

  07-05-2017 22:35
  
  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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• Motorway cops stop drink-driver travelling the WRONG WAY from M40 to M42

  07-05-2017 18:48
  
  They use a police car to force him to stop as he headed for the M42
  
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• 'We're Birmingham City, we never die' How Blues celebrated Championship survival

  07-05-2017 17:58
  
  There was an outpouring of relief after Blues' last day escape at Bristol City
  
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• New horror in store for Bethany Platt in Coronation Street when she tries to report sexual abuse but discovers rapist is POLICEMAN

  07-05-2017 15:28
  
  The 16-year-old finds the courage to escape evil Nathan but comes face to face with her attacker
  
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• Miss Birmingham finalist has been turned down for 400 jobs!

  07-05-2017 15:00
  
  Despite hundreds of applications Tiffany Hill has been invited to only five interviews.
  
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• Free prostate cancer tests inspire funeral donations from grieving ... - Solihull Observer

  07-05-2017 14:25 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Free prostate cancer tests inspire funeral donations from grieving ...
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  IT WAS days after the funeral of her husband Harold, who died from prostate cancer, that June Bishop spotted that free PSA tests which can help detect the ...and more »
  
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• Midland university creates 18th century magic workshops

  07-05-2017 14:06
  
  The University of Warwick has conjured up a series of workshops on 18th century magic that are well worth a wand-er around.
  
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• Care home takes in devoted couple who have not spent a day apart in 50 years

  07-05-2017 14:00
  
  They lived and worked together –now care home takes in couple together
  
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• Big cat that had film icon purring

  07-05-2017 13:47
  
  The sleek vehicles were dubbed “the ultimate crumpet chaser”
  
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• Comedy genius who hit showbiz heights despite becoming an alcoholic aged 13

  07-05-2017 13:02
  
  Three films and a scratchy scattering of live performances are all that remain of Field’s showbiz legacy.
  
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• Drug dealer Genghis Khan JAILED for firing sawn-off gun

  07-05-2017 12:30
  
  Armed drug dealer named after warlord caged for firing sawn-off gun
  
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• Star-studded soccer match raises money for Gabby Agbonlahor's niece

  07-05-2017 11:51
  
  The major event is the latest in a raft of fundraisers for five-year-old Jayla Agbonlahor.
  
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• Baker recreates death mask of legendary Hollywood horror actor Vincent Price

  07-05-2017 11:00
  
  Amazing cake recreates the death mask of legendary Hollywood horror actor Price
  
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• Police given more time to quiz Brierley Hill murder suspect

  07-05-2017 09:37
  
  Victim has still to be formally identied
  
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• Win tickets to dine aboard the Flying Scotsman | The Solihull Observer - Solihull Observer

  07-05-2017 09:23 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Win tickets to dine aboard the Flying Scotsman | The Solihull Observer
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  THE FLYING Scotsman is coming to Warwickshire and The Observer is offering two lucky readers the chance to jump aboard and dine in style on the world ...and more »
  
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• Brum's most wanted - suspects sought for offences of robbery, murder, kidnap and false imprisonment

  07-05-2017 08:00
  
  Police are asking for help to trace these people - can you assist them?
  
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• No hands! Driver eats POT NOODLE on the M6

  07-05-2017 07:30
  
  Shocking footage of hungry driver using his knees while tucking in to snack
  
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• Maddison Seeney has a new reason to flash her infectious smile - a caravan!

  07-05-2017 07:30
  
  After the Sunday Mercury’s heartbreaking story of Maddie’s battle with a highly aggressive form of brain cancer, the public donated £10,000.
  
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• Every school to get mental health support under new plans says Prime Minister

  07-05-2017 07:00
  
  Workplace help will also be bolstered in move to cut discrimination
  
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