Solihull news

• Aston bomb alert: Cross City rail disruption set to continue for second day

  15-05-2017 23:32
  
  London Midland say no service expected on line between New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley
  
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• Labour manifesto: Jeremy Corbyn offers 'hope' while Theresa May offers 'fear'

  15-05-2017 23:30
  
  D-Day for Labour as the party's manifesto is launched and Jeremy Corbyn says he's in this election to win it
  
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• Moors murderer Ian Brady dies in hospital aged 79

  15-05-2017 23:15
  
  The serial killer, 79, died a patient at Ashworth Hospital on Merseyside where he received palliative care
  
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• Aston bomb alert: Residents slam council over handling of evacuation

  15-05-2017 22:54
  
  Locals say they have had no information while some have been unable to retrieve medication from homes
  
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• The secret Netflix codes that let you unlock hidden categories

  15-05-2017 22:06
  
  Not all content appears when you search on Netflix, as many users of the streaming service know only too well
  
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• Traffic gridlock in Birmingham as commuters faced massive delays due to road closures after bomb discovery

  15-05-2017 22:04
  
  The A38 Aston Expressway remains closed in both directions -  and is expected to be closed until tomorrow morning, West Midlands Police have confirmed
  
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• TOWIE stars' salary: How much do the stars of The Only Way Is Essex get paid?

  15-05-2017 22:03
  
  Just how much are each of the most popular TOWIE stars earning?
  
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• New road tax rules: How much do YOU need to pay now laws have changed?

  15-05-2017 22:02
  
  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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• Why 'forged' new £1 coins could actually be more valuable than the real thing

  15-05-2017 22:00
  
  This man claims he was given a fake new £1 coin - despite claims it is near-impossible to copy
  
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• Which 50ps in your pocket are worth a LOT more?

  15-05-2017 22:00
  
  Some rare counds could be worth hundreds of times face value
  
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• What is stealthing? The alarming sexual trend that is actually assault

  15-05-2017 21:55
  
  The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through sexual intercourse - without partners being aware he is doing so
  
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• UK's most valuable coins: The 50p, 5p and 2p pieces that are worth a LOT more than it says on the coin

  15-05-2017 21:54
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• How much is your old iPod Classic worth on eBay? Probably more than you think

  15-05-2017 21:54
  
  While the much-anticipated new phone will set you back £599, it’s just possible an iPod they stopped making can sell for more
  
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• Kodi top tips: Our pick of the best downloads and addons you NEED to know about

  15-05-2017 21:52
  
  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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• New UK smoking laws will come into effect THIS WEEK - here's what you need to know

  15-05-2017 21:50
  
  Among the key changes are a new law which makes packs of 10 cigarettes no longer readily available
  
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• Aston residents evacuated to Alexander Stadium as Second World War bomb drama continues through the night

  15-05-2017 20:05
  
  Police say 'hundreds of homes evacuated' after 550Ib explosive found at a construction site in Priory Road
  
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• Angry disabled woman tells Theresa May: 'I can't live on £100 a month'

  15-05-2017 19:05
  
  Conservative leader Theresa May as ambushed over cuts to disability benefit
  
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• Hero dad storms Solihull bus and disarms knife thug who had threatened his son - Birmingham Mail

  15-05-2017 19:01 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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• Watch: Cross-dressing student wins right to wear DRESS to final school assembly after campaign from classmates

  15-05-2017 19:00
  
  Philipp Penning, 16, belted out 'I Will Survive' at Leavers' Assembly after campaign by students to overturn alleged ban
  
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• Hero dad storms Solihull bus and disarms knife thug who had threatened his son

  15-05-2017 19:00
  
  The dad was phoned by his terrified son during attempted robbery on the number 76 bus in Solihull's Blossomfield Road
  
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• Conservatives say they might not make ANY general election gains in Birmingham

  15-05-2017 18:59
  
  Despite success in the West Midlands mayor contest, Conservative chair Patrick McLoughlin plays down Tory general election prospects in Birmingham
  
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• Car fire on M6 adds to rush hour chaos for Midlands motorists

  15-05-2017 18:55
  
  Three lanes blocked on northbound carriageway near Wednesbury as drivers face nightmare rush hour after closure of Aston Expressway
  
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• This is where the unexploded bomb was found

  15-05-2017 18:34
  
  One of Birmingham's key regeneration site has found itself the centre of attention on Monday
  
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• Aston Expressway to be closed until Tuesday morning after bomb discovery

  15-05-2017 18:01
  
  The area has been completely shut down, causing widespread chaos across the city
  
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• How dangerous are unexploded bombs and how likely are you to live near one?

  15-05-2017 17:49
  
  The A38 Aston Expressway remains closed in both directions after the discovery on Monday
  
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• Birmingham city centre gridlock after Aston Expressway closure: These are the best routes home

  15-05-2017 17:31
  
  Our handy guide may just save you some time on your way home as you strive to avoid the traffic snarl ups as a result of the unexploded bomb
  
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• Heartbroken family and friends at funeral of Adrian O'Kane after Magaluf stag night tragedy

  15-05-2017 17:30
  
  Driver arrested after dad of-two was hit by killed during a friend’s stag weekend in April
  
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• This is the 500lb Second World War bomb found in Aston

  15-05-2017 17:27
  
  A38 Aston Expressway remains closed in both directions after the bomb discovery caused huge delays across the city
  
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• Watch: Heavy army bomb disposal lorries and equipment arrive at site

  15-05-2017 17:14
  
  Video shows how seriously the authorities are taking the Aston incident
  
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• Motorists face RUSH HOUR HELL after Aston bomb discovery sees roads closed across city

  15-05-2017 17:05
  
  A38 Aston Expressway remains closed in both directions, almost eight hours after drama began
  
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• Woman confronts PM over disability cuts whilst on a walkabout

  15-05-2017 16:18
  
  Cathy Mohan, who lives in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, told the Prime Minister how changes to benefits had left her living on £100 a month and pleaded with the premier to help her.
  
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• Car which smashed into Aston house's living room sounded like 'earthquake', says dad

  15-05-2017 16:10
  
  Odine Baugh and his three children were sleeping at property when vehicle crashed at 3.30am
  
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• How do you dispose of a bomb?

  15-05-2017 16:01
  
  The Explosive Ordnance Disposal - experts in bomb disposal - have been called after a World War II bomb was discovered in Aston
  
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• Family of Drayton Manor schoolgirl, 11, will watch CCTV of her final moments

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  Evha Jannath, from Leicester, fell into the water while riding with classmates
  
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• WWII bomb found in Birmingham: These kind-hearted people are offering shelter to evacuated residents

  15-05-2017 15:35
  
  People living near the Priory Road area, where the bomb was discovered this morning, have been asked to leave their homes
  
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• Theresa May vows to fight firms which pay black and Asian staff less than white workers

  15-05-2017 15:01
  
  Conservative leader Theresa May announces plan to tackles employers who pay ethnic minority workers less
  
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• Who are Explosive Ordnance Disposal? The experts called in to deal with Second World War bomb discovered in Aston

  15-05-2017 14:53
  
  The EOD have been informed and are en route to assess the device, West Midlands Police confirmed
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn quoted NHS founder Nye Bevan in a major speech, but there's a big problem

  15-05-2017 14:40
  
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn claimed Aneurin Bevan spoke words it seems he never said
  
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• Norman Green hosts opening Grand Prix meeting of athletics season - Solihull Observer

  15-05-2017 14:35 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Norman Green hosts opening Grand Prix meeting of athletics season
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  ATHLETICS: NORMAN Green athletics track in Solihull hosted the first British Milers' Club Grand Prix meeting of 2017 on Saturday afternoon. A field of more than 350 national athletes competed over 26 middle distance races, ranging from 800m to 5000m ...
  
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• Taxi driver watches VIDEO on his phone - with mum and toddler in his car

  15-05-2017 14:28
  
  Cops 'horrified' by discovery when cab pulled over
  
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• A38 Aston Expressway closure: Homes and businesses evacuated after WWII bomb found

  15-05-2017 14:18
  
  West Midlands Police officers have visited homes around the Priory Road area where the bomb was found earlier today
  
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• Unexploded Second World War bomb found in Aston area devastated during Birmingham Blitz

  15-05-2017 14:16
  
  Traffic chaos as roads closed across city - including A38 Aston Expressway - during bomb drama at construction site
  
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• £1m co-working space launches in Birmingham city centre

  15-05-2017 14:08
  
  Seven firms have already signed up to take space at Alpha Works off Broad Street
  
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• A38 Aston Expressway closure: The roads shut in Birmingham after Second World War bomb found

  15-05-2017 13:58
  
  This has caused traffic misery for many, with long tailbacks on the M6.
  
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• Second World War bomb discovery closes A38 Aston Expressway - what we know so far

  15-05-2017 13:41
  
  The drama began shortly after 11.30am as emergency services descended on the Aston Hall road area
  
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• Who should I vote for in the general election?

  15-05-2017 13:36
  
  Here's a guide to the parties and what they believe in
  
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• Election candidate Roger Godsiff produced a leaflet which seems to be very rude about himself

  15-05-2017 12:46
  
  It's not what he meant but one Labour candidate's unfortunate leaflet seems to describe himself as 'unwanted, unnecessary, opportunistic'
  
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• How do I register for a postal vote in the general election?

  15-05-2017 12:39
  
  If you are going to be abroad, working away or simply too busy to vote in person you can apply for a postal vote - but do it quickly
  
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• How do I vote and do I need my polling card?

  15-05-2017 12:21
  
  The polling card is delivered to your home address in the run up to the election
  
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• Why Jeremy Corbyn needs young people to vote in order to win the general election

  15-05-2017 12:08
  
  Labour might be able to win this general election despite what the polls say, if young people vote
  
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