Solihull news

• What is BBC drama Three Girls about? All you need to know on Rochdale grooming gangs

  16-05-2017 21:13
  
  Three Girls airs on BBC1 on Tuesday, May 16, for three consecutive nights
  
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• Why some new £1 coins are being sold on eBay for almost £300

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  The new 12-sided coin, designed by a Midlands schoolboy, from Walsall, entered circulation earlier this year
  
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• Why 'forged' new £1 coins could actually be worth more than the real thing

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  This man claims he was given a fake new £1 coin - despite claims it is near-impossible to copy
  
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• When is Flying Ant Day 2017 and what is it? Here's what you need to know

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  It's a giant ant party, in many respects, with millions enjoying their "nuptial flight"
  
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• When are Legendary Pokemon Go characters going to be here? Niantic drops hint

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  The move comes just weeks after a much-loved Easter Event was launched by the developers Niantic
  
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• What is stealthing? Women warned about alarming sexual trend that is actually assault

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through sexual intercourse - without partners being aware he is doing so
  
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• Want to download Kodi onto your Amazon Fire stick? Here's our how-to guide

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer
  
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• TOWIE salaries: How much do stars of The Only Way Is Essex get paid?

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Just how much are each of the most popular TOWIE stars earning?
  
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• Top serial numbers to check for to see if your plastic £5 note is valuable

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  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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• The Netflix secret codes that let you unlock hidden categories

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Not all content appears when you search on Netflix, as many users of the streaming service know only too well
  
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• People have been selling off the new plastic £5 notes for big sums of money on eBay

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Collectors are looking for five pound notes with the lowest serial numbers as these attract the highest bids
  
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• New vaping laws: Seven ways vapers and the industry need to change soon

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  The laws coming into effect on May 20 will introduce a number of rules about the sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquids
  
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• New UK smoking laws are coming into effect THIS WEEK - here's what you need to know

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Among the key changes are a new law which makes packs of 10 cigarettes no longer readily available
  
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• Most valuable Harry Potter books: Some titles are selling for big money - do you own one?

  16-05-2017 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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• Most valuable coins in the UK: The 50p, 5p and 2p pieces that are worth a LOT more than it says on the coin

  16-05-2017 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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• Kodi v17.1: Want to download the latest update? Here's how to get it

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  A lot of questions have been raised with regards to the service, but plenty of people are raving about it - and, best of all, it's totally free
  
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• Kodi top tips: Our pick of the best downloads and addons

  16-05-2017 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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• How much is your old iPod Classic worth on eBay? It could be a lot more than you think

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  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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• How does using Kodi become illegal? All you need to know to stay safe

  16-05-2017 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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• DVLA road tax rules: How much do YOU need to pay now laws have changed?

  16-05-2017 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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• Amazon and Premier League launch crackdown on Kodi boxes - how it could affect you

  16-05-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi software, which is becoming increasingly popular, is designed to play content legally available on the internet
  
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• Watch: Police drone captures moment Aston bomb is detonated - from high up in the sky

  16-05-2017 20:44
  
  Stunning footage shows plumes of sand and smoke flying upwards after controlled explosion
  
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• M5 closed after man hit and killed by coach

  16-05-2017 19:30
  
  Police launch investigation while link road between motorways closed after fatal collision
  
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• A38 Aston Expressway re-opens after WWII bomb destroyed

  16-05-2017 19:21
  
  Video shows huge explosion in Priory Road, Aston today
  
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• Evha Jannath: Hundreds attend funeral of schoolgirl killed in Drayton Manor accident

  16-05-2017 18:40
  
  Headteacher thanks community for support as mourners gather at service in Leicester
  
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• What is hypermiling? The controversial technique designed to save petrol

  16-05-2017 18:33
  
  Estimates suggest it can save you as much as 40 per cent of your petrol
  
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• EastEnders errors blasted by viewers after Denise Fox's job centre scenes

  16-05-2017 18:32
  
  People were quick to notice a series of massive errors that made the scenes feel very "unrealistic"
  
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• McDonald's slammed by bereavement charities for 'vulgar' advert

  16-05-2017 18:14
  
  The global company has drawn the ire of bereavement charities for its latest advert
  
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• Aston Expressway bomb: This is how much it cost Birmingham

  16-05-2017 18:12
  
  Business leaders estimate the road closures as a result of discovering the undetonated bomb would have a series impact on the region's economy
  
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• Theresa May talks Harry Potter books with Birmingham school children

  16-05-2017 18:06
  
  The Prime Minister says she will listen to Birmingham schools' concerns over funding formula cuts
  
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• Aston Expressway remains CLOSED as structural engineers test for damage caused by bomb

  16-05-2017 18:01
  
  Council says tests must be carried out before key route into and out of city is opened
  
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• Pregnant Danielle Lloyd left bed-ridden after gestational diabetes diagnosis

  16-05-2017 17:58
  
  Danielle , 33, has been forced to scrap planned events and clear her schedule
  
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• Coventry's streets to shape City of Culture if victorious

  16-05-2017 17:58
  
  City unveils some of the details in its bid document as it continues campaign to win 2021 crown
  
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• Labour's policy on ending the benefits freeze is in chaos after TWO u-turns in one day

  16-05-2017 17:50
  
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he'd end the benefits freeze - and then said he wouldn't
  
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• Aston Expressway bomb: How the army OBLITERATED the explosive

  16-05-2017 17:50
  
  A bomb disposal robot was used to help detonate the explosive uncovered by contractors working off Priory Road
  
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• MORE incredible footage of Aston Expressway bomb exploding in plume of smoke

  16-05-2017 17:42
  
  Debris sent rocketing high into the sky
  
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• Mayor and Mayoress show their support for Troop Aid - Solihull Observer

  16-05-2017 17:31 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Mayor and Mayoress show their support for Troop Aid
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  L-R: Al Sutton, Chairman and Co-Founder of Troop Aid; Lady Mayoress Jenny Robinson; Solihull Mayor Mike Robinson and Pam Sutton, Troop Aid Secretary. Chris Willmott 16th May, 2017. SOLIHULL Mayor Mike Robinson and Mayoress Jenny showed their ...
  
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• M6 reopens after Aston bomb is detonated in huge controlled explosion

  16-05-2017 17:30
  
  The city had been hit by traffic gridlock after the discovery of the World War Two bomb at a construction site in Priory Road
  
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• Two days of chaos: The full story of how the Aston Expressway bomb was exploded

  16-05-2017 17:25
  
  How the events unfolded up to the German Second World War bomb being defused shortly before 4pm on Tuesday, May 16
  
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• 'Eyesore' Powergen demolition in full swing - Solihull Observer

  16-05-2017 17:20 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  'Eyesore' Powergen demolition in full swing
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  The building, which has been vacant for more than 20 years, is being torn down in a bid to make way for a new residential scheme. The scheme is being led by Shirley Advance and will see a 261-apartment ExtraCare retirement village, 113 new homes and a ...
  
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• Aston Expressway bomb: Residents tell of 'disgusting' conditions at Alexander Stadium emergency camp

  16-05-2017 17:06
  
  Council defends arrangements for evacuated householders
  
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• Watch: The dramatic moment the Aston bomb is detonated as city rocked by huge explosion

  16-05-2017 17:01
  
  Controlled explosion took place at 3.30pm - huge bang heard for miles around
  
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• Aston bomb is detonated after two days of drama - explosion heard from miles away

  16-05-2017 16:45
  
  Controlled explosion took place shortly after 3.30pm minutes after West Midlands Police had closed off the M6 in both directions.
  
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• Rare Aston Martins raise £5m at auction

  16-05-2017 16:20
  
  Annual sale of old and new cars sees one car fetch more than £560,000
  
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• Deputy Leader Tom Watson urges voters to study the detail of Labour's manifesto

  16-05-2017 16:14
  
  Manifesto explains why Labour is the party for working people, says Black Country MP Tom Watson
  
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• Aston Expressway bomb: The M6 closed through ALL of Birmingham for controlled explosion

  16-05-2017 16:03
  
  The force announced the dramatic measure on Twitter, on a day when the city was already gridlocked after a Second World War bomb was discovered in Aston
  
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• New photo of Aston Expressway bomb reveals attempts to defuse it

  16-05-2017 14:44
  
  The image reveals attempts already under way to defuse the mammoth explosive.
  
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• Aston Expressway closed after WWII bomb discovery - what we know so far

  16-05-2017 14:34
  
  Traffic is at a standstill heading in and out of Birmingham city centre - and details are still emerging about the fallout from the giant German bomb
  
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• Labour manifesto: Jeremy Corbyn pledges to improve rail and bus services by putting Government and councils in charge

  16-05-2017 14:01
  
  Taking bus and rail services back into public control is a key part of Labour's manifesto, which also includes £48.6bn extra spending every year
  
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• Channel 4 'should relocate to Longbridge'

  16-05-2017 13:57
  
  General election candidate says regenerating town in south Birmingham would provide perfect home for national broadcaster
  
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