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• Uncle of Pippa Middleton blasted for breaking 'social media ban' with behind-the-scenes wedding pictures

  21-05-2017 22:43
  
  It was widely rumoured - but unconfirmed - that Pippa had banned wedding guests from posting photos to social media
  
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• Warning over 'deadly' virus in bacon, sausages, pork pies and salami ahead of barbecue Bank Holiday weather

  21-05-2017 22:42
  
  Thousands of people are being infected with a potentially deadly bug in bacon, sausages, pork pies and salami
  
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• This is the perfect way to cook a mushroom - according to scientists

  21-05-2017 22:42
  
  The study suggests that cooking the fungi that way enables them to maintain their high levels of essential amino acids and vitamins to keep blood cells healthy
  
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• Gary Lucy set for shock Hollyoaks return as Luke Morgan after over a decade away

  21-05-2017 22:42
  
  The actor went on to appear in a number of hit shows including The Bill and Dancing On Ice
  
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• The celebrities who died in 2016 from David Bowie to Muhammad Ali - has there ever been a worse year

  21-05-2017 22:19
  
  Twelve months that robbed us of many a talent - from Alan Rickman and Terry Wogan, to Muhammad Ali and Gene Wilder
  
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• The most valuable coins: Check if you have any of these 2p, 5p and 50p pieces worth more than you might think

  21-05-2017 22:11
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• What is stealthing? Women are being warned about disturbing sexual trend

  21-05-2017 22:08
  
  The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through sexual intercourse - without partners being aware he is doing so
  
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• When can streaming on Kodi become illegal? Here's what you need to know to stay safe

  21-05-2017 22:07
  
  A trader is being hauled to court in a landmark case over the legality of selling boxes loaded with Kodi
  
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• The best serial numbers to look out for to see if your new £5 note is valuable

  21-05-2017 22:07
  
  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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• How you can tell if you have been given a fake plastic £5 note

  21-05-2017 22:07
  
  Make sure you don't end up with a counterfeit fiver
  
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• The new laws on vaping and smoking: All you need to know

  21-05-2017 22:01
  
  The new Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 comes into force imminently
  
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• What is Cheryl's surname? Liam Payne has revealed it

  21-05-2017 21:59
  
  After two failed marriages and becoming a mum with Liam, what's the singer called now?
  
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• Former Solihull School pupils scale Snowdon in memory of Alex Diaz-Jones - Solihull Observer

  21-05-2017 18:58 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Former Solihull School pupils scale Snowdon in memory of Alex Diaz-Jones
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  A GROUP of former Solihull School students have scaled Mount Snowdon to raise more than £4,000 in memory of a friend who once climbed the peak with them. Alex Diez-Jones was just 24 when he died suddenly in his sleep while on a dream six-month ...
  
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• Watch: Driver on phone MOMENTS away from head-on collision with learner

  21-05-2017 18:00
  
  The vehicle sped towards the learner on the wrong side of the road
  
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• Horrified parents confront Three Girls abusers after prison release

  21-05-2017 17:30
  
  One victim came face-to-face with her rapist after he was freed early
  
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• Schoolgirl made up Stourbridge taxi gang abduction claim, say police

  21-05-2017 17:28
  
  The 12-year-old had claimed she was abducted for 90 minutes by four men in a cab
  
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• Police taser 'brawling' drinker as violence flares during Bee Gees tribute show in Sutton Coldfield

  21-05-2017 17:17
  
  Chairs, bottles and glasses allegedly thrown in fracas at Walmley Social Club
  
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• St Alphege Choir take to the stage with Aled Jones - Solihull Observer

  21-05-2017 16:50 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  St Alphege Choir take to the stage with Aled Jones
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  Members of The St Alphege Choir join the Small Schools Multi Academy Trust Choir from Burton on Trent to perform with singer Aled Jones at Lichfield Cathedral. Chris Willmott 21st May, 2017. CHORISTERS from St Alphege Choir had 'yet another amazing ...
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Birmingham Airport: A45 Coventry Road reopens

  21-05-2017 16:46
  
  Biker is understood to have suffered serious injuries in the crash on the B4438 Catherine De Barnes Lane
  
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• Police hunt after man stabbed at Birmingham city centre nightclub

  21-05-2017 15:25
  
  Victim, 21, in stable condition in hospital after suffering stab wounds to his chest and abdomen
  
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• A45 Coventry Road closed in BOTH directions outside Birmingham Airport after road crash

  21-05-2017 14:55
  
  Unconfirmed reports say motorcyclist and car involved in collision at B4438 Catherine De Barnes Lane
  
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• Peaky Blinders cast including Cillian Murphy are on their way 'home' to film in Midlands

  21-05-2017 14:08
  
  Filming due to start at the Black Country Living Museum
  
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• What Cheryl's ex hated about being married to her

  21-05-2017 13:49
  
  Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini reveals the hardest part of his marriage to the singer
  
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• The 350 unsolved murders that have baffled West Midlands Police since the end of Second World War

  21-05-2017 13:40
  
  Files reveal caseswhere killers have never been caught, dating back to 1945        
  
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• Bad parking blitz as police officer issues 27 tickets in just ONE HOUR in city streets

  21-05-2017 13:14
  
  Inconsiderate motorists in Bordesley Green targeted by officer out on patrol
  
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• This is why Ruth Langsford isn't at This Morning Live in Birmingham today

  21-05-2017 13:07
  
  The TV presenter cancelled her appearance at the NEC at the last minute
  
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• Told for the first time - the story of the 'honorary' Brummie killed in pub bombings

  21-05-2017 13:04
  
  Charlie Grey had rugged looks, an easy charm and a mystery background
  
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• Rogue Trader Week ensures Solihull is a safer place to live and work - Solihull Observer

  21-05-2017 12:48 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Rogue Trader Week ensures Solihull is a safer place to live and work
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  ORGANISATIONS from across Solihull came together as part of Rogue Trader Week to target offenders, raise awareness and ensure Solihull is a safer place to live and work. Teams from Solihull Council worked alongside West Midlands Police, West ...
  
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• Urgent police appeal over missing Birmingham schoolboy who vanished almost a week ago

  21-05-2017 11:52
  
  Erdington schoolboy Jordan Kearns was last seen at around 12.50pm on Monday
  
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• First-time buyers claim dream home turned into 'house of horrors' after building blunders

  21-05-2017 11:41
  
  Builder Taylor Wimpey apologises for work that has left one first-time buyer in Great Barr in tears
  
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• Drayton Manor tragedy: Schoolgirl Evha Jannath died after 'being hit by a boat in the water'

  21-05-2017 11:15
  
  The 11-year-old was killed while riding Splash Canyon at the Tamworth theme park
  
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• Watch: Moment van smashes into car in M42 crash

  21-05-2017 07:30
  
  The driver tried to avoid a crash with the car in front by swerving into middle lane traffic
  
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• Kidnap gang who cut off victim's finger and demanded £20k ransom launch court appeal

  21-05-2017 07:30
  
  Ten men jailed after victim was ambushed at gunpoint and beaten with a metal bar
  
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• General Election 2017: Who is standing in Tamworth?

  21-05-2017 00:21
  
  It was a heavy victory for the Conservatives in 2015 - there's two people hoping to turn that round
  
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• General Election 2017: Who is standing in Stone?

  21-05-2017 00:15
  
  It's historically a Tory stronghold - and home to a well-established Eurosceptic
  
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• General Election 2017: Who is standing in Stoke-on-Trent South?

  21-05-2017 00:08
  
  The seat has historically been a Labour stronghold - but will it continue after June 8?
  
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• General Election 2017: Who is standing in Stoke-on-Trent North?

  21-05-2017 00:03
  
  It has been a Labour stronghold - but will it continue?
  
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• Stourbridge child abduction claim is false

  21-05-2017 00:00
  
  An extensive investigation into claims a 12-year-old girl was abducted outside school in Stourbridge last week have shown the allegation was made up.The 12-year-old girl reported to police that she had been dragged into a taxi by four men, as she left school in Stourbridge last Thursday (18 May).Detectives spent countless hours trawling CCTV cameras in and around the area in a bid to identify the vehicle and any offenders - but after monitoring her route they found no evidence of the alleged att
  
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• Mounties in the Midlands: Canadian cops in town for major incident training

  21-05-2017 00:00
  
  The Midlands played host to the Mounties as Canadian cops tapped into the force’s expertise in dealing with disorder and major incidents.West Midlands Police shared tips and training with its cross-Atlantic counterparts after welcoming 14 officers over a two-week period ending Friday (19 May).The force formed an alliance with the Canadian service over a decade ago when a Midlands-based officer emigrated to the North American country and passed on his knowledge.During their visit to the reg
  
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• Appeal for information after motorcyclist loses his life in A45 collision

  21-05-2017 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist lost his life in a collision on the A45, near to Birmingham Airport this afternoon (21 May).Officers were called to the A45, Coventry Road, Solihull at around 12.20pm to reports of a collision involving a motorcyclist.Sadly a man believed to be in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.The A45 in both directions between Catherine-de-Barnes and Damson Parkway were closed for most of the afternoon, while traffic officers began work to est
  
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