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• Police officers swoop on Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre

  01-06-2017 23:49
  
  Roads reported to be blocked off and buses diverted due to police incident
  
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• Ex-BBC WM presenter charged with child sex offences 'posed nearly naked for calendar', court hears

  01-06-2017 22:19
  
  Julie Wadsworth on trial accused of encouraging boys to take part in sexual activity in Warwickshire woodland
  
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• Which 50p pieces in your pocket are worth WAY more than their face value?

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Some rare counds could be worth hundreds of times face value
  
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• When is Flying Ant Day in 2017 - and what actually happens?

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  It's a giant ant party, in many respects, with millions enjoying their "nuptial flight"
  
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• When can streaming on Kodi be illegal? Here's how to stay on the right side of the law

  01-06-2017 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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• What time will the 2017 General Election result be announced? Here's what you need to know

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Here’s our hour-by-hour guide to the most important events on election night
  
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• What is stealthing? Women have been warned about disturbing sexual trend

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through sexual intercourse - without partners being aware he is doing so
  
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• What is Cheryl's surname now? Liam Payne reveals what she has changed it to

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  After two failed marriages and becoming a mum with Liam, what's the singer called now?
  
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• TOWIE: How much is each star of The Only Way Is Essex paid?

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Just how much are each of the most popular TOWIE stars earning?
  
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• Three Girls: All you need to know about the BBC's Rochdale grooming gangs drama

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Three Girls aired on BBC1 on Tuesday, May 16, for three consecutive nights
  
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• The top serial numbers to look out for to see if your new plastic £5 note is valuable

  01-06-2017 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 most valuable coins: Do you have any of these rare 2p, 5p and 50p pieces?

  01-06-2017 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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• Some new £1 coins have been sold on eBay for almost £300 - and this is why

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  The new 12-sided coin, designed by a Midlands schoolboy, from Walsall, entered circulation earlier this year
  
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• Road tax rules have changed: This is how much you need to pay now

  01-06-2017 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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• Rhys Jones murder: Where are Sean Mercer and the Croxteth Crew now?

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Viewers were left "sobbing" and "heartbroken" after watching a TV dramatisation of the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones
  
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• New laws on vaping and smoking are in force: All you need to know

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  The new Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 comes into force imminently
  
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• Most valuable Harry Potter books: Some editions have been selling for a LOT of money - do you own one of them?

  01-06-2017 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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• Kodi tips: Our pick of some of the best downloads and addons out there

  01-06-2017 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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• Kodi tips: Check out our pick of the best VPN options available

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi is a free media player that can run on any computer, smartphone, tablet or set-top box, allowing users to stream films and TV programmes over the internet
  
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• How to install Kodi on your Android smartphone or tablet

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi is available on the Google Play store, meaning installation couldn't be simpler
  
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• How can you tell if you've been given a fake plastic £5 note?

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  Make sure you don't end up with a counterfeit fiver
  
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• Emoji dictionary: KMS, MIA, 99 and more - and what they all mean

  01-06-2017 21:00
  
  85 per cent of mums and dads were unable to translate the real meaning of phrases such as MIA, KMS and the cryptic "99"
  
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• Bad parking: Cars parked inconsiderately, across pavements and blocking roads

  01-06-2017 20:35
  
  More than a dozen tickets issued in Small Heath
  
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• Teenage knifepoint robber who went on the run jailed for four years

  01-06-2017 19:33
  
  Morgan Helsby failed to attend trial after being charged over string of attempted robberies in Redditch
  
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• Home Office REFUSE to say why killer was allowed into UK to murder again – as it would 'threaten national security'

  01-06-2017 19:19
  
  Sivan Amin, 37, stabbed Gheorge Cozmiuc TWENTY-THREE times in a frenzied attack in Wolverhampton last September
  
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• Pokémon Go update from Niantic promises Legendary characters and other much-wanted features

  01-06-2017 17:56
  
  Fans of the augmented reality app are finally going to get the features they've wanted since the game launched
  
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• Moment police dog bites man after he refuses to move back and swore at officer in Moseley

  01-06-2017 17:56
  
  West Midlands Police said they were dealing with a ‘firearms incident’ at the time and the man was asked on several occasions to move away but he “continued swearing and make threats towards officers”
  
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• Touts are selling FREE Ariana Grande benefit concert tickets for HUNDREDS

  01-06-2017 17:55
  
  Megastars joining the US singer on the bill include Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams
  
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• Atherstone murder probe: Third man arrested over death of Jake Palfreyman

  01-06-2017 17:31
  
  Detectives continue to quiz 31-year-old as police formally name victim found fatally injured in street
  
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• Labour would try to govern Britain without a majority and just dare the other parties to vote against it

  01-06-2017 17:14
  
  Labour won't do deals with other parties if there's a hung Parliament - it would just try to run the UK as a minority government
  
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• Teenager in court over Joel Richards murder

  01-06-2017 17:08
  
  Seventeen-year-old accused of murdering 20-year-old Joel Richards
  
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• This is how much dead skin you lose every year - and it may shock you

  01-06-2017 17:05
  
  A mattress contain high levels of staphylococcus, enterococcus, norovirus and even MRSA
  
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• Do you recognise these two people? - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2017 16:54 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Do you recognise these two people?
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  Officers in Solihull want trace them following a burglary at a house on Stroud Road, Shirley on 20 May at 9.25pm. Fortunately a neighbour overheard the break in and called 999. Officers conducted a search, recovered the stolen property hidden nearby ...and more »
  
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• This is what million pound houses in Birmingham look like

  01-06-2017 16:53
  
  Pretend like you're a millionaire because who wouldn't want to describe their driveway as 'sweeping' and bedrooms 'extensive'
  
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• Police hunt Hall Green machete-wielding would-be robbers - Solihull Observer

  01-06-2017 16:47 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Police hunt Hall Green machete-wielding would-be robbers
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  POLICE are hunting two men who threatened a family with a machete in their Birmingham home before they were forced to flee empty-handed. Detectives have released footage of two men they want to speak to following the burglary in Cole Valley Road, Hall ...
  
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• Bikers pay mass tribute at funeral of popular tattoo artist Justin White

  01-06-2017 16:32
  
  The heavy metal fan had worked in Birmingham for 20 years, and was based at the Oasis shopping centre before starting Urban Body Art in 2011
  
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• Little Mix and Robbie Williams join Ariana Grande One Love Manchester benefit concert bill

  01-06-2017 16:30
  
  Megastars joining the US singer on the bill include Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams
  
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• Here’s how many houses have been built in Birmingham this year

  01-06-2017 16:29
  
  Birmingham is in top 10 for most houses built in 2017
  
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• Kings Heath bank raid: Woman treated for shock

  01-06-2017 16:04
  
  Three masked men burst into the Halifax branch on Alcester Road South, Kings Heath
  
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• Two schoolboys seriously injured after being electrocuted near railway line

  01-06-2017 15:48
  
  The incident happened at about 11.45am on parkland next to Durham Road in Wednesbury
  
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• Woman rescued by firefighters after blaze at Bartley Green flat

  01-06-2017 15:26
  
  West Midlands Fire service said the fire was believed to have started by unattended cooking
  
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• How far Brummies' income tax goes towards the UK budget

  01-06-2017 15:25
  
  The average taxpayer in the London borough paid £5,050 compared to £1,960 in Birmingham
  
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• Mum of Saffie Roussos comes off life support to be told of daughter's death in Manchester terror attack

  01-06-2017 15:22
  
  The "adorable" little girl attended the gig with her mum Lisa, 48, and elder sister Ashlee
  
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• Gordon Ramsay reveals three things you should never order in a restaurant

  01-06-2017 15:18
  
  Ramsay is worth millions, and is now as big a deal over the pond in the USA as he is here in the UK
  
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• Why your car is more likely to be stolen in the West Midlands than almost anywhere

  01-06-2017 15:17
  
  Police provide some tips to avoid thefts from cars and other motor vehicles
  
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• Things couldn't have gone better for Labour. Jeremy Corbyn should win this general election

  01-06-2017 14:56
  
  Against this damaged Conservative leader and her misjudged election campaign, Labour really should win.
  
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• Ninja Warrior UK - Brummies wanted to tackle TV's toughest challenge

  01-06-2017 14:31
  
  The ITV show is looking for contestants for series four
  
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• Nigel Farage a 'person of interest' in FBI Donald Trump-Russia probe

  01-06-2017 14:24
  
  Farage is under scrutiny from investigators, in part, because of his meeting with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
  
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• Masked men raid Birmingham bank

  01-06-2017 13:12
  
  They descended on a Halifax branch at about 10.10am today
  
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• Masked men raid Halifax in Kings Heath

  01-06-2017 13:06
  
  Several reports have come in to the Birmingham Mail from witnesses and said West Midlands Police were called
  
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