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• Armed cops arrest duo in dramatic swoop on car in Aldridge

  06-06-2017 23:00
  
  Police arrest two men while weapons seized after car stopped in Little Aston Road
  
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• Thousands gather at Jeremy Corbyn's Labour rally in Birmingham

  06-06-2017 22:47
  
  Labour leader reaches out to young voters at event with guests Steve Coogan and Saffiyah Khan
  
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• Company wants to pay you £47.50 an hour to serve cocktails

  06-06-2017 21:29
  
  Tipsy Parties need bartenders to join their team at a wide range of events, ranging from mobile party bookings to cocktail lessons
  
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• These are the victims of the London Bridge terror attack

  06-06-2017 21:13
  
  The attack at London Bridge, which stretched to Borough Market, has rocked the UK to its core
  
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• Dramatic twist in Natalie Putt murder investigation as police receive 'crucial' call

  06-06-2017 20:19
  
  Information 'could lead to young mum's killer'
  
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• Cabbies demand safety assurances after Rahat Saeed tragedy

  06-06-2017 20:01
  
  Taxi controller killed in unprovoked attack
  
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• Victim has ear bitten off by thugs in petrol station attack

  06-06-2017 19:19
  
  It could not be reattached - despite 13 hours of surgery
  
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• Stuart Jameson earns first 'No Frills' win at Tudor Grange - Solihull Observer

  06-06-2017 18:33 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Stuart Jameson earns first 'No Frills' win at Tudor Grange
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  CYCLING: CYCLISTS have been out in force at Tudor Grange Circuit in recent weeks as Solihull Cycling Club hosts a new initiative named 'No Frills Racing'. Riders from all over the region came to take part – some were unfortunately turned away as too ...
  
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• Birmingham Airport branded 'absolute shambles' over 1am baggage reclaim delays

  06-06-2017 18:31
  
  Fuming families said they had to wait 90 minutes
  
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• Three arrested and guns seized in police raids in Northfield

  06-06-2017 18:30
  
  Officers swoop on Bedlam Wood Road and Farren Road as part of crackdown on organised crime gangs
  
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• Jury retires in child sex offence trial of ex-BBC WM presenters

  06-06-2017 18:19
  
  Prosecutors allege Julie Wadsworth, 60, and her 69-year-old husband Tony encouraged under-age boys to take part in sexual activity
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Daniel Osbourne to take drug overdose

  06-06-2017 18:16
  
  Viewers recently discovered he was his father Ken Barlow's attacker
  
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• Hugh Grant mobbed by adoring fans in Cannock

  06-06-2017 18:07
  
  Dozens of selfies and autographs as Hollywood star went on the campaign trail for Labour candidate in Cannock Chase
  
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• Van driver 'kidnapped teenage boy and launched sex attack', court told

  06-06-2017 17:37
  
  Dlier Nori, 55, denies charges at city's crown court
  
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• Solihull Moors' George Carline earns two England caps as C team go down to Jersey - Solihull Observer

  06-06-2017 17:16 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Moors' George Carline earns two England caps as C team go down to Jersey
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  FOOTBALL: GEORGE Carline earned his second England cap at the weekend as England C lost on penalties to Jersey FA. Karl Hinds scored the winning penalty for Jersey FA after a dramatic late equalising goal from James Queree forced the game to a ...
  
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• Kabul bomb attack death toll rises to 150, Afghan president confirms

  06-06-2017 17:15
  
  Over 400 people were injured in the blast in the capital following a truck bomb attack in the city on Wednesday
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn to broadcast across the nation by satellite from Birmingham rally

  06-06-2017 17:00
  
  The Labour leader will speak at a star-studded rally in Birmingham with his words broadcast live to five more rallies across the UK
  
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• 'Gunshots' at Notre Dame in Paris as public urged to stay away

  06-06-2017 16:58
  
  Crowds have reportedly scattered in the capital city of France amid ongoing panic
  
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• Fly-tippers dump so many fridges and ovens that road is almost blocked

  06-06-2017 16:53
  
  Filthy mess days after clean-up
  
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• How to get over jet lag - what is it, how long does it last and how to avoid it

  06-06-2017 16:50
  
  What are the symptoms of jet lag? Is there any cure? Here's all you need to know
  
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• Monkspath Hall Road set to be resurfaced - Solihull Observer

  06-06-2017 16:39 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Monkspath Hall Road set to be resurfaced
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  RESURFACING works are set to take place on Monkspath Hall Road, between Whitefields Road and Widney Lane. To carry out the works, overnight closure of the road will be required between 7pm and 6am for a period of six nights from tomorrow (Friday).
  
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• Overseas investment increases to region's auto companies

  06-06-2017 16:25
  
  Ten per cent increase in the number of foreign direct investments coming into the West Midlands
  
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• Travellers pitch up on Sutton Coldfield green field site

  06-06-2017 16:20
  
  Around 20 to 25 caravans and a number of associated vehicles have been driven on to land by Webster Way
  
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• Birmingham restaurant deals, offers and discounts for June

  06-06-2017 16:00
  
  Deals from Purnell's Bistro, Jamie's Italian, Nando's, Pizza Express and more
  
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• Met Office issues yellow alert as high winds set to hit Birmingham after torrential rain

  06-06-2017 15:55
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for region and parts of England
  
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• Pub raiders jailed for stealing £30k from fruit machines in massive crime spree across Birmingham and the Midlands

  06-06-2017 15:26
  
  They targeted 50 venues in just six weeks including in Sutton Coldfield , Castle Bromwich , Staffordshire , Worcester and Coventry
  
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• Conservative Andrew Mitchell gets the minimum wage figure wrong twice in embarrassing TV interview

  06-06-2017 15:13
  
  Senior Conservative politician has no idea what the minimum wage is, as he's quizzed by BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire
  
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• Nechells taxi office murder victim named locally as Rahat Saeed as police hunt killer

  06-06-2017 14:56
  
  Police called to Embassy Cars last Friday night following reports  employee had been knocked unconscious
  
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• Living in Birmingham is more popular than (almost) anywhere else in the country

  06-06-2017 14:33
  
  Birmingham has come sixth in a list of the most desirable places to live in the UK by Zoopla
  
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• These are the General Election 2017 hung parliament odds

  06-06-2017 14:12
  
  A YouGov analysis has suggested the UK faces a hung parliament
  
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• Driver caught short on the M6 stops on hard shoulder - for a WEE

  06-06-2017 14:06
  
  Motorist captured on dashcam relieving himself
  
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• Do Big Brother UK housemates get paid for taking part?

  06-06-2017 13:50
  
  Big Brother will go head-to-head with Love Island as both series return to television screens on Monday
  
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• Donald Trump told to stay out of Birmingham as he steps up row with London mayor Sadiq Khan

  06-06-2017 13:37
  
  Birmingham politician Liam Byrne says US President Donald Trump should 'shut up and stay home'
  
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• Solihull's Alice to represent UK at World Scout Moot in Iceland - Solihull Observer

  06-06-2017 13:20 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull's Alice to represent UK at World Scout Moot in Iceland
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  A SOLIHULL girl is all set to represent the UK at a world scouting event. Alice Bennett will be at the 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland next month for a once in a lifetime experience. Alice said: “I was lucky enough to go to the Jamboree in Japan in ...
  
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• Mercedes drivers hit 130mph on A38 as they raced in formation along Birmingham dual carriageway

  06-06-2017 13:15
  
  Car horns were sounded to mark start of the race involving three cars on the dual carriageway
  
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• Section of Merry Hill evacuated over paper bag 'false alarm'

  06-06-2017 13:08
  
  Police attended incident at shopping centre in Dudley
  
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• These are the Love Island couples for season three - all you need to know

  06-06-2017 13:05
  
  The aim of the game is for contestants to couple up and win the hearts of voting viewers
  
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• New investigation into missing Natalie Putt after moving Britain's Got Talent appeal by Missing People Choir

  06-06-2017 12:31
  
  Natalie was 17 when she left her home in Lower Gornal, Dudley, to go to a local shop in September 2003
  
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• Lorraine Kelly breaks down in tears on air over Manchester terror attack victim's funeral

  06-06-2017 12:29
  
  Eilidh, 14, was among 22 people who died in the attack at Ariana Grande's concert on May 22
  
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• Identity of third London Bridge terrorist revealed as Youssef Zaghba

  06-06-2017 12:29
  
  It comes after it was revealed one of the three terrorists who attacked London on Saturday killing seven people had been investigated by police
  
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• What's in the Conservative manifesto? The policies Theresa May is promising if she wins the 2017 general election

  06-06-2017 12:28
  
  Here's what's in the Conservative Party manifesto for the 2017 general election on June 8
  
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• Missing mum, 17 - police digging up four graves after 'new information'

  06-06-2017 12:20
  
  Natalie Putt has not been seen for 14 years
  
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• What's in the Labour manifesto? The policies Jeremy Corbyn is promising if he wins the 2017 general election

  06-06-2017 12:04
  
  Here's what's in the Labour Party manifesto for the 2017 general election on June 8
  
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• Why should I vote Conservative? Everything you need to know about the Tory Party ahead of the general election 2017

  06-06-2017 11:58
  
  What you need to know about the Conservative Party for the general election on June 8.
  
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• Fifth successive win for Marston Green against Aston Unity - Solihull Observer

  06-06-2017 11:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Fifth successive win for Marston Green against Aston Unity
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  After a short congregation at home to watch Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag record a commercial film, the team made the short trip to Aston. After losing the toss, Marston Green were inserted to bat on a dry pitch – despite huge amounts of rain ...
  
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• Solihull YouTube star Lord Aleem racially abused in car showroom - Coventry Telegraph

  06-06-2017 11:27 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Solihull YouTube star Lord Aleem racially abused in car showroom
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  A millionaire from Solihull has revealed how he was racially abused in his car showroom. Lord Aleem, a YouTube star with 70,000 social media followers, even says he caught the alleged attack on camera. As the Birmingham Mail reports, the 21-year-old ...
  
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• General Election 2017: Housing policies for Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat compared

  06-06-2017 11:07
  
  Here's what the Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative manifestos have to say about property
  
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• This is how much the average deposit on a rental property costs in Birmingham

  06-06-2017 11:02
  
  The average deposit for properties in Birmingham are cheaper than those in the nearby Coventry postcode
  
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• Birmingham's gypsy surnames - is yours on the list?

  06-06-2017 11:00
  
  Many people are surprised to find they have gypsy blood when they trace their ancestry
  
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• General election polls 2017: Who's winning in the battle between Conservatives and Labour?

  06-06-2017 10:54
  
  Here are the latest polls as we get closer to the 2017 general election on June 8
  
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