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• How to spot signs of suspicious behaviour according to a security expert

  15-06-2017 22:33
  
  Three terrorists killed seven victims and injured dozens more in the London Bridge area on Saturday night
  
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• The West Midlands town with one of the highest abortion rates in UK

  15-06-2017 22:32
  
  New figures show there was one abortion for every 45 adult women aged 15 to 44 in 2016 in Sandwell
  
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• The number of Birmingham women dying from breast cancer every day

  15-06-2017 22:32
  
  The latest figures from the NHS reveal that 1,228 women in the region died of breast cancer between 2013 and 2015
  
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• Why Liam Payne will miss his first-ever Father's Day

  15-06-2017 22:30
  
  The ex-1D star, 23, won't be present with son Bear and partner Cheryl, 33, on Sunday
  
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• EU roaming charges scrapped - but there are FOUR catches

  15-06-2017 22:29
  
  Some UK providers are throwing in other countries and territories into their plans
  
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• Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood shown arriving for treatment in hospital after attack in BBC documentary

  15-06-2017 22:26
  
  Masood’s murderous spree saw him take just 30 seconds from mounting the pavement on the bridge to crashing into the perimeter fence at Parliament
  
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• The new plastic £10 is ONE MONTH away - and this is what it looks like

  15-06-2017 22:24
  
  Jane Austen will feature on the upcoming polymer note, as confirmed by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney at a 2013 press conference
  
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• Are you in the right job? This quiz reveals your ideal career

  15-06-2017 21:57
  
  We have devised this clever quiz to tell you what you should really be doing with your life
  
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• Injuries force Brummies racer Ritchings into early retirement - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2017 21:54 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Injuries force Brummies racer Ritchings into early retirement
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  SPEEDWAY: BIRMINGHAM have suffered yet another major setback after captain Darryl Ritchings informed the club of his decision to quit the sport. It's the latest in a long line of misfortunes for the Brummies who have already lost Chris Hay to ...
  
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• Thousands failing UK citizenship tests - could you pass?

  15-06-2017 21:00
  
  Exclusive figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show a total of 1,031 people took the test in Sandwell in 2016
  
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• The UK's most valuable coins: Do you have any of these rare 50p, 5p or 2p pieces?

  15-06-2017 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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• Stealthing laws: Why this sex trend is actually a type of assault

  15-06-2017 21:00
  
  The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through sexual intercourse - without partners being aware he is doing so
  
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• Some 50p coins in your pocket could be worth a LOT more than you might think

  15-06-2017 21:00
  
  Some rare counds could be worth hundreds of times face value
  
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• Serial numbers to look for to check if your plastic £5 notes are valuable

  15-06-2017 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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• Road tax rules have changed: Find out how much drivers will have to pay now

  15-06-2017 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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• Kodi: What are the best VPN options out there? Here's our picks

  15-06-2017 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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• Kodi: What are the best addons and downloads? Here's our picks

  15-06-2017 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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• Is streaming on Kodi legal? Here's how to make sure you stay on the right side of the law

  15-06-2017 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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• Flying Ant Day: When is it this year and what happens?

  15-06-2017 21:00
  
  It's a giant ant party, in many respects, with millions enjoying their "nuptial flight"
  
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• Emoji dictionary: KMS, MIA, 99 and lots more - what do they all mean?

  15-06-2017 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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• Do you have a fake plastic £5 note? Here's how you can tell

  15-06-2017 21:00
  
  Make sure you don't end up with a counterfeit fiver
  
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• Tributes to 'wonderful father' killed in accident near Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  15-06-2017 20:40
  
  Heartbroken family pays tribute to Paul Graham after fatal collision on Metchley Lane in Edgbaston
  
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• Solihull entrepreneur secures license to use Military Insignia on ... - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2017 20:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull entrepreneur secures license to use Military Insignia on ...
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  A SOLIHULL-BORN and educated entrepreneur has been given the official Ministry Of Defence license to use Military Insignia, including the Red Arrows logo, ...and more »
  
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• Solihull entrepreneur secures license to use Military Insignia on bespoke leather gifts - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2017 20:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Solihull entrepreneur secures license to use Military Insignia on bespoke leather gifts
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  A SOLIHULL-BORN and educated entrepreneur has been given the official Ministry Of Defence license to use Military Insignia, including the Red Arrows logo, on a new range of luxury leather gifts, with donations from each sale going to charity. ASALI ...and more »
  
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• Mobile pizza kitchen in a horse-box promises to be hot favourite with punters

  15-06-2017 19:54
  
  Holly's new mobile pizza kitchen in a horse-box promises to be a hot favourite with the punters
  
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• Six arrested in £440 MILLION tax fraud probe

  15-06-2017 19:25
  
  Arrests made in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge and elsewhere in UK following HMRC raids
  
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• Sutton Coldfield hacker admits breaking into US Military Satellite phone system

  15-06-2017 19:06
  
  Sean Caffrey caused £500,000 damage and stole hundreds of user accounts
  
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• Fire service call for sprinklers in ALL tower blocks in the West Midlands after Grenfell Tower tragedy

  15-06-2017 19:06
  
  The Chief Fire Officer for the West Midlands, Phil Loach, met all seven local authorities on Thursday to review fire safety in medium and high-rise blocks
  
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• Gunman, stabbing and street fight hit area in night of violence

  15-06-2017 18:38
  
  Two injured as police called to three incidents in Frankley
  
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• Gang found guilty over string of raids using stolen high-performance cars

  15-06-2017 18:22
  
  Group carried out £15k bank robbery and other crimes using high-powered vehicles stolen from around Midlands
  
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• Marston Green make light work of youthful Walmley side - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2017 18:07 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Marston Green make light work of youthful Walmley side
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  Skipper Meek won the toss, a crucial one as the early evening weather forecast suggested rain was on its way. Marston put Walmley into bat on a dry wicket despite buckets of rain during the week. It became evident from an early stage that wickets would ...
  
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• Teenager arrested after man hurt in Frankley street fight

  15-06-2017 17:53
  
  Incident was among three major alerts in less than an hour
  
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• ITV weatherman jailed for four years after abusing young boys on school trips

  15-06-2017 17:50
  
  Fred Talbot presented the national TV forecast from a floating weather map
  
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• New cycle superhighway 'will block' major Birmingham junction

  15-06-2017 17:49
  
  Councillors worried that plans to restrict turning off busy A38 will clog up neighbouring residential streets
  
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• Blind pensioner recognised violent drug addict thieves from the sound of their VOICES

  15-06-2017 17:43
  
  The 72-year-old helped police secure long prison terms against the pair
  
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• New M6 Toll owner urged to help keep the West Midlands moving

  15-06-2017 17:41
  
  New ownership of pay-as-you-go motorway offers chance for better deal for local commuters
  
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• The staggering amount Ant and Dec earn every single day

  15-06-2017 17:20
  
  Now it has been revealed the duo have earned a serious amount of money over the past 12 months
  
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• Pensioner walking his dog in park attacked by gang for car keys

  15-06-2017 17:14
  
  Appeal after man beaten in brutal Skoda Fabia theft incident
  
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• Thousands to celebrate Jo Cox's life with street parties and picnics

  15-06-2017 16:59
  
  The mum-of-two and Labour MP was murdered by a right-wing extremist a year ago this week
  
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• Just how Brummie are you? Find out in our BIG Birmingham quiz

  15-06-2017 16:49
  
  There's so much to be proud of about this city - but how much of it do you actually know? Be prepared - this is tough!
  
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• These are the things you only know if you live in Solihull

  15-06-2017 16:32
  
  Touchwood, expensive properties, not being Brummies: Silhillians are a certain kind of person
  
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• These are the most expensive streets in and around Birmingham

  15-06-2017 16:25
  
  Do you live in one of these? There are five streets in or near Birmingham where houses are worth more a million
  
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• How Brummie is your surname? Find out where your name is most popular

  15-06-2017 16:17
  
  Experts have devised a new heatmap which reveals just how prevalent your surname is in Birmingham and the West Midlands compared to the rest of Britain
  
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• Pirate Bay European court ruling could spark copyright infringement charge

  15-06-2017 16:11
  
  The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ) said Pirate Bay's part as a host implied it might be at risk for web theft
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Nathan to be jailed over evil Bethany Platt sex grooming plot

  15-06-2017 16:11
  
  Coronation Street begins airing the episodes from June 19 on ITV
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Bethany Platt to get revenge evil police officer Neil

  15-06-2017 16:10
  
  16-year-old Bethany has been embroiled in a dark sex plot as evil Nathan Curtis, her older boyfriend, sells her onto his seedy friends for sex
  
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• Inquest confirms Zahid Mirza died following an accident - Solihull Observer

  15-06-2017 16:05 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Inquest confirms Zahid Mirza died following an accident
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  The 40-year-old, from Castle Bromwich, died when his car crashed on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 4A and 5 near Coleshill, Warwickshire, on January 15. West Midlands Police searched the immediate area at the time of the ...
  
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• Watch: Residents and Robbie Williams fans AT WAR over parking

  15-06-2017 16:04
  
  Confrontation in street after road blocks set up
  
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• The one thing you should donate to Grenfell Tower survivors - according to a fire victim

  15-06-2017 15:59
  
  Among the donations to pour in are a variety of items, including hundreds of pairs of shoes, clothes and toys
  
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• Richard Hammond horror crash has thrown The Grand Tour into chaos, Jeremy Clarkson claims

  15-06-2017 15:45
  
  Solihull-born Hammond was feared dead by his Grand Tour co-hosts as his supercar crashed and exploded into a fireball at 220mph
  
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