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• Who were Murdered By My Daughter double killers Lucas Markham and Kim Edwards?

  26-06-2017 22:35
  
  Their names can be revealed for the first time after leading judges allowed the pair to be identified last week
  
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• Fraud gang jailed for funnelling £12.6m from hospitals and councils

  26-06-2017 21:04
  
  Brothers from Redditch played part in a "sophisticated and widespread fraud”
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into M6 barrier

  26-06-2017 19:45
  
  Severe delays after lanes blocked while fire crews cut woman free from vehicle
  
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• Dramatic footage shows moment driver jumps red light and nearly causes traffic pile up

  26-06-2017 18:59
  
  Car heads into six lanes of traffic at Bristol Road and Belgrave Middleway junction
  
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• Aston Expressway to close for SEVEN weekends in a row

  26-06-2017 18:34
  
  Major Birmingham road and Spaghetti Junction will be shut during summer weekends to allow repair to be carried out
  
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• Alton Towers smash victims reveal details of their compensation battles in Channel 5 show

  26-06-2017 18:25
  
  Where There's Blame There's A Claim features Leah Washington and Joe Pugh
  
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• 156,000 EU citizens living in the West Midlands told they can stay forever

  26-06-2017 18:11
  
  Letting millions of EU nationals stay in the UK will make it impossible to slash immigration, warns Birmingham MP
  
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• Football club secretary and six other great part-time jobs to apply for in the West Midlands

  26-06-2017 18:01
  
  Become a barista, a cleaner, a care assistant and more
  
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• This is when parents will get 30 hours free childcare in 2017

  26-06-2017 18:00
  
  The government's plans are coming into action and we can expect the new allowances to be rolled out across England in late 2017
  
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• Barrington Patterson attacked and robbed of £1k diamond studs by gang in Ibiza

  26-06-2017 18:00
  
  Kickboxing champion says jewelled studs were ripped from his ears and a £600 pair of sunglasses  snatched in the brawl
  
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• Witness reveals more about Tommy Robinson's Ascot Racecourse brawl

  26-06-2017 17:48
  
  Footage of the EDL founder punching a man to the floor has been released
  
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• Remembrance Centre shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize

  26-06-2017 17:30
  
  Information and exhibition hub at National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will battle 48 other projects for one of the most prestigious prizes in architecture
  
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• Student who thought she had food poisoning diagnosed with incurable brain tumour

  26-06-2017 17:27
  
  Charlotte Green thought she had food poisoning when she was bed bound with sickness- but was later diagnosed with cancer
  
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• Couple married on Good Hope Hospital ward after groom given weeks to live

  26-06-2017 17:09
  
  Bill Moss and Margaret Collins held their wedding on ward 23 on June 6
  
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• 'Sick' Grenfell Tower baby hoax story slammed by social media

  26-06-2017 17:08
  
  In news which has stunned thousands and caused a furious backlash, the story is actually a hoax
  
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• Charging your phone overnight could be seriously damaging your battery

  26-06-2017 17:07
  
  Charging your device overnight is obviously convenient, but you could be doing long-term damage to its battery life
  
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• Loving dad Mansoor Mahmood murdered as he bought baby milk for his son

  26-06-2017 16:59
  
  Detectives believe prime suspect is being shielded by friends
  
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• Kelly Osbourne slams Starbucks after embarrassing toilet incident

  26-06-2017 16:56
  
  The TV presenter had a public rant at the coffee chain after they refused to let her use the loo
  
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• London celebrity haunt The Ivy is opening on Temple Row in Birmingham

  26-06-2017 16:22
  
  Acclaimed The Ivy restaurant will open on Temple Row
  
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• Family of man seriously injured in hit and run blast driver's sentence

  26-06-2017 16:10
  
  It has been revealed the 67-year-old victim has been left with life-changing brain injuries and reduced mobility down his one side as a result of the collision
  
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• These are the government departments denying FOI requests

  26-06-2017 16:02
  
  The Freedom of Information Act was introduced by the then Labour government in 2000
  
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• Arsonist started two blazes on seventh floor of Birmingham tower block

  26-06-2017 15:46
  
  Stephen Minton, 45, caused £10,000 damage to the seventh floor flat
  
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• 'Fly-tipping epidemic in Birmingham MUST be stopped' - here's why

  26-06-2017 15:44
  
  Almost 200 illegal dumping incidents spotted and reported by Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne during the election campaign
  
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• Fundraisers take on 5km bubble rush for Acorns Children's Hospice ... - Solihull Observer

  26-06-2017 15:34 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Fundraisers take on 5km bubble rush for Acorns Children's Hospice ...
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  Warwickshire cricketer Ian Bell and his family took on the 5km bubble rush challenge. (s). Sarah Mason 24 hours ago. FOAMY fundraisers descended on Hatton ...and more »
  
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• Where is ITV's Love Island filmed? This is the new villa as seen in series three

  26-06-2017 15:30
  
  The series is based at a house in Majorca - and you can rent it yourself
  
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• Police condemned for letting SEVEN-year-olds use toy guns at shooting range during school trip

  26-06-2017 15:28
  
  Smiling youngsters snapped with fake pistols and machine guns
  
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• Police investigate after teenager stabbed in Aston

  26-06-2017 15:06
  
  The emergency services were called to Park Lane, around 8.45pm, on Saturday, after receiving reports of a stabbing
  
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• Retail jobs in Birmingham decline by 12% according to new study

  26-06-2017 14:34
  
  Drop off in roles on offer blamed on uncertainty over Brexit
  
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• Birmingham MP Jess Phillips condemns Theresa May's £1bn bribe for Northern Ireland MPs

  26-06-2017 14:19
  
  If there's £1bn for Northern Ireland then why has Birmingham faced massive cuts?
  
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• Mum Christine Thornton jailed for raiding 92-year-old's home

  26-06-2017 14:04
  
  Judge says she has run out of chances
  
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• Passenger punched and racially abused on Birmingham train

  26-06-2017 13:46
  
  The shocking incident took place on a train travelling from New Street to Birmingham International
  
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• Brummies battle to hard-fought victory against determined Lakeside team - Solihull Observer

  26-06-2017 13:04 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Brummies battle to hard-fought victory against determined Lakeside team
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  SPEEDWAY: A FULL maximum from Lakeside Hammers number one Zach Wajtknecht wasn't enough to secure a rare away win as Birmingham Brummies defeated the London outfit by just two points on Wednesday night. On the hottest day of the year, the ...
  
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• Conservatives agree £1 billion deal with the DUP to keep Theresa May in power

  26-06-2017 12:59
  
  Northern Ireland will get an extra £1 billion for hospitals, schools and roads as part of deal to ensure the Conservatives can win key Commons votes
  
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• Golding hat-trick not enough for Rugby as Hampton & Solihull secure confidence boosting Premier Division win - Solihull Observer

  26-06-2017 12:55 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Golding hat-trick not enough for Rugby as Hampton & Solihull secure confidence boosting Premier Division win
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  CRICKET: NOT even an impressive hat-trick from fast bowler Lee Golding was enough to stop Hampton and Solihull claim an impressive home win against high-flying Rugby in the Warwickshire Premier League. Home skipper Tim Keyte won the toss and ...
  
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• Tories and DUP finally agree deal to prop up minority government

  26-06-2017 12:52
  
  Agreement, said to be worth more than £1bn to NI, finally sealed 18 days after the General Election
  
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• Stunning, peaceful gardens of Solihull's Marie Curie Hospice to open this weekend - Solihull Observer

  26-06-2017 12:44 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Stunning, peaceful gardens of Solihull's Marie Curie Hospice to open this weekend
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  THE DELIGHTFUL gardens at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice in Solihull will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend. From 11am until 4pm on Sunday there will be lots of activities for all the family including a ...
  
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• Netflix launches 'choose your own adventure' feature for children

  26-06-2017 12:29
  
  Children will be able to choose where to take the story next as they make key choices in a string of shows released over the next year
  
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• Police still hunting gunman who blasted victim inside Lozells barber's shop

  26-06-2017 12:15
  
  Man gunned down on busy Saturday afternoon
  
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• These are the buildings which have Grenfell Tower-style cladding

  26-06-2017 11:41
  
  The number rose from 34 tower blocks across 17 local authorities
  
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• Car drivers may have seen last moments of tragic Aldridge murder victim James Brindley

  26-06-2017 11:16
  
  Much-loved son died in his parents' arms after he was stabbed in heart
  
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• Danielle Lloyd shares cute video of her unborn baby kicking in her womb

  26-06-2017 10:47
  
  The Sutton Coldfield-based star showed her bump moving up and down as she relaxed in bed in the footage
  
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• Katie Price to relaunch pop career - after admitting 'no-one is interested'

  26-06-2017 10:46
  
  The star's appearance on the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 was widely panned
  
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• Reveller headbutted in savage attack at Molloy's pub in Sutton Coldfield

  26-06-2017 10:38
  
  Reveller headbutted in savage attack at city pub
  
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• Fears mount for 'vulnerable' missing teenager Farhana Begum

  26-06-2017 09:46
  
  She vanished after leaving home for college
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn downplays claim of vow to 'get rid of Trident as soon as I can'

  26-06-2017 09:45
  
  Labour leader had rapturous reception at the Glastonbury festival
  
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• Eminem ditches trademark peroxide hair for new look

  26-06-2017 09:37
  
  Mega star looks totally different as he turns up to The Defiant Ones premiere
  
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• Top ten stories for Britain and around the world for June 26th 2017

  26-06-2017 08:49
  
  Top ten stories for Britain and around the world for June 26th 2017
  
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• How Birmingham's economy has slowed down faster than almost anywhere in Europe

  26-06-2017 06:50
  
  The latest figures show it dropped to just 8% above the European average in 2014
  
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• Focus investment on science and innovation says new report

  26-06-2017 06:00
  
  West Midlands Mayor Andy Street launches regional Science and Innovation Audit
  
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• Digbeth's new public space will be as big as Victoria Square and packed with festivals, markets and events

  26-06-2017 06:00
  
  Details emerge as huge Connaught Square development gets unveiled to city planners for the first time
  
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