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• Drugs gang members jailed after cops found cannabis and £100k cash in vans on M6

  27-06-2017 23:35
  
  Eight men jailed for a total of 34 years over plot to flood Midlands with drugs
  
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• Four arrested over violent disorder in Wolverhampton

  27-06-2017 21:20
  
  Armed officers called to the scene after incident on Dudley Road in Blakenhall
  
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• Who are Britain First and what are their beliefs?

  27-06-2017 21:04
  
  West Midlands Police said there would be a “highly visible” police presence in the city on Saturday
  
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• This is how the National Lottery is set to change

  27-06-2017 21:02
  
  Camelot, who organise Lotto, say ticket prices could be cut - and extra balls discarded
  
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• What happens in rehab? Ant McPartlin is finding out

  27-06-2017 21:01
  
  Ant McPartlin is believed to have checked into a rehabilitation facility, where he will remain for up to two months
  
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• Snapchat launches new Snap Map to help users share location

  27-06-2017 21:01
  
  The new service from the platform helps users to share their location with each other
  
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• New Astral sex trend 'keeps you safe from pregnancy and STDs'

  27-06-2017 21:01
  
  You can train yourself to experience an out-of-body moment when, er, in the moment
  
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• Soho Benson Road murder: Man in court charged over death of Anthony Banting

  27-06-2017 19:55
  
  Alaeldien Ahmed charged with murder of dad-of-four at tram stop in Winson Green
  
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• This is when Simon Cowell and the X Factor judges are coming to Birmingham

  27-06-2017 19:30
  
  And here's how to get tickets to watch them at work
  
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• Boy writes heartbreaking note on Asda toy after his mum couldn't afford to buy it for him

  27-06-2017 19:18
  
  Determined not to say goodbye to his new friend Pandy, he found a cardboard box and scribbled a message
  
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• EastEnders star's killer loses challenge over murder sentence

  27-06-2017 19:03
  
  Arthur Simpson-Kent, 50, failed to persuade three leading judges at the Court of Appeal in London that the term should be reduced
  
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• Is she YOUR neighbour? Mystery 'Miss C' scoops £1m Lottery fortune

  27-06-2017 18:59
  
  Publicity-shy winner plans new home, luxury Audi and treats for family
  
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• Cowboy builder jailed after conning customers out of £43k - leaving one couple without a ROOF

  27-06-2017 18:14
  
  Scott Devlin who had previously admitted one charge of theft and four of fraud, had tried to hide what he was doing by channelling the money into his nephew’s bank account.
  
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• Drug dealers make £50k - by selling on contact details of their database of addicts

  27-06-2017 18:01
  
  Sim cards containing ready-made 'businesses' sold for big money
  
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• Security guard TWICE wrongly arrested by West Midlands Police gets £36,500 in compensation

  27-06-2017 17:53
  
  Ivan Martin's story is told on Channel 5's Where There's Blame There's A Claim
  
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• Massive bins shake-up after council panned for string of missed collections

  27-06-2017 17:48
  
  TWO supervisors currently monitor the work of just ONE binman on each dustcart
  
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• These toilet habits are making your loo a health hazard - find out what to avoid

  27-06-2017 17:21
  
  A few of our toilet habits are making our bathrooms a health hazard, according to new research
  
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• Fireworks let off before dark as Bournville Village Festival cut short over 'gang' fears

  27-06-2017 17:20
  
  Teens invaded celebrations and prompted organisers to make changes on security advice
  
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• Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Sasha Velour is coming to Birmingham

  27-06-2017 16:50
  
  She will appear at Klub Kids, at Nightingales, on February 2, 2018 as part of a short UK tour
  
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• Watch: 'Scumbag' thieves caught on camera plundering CHARITY shop haul

  27-06-2017 16:31
  
  Duo made off with bags of donations left in charity shop entrance
  
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• How to book your own private beach in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  27-06-2017 16:28 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  How to book your own private beach in Solihull
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  You won't have to think about going to the beach if you are shopping in Solihull this summer – because the beach is coming to you. As well as being open for general use, Touchwood Shopping Centre's annual beach attraction can even be booked for ...
  
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• Singhsbury's changes to Morrisinghs after Sainsbury's threaten legal action

  27-06-2017 16:27
  
  Sainsbury's threatened legal action against Jel Singh Nagra unless he took down the original sign
  
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• Andy Street unveils new £180k-a-year combined authority chief

  27-06-2017 15:44
  
  Suffolk County Council boss will return to native Birmingham to become first permanent head of new combined authority
  
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• Iconic Aston Villa: A bumper selection of classic claret and blue archive images

  27-06-2017 15:30
  
  We delve into our Aston Villa picture library to bring you claret and blue images from different decades
  
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• Watch: Man run over by bus - and STILL walks to pub

  27-06-2017 15:13
  
  Simon Smith amazingly escaped without serious injuries after he was hit in Reading
  
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• Paramedics on 999 call use a BOAT to rush to patient

  27-06-2017 14:57
  
  Canal alert sees crew ditch their ambulance
  
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• Watch: Barge blocks canal after SLEEPING BAG disaster

  27-06-2017 14:35
  
  Members of the boating community rushed to the skipper’s aid and tried to shunt and pull the boat free.
  
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• Google slapped with record £2.1bn fine for online shopping competition breaches

  27-06-2017 14:28
  
  Europe's competition watchdog says internet search giant abused its market dominance
  
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• Barrington Patterson 'threatened with being kicked out of Ibiza' after mass brawl

  27-06-2017 14:27
  
  'One Eyed Baz' claims 'door staff tried to put it on me'
  
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• Teachers strike at school where pupils pelted food at Ofsted inspectors

  27-06-2017 14:21
  
  A spokeswoman said staff had serious concerns about the way pupils’ behaviour was being managed in the school, as well as other management issues
  
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• Tinder users can always get a reply - by using these simple words

  27-06-2017 13:52
  
  If you spend all your time swiping but not finding true love, it could be because of your conversation starters
  
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• This is the law on driving barefoot and in flip-flops

  27-06-2017 13:51
  
  Is this legal - and what does the law state around driving in particular pieces of footwear?
  
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• This is how common fires are in high-rise flats

  27-06-2017 13:49
  
  Fire services attended 1,261 fires in high-rise flats in England in 2009/10 compared with 714 in 2016/17
  
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• Bradley Lowery's mum pleads with people to stop asking if he has died

  27-06-2017 13:46
  
  His mother uses social media to regularly update his many thousands of well-wishers around the world about his condition
  
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• This is where Brit holidaymakers are most likely to get arrested

  27-06-2017 13:38
  
  Figures show consular staff have already provided support to 282 British nationals who have been detained in Spain in 2017
  
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• Corbyn is becoming one of the most popular baby names in the UK

  27-06-2017 13:38
  
  Corbyn has already rocketed 50% in the desirable name stakes between 2014-15
  
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• Starbucks responds to Kelly Osbourne after star's embarrassing toilet incident

  27-06-2017 13:35
  
  Kelly had a go at the American corporation on Twitter, saying they humiliated her because she wet herself
  
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• Calls for Big Brother to be AXED amid poor viewing figures and accusations of violence

  27-06-2017 13:34
  
  Gary Lack-Jones, one viewer, has set up a petition calling for the show to be cancelled
  
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• Baby born so prematurely her eyes were fused shut returns home

  27-06-2017 13:34
  
  Mum Nicola, from Cardiff, said she was 2cm dilated at just 23 weeks - but thanks to medical staff, her little girl has made miraculous progress
  
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• Work on major new link road connecting Stoneleigh and Solihull could start next year - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2017 12:59 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Work on major new link road connecting Stoneleigh and Solihull could start next year
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• Work on major new link road connecting Stoneleigh and Solihull ... - Coventry Telegraph

  27-06-2017 12:57 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Work on major new link road connecting Stoneleigh and Solihull ...
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  Work is due to start in 2018 on phase one of the development.and more »
  
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• Omari Sterling-James: Mansfield Town sign Solihull Moors forward ... - BBC Sport

  27-06-2017 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Omari Sterling-James: Mansfield Town sign Solihull Moors forward ...
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  Mansfield agree to sign attacker Omari Sterling-James on a free transfer from National League side Solihull Moors.
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• How football-loving Birmingham teenager was recruited by ISIS - before being killed in drone attack

  27-06-2017 12:39
  
  Mum Nicola Benyahia, 47, says her parkour fan son Rasheed was brainwashed online to travel to Syria
  
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• EU nationals living in UK won't have families broken up after Brexit, Theresa May says

  27-06-2017 12:36
  
  The Prime Minister said they would continue to be able to bring dependent family members to join them
  
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• EU national guarantees 'too little, too late' says Jeremy Corbyn

  27-06-2017 12:33
  
  The Labour leader said guarantees for EU nationals in Britain should have been made directly after the vote to leave the European Union
  
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• Expert claims Great White Shark is 'hunting off Britain's shores'

  27-06-2017 12:25
  
  According to a shark hunter, a deadly great white is hunting off some of our most popular beaches
  
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• Cat Deeley wants more children - but doctors say she's 'triple high risk'

  27-06-2017 12:14
  
  She and husband Patrick Kielty, 46, want siblings for 18-month-old son Milo
  
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• Government willing to contribute to £31 million cost of fitting sprinklers to 213 Birmingham tower blocks

  27-06-2017 12:13
  
  Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid backs Birmingham plan to fit sprinklers after Grenfell fire tragedy and says Government will help pay if needed
  
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• Residents of flagship Birmingham new centre tower block 'SAFE' from tragedies like Grenfell Tower

  27-06-2017 12:09
  
  Developers of Birmingham's new tower blocks say their up-to-date fire safety measures will ensure residents are safe
  
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• Solihull Cameron Grant Memorial Trust awarded grant by police sponsorship programme - Solihull Observer

  27-06-2017 12:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull Cameron Grant Memorial Trust awarded grant by police sponsorship programme
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  AN INITIATIVE which exists to raise awareness of youth suicide and address mental health has been awarded a grant by a police sponsorship programme. Cameron Grant Memorial Trust is based in Solihull and has received £300 from Police Mutual's ...
  
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