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• Grenfell Tower fire protesters 'people who like doing that sort of thing' says councillor

  02-07-2017 20:50
  
  The council cancelled the meeting after journalists were allowed to attend, claiming it would "prejudice" the forthcoming public inquiry
  
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• Double Olympian Nathan Douglas athletics fans back Birmingham's bid for Commonwealth Games

  02-07-2017 20:47
  
  Strong support among families and althletes enjoying the action at Alexander Stadium as Best of British battle for place in team for World Championship Team
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletics fans back Birmingham's bid

  02-07-2017 20:47
  
  Strong support among families enjoying the action at Alexander Stadium
  
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• Olympian Martyn Rooney and other athletics stars caught up in M6 gridlock after eight-vehicle crash

  02-07-2017 19:41
  
  Traffic at standstill from Birmingham to Walsall
  
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• Teen who fought cancer for more than a decade BANNED from school prom

  02-07-2017 19:12
  
  Furious student claims she was branded 'too mentally unstable' to attend
  
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• Locked up in June: A look back at the criminals jailed in the city

  02-07-2017 18:44
  
  Our list names and shames the people locked up by the courts in June
  
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• 'Why do Brummies sound thick?' - We answer Google's most asked questions about Birmingham

  02-07-2017 18:22
  
  You'd be surprised to know how many questions are being asked about Birmingham on a daily basis
  
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• Van theft epidemic sees offences DOUBLE in the West Midlands

  02-07-2017 18:18
  
  Some vehicles are being used to commit serious crimes
  
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• Ryanair passenger left with only the clothes on her back as suitcase is shredded by airport conveyor belt

  02-07-2017 18:01
  
  Her luggage was wrecked minutes before she was due to fly out to the sun
  
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• Interactive mega maze set to open at Hatton - Solihull Observer

  02-07-2017 17:57 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Interactive mega maze set to open at Hatton
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  A BRAND new interactive mega maze is set to open at Hatton Adventure World this July. Made out of corn, the maze is being built on a giant three-acre site. From above, it will spell out the word 'Hatton', so any passing birds or planes will be able to ...
  
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• Watch: Car bursts into flames on M6 near Spaghetti Junction

  02-07-2017 17:25
  
  Footage shows blaze which gutted the car on southbound stretch of motorway
  
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• Crossbow and drugs seized in dawn raid in Tarragon Gardens, Northfield

  02-07-2017 17:16
  
  Two arrested as police swoop in fight against organised crime
  
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• B&M babygrow with 'rape' slogan sparks online fury

  02-07-2017 16:55
  
  The item has disgusted parents for 'trivialising rape'
  
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• Driver using mobile phone stopped on motorway - with FEET up on dashboard and car in cruise control

  02-07-2017 16:37
  
  Astonishing scene during m-way crackdown
  
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• Cleveland Tower: Fire that left 750 residents fearing 'another Grenfell' began when sofa was torched

  02-07-2017 16:15
  
  Residents were offered safety reassurances after high-rise tragedy in London
  
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• Watch: Shocking moment 'scumbag' launches brutal attack on terrified pet dog

  02-07-2017 14:30
  
  CCTV footage captured horrifying incident on canal towpath in Bilston
  
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• First picture of Kerry Cast, who was found dead in Hednesford flat

  02-07-2017 14:16
  
  Police cordon at scene as death is treated as 'unexplained'
  
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• New wild flower space in Chelmsley Wood is floral delight - Solihull Observer

  02-07-2017 13:51 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  New wild flower space in Chelmsley Wood is floral delight
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  Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planted the colourful arrangements on Winchester Drive to bring life to the streets. Ben Clifton, a landscape photojournalist from the area decided to capture the beauty through photography. He said: “The space is ...
  
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• Cowboy builder Scott Devlin 'could have been a millionaire', says his ex-wife

  02-07-2017 13:47
  
  Boss of Magical Kitchens and Builders did disappearing act on desperate clients
  
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• Benefits cheat nailed when investigators discovered she's a drummer in a MARCHING band

  02-07-2017 12:55
  
  Marching band drummer swindled thousands in disability handouts by claiming she could barely walk
  
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• Loungers to open new coffee shop in Solihull town centre - Coventry Telegraph

  02-07-2017 12:16 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Loungers to open new coffee shop in Solihull town centre
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  Quirky chain Loungers is to open a new shop in the town centre, transforming the former Stead & Simpson shoe shop in High Street into one of its flamboyant coffee shops after getting planning permission. Bristol-based company Loungers Ltd calls its ...
  
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• Kerry Cast, 40, found dead in flat in Herondale, Hednesford

  02-07-2017 12:10
  
  Police are treating her death as unexplained
  
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• Love Island spoilers: Boys return to the villa to explosive scenes

  02-07-2017 11:53
  
  The ultimate recoupling will air tonight
  
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• Solihull College & University Centre secures Gold award - Solihull Observer

  02-07-2017 09:56 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Solihull College & University Centre secures Gold award
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  SOLIHULL College & University Centre has been handed a prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 'Gold' rating for its higher education provision – the only college in the West midlands to receive the accolade. The results of the Teaching ...
  
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• Driver had feet on dashboard while in cruise control - police crackdown on rogue drivers

  02-07-2017 00:00
  
  Almost 100 motorists were caught using their mobile phone at the wheel during a police crackdown on distracted driving.Motorway cops used an unmarked HGV cab to monitor the West Midlands network as part of a pre-planned operation - and even found one driver with their feet on the dashboard while using cruise control!A total of 95 unsuspecting drivers were captured using their phone - an offence that now carries tougher new penalties of a £200 fine and six penalty points.Officers also
  
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• Brave bobby tackles man armed with large kitchen knife 

  02-07-2017 00:00
  
  A brave bobby who tackled a man wielding a large knife in a Brierley Hill street has received an award for his commitment to protecting the public.PC Wayne Trueman quickly responded to reports of men being seen with a blade in Mill Street last November.He spotted a suspect waving a 24cm knife in the street which left him fearing for the safety of others in the area.PC Trueman bravely approached the man with the knife and after he refused to stop the officer sprayed him with CS type spray.Th
  
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