Solihull news

• Blind D-Day hero who lost war medals given replacements by fellow veteran

  05-07-2017 23:00
  
  Alfred Barlow 'overwhelmed' after receiving replacements for four medals lost at motorway service station near Burntwood
  
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• Cyclist in critical condition after Sparkbrook crash

  05-07-2017 22:44
  
  Police appealing for information after cyclist collided with car in Kendal Road
  
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• Met Office issues warning as storms set to sweep across the Midlands

  05-07-2017 22:30
  
  Yellow weather warning issued as two bands of thunder, lightning and hail forecast to move across the country on Thursday
  
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• Sisters living in fear after arsonist torched all four of their cars within 24 hours

  05-07-2017 22:01
  
  Women claim attacks in Stechford and Acocks Green are linked to feud
  
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• Couriers smuggled cannabis into UK by hiding them in Turkish delight and rolling pins

  05-07-2017 21:10
  
  Delivery drivers Andrae Davis and Vincent Simpson’s scam was rumbled when Border Force officers found one of the packages in a Coventry Post Office depot
  
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• Residents in more than 700 houses advised to take rubbish to the TIP if they want it cleared 'sooner'

  05-07-2017 20:35
  
  Birmingham City Council want to axe more than 100 jobs and change working hours
  
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• Hogweed warning as UK's most dangerous plant spreads in heatwave

  05-07-2017 18:23
  
  Worryingly for those living in the West Midlands, it appears to be spreading in the sweltering heat
  
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• 'You should be ashamed' - Judy Murray blasts grown man who snatched Wimbledon towel from young boy

  05-07-2017 18:03
  
  American player Jack Sock threw his towel into the crowd after his match on Tuesday and a young fan caught it, only for a man to snatch it
  
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• This is what Jacob Rees-Mogg has called his children

  05-07-2017 18:02
  
  In a picture posted on Instagram, the North East Somerset MP is dressed in a suit and tie to cradle his new-born son
  
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• Charlie Dunn tragedy: Mum and step-dad deny manslaughter charges

  05-07-2017 18:02
  
  Dunn and Smith also denied four other child cruelty offences - relating to three other children
  
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• Bradley Lowery 'very close to going with the angels', family say

  05-07-2017 18:02
  
  In a heartbreaking post on Facebook, the six-year-old's devastated parents revealed the devastating news
  
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• Evil Birmingham paedophile who abused FIVE girls has jail term REDUCED by judges

  05-07-2017 18:00
  
  Web designer Alan Goodwin raped, groomed and molested victims aged between 12 and 14
  
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• 200 jobs on offer at new shopping development

  05-07-2017 17:45
  
  Staffordshire supermarket site to be redeveloped as mixed-use hub with gym, shops and restaurants
  
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• CCTV footage shows final moments of James Brindley as manhunt is launched to find his killers

  05-07-2017 17:28
  
  The footage documents his final moments as he walks towards Croft Park and disappears for around two minutes
  
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• Why 2016 was a record-breaking year for the Midland Metro

  05-07-2017 17:13
  
  There were 6.2m journeys on the West Midlands tram system in 2016/17, new figures from the Department for Transport show
  
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• BBC hits back after reports Blue Peter episode failed to get a single viewer

  05-07-2017 17:13
  
  The broadcaster said the programme was still doing "amazingly well"
  
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• £87million EuroMillions jackpot winning ticket has been claimed

  05-07-2017 17:13
  
  The single ticket-holder, who has chosen to remain anonymous, took home £87,570,000, the seventh biggest jackpot win in the UK, Camelot said
  
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• Brave passerby whose lightning-quick actions saved woman threatening to jump from flyover says 'I'm no hero'

  05-07-2017 16:51
  
  Olu Amudipe, 31, carried out rescue as police desperately tried to talk person down from bridge edge
  
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• Bartley Green murder: All we know so far

  05-07-2017 16:20
  
  The victim was attacked in Woodgate Gardens near Lye Avenue shortly before 11pm on Monday night
  
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• Man survives being shot in head in Birmingham: All we know so far

  05-07-2017 16:02
  
  The victim was rushed to hospital after the incident
  
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• We can't end austerity because we've never had it - the truth for our NHS and schools is even worse

  05-07-2017 15:56
  
  The real problem is that public services including the NHS and schools are desperately short of cash even though their funding has gone up.
  
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• Solihull Moors 2017/18 fixtures: Every National League match revealed - Birmingham Mail

  05-07-2017 15:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Moors 2017/18 fixtures: Every National League match revealed
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  Solihull Moors will begin their second successive National League campaign at home, with Chester the visitors to the Automated Technology Group stadium on August 5. Liam McDonald's side survived their first ever season in the top flight of non-league ...
  Home clash against Chester first up for the MoorsVitalfootballall 5 news articles »
  
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• Solihull Moors 2017/18 fixtures: Every National League match ... - Birmingham Mail

  05-07-2017 15:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  Solihull Moors 2017/18 fixtures: Every National League match ...
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  Luke Turner lists every match Solihull Moors will play in the National League next season.
  Home clash against Chester first up for the MoorsVitalfootballall 5 news articles »
  
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• How to bid on £1 houses at Birmingham’s biggest property auction and win

  05-07-2017 15:32
  
  What to do if you're thinking of bidding on a bargain or have got your eye on something a little more expensive at SDL Bigwood’s property auction
  
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• See greatest Commonwealth Games celebrations of modern times as Birmingham bids to host 2022

  05-07-2017 15:29
  
  Glasgow, Delhi, Melbourne and Manchester have put on some great shows when they have hosted the Games
  
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• Where to rent in Birmingham and the areas which would be perfect for you

  05-07-2017 15:17
  
  We've picked five top areas for renters to search for their perfect home in Birmingham and how much it would cost
  
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• Doctors 'using Snapchat' to send patient scans to each other

  05-07-2017 15:15
  
  Medics are performing their own "technical fixes" which could also include using camera apps to record patient details
  
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• What is the Kashmir conflict? Why India and Pakistan fight over it

  05-07-2017 15:14
  
  Both have maintained a fragile ceasefire since 2003 but still exchange fire across the contested border
  
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• Teen F4 racing driver Billy Monger gets back behind the wheel for first time since having both legs amputated

  05-07-2017 15:14
  
  The 18-year-old was pictured on Twitter about to get in a car at Brands Hatch Circuit after his accident in April
  
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• Cheryl 'frustrated with 10-year age gap' with boyfriend Liam Payne

  05-07-2017 15:14
  
  The pair first met when the Wolverhampton singer was just 14-years-old
  
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• Vatican hospital offers to help terminally-ill tot Charlie Gard

  05-07-2017 15:13
  
  The president of the Bambino Gesu hospital in Rome, Mariella Enoc, told reporters she had asked Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) if Charlie could be transferred
  
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• Rail firms to sell cheaper advance tickets up to 10 minutes before departure

  05-07-2017 15:13
  
  The measure to enable travellers to book the lowest fares on the day of travel was first introduced by CrossCountry in 2015
  
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• Methodist Church to host Solihull's first vegan fair - Solihull Observer

  05-07-2017 15:13 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Methodist Church to host Solihull's first vegan fair
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  An array of vegan cakes will be on offer at Solihull Methodist Church on Saturday. (s) Cake by Andrea Budon - maybakery.com. Sarah Mason 24 hours ago. SOLIHULL is set to host its first vegan fair this weekend as part of a milestone year for a ...
  
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• Grenfell Tower fire: '87 recoveries' made but death toll remains unclear

  05-07-2017 15:13
  
  Most survivors displaced from Grenfell Tower and Walk are still living in hotels
  
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• Happy birthday SPAM! This is what the name actually means

  05-07-2017 15:10
  
  It gained popularity worldwide after its use during World War II
  
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• After so many battles, the pub bombings families face the most difficult challenge of all

  05-07-2017 15:05
  
  The inquests will not be what they hoped for, or had the right to expect
  
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• Holly Willoughby cowers as bird gets loose in This Morning studio

  05-07-2017 15:02
  
  The TV duo interviewed a couple who live with a rook and, while the bird is disabled and cannot fly properly
  
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• Pub bombings fury - Coroner will not investigate bombers because "it is not in the public interest"

  05-07-2017 15:00
  
  Decision leaves families furious
  
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• How to get tickets for the Love Island final

  05-07-2017 14:58
  
  Fans can now apply for tickets to be at the live final in Mallorca, Spain
  
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• Watch: Police hunt wounded robber after brave Simply Local shopkeeper defends himself with a SPANNER

  05-07-2017 14:49
  
  Police are now hunting the man - who they say may have face and hand injuries
  
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• If only Andy Murray was looking for a house in Birmingham after Wimbledon

  05-07-2017 14:33
  
  Andy Murray could host his own tennis tournament in nine-bedroom house with own tennis court
  
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• CCTV released after eight-year-old boy ‘touched inappropriately’ in Walsall

  05-07-2017 14:26
  
  The incident allegedly took place in Park Street at about 12.15pm on April 11
  
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• West Midlands MEP Bill Etheridge launches UKIP leadership bid

  05-07-2017 14:14
  
  It's the third time Bill Etheridge has launched a bid to become UKIP's new leader
  
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• Birmingham Council withdraws permission for Kashmir 'martyr' rally after Indian government protests

  05-07-2017 13:27
  
  Leading separatist Burhan Wani, 22, was killed in the disputed region one year ago this weekend
  
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• Stranger danger warning issued after man approaches young girl on way to school

  05-07-2017 13:00
  
  The incident happened at the junction of St Chads Road and St Martins Road on Friday at around 8.15am on June 30
  
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• Broken viewers call for Sean Bean to win BAFTA as BBC One drama concludes

  05-07-2017 12:55
  
  Bean starred opposite Anna Friel in Jimmy McGovern's powerful BBC series
  
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• School buses set to be stopped by Solihull Council leaving children to walk along 'dangerous' road - Solihull Observer

  05-07-2017 12:53 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  School buses set to be stopped by Solihull Council leaving children to walk along 'dangerous' road
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  CONTROVERSIAL plans which could put children on their way to and from primary school in danger have been recommended for approval by council officers. Earlier this year Solihull Council held a public consultation to stop four primary school bus ...
  
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• Miracle escape for three men after horror pile-up in Yardley

  05-07-2017 12:53
  
  Three cars were wrecked in smash at junction
  
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• Rio Ferdinand and TOWIE star Kate Wright finally make relationship public

  05-07-2017 12:12
  
  Their outing follows months of reports about the pundit regularly being pictured leaving her home in Brentwood, Essex,
  
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• Watch: Moment passer-by SAVES woman on bridge threatening to jump

  05-07-2017 11:48
  
  Crowd watching Perry Barr drama unfold cheers and applauds incredible act as police try to talk her down
  
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