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• Two arrested as knives found after disorder in Wednesfield

  06-07-2017 22:53
  
  Bag containing knives found after police called to scene on High Street
  
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• Remain would win Brexit referendum if held today, new poll claims

  06-07-2017 22:48
  
  The Survation survey showed a clear majority of Britons (54%) would vote to Remain in the European Union if another referendum was held while 46% would back Brexit
  
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• Ofcom names and shames most complained-about telecoms and pay TV providers

  06-07-2017 22:48
  
  Ofcom has released its quarterly report
  
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• This is what it takes to be a professional bodyguard

  06-07-2017 22:47
  
  A UK company is currently recruiting bodyguards – and the job description might not be what you’d expect
  
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• Britain voted worst place for BBQs - this is why we're doing it wrong

  06-07-2017 22:47
  
  A shameful one in 10 British BBQs are considered failures and 20 per cent admit their barbecue skills are non-existent
  
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• The nine most valuable 50p coins which could land you a fortune

  06-07-2017 22:46
  
  Experts estimated one in 300 people currently have a Kew Gardens 50p – which means there’s probably about 4,000 in Birmingham
  
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• New manslaughter guidelines proposed

  06-07-2017 22:46
  
  A person can also be convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility
  
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• This is what you should and shouldn't take into prison

  06-07-2017 22:45
  
  Some may know exactly what to expect, having been given advice from former - or even serving - inmates or their own lawyers
  
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• How female genital mutilation cases are soaring in Birmingham

  06-07-2017 22:45
  
  One in thirteen attendances for FGM occurred in Birmingham
  
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• Simon Cowell to revamp The X Factor amid falling ratings

  06-07-2017 22:44
  
  Simon, 57, is giving the ITV reality hit a "drastic revamp" in an attempt to pull back viewers after a slump in ratings over the past few series
  
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• Shoppers stunned to discover five-month old baby in hot car outside Sainsbury's

  06-07-2017 22:44
  
  The discovery was made by horrified customers while the tot's parents shopped inside
  
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• Parents warned by police over live-streaming app after child tricked into performing sex act

  06-07-2017 22:44
  
  Headteachers have also received warnings from police with regards to the dangerous video service
  
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• This is the law on cousins getting married - and why it's so common for some

  06-07-2017 22:43
  
  A new BBC Three documentary, available on iPlayer right now, is seeking to throw light on the subject
  
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• These are the speed cameras which can and cannot fine you

  06-07-2017 22:43
  
  Here we identify the ones which catch the speeding motorist and those there to make travelling a bit easier
  
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• The average teachers' salary for Birmingham schools revealed

  06-07-2017 22:43
  
  The averages include headteachers and deputy heads - meaning the figure can be inflated at a small school if the leaders' have particularly high wages
  
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• Wife of Grenfell Tower firefighter hero reveals he's 'utterly broken'

  06-07-2017 22:39
  
  The couple and their two children are to be among the first to take up hundreds of free holidays
  
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• Parents warned by heartbroken mum over dangers of breastfeeding in bed while tired

  06-07-2017 22:39
  
  A tragic accident cut the seven-week-old's life short
  
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• Majority of Grenfell Tower survivors remain in hotels THREE weeks later

  06-07-2017 22:39
  
  Some 139 offers had been made following 158 housing needs assessments
  
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• Boris Johnson tells Italy that British doctors must treat Charlie Gard after Pope's intervention

  06-07-2017 22:39
  
  Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano raised the offer made by the president of the Bambino Gesu hospital in Rome
  
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• Mum won't let son, 11, collect 100% school attendance award because it sends wrong messages to kids

  06-07-2017 22:38
  
  Rachel Wright published a post outlining her reasons on Facebook, with fierce responses from both sides of the argument in reply
  
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• Boris Johnson says doctors must make decisions on Charlie Gard

  06-07-2017 22:38
  
  The Foreign Secretary told his Italian counterpart it is "right that decisions continued to be led by expert medical opinion"
  
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• You have a unique chance to choose a new law for Britain

  06-07-2017 22:37
  
  Former deputy Commons leader Chris Bryant came first in the annual draw, which allows 20 MPs who are not Government ministers to put forward legislation on any topic they choose
  
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• Love Island has received more complaints over smoking than sex

  06-07-2017 22:37
  
  The reality dating show puts single men and women in a Majorcan villa together in order for them to find love
  
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• This is why you should never wash your hands in a thunderstorm

  06-07-2017 22:35
  
  Forecasters are warning that the storms will bring the threat of roads, transport routes, homes and businesses being flooded
  
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• This is what people are afraid of most when it comes to dying

  06-07-2017 22:34
  
  This beats dying alone, and leaving family and friends behind, apparently
  
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• Bartley Green murder victim Alex Leonard died of single stab wound

  06-07-2017 21:03
  
  Police appeal for information over brutal attack
  
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• Tasers used against children as young as TEN in the West Midlands

  06-07-2017 20:55
  
  Police also 'red-dotted' a 12-year-old
  
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• Birmingham Airport unveils new chairman Tim Clarke - Solihull Observer

  06-07-2017 20:36 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Birmingham Airport unveils new chairman Tim Clarke
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  BIRMINGHAM Airport has announced Tim Clarke as its new Chairman, succeeding John Hudson OBE who is retiring after holding the position for the last 20 years. The change will be effective from July 12. Long-standing resident of the Birmingham area, Tim ...
  
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• Driver carjacked and run down by her OWN car in horror attack at Kings Heath Park

  06-07-2017 20:06
  
  She was knocked unconscious and left black and blue
  
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• Thug who battered elderly security guard with shovel jailed for 14 years

  06-07-2017 20:00
  
  Lee Parsons subjected 73-year-old victim to sickening 30 minute beating after breaking into factory in Brierley Hill
  
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• Despair for taxpayers as binmen announce more than TWO WEEKS of new strike dates

  06-07-2017 19:21
  
  Massive escalation in dispute - with waste already piling up in hundreds of streets
  
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• New E4 TV show looking to test couples' relationships with hypnosis

  06-07-2017 18:54
  
  Are you willing to be put under to help put your relationship back on track?
  
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• Major plans unveiled to revamp railway station

  06-07-2017 18:11
  
  New images show how West Midlands station will under major transformation aimed at boosting passenger comfort and increasing safety
  
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• Knifeman 'slashed victim's neck' in Soho Road, Handsworth, amid feud reports

  06-07-2017 17:43
  
  Victim, 52, slashed in broad daylight in busy street
  
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• These are the four types of Facebook user

  06-07-2017 17:32
  
  In a recent study by Brigham Young University, subjects asked to sort the statements in a way that reflected their personal connection to the site
  
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• BMW drive-by shooting in Erdington: Everything we know so far

  06-07-2017 17:32
  
  Images taken from the scene showed around 15 officers on the street and a police van blocking off traffic at the junction of Norfolk Road
  
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• These two Cadbury bars will now be made in Birmingham

  06-07-2017 17:05
  
  Chocolate maker unveils first big change at Bournville plant since completion of £75m investment into new production lines
  
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• Birmingham smuggler caught with £1.5m of crystal meth disguised as HOLY WATER

  06-07-2017 16:52
  
  Faisal Mahmood, Alum Rock, tried to smuggle 10 kilos of the 'Breaking Bad' drug
  
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• Watch: Pregnant shoplifter lashes out at New Look security guard

  06-07-2017 16:49
  
  Katie Adams pled guilty to theft and assaulting a security guard in the Bullring
  
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• This is how hot it will be overnight in Birmingham this week

  06-07-2017 16:38
  
  Forecasters reckon the humid temperatures could spark thunderstorms and flooding
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents must accept difficult reality facing them, say medical experts

  06-07-2017 16:27
  
  Scientists react to public outcry by saying that keeping a terminally ill child on life support can do more harm than good
  
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• Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley tells court: 'I like to get drunk, I'm a power drinker'

  06-07-2017 16:26
  
  Mr Ashley told Mr Justice Leggatt that he was not a regular drinker but a "power drinker"
  
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• Sex robots condemned by furious Salvation Army

  06-07-2017 16:26
  
  The Christian church and charity said so-called "sexbots" would "have a detrimental effect"
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn 'fully understands' treatment hope of Charlie Gard's parents

  06-07-2017 16:26
  
  The comments came after Pope Francis and US president Donald Trump intervened in the case and made offers of help to the family of the 11-month-old
  
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• Manchester terror attacker Salman Abedi 'did not act alone'

  06-07-2017 16:25
  
  Abedi did not act alone, police suspect, and detectives want to speak to his brother in Libya, anti-terror officers have said
  
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• 'High risk' that corruption played role in Grenfell fire, campaign group claims

  06-07-2017 16:09
  
  Head of Transparency International says public perception must be investigated
  
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• Nurse charged with stealing from OAP and supplying drugs from Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  06-07-2017 16:05
  
  Sarah Papachristophorou is also accused of stealing from a 77-year-old man
  
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• Brummies run riot over slow starting Cradley - Solihull Observer

  06-07-2017 15:54 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Brummies run riot over slow starting Cradley
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  SPEEDWAY: BIRMINGHAM Brummies secured local bragging rights on Wednesday night with an impressive 57/31 win over rivals Cradley at Perry Barr. The Brummies were in fine form as they comfortably saw off their neighbours and bounced back from last ...
  
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• Watch: Raiders use AXE in shop robbery - before escaping in MUM'S car

  06-07-2017 15:33
  
  Johnathan Jordan and John Leeson caused 'extreme fear' in hold-ups
  
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• Policeman speaks of abuse at hands of evil Army Cadet boss

  06-07-2017 15:14
  
  At least two adult instructors from Birmingham exposed in Panorama investigation
  
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