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• Pubs should hand out free condoms, one of longest surviving HIV patients says

  09-07-2017 23:16
  
  John Percy, who was told that he would survive for just three years when he was diagnosed, said most gay venues promote sexual health and hand out condom packs
  
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• Young people are moving to Birmingham - while everyone else leaves

  09-07-2017 23:15
  
  Exclusive analysis by the Mail shows that in general, young people are moving to Birmingham while all other age groups are leaving
  
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• The man who helped introduce tuition fees says they should be scrapped

  09-07-2017 23:13
  
  Lord Adonis said the current cost of tuition for many is the result of "opportunism and greed"
  
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• Brexit may never happen, predicts Lib Dem leadership candidate Sir Vince Cable

  09-07-2017 23:13
  
  The former business secretary highlighted divisions within the two largest parties
  
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• The staggering amount of drugs and phones seized in prisons last year

  09-07-2017 23:09
  
  The haul of contraband seized in prisons, which also included 7,000 mobile phone sim cards, illustrates the scale of the challenge facing prison officers
  
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• New documentary to show Diana through the eyes of William and Harry

  09-07-2017 23:05
  
  The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are shown flicking through a family photo album as they discuss Diana in the clip, to be aired on ITV on Saturday night
  
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• The most valuable 50p coins which could land you a fortune

  09-07-2017 22:55
  
  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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• How much do strippers earn? A lot at Birmingham's Legs 11

  09-07-2017 22:55
  
  Famous Legs 11 club in city’s Broad Street closed after a probe into ‘criminal operation run from business’
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents vow never to give up fighting

  09-07-2017 21:29
  
  Connie Yates and Chris Gard spoke near Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) on Sunday afternoon
  
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• Best chicken tikkas and other reasons Perry Barr is ideal home for Commonwealth Games 2022

  09-07-2017 21:00
  
  Commonwealth Games will get a warm welcome from the people of Perry Barr says the area's MP
  
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• The record-breaking amount your age group is paying for insurance

  09-07-2017 19:46
  
  Drivers of all ages except the under-21s now face typically paying record amounts for their cover
  
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• Desmond Jaddoo dad of teen left for dead in 4am city centre attack urges thugs to turn themselves in

  09-07-2017 18:49
  
  Community campaigner Des Jaddoo pleads: 'Pray for my son'
  
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• Watch: The 48-hour wave of violent crimes that brought terror to the streets of Birmingham

  09-07-2017 18:34
  
  Police launch three separate murder investigations after series of knifings and a brutal street attack
  
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• Top cop warned of major summer crimewave days before city's weekend of death

  09-07-2017 18:08
  
  Three dead and three injured in string of knife attacks and violence
  
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• Most Wanted: Police hunt suspects for murder, rape and robbery

  09-07-2017 16:57
  
  West Midlands cops issue appeal for help to trace alleged offenders
  
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• How SAFE is your favourite shopping centre? Latest figures reveal crime rates in Brum's most popular areas

  09-07-2017 16:51
  
  Figures from the West Midlands Police crime map reveal the amount of crime taking place in city's busiest areas
  
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• Troy Paul Kingstanding murder: Fundraising appeal smashes target in just five hours

  09-07-2017 16:41
  
  Massive response from stunned friends and neighbours
  
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• Man stabbed to death outside pub in mass armed brawl

  09-07-2017 15:58
  
  Boxer Frankie Gavin leads tribute to 26-year-old as second victim recovers in hospital
  
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• Taxi driver was victim of 5am horror crash in Erdington

  09-07-2017 15:29
  
  Tributes to 'lovely gentleman' after tragedy
  
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• Teen charged over knife attack at giant Merry Hill shopping centre

  09-07-2017 15:01
  
  Victim, 19, was rushed to hospital
  
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• Tearful classmates pay tribute to tragic Holly Brown killed in coach crash on school trip

  09-07-2017 14:29
  
  An image, shared on John Taylor High School's Twitter feed, shows the floral tributes left outside the gates in tribute to Holly Brown
  
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• Four of Solihull's biggest job creators have joined forces to establish a staff car sharing scheme as part of their ... - Solihull Observer

  09-07-2017 14:09 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Four of Solihull's biggest job creators have joined forces to establish a staff car sharing scheme as part of their ...
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  Green credentials - Coun Bob Sleigh, Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, David Winstanley, COO of Birmingham Airport, Toby Saul, Asset Manager, Canmoor (representing Birmingham Business Park), Ian Bennett, Operations Director, Resorts World and ...
  
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• Kingstanding stab victim named in tributes as young dad Troy Paul

  09-07-2017 14:05
  
  Campaign aims to raise £1,000 to support his family
  
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• City centre streets sealed off as teenager left for dead in 4am attack

  09-07-2017 13:33
  
  Nineteen-year-old was brutally beaten in Chinese Quarter
  
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• Man killed in horror 5am Erdington taxi crash

  09-07-2017 12:11
  
  Three arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Third arrest after man stabbed to death in Twickenham Road, Kingstanding

  09-07-2017 11:37
  
  West Midlands Police arrest two men and a teenager over stabbing
  
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• Sutton Coldfield councillors barred from talking party politics

  09-07-2017 09:00
  Phrases like 'Conservative Government' and 'Labour-led city council' are out in a bid to create more respectful atmosphere
  
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• Woman charged with murder of man in Chelmsley Wood

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police investigating the death of a man in Chelmsley Wood have charged a woman with his murder.Georgina Henshaw aged 35 from Alder Drive has been remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Monday 10 July).Officers have today also named the man who died as Philip Rolph aged 65 (pictured below) Mr Rolph, a chef, was a father and a grandfather and lived in the local area.His family today paid tribute to him and called him, “a family man, who
  
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• Police name man killed in Digbeth stabbing

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police investigating a fatal stabbing in Digbeth yesterday have named the man who died as 26-year-old Daniel Baird from Birmingham and urged people who were at the venue to contact them. Daniel, known to his family as Dan, died after he was stabbed outside The Forge Tavern in the early hours of Saturday 8 July. Another man also received stab injuries and was taken to hospital, where he continues to receive treatment.Today the senior investigating officer has sent out a strong appeal ur
  
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• Police arrest three in connection with death of man in Kingstanding

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police investigating the death of a man in Kingstanding yesterday have arrested a third person in connection with the incident.Two men aged 20 and 24 and a 15-year-old boy are now currently in custody in connection with the stabbing of a man in Twickenham Road yesterday afternoon (Saturday 8 July).Officers were called to reports of a fight at the location at 12.56pm.A 23-year-old man suffered fatal stab injuries. He is not being named at this stage.Detective Inspector Jim Munro from the force&rs
  
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• Police appeal following fatal road traffic collision

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Erdington in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).A red Mercedes B 220 Sport car was in collision with a stationary mini bus taxi parked in Goosemore Lane at the junction with Kirkwood Avenue.The car was also in collision with a male pedestrian, who was believed to be behind the mini bus at the time of the collision.The man, aged in his forties, sadly died at the scene.Detective Sergeant  Paul Hughes from the
  
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• Man charged in connection with Merry Hill stabbing

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police investigating a stabbing at Merry Hill yesterday have charged a man with wounding.Ronan Parker, aged 19 from Dixons Green Road, Dudley, has been charged with Sec 18 wounding with intent and has been remanded into custody to appear before Dudley Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Monday 10 July).Officers were called to the shopping centre around 11.15am yesterday. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital to be treated for a stab injury, he remains in a stable condition in hospital. &n
  
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• Appeal after man found with head injuries

  09-07-2017 00:00
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious head injury following an assault in Birmingham City Centre this morning (Sunday).Officers were called to a report of a disorder outside a restaurant in Paradise Circus, Queensway at 12.50am today.A 27-year-old man was found with a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he is in a serious condition.Detective Inspector Tom Hadley from Force CID said: “Officers are currently carrying out enquiries – we b
  
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