Solihull news

• CCTV appeal after car stolen in Sutton Coldfield burglary

  14-07-2017 23:00
  
  Police issue image of man they wish to trace after blue Mazda stolen from property in Wylde Green
  
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• Who is the White Widow? Why Sally Jones is one of the most wanted terrorists in the world

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  The British jihadi became known as the White Widow after the death of Kings Heath terrorist Junaid Hussain
  
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• These 50p coins are worth way more than face value - do you have one of them?

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  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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• The National Lottery is set for a shakeup - here's how the changes will affect you

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Camelot, who organise Lotto, say ticket prices could be cut - and extra balls discarded
  
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• The most valuable plastic £5 notes revealed: Do you have one of these in your pocket?

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Some of the new polymer fivers are selling for £200 and up - but what serial numbers should you be looking out for?
  
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• Some Kodi addons are still working amid crackdown on illegal streaming

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  More and more add-ons for the service are shutting down amid the clampdown
  
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• Seeing lots of flying ants everywhere at the moment? Here's the reason why

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  It's a giant ant party, in many respects, with millions enjoying their "nuptial flight"
  
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• Pokemon GO gyms and raids updates: Learn more about co-op gameplay

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Fans of the augmented reality app are finally going to get the features they've wanted since the game launched
  
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• Is streaming on Kodi illegal? Advice to help you avoid falling foul of the law

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  A trader is being hauled to court in a landmark case over the legality of selling boxes loaded with Kodi
  
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• Installing Kodi: How to get the app on your Android tablet or smartphone

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi is available on the Google Play store, meaning installation couldn't be simpler
  
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• How much money do strippers make? This is what lapdancers were earning at Birmingham's Legs 11

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Famous Legs 11 club in city’s Broad Street closed after a probe into ‘criminal operation run from business’
  
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• Astral sex: Claims new trend can 'protect you from pregnancy and STDs'

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  You can train yourself to experience an out-of-body moment when, er, in the moment
  
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• Are you allowed to drive in flip flops or barefoot? Here's what the law says

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  Is this legal - and what does the law state around driving in particular pieces of footwear?
  
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• How Bethany and Nathan Coronation Street sex ring storyline will end

  14-07-2017 20:58
  
  Bethany was horrified and blamed herself when the police revealed their wasn't enough evidence for the CPS to charge Nathan, so he was being released from custody
  
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• Birmingham man jailed for breaching terrorism order

  14-07-2017 20:55
  
  Abdul Raheem sentenced to 15 months in prison after breaching licence conditions
  
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• Tearful mum rings up This Morning about debts - and Phillip Schofield offers to pay them

  14-07-2017 18:59
  
  The lady known as "Jo' called This Morning looking for advice
  
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• Armed police arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder in Tyseley

  14-07-2017 18:54
  
  Holcombe Road in Tyseley was closed off while armed police made an arrest
  
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• The new indoor go-karting track set to built within 30 minutes of Birmingham

  14-07-2017 18:39
  
  A 25,000 sq ft purpose-built racing venue is planned by TeamSport
  
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• Gunman who shot bouncer in TESTICLES jailed for 20 years

  14-07-2017 18:32
  
  Theodore Paget, 27, blasted doorman Dan Lewis, 32, in the groin
  
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• All fun at Kingswood School sports day - Solihull Observer

  14-07-2017 18:14 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  All fun at Kingswood School sports day
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  PUPILS at a Shirley school hopped, skipped and jumped their way to the finish line for their annual sports day. Kingswood School in St James' Place held its sports day to encourage pupils to get out in the sun and involved in sport. The day entailed a ...
  
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• Traffic chaos warning as M6 and Aston Expressway closures begin

  14-07-2017 17:55
  
  Seven weekend shut downs are planned for maintenance work at Spaghetti Junction and on busy motorway
  
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• Evil rapist jailed after attacking lone female students while wearing gorilla and Yoda masks

  14-07-2017 16:52
  
  Elvis Sidaway, 54, used an ‘‘attack kit” before carrying out five sexual assaults in Selly Oak, Quinton and Edgbaston 
  
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• Banned driver jailed for knocking down cop who ordered him to stop

  14-07-2017 15:56
  
  He ploughed down officer as victim stood in road
  
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• Birmingham drugs gang jailed for 140 YEARS after trying to smuggle £20 million of heroin into UK

  14-07-2017 15:53
  
  Crooks had hid the drugs inside industrial machinery shipped from Lahore, but were busted by National Crime Agency
  
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• This artificial beach is opening in Solihull this weekend - and you can even have it all to yourself - Birmingham Mail

  14-07-2017 15:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
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  This artificial beach is opening in Solihull this weekend - and you can even have it all to yourself
  Birmingham Mail
  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 ...and more »
  
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• This artificial beach is opening in Solihull this weekend - and you ... - Birmingham Mail

  14-07-2017 15:32 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  This artificial beach is opening in Solihull this weekend - and you ...
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  Touchwood is shipping in a beach for Solihull shoppers to enjoy and community groups can book it, too.and more »
  
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• These Rowan Atkinson Facebook posts are fake and will give your computer a virus

  14-07-2017 14:57
  
  The posts are being circulated widely on Facebook and Twitter
  
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• Man in trilby wanted as woman groped in hospital lift

  14-07-2017 14:51
  
  Victim, 63, was 'touched inappropriately'
  
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• This £1.25m on sale in Solihull has a unique historic feature - Birmingham Mail

  14-07-2017 14:33 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
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  This £1.25m on sale in Solihull has a unique historic feature
  Birmingham Mail
  This luxury house in Catherine-De-Barnes comes with a unique feature you probably wouldn't find in the average house. Henwood Mill, situated on Henwood Lane in Solihull, dates back to the 18th century, but today, it has been adapted to mix contemporary ...
  
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• James Brindley stabbing: Aaron Kahrod and 17-year-old boy in court charged with murder

  14-07-2017 14:29
  
  Aspiring model, 26, was killed in Aldridge, near Walsall, as he returned home on June 23
  
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• This £1.25m on sale in Solihull has a unique historic feature

  14-07-2017 14:28
  
  See inside this stunning listed house in Solihull
  
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• These are the most expensive streets in every area of Birmingham

  14-07-2017 14:17
  
  A look at the streets with the biggest property prices in each postcode of Birmingham
  
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• Why Digbeth is the best new place to live in the UK

  14-07-2017 14:13
  
  Digbeth could be set for a big change, according to property expert
  
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• Leave your Bradley Lowery tributes for a condolence book for his parents

  14-07-2017 14:11
  
  Bradley died a week ago in his parents' arms at home following a battle with the rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma
  
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• Safety alert after dead SWANS and fish found in lake beneath Spaghetti Junction

  14-07-2017 14:08
  
  Fishermen claim blue green at pool, which is used by swimmers - but council say it is safe
  
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• Bastille Day: This is how many French people live in Birmingham

  14-07-2017 13:36
  
  A total of 1,486 of them lived in Birmingham, 686 in Coventry with the remainder spread out across the other five boroughs
  
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• Police appeal after man 'hit 15-year-old boy over the head' on bus

  14-07-2017 13:34
  
  Police said the man spoke to the teen, who was sat down, before reportedly hitting him in the incident on June 30
  
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• Majority of builders say 'wolf whistle' is sexist and insulting to women

  14-07-2017 13:33
  
  Many builders balked at the suggestion they do it
  
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• Hundreds of tearful mourners gather for Bradley Lowery's funeral

  14-07-2017 13:27
  
  Some released balloons as the cortege passed and a spontaneous round of applause broke out
  
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• Theresa May's 'no deal better than bad one' Brexit claim not supported by public

  14-07-2017 13:26
  
  The research found that people place more value on trade deals with the EU and foreign countries than on curbing free movement of labour
  
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• Michael Buerk returns to Solihull School for a big debate - Solihull Observer

  14-07-2017 13:26 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Michael Buerk returns to Solihull School for a big debate
  Solihull Observer
  RENOWNED BBC journalist and Solihull School alumni Michael Buerk returned to the school to lead a debate into one of 2017's biggest talking points – the media phenomenon of fake news. Michael chaired the fourth annual staging of The Big Debate, ...
  
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• Tesco promises to tackle hazardous chemicals in clothing supply

  14-07-2017 13:25
  
  Some 80 international brands and suppliers have now committed to the Greenpeace Detox Campaign
  
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• Tim Farron reveals when he knew his time as Lib Dem leader was up

  14-07-2017 13:24
  
  He dramatically quit as Lib Dem leader on June 14
  
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• Former The Bill producer jailed for bid to hire men to kill partner

  14-07-2017 13:19
  
  David Harris offered £200,000 to murder Hazel Allinson so he could inherit her fortune
  
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• Midlands' Bicester style designer village targeting major brands including Lacoste, Ralph Lauren and Nike

  14-07-2017 13:00
  
  The West Midlands' version of Bicester, Mill Green Designer Outlet Village, wants to bring top designer names to the region
  
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• Warning issued after scam completely empties woman's bank account

  14-07-2017 12:48
  
  The scammers had also managed to obtain the woman's phone number and called her about activating it
  
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• A new swimming pool for Sandwell and other venues identified to host Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022

  14-07-2017 12:41
  
  Plans for a new Aquatics Centre in Sandwell revealed for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games along as Coventry's Ericsson Indoor Arena at the Ricoh Arena and Villa Park also identified as host venues
  
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• Brutal city centre attack which saw teen left for dead was FILMED, say police

  14-07-2017 12:40
  
  Victim is son of well-known community campaigner Desmond Jaddoo
  
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• Met Police and Home Office pondering law shake-up after 'barbaric' acid attacks

  14-07-2017 12:24
  
  Country's most senior police officer says growing trend of victims being doused with corrosive liquids is concerning
  
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• Member of terror gang who plotted to behead soldier faces jail after using fake name

  14-07-2017 12:21
  
  Abdul Raheem, 40, had been jailed for a year in 2009 after pleading guilty to failing to disclosing information on terrorism
  
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