Solihull news

• Police appeal after woman 'attacked by robber' for her phone

  19-07-2017 20:06
  
  Police appeal after woman attacked by robber for her phone
  
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• Man arrested after victim sprayed with a liquid following row

  19-07-2017 19:18
  
  Police said substance it was not 'acid' but investigating
  
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• Love Island twist to see two contestants axed days before final

  19-07-2017 18:56
  
  With two more leaving the Majorcan villa, there will be just five couples left battling it out for the cash prize
  
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• Things only Brummies who grew up in the 1990s know

  19-07-2017 18:44
  
  You will definitely remember these things ...
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after colliding with van near Drayton Manor Theme Park

  19-07-2017 18:40
  
  Tragedy happened at the junction of the A4091 and Salts Lane in Drayton Bassett
  
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• Travellers set up camp at famous Birmingham farm shop despite staff blockade

  19-07-2017 18:36
  
  Employees at Becketts Farm shop in Wythall prevented more travellers from entering its car park
  
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• Theresa May forced to warn top Tories 'no minister is unsackable'

  19-07-2017 18:30
  
  Mrs May received the backing of senior backbenchers to remove any ministers who were found to be plotting against her
  
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• The way you use Snapchat is set to change massively - here's how

  19-07-2017 18:30
  
  Up until now the selfie-sharing app has been limited to recording ten second videos
  
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• Striking binmen accused of refusing to pick up black bags while on duty

  19-07-2017 18:27
  
  Trade union describes allegations, made in letter from Birmingham City Council, as 'spurious'
  
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• Ryanair passenger fury after ALL plane's luggage left behind at Birmingham Airport

  19-07-2017 18:20
  
  Anger after claims the Ryanair flight landed at Malta without 150 suitcases
  
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• Burton Albion daily digest: Reaction to Solihull Moors victory, Harness makes Port Vale debut - Burton Mail

  19-07-2017 18:00 via burtonmail.co.uk
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  Burton Albion daily digest: Reaction to Solihull Moors victory, Harness makes Port Vale debut
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  Missed any of today's Burton Albion news while you've been stuck at work? Catch up on all of it here with Wednesday's edition of the Brewers daily digest... Tom Naylor has revealed how pleasing it is for Burton to be able to attract players like the ...and more »
  
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• Man killed bus passenger with pair of scissors after accusing him of staring, court hears

  19-07-2017 17:49
  
  Court told that Kieran Gillespie repeatedly thrust scissors into Leon Barrett-Hazle
  
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• Why Victoria Beckham has angered a Range Rover designer

  19-07-2017 17:46
  
  Land Rover design director hits out at Victoria Beckham over speech in which it is claimed she exaggerated her role in design of VB Evoque
  
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• Anger as the BBC cuts spending in the Midlands

  19-07-2017 17:40
  
  The national broadcaster admitted less investment than ever is going to the Midlands - even though it already spends less here than in any other part of the UK
  
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• How eating a Mediterranean-style diet could help cut the risk of dementia

  19-07-2017 17:29
  
  New studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London examined links between diet and dementia
  
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• EastEnders spoilers: Do teaser pictures show Bex mourning Louise?

  19-07-2017 17:27
  
  Teaser pictures from the soap released on Tuesday show a distraught-looking Bex
  
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• Sir Lenny Henry blasts 'fake diversity' figures from media organisations

  19-07-2017 17:26
  
  His comments came as he delivered a keynote speech at a meeting in Parliament's House of Commons on Tuesday
  
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• Minister 'concerned' over significant BBC gender pay gap

  19-07-2017 17:26
  
  His comments came as he was pressed on the gender pay gap among public sector workers by Labour's Tonia Antoniazzi
  
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• Blood test could identify Alzheimer's years before symptoms develop

  19-07-2017 17:23
  
  At the moment, scanning or an invasive spinal tap have to be used
  
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• The Queen's favourite song has been revealed

  19-07-2017 17:22
  
  According to a friend of radio DJ Chris Evans , the Queen is rather partial to Dancing Queen by ABBA
  
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• Serial thief admits to £6k New Street bike stealing spree

  19-07-2017 17:21
  
  Graham Hughes cut locks and snatched 17 cycles in a series of crimes in just three months
  
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• State pension age to rise to 68 - seven years earlier than planned

  19-07-2017 17:17
  
  The changes will be brought in over two years
  
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• Laura Ashley's first UK tea room opens in Solihull and this is what it's like - Birmingham Mail

  19-07-2017 17:10 via birminghammail.co.uk
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  Laura Ashley's first UK tea room opens in Solihull and this is what it's like
  Birmingham Mail
  The UK's first Laura Ashley Tea Room has opened in Solihull, serving homemade afternoon tea in elegant surroundings. And we were there to try it out. The decor is all Laura Ashley, from the Pussy Willow Camomile Floral Wallpaper and tablecloths to the ...
  
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• School on LOCKDOWN after gang of men jump fence into grounds after police chase

  19-07-2017 17:08
  
  Drama took place at St Thomas More School in Darlaston Lane after car ran red light
  
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• These are the 10 highest earners at the BBC

  19-07-2017 17:06
  
  Claudia Winkleman has been named the highest-paid female
  
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• Breast surgeon Ian Paterson could face longer jail term - Solihull Observer

  19-07-2017 16:55 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Breast surgeon Ian Paterson could face longer jail term
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  AN APPEAL against the sentence of convicted breast surgeon Ian Paterson is to be heard by the Court of Appeal. The 59-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful ...and more »
  
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• Detectives continue hunt for machete-wielding attackers after horror attack in Small Heath street

  19-07-2017 16:24
  
  Camera footage captured the moment the thugs struck on Wright Street on Tuesday evening
  
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• Thug had a row with his wife - then battered peacemaker with a VACUUM CLEANER

  19-07-2017 16:20
  
  Victim left covered in blood and needing nine stitches
  
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• The heartbreaking tributes left at scene of fatal Atherstone crash

  19-07-2017 16:16
  
  Since the tragedy, people have been laying flowers and leaving tributes at the scene
  
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• Birmingham bins strike: Council to pay costly agency workers to help clear rubbish backlog

  19-07-2017 16:16
  
  Council says measure would be 'temporary solution' to the crisis, but strikes are set to continue
  
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• It's now going to cost you more to buy a house in the West Midlands

  19-07-2017 16:06
  
  With Solihull, Walsall and Birmingham seriously on the up
  
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• Here's how much more holiday MPs get than YOU

  19-07-2017 15:48
  
  MPs will be afforded 19 days off for Christmas
  
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• Watch: Britain First posts new video of heated row with Muslim booksellers

  19-07-2017 15:41
  
  New footage posted online showing how argument escalated
  
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• Many MPs now think it should be legal to take drugs

  19-07-2017 15:39
  
  A number of MPs called for legalisation or decriminalisation of drugs in a House of Commons debate but the Government is ruling it out
  
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• Bike worth £4k to be auctioned off by police

  19-07-2017 14:54
  
  The police can auction off stolen property if the original owners cannot be found
  
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• Stranger danger warning issued after Kingstanding schoolgirl approached by man

  19-07-2017 14:52
  
  Police are urging parents and schoolchildren to exercise caution after a schoolgirl was approached by a man near a school
  
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• Son cleared of killing his mum in row over Christmas dinner spuds says: 'I loved her'

  19-07-2017 14:48
  
  Mark Jennens 'lost it' after caring for 'Jekyll and Hyde' mother for a decade
  
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• Nephew jailed for murder of Baldev Kainth in front of daughter who screamed: 'Mummy, somebody's killed Daddy!'

  19-07-2017 14:29
  
  Guarav Kainth was sentenced to 14 years and eight months in jail after hearing in Italy
  
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• Young driver badly hurt in crash at 'dangerous' junction in Shenley Lane, Northfield

  19-07-2017 14:08
  
  Mum speaks of fears for Shenley Academy pupils
  
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• Police fail to answer 400,000 101 calls

  19-07-2017 13:55
  
  West Midlands Police has been told the performance is “unacceptable” after senior officers admitted the huge figure of non-emergency crime calls that have gone unanswered in the last year
  
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• Prime Minister Theresa May defends Black Country flag following 'racism' row

  19-07-2017 13:52
  
  The Prime Minister said she was 'surprised' at criticism of the Black Country flag
  
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• BBC top earning stars revealed - these are ALL the salaries

  19-07-2017 13:43
  Among the highest-paid talent - revealed as the BBC published details of how much it pays its top presenters and personalities - are Chris Evans
  
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• BBC stars defend salaries after highest earners revealed in report

  19-07-2017 13:43
  
  Match Of The Day presenter Lineker's salary is more than £1.75 million
  
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• Ambulance call-outs to trampoline parks more than DOUBLES in one year

  19-07-2017 13:40
  
  Trampoline parks are on the rise, and ambulance services are busy dealing with them
  
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• Charlie Gard granted US citizenship so he can be treated in America

  19-07-2017 13:12
  
  The 11-month-old boy's parents want to take him to the US for a pioneering therapy
  
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• Love rat who fleeced two women out of £670k ordered to repay just ONE POUND

  19-07-2017 13:11
  
  Gambling addict Craig Brown, 47, wooed two women he met through a dating site
  
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• Piers Morgan shocked at BBC stars' salaries - for a cheeky reason

  19-07-2017 13:04
  
  The Beeb revealed its top talent pay - with DJ Chris Evans topping the list pocketing over £2 million
  
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• Adil Ray urges Paul Nicholls to 'stay strong' after jungle ordeal

  19-07-2017 13:03
  
  Nicholls is lucky to be alive after suffering a fall that smashed his leg and trapped him in a jungle for THREE DAYS
  
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• Mercedes diesel cars sold since 2011 urgently recalled

  19-07-2017 12:51
  
  The action is being taken in relation to nearly all cars with diesel engines meeting the Euro 5 standard - implemented in 2011 - and the existing Euro 6 rules
  
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• Revealed: The shock BBC Casualty star earning MORE than Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi

  19-07-2017 12:50
  
  Derek Thompson is the top earner in the scripted TV category
  
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