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• Large fire sweeps through two barns in Aldridge

  01-08-2017 23:37
  
  Six fire crews in attendance after fire broke out on Bosty Lane
  
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• This is who is in Celebrity Big Brother 2017 as housemate secret mission revealed

  01-08-2017 22:30
  
  The celebrities have arrived inside the Channel 5 house as first housemate given secret mission
  
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• CCTV images released in investigation over woman found dead at Cannock flat

  01-08-2017 22:16
  
  Police hoping to trace three potential witnesses as part of investigation into death of Kerry Cast
  
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• The UK's most valuable coins: You could have one of these in your pocket

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• The most valuable plastic £5 notes revealed: Do you have one of these in your pocket right now?

  01-08-2017 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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• The 50p coins worth way more than face value - do you have one of these?

  01-08-2017 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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• Some Kodi addons still working amid crackdown on illegal streaming

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  More and more add-ons for the service are shutting down amid the clampdown
  
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• National Lottery set for a shakeup - here's how the changes will affect you

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  Camelot, who organise Lotto, say ticket prices could be cut - and extra balls discarded
  
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• Legendary Pokemon are FINALLY coming this summer

  01-08-2017 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 steer clear of trouble

  01-08-2017 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: Here's how to get the app on your Android tablet or smartphone

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  Kodi is available on the Google Play store, meaning installation couldn't be simpler
  
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• How The Simpsons predicted the future - including Donald Trump being elected President of the United States

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  The show has a weird habit of getting things right
  
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• How much money do strippers make? Find out how much lapdancers were earning at Birmingham's Legs 11

  01-08-2017 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: The new trend that 'can protect you from pregnancy and STDs'

  01-08-2017 21:00
  
  You can train yourself to experience an out-of-body moment when, er, in the moment
  
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• Parents heartbroken as identical twins treated in hospitals FIFTY MILES apart

  01-08-2017 19:00
  
  Gemma and Anthony Brookes forced to spend a fortune to visit their baby boys in Birmingham and Stoke
  
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• Jameson earns podium spot at LVRC National Circuit championships - Solihull Observer

  01-08-2017 18:30 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Jameson earns podium spot at LVRC National Circuit championships
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  CYCLING: STUART Jameson was on the podium for the sixth time this season when finishing second at the LVRC National Circuit Race Championships in Milton Keynes. Chris Burns from Buckinghamshire bagged Gold while Jarad Millar from St Albans took ...
  
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• Group of priests asked to leave pub as staff thought they were a stag do

  01-08-2017 18:25
  
  Seven priests walked into a bar
  
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• Birmingham Airport plunged into chaos AGAIN after staff shortage leads to massive delays, grounded planes and missing luggage

  01-08-2017 17:43
  
  Holidaymakers took to social media to complain about 'shambolic' situation at airport
  
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• Supermarket Safeway is coming back to the UK

  01-08-2017 17:42
  
  Morrisons with a deal with McColl's
  
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• The Real Schools Guide: Search for your secondary school

  01-08-2017 17:35
  We've analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. You can see how each secondary school compares against other schools in your area and across the UK. Data is available for comparison on everything from pupils' attainment and the quality of the teaching to when the school was lasted inspected and teacher to pupil ratio.
  
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• SIX WEEKS to clean up mess from Birmingham bins strike

  01-08-2017 17:34
  
  Calls for council leader Clancy to get a grip on crisis or resign as bin strike shows no sign of ending
  
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• New vaccine for babies on offer from today - but not all will get it

  01-08-2017 17:34
  
  The 5-in-one jab offered to UK babies will now include immunisation against Hepatitis B
  
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• These are the most popular girls and boys names so far in 2017

  01-08-2017 17:19
  
  Mid-year results for the nation’s favourite baby boy and girls names have been published
  
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• Watch: Violence flares outside Midland nightclub

  01-08-2017 17:05
  
  Trouble captured outside Kasbah nightclub in Coventry
  
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• Watch: NINE people jump out of Honda Civic after it crashes into the back of an Audi

  01-08-2017 17:00
  
  The astonishing viral footage shows the driver returning to the car for a friend he left in the boot
  
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• Troop Aid raises funds for injured soldiers at tea party - Solihull Observer

  01-08-2017 16:53 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Troop Aid raises funds for injured soldiers at tea party
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  Caring couple Al and Pam Sutton with items from the valuable grab-bags. Photo: Jon Mullis. Catherine Thompson 15 hours ago. A CHARITABLE couple hosted an afternoon tea party to raise money for Troop Aid. Founding couple Al and Pam Sutton invited ...
  
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• These are people's theories about three mystery bangs heard in Birmingham

  01-08-2017 16:45
  
  Mail readers were quick to offer up a range of weird and wonderful explanations for the mystery sounds
  
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• Cross City rail line suspended near Birmingham New Street

  01-08-2017 16:42
  
  No services running between Gravelly Hill and Sutton Coldfield due to overhead wiring problems
  
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• Sick pranksters fill fountain with FISH

  01-08-2017 16:40
  
  Passers by were left shocked by the discovery
  
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• THREE-BLADED knife discovered at kid's birthday party

  01-08-2017 16:33
  
  There were about 18 children playing in the garden at the time
  
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• Princess Diana shared intimate secrets of 'odd' sex life with Charles in bombshell recordings

  01-08-2017 16:21
  
  The tapes are set to be broadcast on Channel 4 show Diana: In Her own Words
  
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• What happened when four-year-olds went to live in an old people's home

  01-08-2017 16:13
  
  Birmingham expert helps to run the heartwarming Channel 4 experience Old People's Home for Four Year Olds
  
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• Shirley Band tubaist set to perform with national brass band - Solihull Observer

  01-08-2017 15:53 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Shirley Band tubaist set to perform with national brass band
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  A TUBA-playing teen is celebrating after she was chosen to perform with an acclaimed national brass band. Neve Lawrence from Shirley, began playing the tuba seven years ago and usually performs with her local group, Shirley Band. But this summer the 16 ...
  
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• Twins were killed in horrific car crash on family holiday, police reveal

  01-08-2017 15:50
  
  The three were killed in the crash as her husband and 14-year-old son travelled in a separate car
  
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• WATCH: BMW races through streets during dangerous police pursuit

  01-08-2017 15:36
  
  Three men were convicted after being arrested by police in Yorkshire
  
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• Birmingham MP Steve McCabe wounded after 'attack by bikers' says he's lucky it wasn't worse

  01-08-2017 15:17
  
  Labour MP who had a brick thrown at him says residents are living in terror of violent thugs
  
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• Five theme park rides closed after teen dies in the US

  01-08-2017 15:09
  
  His seat snapped off and sent him flying into the air, it is believed
  
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• Consultation launched into assay hallmarking abroad

  01-08-2017 15:08
  
  Birmingham Assay Office opened a base in India last year but it may have to change the symbol used by its operation there following consultation
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Is Bethany Platt dead? Craig is forced to identify a young woman's body

  01-08-2017 14:51
  
  New photos emerge from Corrie filming
  
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• This man caught his girlfriend cheating - then lost 12 STONE in 18 months

  01-08-2017 14:32
  
  He weighed almost 32st and lived on a diet of crisps, bread, fizzy drinks and takeaways
  
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• Who is in the Celebrity Big Brother 2017 line up and what time does it start on Channel 5 tonight?

  01-08-2017 14:30
  
  There are 14 celebs likely to be heading into the Channel 5 house
  
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• This is how much you’ll have to pay to buy your first house in Birmingham

  01-08-2017 13:41
  
  Can you afford to get on the housing market in Birmingham in 2017?  This is what you need to know
  
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• Travellers who POOED in bushes to be evicted today

  01-08-2017 13:34
  
  A local councillor confirming the group will be off within the next few days.
  
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• Couple's horror at finding this venomous spider in their home

  01-08-2017 13:22
  
  Katherine Frost found the false widow spider crawling across the floor of her Woodbourne Road home
  
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• Key questions on switching suppliers as British Gas boosts electricity prices

  01-08-2017 12:57
  
  Some of the key questions answered on how and why people switch energy suppliers
  
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• Heartless vandals 'destroy' bear from The Big Sleuth in Solihull - Birmingham Mail

  01-08-2017 12:45 via birminghammail.co.uk
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• Thousands of travellers roll into town for horse fair - Solihull Observer

  01-08-2017 12:42 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Thousands of travellers roll into town for horse fair
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  Visitors from across the country flocked to the annual fair held on privately-owned land near the Thickthorn roundabout, with many turning up a week before the event on Saturday and Sunday. There was a high police presence in the area but no arrests ...
  
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• Heartless vandals ‘destroy’ bear from The Big Sleuth in Solihull

  01-08-2017 12:40
  
  Build a Bear on Solihull High Street was allegedly knocked off its plinth at the weekend
  
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• Burglar caught by Police in mini stolen from Solihull jailed for almost ten years - Solihull Observer

  01-08-2017 12:15 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Burglar caught by Police in mini stolen from Solihull jailed for almost ten years
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  Martin Tolan has been jailed for almost ten years following a spate of car burglaries. (s). Sarah Mason 15 hours ago. A BURGLAR who stole high-value cars from homes across the Midlands tried driving a Mini stolen from Solihull through queuing traffic ...
  
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• Holiday weather: Top destinations at home and abroad on August 2

  01-08-2017 12:11
  Check out the latest forecast for top resorts at home or overseas to discover what’s in store where you are heading.
  
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