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• Photographer's work catches the eye at Royal Photographic Society - Solihull Observer

  12-08-2017 20:35 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Photographer's work catches the eye at Royal Photographic Society
  Solihull Observer
  A SMITHS Wood photographer's work caught the eye of judges at the Royal Photographic Society (RPS). Glynis Harrison's work of places in and around Birmingham saw the eagle-eyed snapper be awarded an Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society.
  
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• Sarah Harding and Chad Johnson go in for steamy kiss on Celebrity Big Brother

  12-08-2017 18:57
  
  Viewers can watch them smooch in tonight's episode
  
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• Birmingham ex-girlfriend of kidnap suspect Lukasz Herba reveals shock at arrest of ‘real gentleman’

  12-08-2017 18:30
  
  Lukasz Herba, 30, told his ex-partner he was a successful businessman who was travelling to America to meet new clients
  
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• Warning issued over razor-sharp fidget spinners

  12-08-2017 17:48
  
  Tests found they could damage eyes and puncture skin
  
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• The best time to have sex has been revealed

  12-08-2017 17:22
  
  The best time to have sex is at 7.30am - around 45 minutes after you wake up
  
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• Shots fired near Odeon cinema at Five Ways: All we know so far

  12-08-2017 17:17
  
  The incident happened just before midnight on Friday, August 11
  
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• Britain First leader claims far-right group targeted in 'acid attack' at Wolverhampton march

  12-08-2017 17:00
  
  Paul Golding alleged anti-fascism protesters had attacked his members by throwing a toxic liquid at them
  
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• Watch: Heart-stopping moment lorry fails to see people carrier on M6

  12-08-2017 16:25
  
  The dreaded moment every motorist fears caught on camera
  
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• Birmingham Sikh TV channel accused of encouraging victims of grooming to take vigilante action

  12-08-2017 16:02
  
  Watchdog Ofcom received complaint about a film titled "Misused Trust" aired on the Birmingham-based cable TV Sikh Channel
  
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• Mum of pub murder victim Dan Baird pleads for help to catch killer and says: 'Our hearts are broken'

  12-08-2017 15:55
  
  Dan, aged 26, from Yardley and a friend were both knifed after violence at the Forge Tavern pub, in Great Barr Street,
  
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• Farmer ordered to remove tractor blockade at ancient wood because he was 'infringing human rights of travellers'

  12-08-2017 15:11
  
  Residents allege police told farmer to move his tractor to allow travellers onto Merrions Wood in Great Barr
  
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• Google Steet View car spotted in Solihull: When it will be in the West Midlands - Birmingham Mail

  12-08-2017 15:08 via birminghammail.co.uk
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  Google Steet View car spotted in Solihull: When it will be in the West Midlands
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• The Coen brothers set to make Netflix TV series

  12-08-2017 15:05
  
  The siblings, Joel and Ethan, have created The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs - a Western anthology which features six tales about the American frontier
  
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• The apps to delete if you need to free up space on your phone

  12-08-2017 15:05
  
  We've all experienced that exasperating moment when a smartphone comes dangerously close to running out of storage space
  
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• Revealed: The football clubs who top the house price table

  12-08-2017 15:05
  
  Halifax analysed how property values in these areas have changed over the last 20 years
  
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• Google Steet View car spotted in Solihull: When it will be in the West Midlands

  12-08-2017 15:05
  
  The mount contains a number of cameras and combined they are capable of taking 360 degree pictures
  
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• Ex-chair of governors at Islamic school banned from managing schools

  12-08-2017 15:02
  
  Waseem Yaqub, who served on the governing board of Al-Hijrah School in the city, was found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct
  
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• Gang were chasing gunman as shots fired near Odeon cinema, witnesses claim

  12-08-2017 14:48
  
  A 17-year-old has been arrested after a short chase by West Midlands Police officers
  
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• Solihull Moors: Damson Park cleared to stage National League home matches - BBC Sport

  12-08-2017 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
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  Solihull Moors: Damson Park cleared to stage National League home matches
  BBC Sport
  Solihull Moors have been cleared to stage matches at their Damson Park home again following the embarrassment of their National League first-day postponement against Chester. Last Saturday's opening match of the season had to be cancelled 24 hours ...and more »
  
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• Drugs gang jailed for 28 years for supplying cocaine worth up to £1.2m

  12-08-2017 13:38
  
  The investigation into the group came after a drug dealer overdosed on his own cocaine
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney pledges support for charity remake of We All Stand Together

  12-08-2017 13:19
  
  Pupils from the Parrs Wood High School Choir, who sang with Ariana Grande at the One Love Manchester concert, will also join in
  
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• How getting an A grade in A-Level languages just got easier

  12-08-2017 13:18
  The move, which has been welcomed by school leaders, applies to French, German and Spanish
  
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• Borough-based business expands to Emerald Isle - Solihull Observer

  12-08-2017 13:14 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Borough-based business expands to Emerald Isle
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  A BOROUGH-based engineering, environment, and design consultancy has continued its expansion with the opening of a new office in Ireland. Launched in April last year, Sweco UK has undergone consistent growth and is now enhancing its presense in ...
  
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• Melanie Sykes, 47, strips naked for positive body image photo shoot

  12-08-2017 13:09
  
  Mel is no stranger to stripping off, having previously revealed her super toned body under the I'm A Celebrity shower during an appearance on the show in 2014
  
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• Leeds Festival delays plans to allow revellers to test drugs

  12-08-2017 13:09
  
  The August bank holiday event, run by Festival Republic, was among a number of festivals aiming to introduce the testing of illegal drugs for attendees
  
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• Jim Carrey lawyers successful in medical records bid for lawsuit against him

  12-08-2017 13:09
  
  The Hollywood star is being sued after Irish make-up artist Cathriona White, 30, took a fatal overdose of prescription drugs
  
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• Great British Bake Off finalist Andrew Smyth hopes new series will prove a success

  12-08-2017 13:09
  
  The 26-year-old aerospace engineer said he cannot wait to tune into the new series as it moves to Channel 4 for the first time this year, and hopes it will continue to inspire viewers
  
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• Miley Cyrus announces release date of new album Younger Now

  12-08-2017 13:08
  
  Younger Now, the US pop star's sixth album, will be released on September 29
  
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• The parts of Birmingham which will get bin collections next week

  12-08-2017 12:44
  
  The council has revealed a new strike plan which will see homes visited once every three weeks
  
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• Miracle as Midland pilot survives being hit in face with propeller on plane called Floaty McFloatface

  12-08-2017 12:39
  
  Dominic Whelan suffered a horrific injury after the whirling PROPELLER of his microlight slashed his face like a razor.
  
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• Arrest and loaded gun seized after gunfire near Odeon cinema

  12-08-2017 12:10
  
  Police were alerted to the incident outside Broadway Plaza
  
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• Tragedy as man dies after fall from multi-storey car park at Brindleyplace

  12-08-2017 12:04
  
  The tragedy happened at around 4.40pm on Friday at the Q-Park car park off Brunswick Street.
  
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• Boreham Wood 4-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport - BBC Sport

  12-08-2017 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Boreham Wood 4-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport
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  Boreham Wood grab their first win of the National League season with a win over bottom side Solihull Moors.and more »
  
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• Boreham Wood 4-1 Solihull Moors - BBC Sport

  12-08-2017 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Boreham Wood 4-1 Solihull Moors
  BBC Sport
  Boreham Wood grabbed their first win of the National League season with a victory over bottom side Solihull Moors at Meadow Park. Wood's Dave Stephens saw his ninth-minute header rattle the crossbar, but it was the visitors who struck first as Fiacre ...and more »
  
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• Five Ways cordoned off after reports of shooting near Odeon Cinema - updates

  12-08-2017 11:45
  
  We are live at the scene after reports of early hours gunfire
  
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• WATCH: Britain First leader tries to confront controversial Islamic preacher Krissoni Henderson

  12-08-2017 11:15
  
  Mr Golding says that he is unable to confront Henderson at his home as the police will arrest him
  
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• EDITOR'S COMMENT: HS2 continues to divide public opinion - Solihull Observer

  12-08-2017 09:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  EDITOR'S COMMENT: HS2 continues to divide public opinion
  Solihull Observer
  THE looming high speed rail line HS2 continues to divide public opinion in our region, despite the latest charm offensive. Rumbling along the planned route from the bureaucrats in London and Birmingham this week comes the promise of new natural ...
  
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• Watch: Horrified family see CCTV of burglar raiding their home - while on holiday 130 miles away

  12-08-2017 07:30
  
  Donna Marusamy was on a weekend break with her family when she received an alert from CCTV in her home on her mobile phone.
  
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