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• Hero The Hedgehog: Watch the best moments from London 2017 mascot designed by Midlands youngster

  14-08-2017 23:06
  Mascot wowed the crowds at IAAF World Athletics Championships - and he was created by a nine-year-old from the West Midlands
  
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• This is how common weekly bin collections are around Birmingham

  14-08-2017 22:15
  
  Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull are on weekly collections while Walsall and Wolverhampton collect it every other week
  
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• Who is in the 2017 Strictly Come Dancing line-up? All the celebrities confirmed

  14-08-2017 22:03
  
  Merrygold, 29, joins a host of other famous faces who are hoping to shake their hips to ballroom glory
  
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• Donald Trump finally condemns white supremacists and brands racism "evil"

  14-08-2017 22:03
  
  Mr Trump spoke in the White House after meeting US attorney general Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray
  
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• Man arrested after three injured in Tamworth curry house brawl

  14-08-2017 21:32
  
  Eight police cars sent to the scene after reports of disturbance at Fazeley Park restaurant
  
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• Family of Dalian Atkinson still seeking answers one year on from ex-Aston Villa striker's death

  14-08-2017 20:47
  
  Relatives remain determined to 'get to the facts' over death of former striker after he was shot with police Taser in August last year
  
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• Bromsgrove business park cordoned off and residents evacuated after gas leak

  14-08-2017 19:43
  
  Police and fire crews sent to Saxon Business Park after reports lorry hit gas main
  
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• Wood Hit Moors For Four - Vitalfootball

  14-08-2017 19:42 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  Wood Hit Moors For Four
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  The postponement, the lesson, the thrashing. Liam McDonald and his Solihull Moors squad could scarcely have endured a worst start to the season. Following on from the stadium farce and the beating delivered from National League giants Leyton Orient, ...and more »
  
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• This is how much the Birmingham bin strike costs the taxpayer each day

  14-08-2017 19:10
  
  Strike could end today if binmen's union agrees to arbitration says bins boss
  
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• Daughter of Birmingham City Council boss denies fraud charge

  14-08-2017 18:58
  
  Anna Clancy acted in breach of trust and her activities were "thoroughly dishonest" it was alleged
  
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• Bungling armed robber who held up Paddy Power had applied for a JOB there - and left behind his CV

  14-08-2017 18:30
  
  Mirza, 26, of Arden Road, Aston, walked in to Paddy Power in Hurst Street at 8.25am on March 27 this year, wearing a hood and mask
  
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• Chester FC Daily Digest: Halifax highlights, Pools pressure, Solihull green light, youth win - ChesterChronicle.co.uk

  14-08-2017 18:07 via chesterchronicle.co.uk
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  Chester FC Daily Digest: Halifax highlights, Pools pressure, Solihull green light, youth win
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  With the season now in full swing it's time for Chester FC Daily Digest to make a return. Throughout the campaign we'll be bringing you a round-up of the day's events at Chester and their Vanarama National League rivals. And there's only one place to ...and more »
  
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• Chester FC Daily Digest: Halifax highlights, Pools pressure, Solihull ... - ChesterChronicle.co.uk

  14-08-2017 18:07 via chesterchronicle.co.uk
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  Chester FC Daily Digest: Halifax highlights, Pools pressure, Solihull ...
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  With the season now in full swing it's time for Chester FC Daily Digest to make a return. Throughout the campaign we'll be bringing you a round-up of the day's ...and more »
  
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• Police seized these kitchen knives hidden in a bush in Ladywood

  14-08-2017 17:43
  
  The knives were discovered in Crosby Avenue as part of a crackdown on gun and knife crime
  
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• Appeal over Sutton Coldfield pensioner's death as son charged with murder

  14-08-2017 17:31
  
  Police seeking anyone who saw Beryl Hammond before her death as son Darren appears in court charged with 81-year-old's murder
  
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• Liam Payne surprises fans by busking in Oxford Circus

  14-08-2017 17:22
  
  The singer was joined by DJ collaborator Zedd as he performed hit Get Low outside the Underground station in central London
  
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• Bananarama, Boy George, Erasure and Jason Donovan set for 1980s-theme Children in Need concert

  14-08-2017 17:22
  
  The themed BBC fundraiser will come to London's SSE Wembley Arena in October, with presenters Fearne Cotton and Sara Cox at the helm
  
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• Experts say the pound will be worth less than a euro soon

  14-08-2017 17:20
  
  The pound is currently trading at 1.09 euro after collapsing from 1.31 euro the day before Britain voted to quit the European Union in June
  
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• What is UCAS Clearing? All you need to know ahead of A-Level Results Day

  14-08-2017 17:19
  
  For some the day will bring delight and celebration, but for others it will be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty
  
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• Aston Merrygold joins Strictly Come Dancing 2017 line-up

  14-08-2017 17:19
  
  The former JLS star told Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 1 programme that he is in it to win it
  
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• Ryanair demands curb on airport alcohol as drunk passenger numbers soar

  14-08-2017 16:12
  
  The airline has already banned customers from drinking duty-free alcohol on flights
  
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• How the number of sex offence defendants failing to ATTEND court is rising

  14-08-2017 16:05
  
  Crown courts in the region issued 63 warrants in 2016 as a result of defendants in sexual offences cases failing to appear, up from 46 in 2015 and 33 in 2014
  
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• New holiday booking rules designed to protect Brits abroad

  14-08-2017 16:04
  
  The rules will come into force next July and would mean all travellers who book on the internet would get the same financial security as those who book an all-in break on the high street
  
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• Just 3% of this breast cancer helpline's donations spent on charity

  14-08-2017 15:43
  
  The Derbyshire-based National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline was set up by Wendy Watson in 1996
  
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• Tropical Storm Gert could blow better weather off course

  14-08-2017 15:33
  
  Forecasters had been predicting temperatures soaring to mid 20sC by the weekend
  
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• Kirsty Gallacher devastated by drink-driving arrest 'as she went to pick up children'

  14-08-2017 15:13
  
  Thames Valley Police said Gallacher, 41, has been bailed to appear at Slough Magistrates' Court on September 4
  
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• Watch: Robbers tear through Nisa store with digger in ruthless smash-and-grab raid

  14-08-2017 15:08
  
  Police have released this shocking CCTV footage in hope of tracing the men behind the robbery
  
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• Meet the miracle girl, 8, who made incredible recovery after she was born with organs outside her body

  14-08-2017 14:26
  
  Jennifer has revealed how she lost brave Jacey in an operation just two weeks ago - but luckily came back to life
  
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• Watch: Armed police swoop to arrest 'youth with knife'

  14-08-2017 14:06
  
  Teenager arrested in dramatic street incident in Weoley Castle
  
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• Holiday weather: Latest forecast for resorts at home and abroad

  14-08-2017 14:01
  Check out the outlook for top destinations at home and overseas
  
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• Uber app update to feature tipping and waiting time charges

  14-08-2017 14:00
  
  From Tuesday, an option to tip drivers will appear in the Uber smartphone app and will also apply to the firm's food delivery service, UberEATS
  
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• Care home manager stole more than £19k from elderly resident

  14-08-2017 13:53
  
  Paul Wehrle-Fellows pleaded guilty at Walsall Magistrates Court last month to one count of fraud by abuse of position
  
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• Mum issues appeal for 'kind woman' who bought teen daughter ticket after missing train

  14-08-2017 13:47
  
  The sought-after woman reportedly helped her teenage daughter on her first solo train journey
  
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• This is why learner drivers will soon be allowed on Britain's motorways

  14-08-2017 13:09
  
  The Government hopes new legislation will be passed by Parliament next year
  
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• Solihull Moors | Forward makes loan switch to the Yeltz - Vitalfootball

  14-08-2017 12:41 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  Solihull Moors | Forward makes loan switch to the Yeltz
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  Halesowen Town have confirmed the signing of Solihull Moors forward Will Mellors-Blair on a one-month loan deal.and more »
  
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• This 'new trend of parking' is sweeping Birmingham - leaving residents fuming

  14-08-2017 12:34
  
  A local has told how drivers are parking their cars wholly across the pavement and on corners - making it dangerous for other motorists
  
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• New water park part of huge transformation of The Belfry

  14-08-2017 12:32
  
  New water park and additional hotel rooms but nightclub Bel Air will close
  
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• Woman who carried £240k cocaine through customs for boyfriend jailed

  14-08-2017 12:30
  
  Kimberley Brown caught trying to bring drugs into country in suitcase         
  
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• Harry'z Young Starz Awards: Deadline approaching for Bravery Award - Solihull Observer

  14-08-2017 12:21 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Harry'z Young Starz Awards: Deadline approaching for Bravery Award
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  THE Observer-supported Harry'z Young Starz Awards is past its half-way point this month. So far four devoted youngsters have been handed the Selfless, Young Carer, Community and Best Friend Awards. On each occasion Harry's mum and founder of Help ...
  
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• AUDIO: McDonald reacts to Boreham Wood defeat - Vitalfootball

  14-08-2017 12:11 via solihullmoors.vitalfootball.co.uk
  AUDIO: McDonald reacts to Boreham Wood defeat
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  Solihull Moors manager Liam McDonald spoke after Saturday's 4-1 defeat away to Boreham Wood in the National League. Here is what he had to say... logo. | Liam McDonald on Boreham Wood defeat. solihullmoors. share to Facebook · share to Twitter.
  
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• Here's one reason there won't be a new 'centre' political party

  14-08-2017 12:00
  
  There are calls for a new 'centrist' political party but it's unlikely to happen
  
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• Air ambulances called to Drayton Manor after cardiac arrest

  14-08-2017 11:50
  
  The unnamed staff member was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital following the incident
  
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• Sharp rise in number of air passengers arrested for drunken behaviour

  14-08-2017 11:49
  
  Cabin crew member who spoke to BBC Panorama investigation said Alicante, Ibiza, Palma were among the worst routes
  
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• Agent of kidnapped model Chloe Ayling says "she didn't do this for publicity"

  14-08-2017 11:49
  
  Phil Green told ITV's Good Morning Britain he was standing by Chloe Ayling, who Italian police said was snatched by a group calling itself Black Death in Milan last month
  
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• Big Ben to fall silent for four years as vital conservation work carried out

  14-08-2017 11:38
  
  The famous bells of the House of Commons clocktower are to be disabled while conservation work goes ahead
  
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• Youths could be fined £1,000 for gathering in town centre

  14-08-2017 11:36
  
  North Warwickshire Borough Council is considering imposing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) order prohibiting a number of activities taking place in and around Coleshill town centre
  
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• Sarah Harding admits her and Cheryl have 'not spoken in a while' on Celebrity Big Brother

  14-08-2017 11:03
  
  Teaser clips released before the Channel 5 reality show airs on Friday night show her telling glamour model Jemma Lucy that the pair were once "like sisters"
  
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• Love Island star Chris Hughes bravely reveals battle with anxiety

  14-08-2017 11:03
  
  Hughes came third in the ITV2 series with girlfriend Olivia Attwood
  
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• Chloe Ayling 'terrified beyond words' during horror Milan kidnap

  14-08-2017 10:39
  
  Italian police said Chloe Ayling was snatched by a group calling itself Black Death last month
  
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• Drug dealer who hid cocaine and heroin behind bath panels jailed

  14-08-2017 10:35
  Police managed to identify Alex Burbury from fingerprints on the drugs packaging found at the property in a flat where an imitation gun was also found
  
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