Solihull news

• Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Bilston

  01-09-2017 20:35
  
  Victim named by police as 20-year-old John Joyce
  
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• This is how the Midland Metro will look in the future

  01-09-2017 20:12
  
  Our handy gallery rounds up some of the CGIs which have been released showcasing what the city's tram network could look like in a few years' time
  
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• Driver killed after car crashes into wall in Handsworth

  01-09-2017 19:52
  
  Police appealing to trace van driver who may have witnessed collision in Holyhead Road
  
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• Birmingham bin strike: MP says its time for the city council to outsource bin collections to a private contractor

  01-09-2017 19:19
  
  With the bin strike back on, an MP wants Birmingham City Council to give up responsibility for collections
  
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• The reason why you can never block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook

  01-09-2017 19:18
  
  Zuckerberg has a lot of followers on Facebook - which is perhaps unsurprising
  
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• Bin strike cost Birmingham City Council £300,000 every week

  01-09-2017 19:01
  
  Birmingham council spent a fortune paying private contractors to clear up rubbish because it feared it was a fire risk
  
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• Bin strike: Why is Birmingham City Council making refuse workers redundant?

  01-09-2017 18:50
  Council officials say they have to make refuse workers redundant or the city could go bust
  
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• Birmingham bin strike: What's happened so far?

  01-09-2017 18:41
  
  Here's how the bin strike began, how it briefly ended, and how it started up again
  
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• Calls for council leader John Clancy to resign as bin strikes kicks off again

  01-09-2017 18:31
  
  The council leader tried to end the city's bin strike but his efforts ended in confusion and failure
  
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• Paddy Doherty "saddened" by Birmingham gypsy kids documentary backlash

  01-09-2017 18:26
  
  The Channel 5 documentary, Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World, partly set in Birmingham, divided opinion
  
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• This is why Coronation Street has been CANCELLED tonight

  01-09-2017 18:25
  
  England’s world cup qualifiers with Malta and then Slovakia will instead be screened
  
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• Birmingham council leader says union misled binmen over strike 'deal'

  01-09-2017 18:24
  Unite had claimed a victory in the bitter industrial dispute that led to rubbish strewn across the city
  
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• Union leaders threaten winter of discontent as bin strike row escalates

  01-09-2017 18:18
  
  Bin staff rejoined picket lines on Friday after Birmingham City Council began issuing redundancy notices on some of its waste staff
  
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• Caring Sheldon big brother receives Harryz Young Starz Award - Solihull Observer

  01-09-2017 18:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Caring Sheldon big brother receives Harryz Young Starz Award
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  AN 'AMAZING' big brother has been handed the prestigious Harryz Young Starz Award Best Friend Award. Sean Murphy was surprised by Harry's mum and Help Harry Help Others (HHHO) founder Georgie Moseley and Sarah Shirley from sponsors Hogarths ...
  
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• Family finds GLASS in Tesco mash potato as they ate roast dinner

  01-09-2017 17:49
  
  'My husband actually pulled the glass out of his mouth'
  
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• This is how UK petrol prices could rise by as a result of Hurricane Harvey

  01-09-2017 17:15
  
  Drivers have been told to expect a hike in the cost of unleaded petrol
  
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• Children among ELEVEN in hospital after six-vehicle crash on M5

  01-09-2017 16:55
  
  Five cars and a lorry involved in collision on northbound carriageway near Worcester
  
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• Det Con Kate Buesing facing the sack for passing on secret data to her friend

  01-09-2017 16:44
  
  She provided assault claim details to help pal's brother
  
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• Pregnant cat found dumped inside bin bag in alleyway

  01-09-2017 16:10
  
  RSPCA investigating after cat found abandoned in alleyway near Adderley Park
  
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• First picture of schoolboy Kyle Bastable who died in Birchley Island crash tragedy

  01-09-2017 15:42
  
  Eleven-year-old fatally injured in collision
  
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• How to apply for a new TV dating show just for Brummies

  01-09-2017 15:13
  
  Game of Attraction promises "intrigue, temptation and drama"
  
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• Final weekend of Aston Expressway roadworks

  01-09-2017 14:50
  
  Normal service is set to resume on Monday morning, bringing an end to a summer of disruption for motorists
  
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• Gangland fears after Erdington shooting

  01-09-2017 14:19
  
  Mail understands the incident was gang-related
  
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• People are taking on this Big Mac Meal Challenge to win £100

  01-09-2017 14:13
  
  £100 is being offered to anyone who can swallow a huge Maccies feast in under an hour - then hold it down for at least 30 minutes
  
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• How innocent kiss led to 'honour killing' of Banaz Mahmod before her body was found in a suitcase in Birmingham

  01-09-2017 14:09
  
  Her cousin Dana Amin, 30, helped stuff her body into a suitcase and move it to the city
  
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• THOUSANDS of Brummie kids are falling behind at city schools

  01-09-2017 13:15
  
  Only 55 per cent of pupils in Birmingham hit the standard at Key Stage 2, new figures from the Government show
  
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• Boy of 11 killed in Oldbury lorry crash

  01-09-2017 13:04
  
  Road closed for seven hours after fatal collision near Birchley Island
  
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• Have a cup of coffee - it adds years to your life

  01-09-2017 12:49
  
  It's the second most popular beverage on Earth - behind water, naturally - and researchers have found that drinking coffee is linked to living longer
  
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• The reasons your children are scared of starting school - and how to reassure them

  01-09-2017 12:48
  
  The first day at school is a milestone in your child's life, but it can be daunting for children as well as parents
  
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• Why you need to avoid taking this painkiller if you go the gym

  01-09-2017 12:47
  
  If you want to get in shape for the winter months (you know, so you can put all the weight back on over Christmas), then you need to avoid a staple painkiller
  
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• This is when autumn officially starts in Birmingham in 2017

  01-09-2017 12:47
  
  Autumn is a time to enjoy red leaves, crisp mornings, light breezes and a change in attitude
  
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• MICROWAVE CRISPS are now a thing - and they're hitting shops soon

  01-09-2017 12:47
  
  Essex's very own 'artisan' snack purveyor Fairfields Farm is bringing out a new product called Heat & Eat
  
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• You can get 10 days off this Christmas by using just 3 days holiday

  01-09-2017 12:46
  
  As long as you can still get time off work at Christmas, it will be possible to get 10 days off in a row by using just three days of your annual leave
  
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• Birmingham's spider invasion: How to keep them out of your house

  01-09-2017 12:45
  
  As we head into autumn we know we are going to see more and more of our eight-legged friends
  
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• The amount of FREE childcare parents can claim doubles TODAY - what you need to know

  01-09-2017 12:44
  
  The allowance does not apply to those who earn more than £100,000 a year
  
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• Birmingham bins strike returns - this is the law on burning rubbish in your garden

  01-09-2017 12:36
  The strike - which left the streets of the city covered in black bags and maggots for much of the summer - resumed at 7.30am this morning
  
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• This is the number of top UK companies paying Living Wage

  01-09-2017 12:00
  
  The rates are higher than the Government's figure of £7.50 for over 25-year-olds
  
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• Bear Grylls DEFENDS Channel 4 decision to broadcast Celebrity Island swearing

  01-09-2017 12:00
  
  The survival expert said that it was important for the programme to portray the "authentic" nature of the islanders' experience
  
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• EU BANS most powerful vacuum cleaners - what you need to know

  01-09-2017 11:56
  
  Vacuum cleaners are subject to EU energy labelling and ecodesign requirements
  
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• How Stephanie Slater 'never got over' her horrific kidnap ordeal

  01-09-2017 11:52
  
  The former estate agent, who went through a horrific ordeal in 1992, has died
  
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• Liam Fox Brexit warning as he tells Brussels not to blackmail Britain

  01-09-2017 11:39
  
  The International Trade Secretary's comments came as negotiations stalled during the latest round of crunch talks in Brussels
  
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• Nine staff suspended at G4S immigration centre amid abuse and assault claims

  01-09-2017 11:09
  
  Investigation also launched into allegations by BBC Panorama of "chaos, incompetence and abuse"
  
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• Man who pointed gun at fire crews at cannabis blaze says 'sorry'

  01-09-2017 10:52
  
  The 20-year-old man, who has learning difficulties, was said to be very remorseful for his behaviour
  
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• Birmingham bins strike returns - and is set to rumble into 2018

  01-09-2017 10:43
  
  Chilling warning from unions after Birmingham City Council announced it was issuing redundancy notices to dustmen last night
  
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• Tragedy as Stephanie Slater - the estate agent kidnapped by convicted killer Michael Sams - dies

  01-09-2017 09:44
  
  She survived horrific eight-day ordeal locked in a box
  
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• Suspect wanted in connection with takeaway murder is arrested

  01-09-2017 09:33
  
  Niron Parker-Lee. was arrested at an address in Northfield on suspicion of murder
  
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• Top stories from Britain and around the world - Theresa May to meet Japanese Emperor after brushing off leadership questions

  01-09-2017 08:40
  
  Top stories from Britain and around the world
  
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• You can start applying for your Birmingham secondary school from TODAY - what you need to know

  01-09-2017 07:30
  
  The thousands of places available are available to apply for right now
  
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• Erdington man BURNED after wasp nest fire sparks gas explosion

  01-09-2017 07:30
  
  The rubbish contained discarded gas canisters and one exploded – causing burns to his face, legs and hands
  
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• FIVE new Midland Metro stops revealed in £60m extension

  01-09-2017 06:00
  
  Department for Transport backs Edgbaston extension of city's tram network as exact locations are revealed for five more stops
  
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