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• Taboo actor Larrington Walker dies - Sir Lenny Henry leads tributes

  04-09-2017 23:09
  
  The Jamaica-born actor, who worked in television, film and on stage, passed away at the weekend at the age of 70
  
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• What really happened inside Winson Green prison last night

  04-09-2017 20:08
  
  Inmates in seven-hour standoff with prison officers at HMP Birmingham
  
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• Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of carrying machete in Acocks Green

  04-09-2017 19:37
  
  Teenager arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon
  
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• Bees open league campaign with win over Scunthorpe - Solihull Observer

  04-09-2017 19:30 via solihullobserver.co.uk
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  Bees open league campaign with win over Scunthorpe
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  RUGBY UNION: A HAT trick from winger Steve Johns helped Birmingham and Solihull Bees earn an opening Midlands Premier League victory against Scunthorpe. The Bees started their 2017/18 campaign at Portway, welcoming relegated Scunthorpe who ...
  
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• Police reveal scale of organised crime gangs in Birmingham and the West Midlands

  04-09-2017 19:26
  
  A police report on the cost of drug abuse also reveals that half of all robberies and burglaries are committed by addicts
  
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• Man injured in suspected hit-and-run crash in Walsall Wood

  04-09-2017 19:18
  
  A man, aged 20, was hurt after a two car crash where one vehicle was left abandoned
  
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• Foreign Office rescues 14 children sent overseas who feared they would be married against their will

  04-09-2017 18:27
  
  The Forced Marriage Unit bought 14 people under the age of 16 back into the UK in one year
  
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• Police probe after teenager sexually assaulted on number 74 bus in Birmingham

  04-09-2017 18:21
  
  CCTV image released of man police want to identify in connection with alleged attack on 17-year-old victim
  
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• Embattled Labour council leader sees support waning ahead of showdown meeting with colleagues

  04-09-2017 18:15
  Pressure building on council leader John Clancy following claims he has 'seriously mishandled' the bins dispute
  
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• 'Maths genius' Oxford hopeful WINS battle to stay in the UK

  04-09-2017 17:53
  
  The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, says he is "delighted"
  
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• Supermarket workers threatened at KNIFEPOINT in terrifying armed robbery

  04-09-2017 17:31
  
  The terrifying ordeal took place in the town last night at the Pelsall Spar in High Street
  
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• Teen who caused EXPLOSION inside Sainsbury’s toilets jailed

  04-09-2017 17:29
  
  Police, including armed response officers, and the fire service rushed to the scene and the boy was apprehended nearby in possession of two knives
  
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• Appeal after man strangled in row at Dorridge Park

  04-09-2017 17:07
  
  Image released of man police wish to trace in connection with attack
  
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• Woman spray-paints message on wall outside her home after being told disease was 'all in her head'

  04-09-2017 17:00
  
  She had been in and out of hospital for over a decade before finally seeing her debilitating condition diagnosed
  
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• Prince Harry 'very happy' at William and Kate's 'fantastic' baby announcement

  04-09-2017 16:59
  
  William and Kate are thrilled to be welcoming a new addition to their family, a sibling for Prince George and Princess Charlotte
  
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• Pregnant Kate Middleton suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum - but what is it?

  04-09-2017 16:58
  
  The rare condition, which causes severe vomiting, affects 3.5 in every 1,000 pregnant women
  
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• Man seriously injured after being 'punched to the ground' near popular nightclub

  04-09-2017 16:58
  
  The 28-year-old victim was found lying unconscious in Bridge Street near the Religion nightspot at 3.30am on Saturday in Walsall town centre
  
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• Kirsty Gallacher banned from driving after admitting drink drive charge

  04-09-2017 16:30
  
  TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant was found to be about three times the legal limit
  
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• Is that Michelle Keegan's twin? Where you've seen this new Coronation Street star before

  04-09-2017 16:16
  
  Is that Michelle Keegan's twin?
  
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• Reckless biker filmed pulling wheelie for TWO MILES along Kingsbury Road

  04-09-2017 16:00
  
  Shocking footage also shows rider flying through red light and weaving in and out of traffic
  
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• Eerie bollards that look like KIDS are being used to fight speeding drivers

  04-09-2017 15:48
  
  While those in favour supported the idea, saying they would make drivers think, residents believe they are impractical – as well as spooky
  
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• Birmingham bin strike talks BACK ON as MP demands bitter dispute is resolved 'within days'

  04-09-2017 15:40
  
  Erdington Labour MP and former Unite union official Jack Dromey urged the parties to reach a swift conclusion
  
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• McDonald's staff 'scared to come to work' - strike worker

  04-09-2017 15:35
  
  Lewis Baker, a crew trainer in Crayford, south-east London, described the "general abuse" suffered by staff at the store
  
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• John Lewis SCRAPS gender labels on children's clothes

  04-09-2017 15:30
  
  The company says it does not want to “reinforce gender stereotypes” by aiming certain clothes at boys and others at girls
  
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• Brave victim of 'Fast and Furious' killer driver in poignant blog tribute to much-loved friend who died

  04-09-2017 15:29
  
  Harriet Barnsley survived but Rebecca McManus was killed after being struck by sports car driven by Sukhvinder Mannan
  
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• Birmingham bin strike: How to apply for a refund if you keep missing collections

  04-09-2017 15:24
  
  The dispute over changes to working practices and the downgrading of supervisor jobs has now entered its third week
  
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• Birmingham bins strike - this is the law on burning rubbish in your garden

  04-09-2017 15:22
  
  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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• Birmingham bin strike: Everything that has happened so far

  04-09-2017 15:22
  
  Here's how the bin strike began, how it briefly ended, and how it started up again
  
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• Birmingham bin strike - where is rubbish being collected this week?

  04-09-2017 15:21
  
  Council releases details of areas where collections will be made
  
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• Birmingham bin strike: MP says city council should outsource bin collections to a private contractor

  04-09-2017 15:21
  
  With the bin strike back on, an MP wants Birmingham City Council to give up responsibility for collections
  
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• The Birmingham bin strike - how we ended up in this mess

  04-09-2017 15:11
  
  The strike left our city streets covered in black bags and maggots for much of the summer
  
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• Twitter founder opens Birmingham pop-up shop

  04-09-2017 14:44
  
  Payment company co-founded by Jack Dorsey targets West Midlands businesses with city centre store
  
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• Stars' tributes pour in for inspirational Birmingham student who has died at 21

  04-09-2017 14:38
  
  Nicole Scherzinger, Zoe Ball and Sir Matthew Bourne all supported Dean Eastmond in his cancer battle
  
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• Investigators confirm fatal Tipton flat fire was started accidentally

  04-09-2017 14:35
  
  Portable heater involved in blaze which killed man at flat in Jay's Avenue
  
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• Mum slams school for shaming her over putting 'unhealthy' drink in son's lunchbox

  04-09-2017 14:24
  
  33-year-old Constance Hall slammed the school after finding out her son Arlo, aged five, was banned from enjoying his chocolate milk
  
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• Dancing on Ice to return in 2018 with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby presenting

  04-09-2017 14:23
  
  Once again, much-loved skating professionals Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will take up their duties on the judging panel
  
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• These are the odds on the next Royal Baby's name

  04-09-2017 13:57
  
  Prince William and Kate announced they were expecting their third child today
  
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• Three month Indian summer could see UK set for scorching autumn

  04-09-2017 13:56
  
  Don't be packing the shades and the suncream away just yet
  
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• Travellers set up camp on former golf course - days after planning permission refused for 950 homes

  04-09-2017 13:32
  
  Last Thursday Birmingham City Council’s planning committee refused a planning application from Bloor Homes for a 950 home development at the site
  
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• New furniture retailers to launch in the Mailbox

  04-09-2017 13:28
  
  Two more names sign up to dedicated furniture department store in boutique shopping mall
  
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• Pontins holidaymakers call for camp to be 'bulldozed' after claims of bed bugs, mice and bloodworms

  04-09-2017 13:25
  
  Customers complaints flood in after we told of one family's 'nightmare stay' at Brean Sands
  
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• MP John Spellar backs first ever UK strike by McDonald's staff

  04-09-2017 13:06
  
  Black Country MP tells workers taking part in 'McStrike' that they are an inspiration
  
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• Cadbury worker jailed after '120mph' road race crash left couple with serious injuries

  04-09-2017 13:01
  
  Manjivan Purewal had taken his Honda Civic out while on a break from the chocolate manufacturer on the evening of October 24 2015
  
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• Coleen Nolan urges Coleen Rooney not to leave Wayne after controversy

  04-09-2017 12:47
  
  Everton striker Wayne was allegedly caught driving another girl's car while Coleen was away on holiday last week
  
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• Prince William and Kate Middleton expecting third child - all your questions answered

  04-09-2017 12:17
  
  The duchess was suffering from severe morning sickness
  
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• EU Brexit negotiator criticised after saying the British people need to be 'educated' about the consequences of leaving

  04-09-2017 12:05
  
  MPs say the comments by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier were unhelpful
  
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• China says Trump trade threat over North Korea missile crisis is 'unfair'

  04-09-2017 11:53
  
  China is North Korea's closest ally and commercial partner
  
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• Sam Smith announces new single Too Good At Goodbyes

  04-09-2017 11:51
  
  The Stay With Me singer teased fans last week by posting a series of cryptic announcements on his social media platforms
  
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• Prince William and Kate Middleton prove predictions right by announcing third child

  04-09-2017 11:38
  
  Kate is one of three and had a happy home life with her sister, Pippa Matthews, and brother, James Middleton, and is close to both of her siblings
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting their third child

  04-09-2017 11:37
  
  There's a new Royal baby on the way
  
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