Solihull news

• Why your energy supplier could actually owe you money

  06-09-2017 22:55
  
  More than one in five also say increases of £100 or more this year on household costs will force them into debt
  
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• The gross reason you should ALWAYS throw food away when a fly lands on it

  06-09-2017 22:54
  
  Most of us will swat away a fly who comes a little too close - and with good reason
  
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• Sparkhill through the years: Spotlight on this corner of the city

  06-09-2017 22:35
  
  Remember The Mermaid pub and Embassy Sportsdrome? This is the history of Sparkhill
  
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• Aerial views revealing bygone days for this corner of Birmingham

  06-09-2017 22:33
  
  Historical images take us back in time to days of Birmingham Racecourse, the British Industries Fair exhibition hall, Castle Bromwich Aerodrome and Dunlop Rubber Company
  
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• Handsworth through the years: From sleepy village to city suburb

  06-09-2017 22:30
  
  From quiet rural settlement to a vital industrial heartland and then a thriving African-Caribbean community, Handsworth has seen massive changes over the decades
  
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• A look back at Birmingham during the Swinging Sixties

  06-09-2017 22:30
  
  This week we turn the clock back on a different decade in Birmingham, today we reach the swinging 1960s.
  
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• The Birmingham pubs and clubs you loved in the 90s

  06-09-2017 22:23
  
  Remember the Ritzy, Steering Wheel, Bobby Browns and Sam Wellers?
  
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• The Great British Bake Off first episode scores ratings high for Channel 4

  06-09-2017 22:17
  
  Full ratings for Bake Off's launch on August 29 were a massive 9.5 million
  
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• Hundreds of jobs to go at Asda as part of cost-cutting drive

  06-09-2017 22:17
  
  The grocery giant informed around 288 affected staff about the cull on Wednesday afternoon, instructing all of those workers to leave their posts immediately
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'expecting baby number three'

  06-09-2017 22:16
  
  News website TMZ said the couple's new arrival will be born via a surrogate in January
  
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• Long Lost Family dedicated to Julian Delange - the man reunited with brother after 70 years who died last night

  06-09-2017 22:15
  
  Before the show aired, the broadcaster revealed the show's subject, Julian Delange, died on Tuesday
  
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• Peppa Pig episode pulled for sending 'dangerous' message to children

  06-09-2017 22:14
  
  Remarkably, an episode of the popular children's TV show has been SCRAPPED - for sending a dangerous message to children about spiders
  
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• Air ambulance called after man hit by car in Handsworth

  06-09-2017 20:43
  
  Rookery Road closed for several hours while emergency services attended the scene
  
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• The real scale of animal deaths in experiments at University of Birmingham

  06-09-2017 19:42
  
  Rats were injected with acid to cause brain damage in some UK universities
  
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• Police patrol roads near school after parents BANNED from parking outside - or driving past

  06-09-2017 19:34
  
  A new pilot project aimed at stopping inconsiderate parking is being piloted near Haslucks Green Junior School, Marston Green Infant Academy and Oak Cottage Primary School
  
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• Heartbreaking letter written by little girl to burglars who stole photos of her first day at school

  06-09-2017 19:34
  
  Raiders urged to return memories by five-year-old after Smethwick raid
  
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• Birmingham bin strike: Four separate inquiries into council leadership crisis

  06-09-2017 19:34
  
  Government and Labour Party looking into fallout from failed peace deal with binmen's union
  
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• Children as young as TWELVE dealing drugs on city streets after being recruited by gangs

  06-09-2017 19:06
  
  Tactic was revealed in a detailed police report at the Strategic Police and Crime Board
  
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• Family of mum who tragically died from cancer in fundraising appeal to help make her ‘last wish come true’

  06-09-2017 18:59
  
  Fundraising campaign set up by mom who died of cancer smashes target
  
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• Family in tribute to 'loving, caring husband' killed in M42 crash

  06-09-2017 18:56
  
  Raymond Goode, 84, died following accident near Tamworth
  
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• 22 reasons why Birmingham should host the Commonwealth Games in 2022

  06-09-2017 18:56
  
  The final decision on whether Birmingham or Liverpool will be chosen as the English bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is due any day now. Here we remind the judges why it should be Birmingham.
  
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• Investigation launched after man loses PENIS in industrial incident

  06-09-2017 18:16
  
  The man reportedly remains in a serious condition in hospital
  
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• Birmingham just had one of its warmest summers in YEARS

  06-09-2017 18:15
  
  July has tended to be warmer than August - the warmest it has got in the month just gone in recent years in Birmingham was 17°C
  
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• Conservative right-wingers produce a wish-list of policies to transform Britain

  06-09-2017 17:56
  
  Charging for the NHS, more grammar schools, ending overseas aid and privatising the BBC all feature in a wish-list of policies drawn up by Tory backbenchers
  
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• New George Michael song to be aired - eight months after his death

  06-09-2017 17:45
  
  It will premiere on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 at 9am
  
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• Cricket star Imran Tahir left ‘humiliated after being kicked out of Birmingham Pakistan Consulate in visa row'

  06-09-2017 17:28
  
  South African player said staff told him to leave after a  ‘traumatic five hour wait’
  
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• Fuming Mercedes customer blocks entrance to dealership in protest

  06-09-2017 17:26
  
  Martin Forward wants wants a refund on the £30,000 car which he picked up a week ago
  
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• Boy sentenced to 14 years for 'pure evil' murder of teenager outside school gates

  06-09-2017 17:24
  
  The youth wore a mask and had lain in wait for Quamari Serunkuma-Barnes outside Capital City Academy in Willesden, west London
  
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• Travellers at Shirley Park for second time in a month - Solihull Observer

  06-09-2017 17:23
  Travellers at Shirley Park for second time in a month
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  An unauthorised encampment was evicted from Shirley Park at the weekend. Pictures courtesy of Solihull Ratepayers. Sarah Mason 2 hours ago. THE ONGOING issue of travellers setting up camp illegally in the borough continued as they descended on ...
  
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• Disneyland Paris needs princes and princesses from across the UK - how to apply

  06-09-2017 17:16
  
  Disneyland Paris is heading across the channel in a bid to recruit willing Brits who want to play prince and princess characters in their famous parade.
  
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• Thug launched horror machete attack on victim over lost drugs - then went for pint

  06-09-2017 17:01
  
  The victim was 'hacked to ribbons' during sustained attack in country lanes
  
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• Rapist recorded himself abusing victim while she slept

  06-09-2017 17:00
  
  Alex Somerfield, from Handsworth, was jailed for eight years
  
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• Sugar Tax-funded lunch clubs planned to tackle child 'holiday hunger'

  06-09-2017 16:51
  
  The Prime Minister said the Government was working to tackle the root causes of poverty, but acknowledged plans backed by Labour MP Frank Field
  
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• Kate Middleton may miss Prince George's first school run with morning sickness

  06-09-2017 16:51
  
  But it is not yet clear whether the Duchess, who is less than 12 weeks pregnant, will be well enough to join the school run
  
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• Jacob Rees-Mogg's anti-abortion views slammed as 'extreme'

  06-09-2017 16:49
  
  The Catholic father-of-six is often dubbed "the MP for the 18th century" over his old-fashioned ways
  
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• Furious viewers complain over Bear Grylls Celebrity Island crocodile killing

  06-09-2017 16:48
  
  The scenes proved to be distressing for some viewers, who said on social media that it was "cruel" and "disgusting" to kill an animal for television
  
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• Coronation Street to air SIX times a week from later this month

  06-09-2017 16:48
  
  The first extra show will air on September 20 at 8.30pm
  
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• This is what UK storms are set to be named in 2018

  06-09-2017 16:47
  
  The scheme aims to raise awareness of severe weather, and prompt people to take action to prevent harm to themselves and their property
  
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• Cuts to substance misuse treatments 'catalyst for disaster'

  06-09-2017 16:47
  
  In a stark message to ministers, a senior expert described a lack of spending in the area as a "catalyst for disaster"
  
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• Drunk holidaymaker restrained on Birmingham plane after clashing with woman over spilt drink

  06-09-2017 16:45
  
  Kirsty Owen downed nine vodkas, a glass of wine and a sleeping tablet during the nine-hour flight
  
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• Licences granted for new Black Country casino

  06-09-2017 16:40
  
  Dudley Borough Council backs relocation of new casino which will create 100 jobs
  
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• This is why This Morning's Eamonn Holmes was in Birmingham today

  06-09-2017 16:15
  
  Have you spotted the popular presenter in the city today?
  
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• Mum stunned as children laughing at her disabled daughter in Tesco - then their mum joined in

  06-09-2017 16:06
  
  30-year-old Bethan Germon was shopping at her local supermarket - and was left distraught by the events
  
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• Town handed trip to Solihull Moors - Stratford upon Avon Herald

  06-09-2017 15:57
  Stratford upon Avon Herald
  Town handed trip to Solihull Moors
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  Jamie Sheldon in action during Stratford Town's Birmingham Senior Cup semi-final against Solihull Moors in 2016. Photo by Mark Williamson. FOOTBALL. STRATFORD Town have been paired with Solihull Moors when they kick off their Birmingham Senior ...
  
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• City Hospital carried out biopsy on WRONG man's face

  06-09-2017 15:45
  
  He had same middle name as intended patient's face
  
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• Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes confirm relationship after Tom Cruise's 'five-year public dating ban'

  06-09-2017 14:49
  
  The actress and actor have ended the rumours and revealed they ARE dating
  
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• NHS managers explain why they fear a winter crisis in the health service

  06-09-2017 14:27
  
  Hospital, ambulance and mental health managers have issued a hard-hitting warning that they may not be able to cope this winter
  
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• Thugs branded 'animals' after woman attacked in mass brawl in Walford Road, Sparkbrook

  06-09-2017 14:08
  
  Brummies say the city is worsening after a shocking video of a terrifying fight in Sparkbrook emerged
  
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• Police appeal after brutal attack outside pub leaves man with shattered jaw

  06-09-2017 13:46
  
  The incident, which took place in Great Barr, left the 37-year-old victim requiring emergency hospital treatment
  
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• Stormzy hits out at Prime Minister Theresa May at GQ Awards

  06-09-2017 13:45
  
  The rapper was named solo artist of the year at the star-studded ceremony and was presented with his award by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
  
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