Solihull news

• Great Barr man among three charged with terror offences in neo-Nazi probe

  11-09-2017 22:29
  
  Alexander Deakin to appear in court following police investigation into banned group National Action
  
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• Three Aston church members injured tackling alleged knifeman leave hospital

  11-09-2017 20:33
  
  The men, including prominent businessman Karl George, were injured at the New Jerusalem Apostolic Church in Rocky Lane, Aston,
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• Birmingham City Council leader John Clancy resigns hours before vote of no confidence

  11-09-2017 20:18
  
  The Labour leader’s resignation comes as a direct result of his handling of the bin strike
  
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• Woman who died at Bestival named as Coronation Street star's daughter

  11-09-2017 20:04
  
  A 28-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• XXXX rated study says sex in old age could make you more intelligent

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Oxford University and Coventry University researchers performed the study on people between 50 and 83
  
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• These are the most valuable plastic £5 notes: Could you be carrying one in your pocket right now?

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Some of the new polymer fivers are selling for £200 and up - but what serial numbers should you be looking out for?
  
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• The UK's most valuable coins: Have you got any of these in your pocket right now?

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  You might be richer than you think - see some of the coins which are worth rather more than they say
  
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• The Birmingham bins strike - how we ended up in this mess

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  The strike left our city streets covered in black bags and maggots for much of the summer
  
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• Take a look behind the scenes at Prince George's new school Thomas's Battersea

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  The four-year-old Prince is joining one of three reception classes at private, co-educational day school
  
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• Some 50p coins are worth FAR more than face value - do you have one of these hiding in your pocket?

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Experts estimated one in 300 people currently have a Kew Gardens 50p – which means there’s probably about 4,000 in Birmingham
  
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• Peppa Pig episode pulled over 'dangerous' message to children

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  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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• Kodi for Android: How to get the app on your tablet or phone

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Kodi is available on the Google Play store, meaning installation couldn't be simpler
  
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• Coleen Nolan urges Coleen Rooney to stay with Wayne after controversy

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Everton striker Wayne was allegedly caught driving another girl's car while Coleen was away on holiday last week
  
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• Amir Khan sparks speculation he's dating model just weeks after split with Faryal Makhdoom

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  The boxer sent a provocative birthday message to the pin-up after she uploaded a video on Instagram
  
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• Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom divorce: The story so far

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  The former Olympic star said he was calling time on his marriage to Faryal Makhdoom
  
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• Rise in student loan repayment interest rate slammed

  11-09-2017 19:43
  
  Rates on loans taken out in England and Wales since 2012 are calculated using the retail prices index (RPI) for March
  
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• Solihull MP presses ministers for action on travellers - Solihull Observer

  11-09-2017 19:07
  Solihull MP presses ministers for action on travellers
  Solihull Observer
  SOLIHULL MP Julian Knight is seeking a review in the law on governing traveller encampments following recent incidents in the borough. Mr Knight wrote to Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government argued that evictions ...
  
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• Dominant Bees defeat Bournville with impressive attacking display - Solihull Observer

  11-09-2017 18:57
  Dominant Bees defeat Bournville with impressive attacking display
  Solihull Observer
  RUGBY UNION: A DOZEN points would've been enough to see Birmingham and Solihull Bees to victory against Bournville on Saturday. But instead the Bees put 54 points past their league rivals to complete another convincing performance. Going into the ...
  
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• REPORT: Moors remain rooted to relegation zone following Macclesfield loss - Solihull Observer

  11-09-2017 18:30
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  REPORT: Moors remain rooted to relegation zone following Macclesfield loss
  Solihull Observer
  FOOTBALL: HEAVY rain in the build-up to Solihull Moors' National League clash against Macclesfield on Saturday proved not to be the only dampener as Liam McDonald's men slipped to sixth league loss of the season. Moors are now three points short of ...
  
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• Huge delays on Bristol Road South in Northfield after crash

  11-09-2017 18:27
  
  Bristol Road South is partially blocked
  
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• John Clancy RESIGNS as leader of Birmingham City Council - full statement

  11-09-2017 18:09
  
  In a departing statement, Mr Clancy  outlined some major success - some of which have saved the council millions and protected at risk services
  
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• Birmingham holidaymaker survives Hurricane Irma - then vows to finish dream trip

  11-09-2017 18:07
  
  Lee Overton, 47, has been in the US on a three-week break
  
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• Child rushed to hospital after Kingstanding house fire

  11-09-2017 17:18
  
  The inferno, in Tottenham Crescent, broke out during the evening of Saturday, September 9
  
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• Watch: Albion fan takes on Hurricane Irma - in his Baggies shirt

  11-09-2017 17:00
  
  Defiant Paul Gibbons says: 'If I'm going to die, I'm going to die in my Albion shirt'
  
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• Horror as three-year-old boy hit by car outside Walsall school

  11-09-2017 16:53
  
  Young boy rushed to hospital following incident
  
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• Coronation Street star Kym Marsh reveals harrowing real-life stalking ordeal

  11-09-2017 16:51
  
  Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield quizzed Kym on her upcoming scenes
  
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• Bull on loose after escaping from cattle market shot by police

  11-09-2017 16:32
  
  Police issued a warning on Monday after the animal was reported to be on the loose in Ross-on-Wye
  
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• Bull on loose after escaping from cattle market shot

  11-09-2017 16:32
  
  Police issued a warning on Monday after the animal was reported to be on the loose in Ross-on-Wye
  
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• Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid demands an explanation for Birmingham's bin strike chaos

  11-09-2017 16:24
  
  A Government-appointed panel is to meet Birmingham Council leader John Clancy and report back to Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid
  
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• Stranger danger alert as schoolgirl, 12, 'approached by two men who asked her to get in blue car'

  11-09-2017 16:17
  
  The men approached the schoolgirl and reportedly told her they were 'friends of her mother' before asking her to get in a small blue car  
  
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• 500 mourners remember 'incredible' M1 crash victim Cyriac Joseph

  11-09-2017 16:02
  
  His son was offered place at University of Birmingham
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at Bestival

  11-09-2017 15:57
  
  28-year-old man held after body of 25-year-old woman found in wooded area
  
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• Yellow weather warning for Birmingham - all we know so far

  11-09-2017 15:49
  
  Power cuts, damage to buildings and gusts of wind up to 75mph are expected in the region this week
  
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• Why Jeremy Corbyn has ruled himself out of Strictly Come Dancing appearance

  11-09-2017 15:48
  
  Labour leader Mr Corbyn also said he still found time for his allotment, which is "in good fettle"
  
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• Kodi in battle with 'trademark trolls' who want to stop it being free

  11-09-2017 15:46
  
  A lot of questions have been raised with regards to the service, but plenty of people are raving about it - and, best of all, it's totally free
  
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• Ending the public sector pay cap could force West Midlands Police to make officers redundant

  11-09-2017 15:39
  
  West Midlands Police boss David Jamieson says giving cops a pay rise could force him to cut their numbers unless there is also extra funding.
  
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• Stephen King horror remake IT tops UK box office

  11-09-2017 15:28
  
  The supernatural horror movie version of the author's 1986 novel follows a group of children who are terrorised by an evil clown called Pennywise
  
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• Puppy walkers wanted for future West Midlands Police dogs - Solihull Observer

  11-09-2017 15:18
  Puppy walkers wanted for future West Midlands Police dogs
  Solihull Observer
  THE latest four-legged additions to the West Midlands Police family are looking for temporary homes. The six-week-old cocker spaniels, Harry, Ron, Dobby, Albus, Hermione and Ginny after 2,000 people voted for them to have Harry Potter themed names via ...
  
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• HMP Birmingham rioters pelted guards with pool balls during 15-hour rampage, court hears

  11-09-2017 15:02
  
  Pictures of some prisoners were posted on social media wearing helmets and riot shields - court told
  
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• Why a scene in Jack Reacher film with Tom Cruise was inspired by Birmingham schoolboy fight

  11-09-2017 15:00
  
  Jack Reacher author Lee Child reveals all - and which Aston Villa player will never appear in his books
  
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• THOUSANDS of Brits evacuated from Cuba by Thomas Cook after Hurricane Irma

  11-09-2017 14:59
  A number of UK tourists have complained about a lack of information and access to resort reps
  
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• Teenager jailed for three years for gun possession

  11-09-2017 14:48
  
  Police were called to Broadway Plaza, in Five Ways, just before midnight on August 11, after a group of youths were seen in the vicinity and the sound of gunfire was heard
  
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• Severe weather warning issued for Birmingham as gales sweep city

  11-09-2017 14:42
  
  Locals are warned to expect strong gusts of 55-65 mph
  
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• A 'lost' episode of Only Fools and Horses - set to be shown after 33 years

  11-09-2017 14:37
  
  The never-before-seen episode was filmed in 1984
  
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• Former chief exec to leave Carillion in boardroom shake-up

  11-09-2017 14:21
  
  Richard Howson among the directors who will exit the listed construction group as other senior appointments are made
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of 'attempting to abduct girl, aged 9, from Pontins'

  11-09-2017 14:16
  
  The 21-year-old, from Bolton, was arrested on suspicion of attempted abduction
  
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• Air ambulance lands in Walsall after crash between car and motorbike

  11-09-2017 14:00
  
  Incident happened at the junction of Birch Lane and Mill Road in Shelfield
  
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• Revealed: Where the next 100 Birmingham council houses will be built

  11-09-2017 13:54
  
  Ten parcels of land earmarked for development
  
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• Dan Baird murder: Top cop vows to catch killers as funeral details announced

  11-09-2017 13:48
  
  The 26-year-old, from Yardley, was fatally knifed after a fight that started inside Digbeth’s Forge Tavern pub
  
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• Bestival murder probe launched after woman found dead on festival site

  11-09-2017 13:47
  
  Officers at the music event were alerted just before 1am on Monday to concern for the welfare of a 25-year-old woman from London
  
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