Solihull news

• Highly contagious vomiting bug sweeps the UK - what you need to know

  04-10-2017 22:20
  
  Shigellosis - a nasty bug which is highly infectious - is making headlines again
  
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• Drugs trafficker jailed after £300k of cocaine found in dried milk tins at Birmingham Airport

  04-10-2017 22:00
  
  Michael Kellar tried to smuggle cocaine into Birmingham Airport - five years after failed drugs run at Gatwick
  
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• Drug trafficker jailed after £300k of cocaine found in dried milk tins at Birmingham Airport

  04-10-2017 22:00
  
  Michael Kellar tried to smuggle cocaine into Birmingham Airport - five years after failed drugs run at Gatwick
  
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• Fraudster caught out after trying to make £100k insurance claim

  04-10-2017 19:34
  
  Mohammed Taj was jailed for three years this week at Birmingham Crown Court and his wife Shanaz Zaman, also of Brookhill Road, was handed a 12-month suspended sentence
  
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• Mother beaten and has head STAMPED on in horrific daytime carjacking says: 'they need to be stopped'

  04-10-2017 19:03
  
  The woman had just locked her red Audi S3 in her work car park, in Trafalgar Road, in Moseley, when two hooded men pounced on her
  
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• Weekly bin collections FINALLY set to resume in Birmingham after months of disruption

  04-10-2017 18:56
  
  Residents have not received weekly bin collections since June following strike action - but they will return next week
  
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• The eleven steps to a perfect night's sleep - including the ideal bedtime

  04-10-2017 18:54
  
  The findings based on a study carried out by a mattress manufacturer also reveal the best bedroom temperature to encourage good sleep            
  
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• Telford prove too strong for struggling Barons - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 18:45
  Telford prove too strong for struggling Barons
  Solihull Observer
  ICE HOCKEY: A FOUR goal deficit proved too much of a mountain to climb for Solihull Barons as they slipped to a two-goal loss against Telford Tigers. The loss continued Barons' frustrating start to the season, which sees them sit ninth in NIHLN1 league ...
  
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• Birmingham gambling addict reveals how he blew £20k business loan in just ONE MONTH - but his family don't know

  04-10-2017 18:45
  
  The married man, who wants to remain anonymous, took out the loan to set up a new company but ended up blowing it on roulette
  
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• This is why STAGS are strolling around Great Barr

  04-10-2017 18:44
  
  Stags and deer have been spotted in Great Barr and Erdington
  
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• British Legion criticise Tamworth 'dog statue' and call for 'proper memorial'

  04-10-2017 18:17
  
  The plans could see a statue erected which commemorates those who have died since the end of the Second World War
  
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• Autistic schoolboy BARRED from trampolining - over the wrong kind of socks

  04-10-2017 18:16
  
  Flip Out Sandwell stopped ten-year-old from jumping
  
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• Outrage as yobs deface painting of Tamworth war hero

  04-10-2017 18:08
  
  "He fought for our freedom" said angry residents.
   
   
   
  
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• Acorns children's hospice benefits from KFC donation - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 17:50
  Acorns children's hospice benefits from KFC donation
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  Adam Lewis and Ross Carpenter, Acorns volunteers are delighted with the donation from KFC. (s). Sarah Mason 4 hours ago. CHILDREN and families from across the region are set to benefit thanks to a donation of £131,000 from KFC to Acorns Children's ...
  
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• Las Vegas survivor describes mass shooting carnage - 'I wasn't ready to die'

  04-10-2017 17:46
  
  Natalie Vanderstay described scenes of carnage as she fled the massacre despite sustaining her own terrible injuries
  
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• Huge fire at Walsall pub causes major traffic delays

  04-10-2017 17:36
  
  Disused Rising Sun pub in Brownhills is on fire
  
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• Late goal cost Olton as Stourport Ladies wrap up victory - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 17:34
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  Late goal cost Olton as Stourport Ladies wrap up victory
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  HOCKEY: OLTON Ladies faced rivals Stourport at home, looking to make up for an off performance against Reading the week earlier. The game started strongly for the visiting side as Stourport converted a penalty corner within the first phase of play ...
  
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• Kingsley Burrell verdicts: Family appeals for calm after police officers cleared

  04-10-2017 17:29
  
  Now relatives are pushing for a public inquiry as rally planned for Friday
  
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• INTERVIEW: Moseley coach targets strong return to Birmingham Premier League - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 17:00
  INTERVIEW: Moseley coach targets strong return to Birmingham Premier League
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  CRICKET: MOSELEY coach Sohail Mohammed hopes his side can use their newly found confidence to solidify their spot in the Birmingham Premier League. A rollercoaster season ended in promotion glory last year as Moseley finished second in Division ...
  
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• First picture of dad-of-one Jordan Ross stabbed to death in huge street brawl

  04-10-2017 17:00
  
  Father-of-one Jordan Ross was treated for stab wounds to his neck and later died
  
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• Yahoo cyber attack affected ALL three billion accounts

  04-10-2017 16:52
  
  Outside forensic experts were brought in
  
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• Is this Britain’s hairiest baby? Meet baby Ariana, the eight-week-old tot with a head FULL of adorable curls

  04-10-2017 16:36
  
  Baby Ariana was born on August 4 and her mother is shocked at the length of her daughter’s hair at just EIGHT weeks old
  
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• Woman who was born white but identifies as black leaves This Morning viewers speechless

  04-10-2017 16:31
  
  She appeared via video link from the US and revealed Phil how she feels closer to black people than white people
  
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• Mercedes salesman conned customer into paying him £1k for 'cheap car insurance' after buying plush motor

  04-10-2017 16:12
  
  Angem Ayub was working as a salesman at the Mercedes dealership in Coventry last October when he sold a car to the customer for £28,000
  
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• Sending kids to school costs more than ever - and parents fear they can't afford it

  04-10-2017 16:06
  
  A PTA survey has found parents are worrying about increasing costs for trips, uniform and dinners
  
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• The FULL story of Hugh Hefner's Black Country widow Crystal Harris

  04-10-2017 15:56
  
  From pub singer turned 'First Lady of the Playboy Mansion'
  
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• Mad About the Musicals visits Solihull for one night only - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 15:52
  Mad About the Musicals visits Solihull for one night only
  Solihull Observer
  Jai McDowall rose to fame when he won the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent in June 2011. (s). Catherine Thompson 6 hours ago. THE CRITICALLY acclaimed 'Mad About the Musicals' will be visiting Solihull for one night only. The musical celebration on ...
  
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• Watch: Driver ploughs into parked car - before FLEEING the scene

  04-10-2017 15:35
  
  Car sustained £3,000 worth of damage in hit-and-run
  
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• Thousands flock to Solihull Food and Drink Festival over the weekend - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 15:35
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  Thousands flock to Solihull Food and Drink Festival over the weekend
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  A mouthwatering selection of tasty food was cooked and served up over the weekend. (S). Bullivant Media. Cookery classes were available for those of all ages and abilities. Bullivant Media. Hairy Biker Dave Myers was on hand and gave out a few cooking ...
  
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• Jet2 to INCREASE Birmingham Airport flights after Monarch collapse

  04-10-2017 15:33
  
  The firm is adding more than 100,000 seats on flights
  
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• Yahoo cyber attack affected ALL three billion accounts - data watchdog reacts

  04-10-2017 15:29
  
  UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said her office was concerned
  
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• Davina McCall braves TINY thong bikini for the first time at 50

  04-10-2017 15:29
  
  The TV presenter posted a picture of herself while on holiday
  
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• Tamworth nightclub Kuda unveils plans for outdoor terrace

  04-10-2017 15:20
  
  Plans put forward to expand outdoor terrace
  
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• How to identify gunfire and stay safe during shootings

  04-10-2017 15:20
  
  Gun Runnerz uploaded the guide on their YouTube channel
  
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• Hunt for hit-and-run driver goes on as councillors demand action

  04-10-2017 15:17
  
  A mother was knocked over on Walsall Road a fortnight ago
  
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• Lydia Wilkinson left 'a shell' of her former self after mum and brother murdered by Aaron Barley

  04-10-2017 15:16
  
  'Words cannot express family's devastation'
  
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• Conservative Party conference prankster Lee Nelson 'had legitimate accreditation'

  04-10-2017 15:06
  
  Nelson - real name Simon Brodkin - joked that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had asked him to perform the stunt
  
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• Why life is becoming worse for travellers

  04-10-2017 14:57
  
  Accommodation, mental health and unemployment were singled out as areas where their negative experiences had increased
  
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• The unbelievable moment Lee Nelson gatecrashes Theresa May speech to hand her P45

  04-10-2017 14:35
  
  Lee Nelson - real name Simon Brodkin - joked that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had asked him to
  
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• The three reasons why Theresa May's big conference speech was a disaster

  04-10-2017 14:09
  
  A heckler. Coughing fits. The backdrop falling to pieces. Could it have been worse?
  
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• Traveller savaged by police dog: Independent complaints commission to investigate

  04-10-2017 14:03
  
  Incident caught on camera after officers confronted golf course invaders
  
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• Theresa May says sorry to Tories for 'too scripted' campaign

  04-10-2017 13:56
  
  Mrs May admitted the campaign was "too scripted, too presidential"
  
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• Love Island pair Chris and Kem set to claim number one

  04-10-2017 13:56
  
  The reality TV duo released their single, Little Bit Leave It, on Monday
  
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• Kingsley Burrell: Furious family reacts to police not guilty verdicts

  04-10-2017 13:52
  
  Three officers cleared of perjury and perverting course of justice
  
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• Lichfield dad of stillborn baby boy nominated for inspiration award

  04-10-2017 13:50
  
  Andy and Nickie Swinburne's son Theo was stillborn last year. Andy is working to raise awareness in his son's memory
  
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• Las Vegas mass shooting - what we know 24 hours after Stephen Paddock massacre

  04-10-2017 13:46
  
  This is everything we know so far - 24 hours on
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Birmingham

  04-10-2017 13:44
  
  Forecasters warn westerly winds will bring gusts of 40-50 mph, and locally into 60s of mph
  
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• Here are the big announcements in Theresa May's conference speech

  04-10-2017 13:44
  
  Theresa May's speech to the Conservative conference was interrupted by a heckler - and her coughing fits. But it included some big new polices
  
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• Solihull engineer ready to take on Great Birmingham Run in memory of 'much-loved' partner - Solihull Observer

  04-10-2017 13:38
  Solihull engineer ready to take on Great Birmingham Run in memory of 'much-loved' partner
  Solihull Observer
  Craig is raising funds in memory of his partner Natalie Parkes who sadly died in January. (s). Sarah Mason 8 hours ago. A SOLIHULL engineer who has been battling with grief since his partner tragically died in January is getting his running shoes on in ...
  
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• Why parents need to act on dangerous parking outside schools

  04-10-2017 13:16
  
  A meeting has been arranged to curb parking trouble in Great Barr
  
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