Solihull news

• 'Hand and arm' found in river - but all is not as it seems

  06-05-2020 21:48
  
  Locals called police after spotting what appeared to be human limbs in the water at Hall Green
  
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• Garden waste collections are back - but there could be delays

  06-05-2020 21:44
  
  They had been suspended for a month
  
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• Ten firefighters attend tanker crash with 'potentially serious consequences'

  06-05-2020 21:25
  
  A 4x4 also crashed into a hedgerow during the accident in Lodge Road at around 9am on Wednesday, May 6
  
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• 'Benefits Street' murder probe victim named as family man

  06-05-2020 20:28
  
  'Family man' Amarjit Arora was pronounced dead at his home in James Turner Street, Winson Green, leading to the arrest of a woman on suspicion of murder
  
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• Giant Debenhams store in Bullring to shut down as 1,400 jobs axed

  06-05-2020 20:00
  
  The landmark shop dominates one end of the Birmingham city centre mall - but it will not reopen after lockdown
  
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• Watch autistic boy's delight as Solihull police sing him a happy birthday surprise - Birmingham Live

  06-05-2020 19:50
  
  Watch autistic boy's delight as Solihull police sing him a happy birthday surprise  Birmingham Live
  
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• Secret cannabis farm uncovered after firefighters tackle house blaze

  06-05-2020 19:34
  
  Fire crews and police were called to an address in Cambridge Road, Dudley
  
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• Giant 174ft RAF Globemaster plane spotted circling over Brum

  06-05-2020 19:27
  
  Residents in lockdown all around Solihull, Marston Green, Castle Bromwich, Smiths Wood, Erdington and Walmley could see and hear the enormous C-17 soaring through the skies above their homes and gardens
  
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• Death toll in England tops 44,000 from coronavirus and lockdown - expert

  06-05-2020 19:21
  
  Almost 33,000 deaths registered as Covid-19 but another 11,000 directly or indirectly linked to the illness
  
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• City's Big Iftar to bring people together with food hamper deliveries

  06-05-2020 18:53
  
  Moseley's Christian churches will host an online iftar to eliminate fear of Islam in their community.
  
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• More covid-19 funding possible for desperate West Midlands councils

  06-05-2020 18:52
  
  Government hopes to convince us it's safe to leave our homes while following safety rules
  
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• Birmingham Prison self-harm crisis amid 700-plus alerts

  06-05-2020 18:45
  
  Across all prisons in England and Wales, incidents of self-harm were also at a record high
  
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• Police lockdown raid at city pub found 'worse for wear' drinkers

  06-05-2020 18:42
  
  The Bricklayers Arms could have its licence suspended after allegedly being caught serving customers on May 2
  
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• Man charged after weapon found hidden in sports bag on grassland

  06-05-2020 18:34
  
  Abdul Ali, 23, was remanded in custody after weapon discovered in grassland in Erdington
  
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• Jack Grealish sends 'lovely message' to twin after losing her brother

  06-05-2020 18:22
  
  Villa stars past and present Jack Grealish, Paul McGrath and Henri Lansbury, plus grime artists Bowzer and Vader, send messages to Chloe Rigby and tributes to her twin Tom, from Great Barr, who died in December
  
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• Florian Schneider dies aged 73 as tributes to Kraftwerk icon pour in

  06-05-2020 17:40
  
  Florian's full surname was Schneider-Esleben and founded Kraftwek alongside Ralf Hutter in 1970
  
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• "Cruelty beyond belief" - kittens dumped in Tamworth bin

  06-05-2020 17:29
  
  “What an awful world we live in when there are people who think this is acceptable."
  
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• More than 100 tyres dumped down lane

  06-05-2020 17:28
  
  “It is terrible and getting worse. We are determined to do something about this."
  
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• Parents of Birmingham-trained nurse who died of Covid-19 both die days later

  06-05-2020 17:17
  
  Keith Dunnington, aged 54, was trained in Birmingham and spent more than 30 years on the NHS frontline
  
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• Bald thief used garish WIGS to disguise himself during crime spree

  06-05-2020 16:54
  
  Darren Giardina, 44, carried out a string of robberies across Kent - including one during which a victim was tied up while their home was ransacked
  
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• Trapped deer dies after getting stuck between two fences

  06-05-2020 16:41
  
  The muntjac was freed and taken to an animal centre but it was too badly injured
  
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• Solihull parents' top choices for primary and infant schools revealed - Birmingham Live

  06-05-2020 16:40
  
  Solihull parents' top choices for primary and infant schools revealed  Birmingham Live
  
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• Car parks to reopen at country parks - but visitors must follow these rules

  06-05-2020 16:34
  
  People need to adhere to social distancing guidelines if they use the park
  
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• Parents' top choices for primary and infant schools revealed

  06-05-2020 16:31
  
  More than 800 families named the ten most popular schools as their first preference
  
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• Government confirms lockdown will be lifted in 'phases'

  06-05-2020 16:28
  
  Releasing restrictions in stages would be dependent on whether the rate of infection was being pushed up, Downing Street has said
  
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• County council have announced when tips in Staffordshire will reopen

  06-05-2020 16:21
  
  Lichfield MP welcomes the news and confirms there will be strict social distancing rules in place
  
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• Birmingham council leader's fury as minister 'backtracks' on coronavirus pledge

  06-05-2020 16:16
  
  Council leader Ian Ward said it would be 'appalling' if city left to pay the price for coronavirus emergency help
  
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• Wilko taken to court by two female staff members over equal pay row

  06-05-2020 16:11
  
  Julia Hanks, 55, and Becky Jarman, 48, claim management allowed a "boys' club" environment at one of the company's largest distribution centres
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Birmingham estate agent is conducting property tours via video

  06-05-2020 16:08
  
  MECS Sales and Lettings, based in Harborne, is celebrating ten years serving the city
  
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• My Boy Lollipop singer Millie Small dies aged 72

  06-05-2020 16:07
  
  A representative of her label, Island Records, said she died in London on Tuesday after falling ill at the weekend
  
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• Farmfoods staff member abused as robbers swipe bag full of stock

  06-05-2020 16:04
  
  West Midlands Police has issued a CCTV image of three men they would like to trace
  
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• Drugs found after dramatic police chase

  06-05-2020 16:03
  
  West Midlands Police said they originally signalled a car to stop on Tiled House Lane
  
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• Pub 'ignored police advice after stabbing and petrol bomb attack'

  06-05-2020 16:02
  
  Police have called on council licensing committee to consider revoking licence of Observatory pub in Lozells
  
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• Watch autistic boy's delight at birthday surprise from cops

  06-05-2020 15:57
  
  Aston Rich, 13, was speechless when officers got out of a police van, a motorbike and two police cars outside his home and started singing 'Happy Birthday'
  
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• £58k drugs and cash haul found in house raid

  06-05-2020 15:49
  
  Six arrested as cannabis with a street value of £10,000 and £48,000 in cash discovered as police executed a warrant
  
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• Watch - shopper in 'row' with Asda security guard over closing time

  06-05-2020 15:43
  
  Customers claimed an argument started after a number of people were told they could not enter the store
  
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• Rishi Sunak to announce 'winding down' of furlough scheme next week

  06-05-2020 15:21
  
  The Times reported that Mr Sunak will announce plans next week to wind down the scheme from July
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rises by 435

  06-05-2020 15:18
  
  It comes as Boris Johnson set a new 200,000 daily coronavirus testing target as he said he "bitterly" regrets the Covid-19 crisis in care homes
  
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• City barbers shut down for cutting hair in lockdown

  06-05-2020 15:18
  
  The Godbarber has been forced to close by Wolverhampton City Council
  
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• Daughter of Lenny Henry pretended to be her famous dad to save relationship

  06-05-2020 15:05
  
  A court has heard how Billie Henry, aged 28, used her dad's lofty reputation to save herself from being dumped
  
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• Solihull TheatreTrain students put together virtual performance of poignant 'Voices of Lockdown' for 75th VE Day commemoration - Solihull Observer

  06-05-2020 15:00
  Solihull TheatreTrain students put together virtual performance of poignant 'Voices of Lockdown' for 75th VE Day commemoration  Solihull Observer
  
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• WhatsApp hoax sweeping UK warning Brits lockdown will be last until August

  06-05-2020 14:55
  
  The coronavirus scam, which is circulating amid WhatsApp users across the country, claims to have details of the UK's exit strategy
  
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• 'We need to get back to work' - Mixed reaction to furlough payments cut report

  06-05-2020 14:41
  
  The Prime Minister's spokesman has refused to deny a report that funds provided to workers could be cut from 80 to 60 per cent
  
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• How mayor Andy Street hopes to rebuild the West Midlands economy

  06-05-2020 14:35
  
  Boris Johnson will announce plans on Sunday to get the nation back to work but tens of thousands of West Midlands jobs could have vanished
  
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• Cafés and coffee shops could re-open by summer - if they do one thing

  06-05-2020 14:29
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock answered questions from viewers on Sky News
  
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• Every word Boris Johnson said over UK lockdown measures changing on Monday

  06-05-2020 14:22
  
  When probed by Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Johnson said the changes could be implemented as soon as Monday
  
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• Tip to reopen next week - but you'll have to pre-book your visit

  06-05-2020 14:19
  
  If you don't book you will be turned away on arrival
  
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• Phil Schofield forced to address Holly breaking social distancing

  06-05-2020 14:17
  
  Schofe, who presents the ITV1 daytime favourite programme from Monday to Thursday, was back on the show presenting alongside Holly
  
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• 'Drunk' man fired gun five times outside takeaway in Sparkhill during lockdown

  06-05-2020 14:14
  
  Akeel Mughal, who was on licence after being jailed for a previous firearms incident, took a taxi to street in Birmingham and fired an imitation firearm five times
  
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• Boris Johnson reveals lockdown measures could change on Monday

  06-05-2020 13:45
  
  The Prime Minister said the reason he is planning to update the public on Sunday
  
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