Solihull news

• Rapist jailed after after being caught by the air freshener in his car

  19-06-2020 21:30
  
  Petricia Gheorghita raped his two victims, and assaulted a third, between August and November last year and when police stopped the warehouse worker they believed he was looking for his next victim
  
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• Litha 2020 - summer solstice rituals for Midsummer festival in Wheel of the Year

  19-06-2020 21:20
  
  When is Litha and what is it? It's time to make honey cake and buttermilk bread as modern Pagans and Wicca followers celebrate the summer solstice, one of eight festivals on their Wheel of the Year
  
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• Pub chain with Solihull venue set to reopen on July 4 - and challenges Boris Johnson to stop them - Birmingham Live

  19-06-2020 21:04 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Pub chain with Solihull venue set to reopen on July 4 - and challenges Boris Johnson to stop them  Birmingham Live
  
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• Worcestershire coronavirus cases drop with fewer in June than peak April day

  19-06-2020 20:16
  
  Positive coronavirus case numbers have fallen dramatically in June and are now around the levels when the epidemic began to increase sharply in the UK in March
  
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• Illegal raves warning from West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

  19-06-2020 20:15
  
  David Jamieson says people face criminal prosecution if they try to organise or do actually attend one of the raves
  
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• "Every day has felt like a Saturday" - shop owners on their first week back

  19-06-2020 20:14
  
  We profile the shops customers may have been missing in the last three months of lockdown
  
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• Lee Longlands goes into administration as its stores reopen after lockdown

  19-06-2020 19:54
  
  The furniture chain with a flagship store in Broad Street, Birmingham, has appointed administrators following the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the retail sector
  
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• Moment protesters halt on city street to mark lives of those killed in custody

  19-06-2020 19:42
  
  The protesters chanted against racism, police brutality and listened to speeches by the families of those who had died in violent circumstances
  
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• Hundreds march through Birmingham city centre in We Matter protest

  19-06-2020 19:42
  
  The protesters chanted against racism, police brutality and listened to speeches by the families of those how had died in violent circumstances
  
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• Windrush petition handed to Downing Street demands action and compensation

  19-06-2020 18:32
  
  The petition calls for action including an apology, review, the setting up of a race advisory board and compensation payments to victims
  
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• Investigation after violent brawl erupts outside shops

  19-06-2020 18:32
  
  The violence which broke out in Dudley Road was captured on camera
  
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• Government says every child will be back in school in September

  19-06-2020 18:23
  
  Rule requiring children to stay two metres apart may be relaxed to allow more pupils into classrooms
  
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• Tamworth pair bring on the madness for Twycross Zoo

  19-06-2020 18:09
  
  They have raised more than £1000 with  Gaytons Bakery donating £500
  
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• Wales travel restrictions ending - tourists to be allowed back in from this date

  19-06-2020 17:55
  
  Changes are possible because of "the efforts of the public to bring coronavirus under control in Wales", where the R number shows Covid-19 is receding at a faster rate than in England
  
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• The 'We Matter' demo taking place in Victoria Square

  19-06-2020 17:50
  
  Hundreds have gathered in Victoria Square, Birmingham for a 'We Matter' protest in the city following previous Black Lives Matter events.
  
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• In pictures -the 'We Matter' demo taking place in Victoria Square

  19-06-2020 17:50
  
  Hundreds have gathered in Victoria Square, Birmingham for a 'We Matter' protest in the city following previous Black Lives Matter events.
  
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• Shut down Children's Trust and send kids to Eton, councillor says

  19-06-2020 17:47
  
  Tory councillor claimed social care budget is too high for the number of children it was supporting - but got lampooned by Labour members
  
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• Outdoor gyms unveiled in two Burntwood parks

  19-06-2020 17:43
  
  "I know many of our park goers will look forward to using the equipment to improve their health and fitness once social distancing guidelines allow"
  
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• City-centre music venue The Flapper at risk again

  19-06-2020 17:34
  
  Developers have launched a fresh challenge to turn the site into a 27-apartment complex.
  
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• City-centre music venue at risk again

  19-06-2020 17:34
  
  Developers have launched a fresh challenge to turn the site into a 27-apartment complex.
  
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• Spain allowing Brits to holiday there if they pass three tests on arrival

  19-06-2020 17:31
  
  Holidaymakers from across the UK have been hopeful of a summer jaunt abroad over recent days and weeks, with the government easing the lockdown
  
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• Updates from 'We Matter' protests in Birmingham's Victoria Square

  19-06-2020 17:23
  
  Hundreds have gathered in Victoria Square, Birmingham for a 'We Matter' protest in the city following previous Black Lives Matter events. We will be bringing you live updates here.
  
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• Recap from 'We Matter' protests in Birmingham's Victoria Square

  19-06-2020 17:23
  
  Following Black Lives Matter protests hundreds have now gathered in Victoria Squarefor a We Matter protest. We will be bringing you live updates here.
  
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• Teenager stabbed during park robbery

  19-06-2020 17:03
  
  The 18-year-old victim was walking along a path in Kingfisher Park, Hodge Hill, when he was approached by two males and stabbed. Police have arrested two males from the Shard End area
  
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• Dorothy gets set to celebrate her 100th birthday

  19-06-2020 16:59
  
  “I certainly can’t complain about my life. I feel I have been very lucky."
  
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• Man who crushed work colleague with lorry avoids jail time

  19-06-2020 16:48
  
  Craig Stopforth was crushed after Konstantin Georgiev had failed to apply the handbrake to his tractor unit
  
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• The latest coronavirus R rate for Birmingham and Midlands revealed

  19-06-2020 16:46
  
  The R rate number if the estimated reproduction value of the deadly bug, which has so far killed over 42,000 Brits
  
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• Plans for new footbridge across the River Severn in Worcester

  19-06-2020 16:28
  
  The bridge will be for cyclists and walkers and will span the River Severn between Gheluvelt Park to St John's.  It will be the third footbridge spanning the water in the city
  
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• One of Birmingham's biggest foodbanks wrecked in storms

  19-06-2020 16:22
  
  The foodbank which serves South East Birmingham was heavily damaged in the storms. Despite the damage, it is still managing to help the needy but is appealing for donations
  
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• BirminghamLive reporter wins national award for covering communities in city

  19-06-2020 16:18
  
  Communities reporter Rakeem Hyatt was praised by the Society of Editors at the Regional Press Awards in London for not being afraid to tackle tough stories in tough communities
  
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• Birmingham Mail wins campaign of the year for seeing justice for pub bombings

  19-06-2020 16:04
  
  Judges at the prestigious Regional Press Awards, which honour the nation’s best journalism, praised the Mail’s successful support of the families of the pub bombings victims
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll total rises by 173

  19-06-2020 16:03
  
  The rise in the death toll total for the entire country comes as Boris Johnson hints the government is set to slash the two-metre social distancing rule
  
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• Shoppers return to Tamworth town centre with “really good” feedback

  19-06-2020 15:57
  
  Tamworth Borough Council says feedback from the first few days has been “really good” with people feeling safe.
  
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• Outraged Brummies line up to slam uni student who slagged off city

  19-06-2020 15:44
  
  In a piece which suggests Kent's Bluewater is superior to the Bullring, Daniel King brands the city's choice of slang words - like "cob" and "bob" - "monstrosities."
  
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• UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by 57 with child, 12, among victims

  19-06-2020 15:33
  
  The rise marks the lowest rise on a Friday during the lockdown - after the Government lowered Britain's alert level for the first time during the lockdown
  
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• 'I can't breathe' - Watchdog investigates police arrest video

  19-06-2020 15:29
  
  The Devon and Cornwall force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over detention of man found dead in cell in later arrest
  
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• Watch – Driver nearly wipes out cops changing lane on roundabout

  19-06-2020 15:21
  
  The Volkswagen Polo driver was spoken to after the clip ends, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said
  
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• Flood damage inquiry launched to 'learn lessons' after damage

  19-06-2020 15:08
  
  Damage caused by Storm Ciara and Storm Denis wreaked havoc in Bewdley, sparking the Environment Agency to carry out £300,00 worth of work on flood defences
  
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• Family pays touching tribute to Tilly one year on from her death

  19-06-2020 15:01
  
  “If we could have more time with you, A week, a day, a night, We’d kiss your face, we’d cuddle you, We’d hold you oh so tight.”
  
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• Live updates - all the latest on coronavirus from mayor's regional briefing

  19-06-2020 14:59
  
  Mayor Andy Street is hosting a weekly briefing about coronavirus with health, police and council leaders - we will bring you live updates
  
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• Boris Johnson hints over reducing two metre social distancing rule

  19-06-2020 14:19
  
  On Thursday, the government's Department of Health and Social Care confirmed another 135 patients had died with Covid-19
  
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• Cannabis plants found in bedroom in police raid

  19-06-2020 14:15
  
  West Midlands Police confirmed a man was to be voluntarily interviewed over the drugs seizure at Leahill Croft
  
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• Woman left with 'life-changing injuries' after Handsworth collision

  19-06-2020 14:11
  
  Police are appealing for information following the incident in which a 35-year-old was 'left for dead' after collapsing in Wye Cliff Road and then being run over by a car
  
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• Bus passengers fume over fellow travellers not wearing masks

  19-06-2020 14:04
  
  Hospital intensive care worker among those who complained to BirminghamLive about the rules appearing to be disregarded
  
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• 'Tourism burglary' pair stole jewellery and watches from plush homes

  19-06-2020 13:50
  
  Jorge Pinto Vallejos, 27, and Jamie Duarte Vera, 40, both from Chile, were jailed for four years and eight months and four years and four months, respectively
  
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• 'You will be arrested' – warning issued as illegal rave planned

  19-06-2020 13:48
  
  Officers were stunned when parents dropped off their children at similar bash near Lichfield last weekend
  
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• Martin Lewis shares crucial tip for thousands of holidaymakers to get £100s

  19-06-2020 13:45
  
  TUI, Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and more were just some of the airlines to scrap holidays from April to June as the coronavirus crisis deepened
  
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• Lichfield school set for £4.2 million expansion

  19-06-2020 13:20
  
  The plans will help cope with an increased demand for school places in the area
  
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• VW Polo overturns in crash near beauty spot

  19-06-2020 13:18
  
  The blue Polo destroyed a metal gate during the smash in Brindley Heath Road
  
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• This Morning viewers squirm as Eamonn slaps Ruth's bum live on air

  19-06-2020 13:09
  
  This Morning aired on Friday morning on ITV1, with husband and wife duo Eamonn and Ruth Langsford presenting the show
  
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