Solihull news

• Maxine Peake breaks silence on Rebecca Long-Bailey sacking

  25-06-2020 22:36
  
  Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took action after Ms Long-Bailey tweeted a link to the interview
  
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• Disney changes Splash Mountain ride over its ties to racist movie

  25-06-2020 22:36
  
  Officials said the ride would be recast to make it based on The Princess And The Frog, a 2009 Disney film with an African American female lead
  
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• Two women injured in ‘racially motivated’ street attack

  25-06-2020 22:08
  
  Police are treating the assault in Gorsty Avenue as a hate crime
  
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• Warning after cops bust large gathering in Sandwell Valley Park

  25-06-2020 21:23
  
  Officers have warned people not to go to street parties or barbecues
  
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• Covid-19 blamed as 200 Dunlop jobs at risk in Erdington

  25-06-2020 21:11
  
  The firm said the virus had hit international air travel
  
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• Gang-of-three thugs carry out ‘horrific’ attack on elderly couple

  25-06-2020 20:33
  
  Acer Bridges, 38 from Tardebigge in the Bromsgrove area of Worcestershire was one of three men jailed for a despicable, violent robbery
  
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• Third UK beach hit by police dispersal order

  25-06-2020 19:49
  
  Police have hit Formby Beach in Merseyside with the orderas well as Bournemouth Beach and Orcombe Point in Exmouth
  
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• Washwood Heath property searched as part of modern day slavery investigation

  25-06-2020 19:40
  
  Officers from Bordesley Green served a warrant in the Washwood Heath area where they found items of interest. Five addresses were targeted across the country
  
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• Watch: Trio of alleged illegal immigrants jump out of lorry

  25-06-2020 19:14
  
  Three men have been arrested following the incident at the depot in Broadwell Road on Wednesday evening
  
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• Why Birmingham needs to prepare for a homelessness 'timebomb'

  25-06-2020 19:13
  
  Officers fear more people will begin to lose their homes when the eviction ban is lifted - while unemployment rises
  
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• Thousands of homes left without power after substation fire

  25-06-2020 19:11
  
  The blaze knocked power for almost 3,000 Worcestershire homes, but many were not left without electricity for long
  
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• Man dies after collapsing on tee at popular golf course

  25-06-2020 19:09
  
  The man was given CPR at the scene and treated with a defibrilator on the course before being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester
  
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• Emergency budget on way for Birmingham - service cuts considered

  25-06-2020 19:09
  
  Birmingham City Council is drawing up emergency budget that could see services cut and taxes rise to plug £212m shortfall
  
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• New bar will open in city block... despite noise fear from those living above

  25-06-2020 19:03
  
  The new Phoenix bar at Masshouse Plaza got the green light from councillors and will open until 1.30am
  
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• An outstanding school in Solihull has been slammed by Ofsted after dramatic fall in standards - Birmingham Live

  25-06-2020 18:59 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  An outstanding school in Solihull has been slammed by Ofsted after dramatic fall in standards  Birmingham Live
  
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• Fears housing plans could devastate Shirley wildlife habitat

  25-06-2020 18:54
  
  Campaigners are battling to prevent crop of trees falling victim to business park redevelopment
  
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• Rally held in Birmingham calling for justice for drowned schoolgirl

  25-06-2020 18:50
  
  Shukri Yahye-Abde, 12, was pulled from the River Irwell, near Bury, after failing to return home from school last June. Her devastated family are calling for a thorough investigation into her death
  
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• The reason why an outstanding Solihull school has been slammed by Ofsted

  25-06-2020 18:44
  
  Ofsted had previously ranked Springfield House "outstanding" but now judge it "inadequate"
  
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• Police issue dispersal orders as 'major incident' declared at beach

  25-06-2020 18:42
  
  Local services have been 'stretched to the absolute hilt'
  
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• Picture: Bewdley enjoys the sunshine on the hottest day of the year.

  25-06-2020 18:41
  
  As temperatures soar in the 30s, Bewdley soaks up the sunshine on the riverside.
  
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• AEW UK REIT signs 15-year lease renewal for Solihull Office - Property Magazine International

  25-06-2020 18:01 via property-magazine.eu
  AEW UK REIT signs 15-year lease renewal for Solihull Office  Property Magazine International
  
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• Corsa cannibals strip car within minutes

  25-06-2020 17:57
  
  The thieves targeted the Corsa parked on Cherry Orchard Road, tearing away the bumper and other parts. The owner has been left deeply upset after the incident
  
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• If you're thinking of breaking isolation rules: you could be arrested

  25-06-2020 17:54
  
  Birmingham public health spoke out on enforcement when coronavirus patients refuse to isolate
  
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• Birmingham student beaten and forced to steal from parents' home

  25-06-2020 17:47
  
  Hassan Rauf, his brother Ibrahim Rauf and Hamza Yusuf, found guilty of kidnapping student
  
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• Brave boy finally flying home cancer-free after cutting-edge op in Singapore

  25-06-2020 17:39
  
  Oscar Saxelby-Lee and his parents travelled halfway round the world for the groundbreaking CAR-T clinical trial therapy, some eight months ago
  
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• Brummie who left home to flog alcoholic ice pops is now worth thousands

  25-06-2020 17:35
  
  Alex Situnayake, aged 30, from Birmingham, moved down to London in 2014, founding Wavey Ice
  
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• Keir Starmer speaks out to reveal real reason he sacked Rebecca Long-Bailey

  25-06-2020 17:26
  
  Ms Long Bailey was removed from her role on Thursday after sharing an article containing an allegedly anti-Semitic conspiracy theory
  
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• Police increase patrols in Sutton Park as ranger pelted with bottles

  25-06-2020 17:25
  
  The park ranger was attacked as she tried to disperse troublemakers. Sutton Park has been hit with trouble which has got worse since lockdown restrictions were eased
  
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• Coleen Rooney breaks silence on Rebekah Vardy suing her for £1 million

  25-06-2020 17:23
  
  Coleen, the wife of Wayne, spoke out through her team after Rebekah launched legal proceedings against her
  
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• Warwickshire Police flies flag for Armed Forces Week - Solihull Observer

  25-06-2020 17:02 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Warwickshire Police flies flag for Armed Forces Week  Solihull Observer
  
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• Firefighters find cannabis factory as blaze rips through house in Bilston

  25-06-2020 17:02
  
  Police say 120 cannabis plants were seized and destroyed from a property in Bunkers Hill Lane
  
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• The ways pubs will be able to do things differently under 'al fresco' laws

  25-06-2020 16:59
  
  Under new 'al fresco' laws, pubs are due to do things a lot differently when they re-open their doors to punters on July 4
  
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• Racing and drifting - unauthorised car meet takes place in Tamworth

  25-06-2020 16:50
  
  Some were seen racing, drifting and causing obstruction, excessive noise and nuisance.
  
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• Pub to reopen with Michelin-starred chef's street food on menu

  25-06-2020 16:48
  
  The pub at Severn Valley Railway's Kidderminster station will welcome back customers for the first time after the coronavirus lockdown was introduced on March 20
  
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• Pictures: Birmingham in the sunshine on the hottest day of the year

  25-06-2020 16:47
  
  As temperatures soar to 30 degrees in the city, Brummies find ways to keep cool in the sunshine on the hottest day of the year.
  
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• Picture: Birmingham in the sunshine on the hottest day of the year

  25-06-2020 16:47
  
  As temperatures soar to 30 degrees in the city, Brummies find ways to keep cool in the sunshine on the hottest day of the year.
  
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• Man and boy, 13, arrested for robbery after police gang squad swoop

  25-06-2020 16:42
  
  West Midlands Police's organised crime and gangs team made two arrests at Gee Street after an incident at New John Street back in May
  
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• Hang glider injured as he crashes during take-off on Malvern Hills

  25-06-2020 16:42
  
  The man was attempting to take off from Perseverence Hill in Malvern - a popular spot amongst hang gliders - when he crashed 10ft to the ground but managed to walk away with minor injuries
  
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• Keir Starmer sacks Rebecca Long-Bailey after Maxine Peake article tweet

  25-06-2020 16:14
  
  Ms Long-Bailey had shared an interview from actress Maxine Peake, tweeting: “Maxine Peake is an absolute diamond."
  
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• Driver FIVE times over booze limit - after being pulled for tossing rubbish

  25-06-2020 16:02
  
  West Midlands Police stopped the motorist on the Kingsbury Road in Erdington
  
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• Dorset declares major incident as thousands pack beaches

  25-06-2020 15:52
  
  The council said 558 parking enforcement fines had been issued - the highest on record
  
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• What life will be like in city student accommodation after lockdown

  25-06-2020 15:50
  
  Unite have made changes to their accommodation buildings for the safety of students arriving in September
  
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• Driving lessons can resume from July 4 as lockdown eased

  25-06-2020 15:49
  
  From Saturday, July 4, pubs will re-open across the country alongside restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars and more
  
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• Government is 'working on a plan' to stop local authorities going bankrupt

  25-06-2020 15:39
  
  Boris Johnson's spokesman promises help is coming, as Birmingham faces £212 million funding shortfall
  
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• Brummies sent packing from Welsh beauty spot by police on hottest day of year

  25-06-2020 15:35
  
  Dyfed Powys Police shared pictures of the cars and rubbish on Twitter, and said that a total of nine people had been reported on Thursday morning
  
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• Live updates - M6 crash sparks huge delays and traffic 'stopped' on M5

  25-06-2020 15:33
  
  Emergency services are currently at the scene of the smash - believed to involve two lorries and a car
  
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• Cadbury fury as 1,200 staff 'denied bonuses' after working through coronavirus

  25-06-2020 15:31
  
  Unite union says extra payments were made to workers in mainland Europe and the US - but not the UK
  
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• City restaurant which crowdfunded £28K won't reopen on July 4

  25-06-2020 15:26
  
  The Wilderness has told supporters that it will 'not be re-opening anytime soon' in order to come back with 'big dreams'
  
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• Illegal rave warning issued with message ‘we will prosecute you’

  25-06-2020 15:08
  
  Anyone organising or attending an illegal rave faces arrest and prosecution West Mercia Police has said
  
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• NEC: Plan to treat Birmingham and Solihull outpatients - BBC News

  25-06-2020 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NEC: Plan to treat Birmingham and Solihull outpatients  BBC News
  
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