Solihull news

• Martin Lewis fans concerned as they spot something wrong with him

  02-07-2020 22:52
  
  Martin has become a go-to for Brits during the coronavirus crisis, giving them financial guidance on everything from holidays abroad to the furlough scheme
  
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• Huge RAF Airbus A400M was 'so close the pilot waved'

  02-07-2020 22:05
  
  The massive military plane was seen over Birmingham tonight (Thursday)
  
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• Wetherspoon pub The Square Peg slashes capacity for opening weekend

  02-07-2020 21:17
  
  Lockdown might be almost over, but things are going to be very different down at your Wetherspoon pub once lockdown ends at 8am on Saturday, July 4
  
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• Severn Valley Railway to start running its steam trains again

  02-07-2020 21:03
  
  The popular Kidderminster tourist attractionhas been shut since March but has announced its steam trains will be chugging through the countryside again from August 1 - but with strict social distancing measures in place
  
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• Police hunt after two women 'inappropriately touched' outside New Street Station

  02-07-2020 20:24
  
  The incident is believed to have taken place outside Birmingham's New Street Station on Smallbrook Queensway
  
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• Newborn nephew of boxer Amir Khan dies as boxer pays tribute

  02-07-2020 20:21
  
  The boxer posted an emotional message from the burial plot
  
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• Missing city nine-year-old wearing just pyjamas has been found

  02-07-2020 19:02
  
  The youngster had gone missing from Reddicap Hill and was found in nearby Rectory Park by West Midlands Police officers
  
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• Deliberate series fires started at wood for second time in month

  02-07-2020 18:48
  
  Firefighters were called to Manorial Wood after a series of fires had been 'started deliberately' - the second time fires have taken hold there in less than a month
  
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• Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas go bust with 1,900 jobs lost

  02-07-2020 18:45
  
  Jobs could be at risk at the Birmingham and Solihull branches of the popular restaurants
  
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• Man in serious condition after car collides with tree in Redditch

  02-07-2020 18:27
  
  Emergency services, including a Midlands Air Ambulance, were called to Astwood Lane in Redditch at 3.19pm
  
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• 'Massively overweight' van packed with sweets and booze stopped on M5

  02-07-2020 18:15
  
  The driver of the vehicle which was spotted travelling between junctions 7 and 8 did not have a driving licence or insurance
  
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• First picture of baby faced 'predator' jailed for child sex offences

  02-07-2020 18:09
  
  Nathan Stanley, aged 22, from Bromsgrove was handed a four-year sentence at Worcester Crown Court
  
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• West Midlands Police foiled gangland murder just 'days away'

  02-07-2020 17:49
  
  Murder foiled by West Midlands Police's Regional Organised Crime Unit and National Crime Agency
  
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• Police foiled West Midlands gangland murder just 'days away'

  02-07-2020 17:49
  
  Murder foiled by West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit and National Crime Agency
  
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• Police seach for boy, 9, who has gone missing in his pyjamas

  02-07-2020 17:43
  
  West Midlands Police is desperately searching for Cole Bates who went missing after putting the bins out at home.
  
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• Police granted powers to disperse crowds at Erdington park after illegal raves

  02-07-2020 17:34
  
  Officers will be at the park to enforce the disperal order from 4pm today - July 2.
  
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• Moseley Islamic centre approved despite objections

  02-07-2020 17:33
  
  People had said there was 'no need' for another Islamic centre
  
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• Investigation after woman found with head injuries

  02-07-2020 17:19
  
  Police are investigating what happened to the woman who is in her 20s after she was found injured on Sandon Road
  
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• Michelle Keegan's unease over raunchy photoshoots while on Corrie

  02-07-2020 17:18
  
  The actress, known for playing Tina McIntyre on the long-running ITV1 soap, left the show in 2014
  
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• The one part of the West Midlands where new coronavirus cases are rising

  02-07-2020 17:05
  
  The figures show the number of cases has fallen everywhere across Birmingham and the Midlands - except Solihull
  
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• Lichfield Camera Club's lockdown competition reaches its 13th week

  02-07-2020 16:59
  
  It is keeping members busy until normal meetings can be resumed
  
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• 'Maniac' drink-driver returned to pub after killing bus stop passenger

  02-07-2020 16:50
  
  Judge Lord Mulholland said Martin Henderson was "driving like a maniac" when he lost control of his speeding car while overtaking
  
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• 45,000 young people could become unemployed this year

  02-07-2020 16:42
  
  A report from police and crime commissioner David Jamieson warns of "a drastic increase in crime" due to Covid-19
  
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• Ghislaine Maxwell to be charged over alleged role in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse

  02-07-2020 16:36
  
  There will be a press conference today at noon (5pm BST) to announce charges against Ghislaine Maxwell
  
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• Thug who spat blood in brave cop's eye in harrowing bodycam footage jailed

  02-07-2020 16:32
  
  Temisan Oritsejafor, 41, launched the attack on PC Annie Napier who was arresting him after he assaulted his neighbour
  
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• Wolverhampton city councillor is administratively suspended by Labour group

  02-07-2020 16:31
  
  Former Cabinet economy boss is subject of internal party investigation after arrest
  
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• Bell signs extension to commit to Warwickshire for 2021 - Solihull Observer

  02-07-2020 16:30 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  Bell signs extension to commit to Warwickshire for 2021  Solihull Observer
  
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• Investigation launched after shots fired at house

  02-07-2020 16:27
  
  Shots were fired at a house on Cairns Street, in Walsall, on July 1
  
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• Police commander 'counting on people behaving themselves' as bars reopen

  02-07-2020 16:20
  
  Chief Superintendent Stephen Graham dispelled fears of 'nightmare' disorder when venues reopen - but thinks it will be a 'busy Saturday' for officers on the ground
  
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• School reopening rules - from 'bubbles' to keeping track of kids' contact

  02-07-2020 16:16
  
  Gavin Williamson told MPs "education recovery is critical for this generation" of school children
  
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• Air Ambulance lands at Fairfax Park due to medical emergency

  02-07-2020 16:14
  
  The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance landed at Turves Green, next to Saxon Court, at 11.03am today (Thursday)
  
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• Lidl store approved in Mere Green but design must be more appealing

  02-07-2020 16:13
  
  Both councillors and residents had expressed concerns over the design of the building
  
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• The uncomfortable truth about diversity in Birmingham's corridors of power

  02-07-2020 16:11
  
  A probe into the leadership of the city's public sector organisations reveals there is still little diversity in the city's corridors of power
  
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• Holiday destinations ready to ban British tourists over Leicester lockdown

  02-07-2020 16:09
  
  The local lockdown in Leicester which, according to health experts could be the first of many, could see Brits banned from stepping foot on foreign soil at all
  
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• Internet 'predator' aged 22 jailed for child sex offences

  02-07-2020 16:04
  
  Nathan Stanley targeted his victims on social media prompting a West Mercia Police warning to parents about the safety of children using the internet
  
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• GCSE and A Level exams autumn 2020 - how to retake your summer results

  02-07-2020 15:58
  
  Students who aren't happy with the calculated grades given to them can opt to sit an actual exam this autumn
  
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• Ghislaine Maxwell arrested over charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein

  02-07-2020 15:38
  
  Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of procuring young girls for him, will appear in a federal court after her arrest in New Hampshire
  
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• How 'iconic untouchables' were taken down in massive operation

  02-07-2020 15:29
  
  Entire organised crime groups have been dismantled during Operation Venetic
  
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• Plans for 45-bed homeless hostel in Birmingham turned down

  02-07-2020 15:21
  
  Councillors refused an application to convert Elite House - an office block on Stockfield Road
  
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• Huge 'adults-only' festival near Malvern is cancelled due to coronavirus

  02-07-2020 15:15
  
  The 'adults-only lifestyle' festival was scheduled to be taking place this weekend in a field in Worcestershire - but has been scrapped because organiseers can't guarantee social distancing
  
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• What Tamworth Police and borough council have said before pubs re open

  02-07-2020 15:07
  
  "We are not out of the woods yet in terms of coronavirus and it’s vital that we stick to social distancing and regular handwashing."
  
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• Councillor vows to stay on and ‘stand up for Tamworth' after homes row

  02-07-2020 15:05
  Cllr Richard Kingstone was unhappy that four councillors left the planning meeting when a decision was being made about the development
  
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• Martin Lewis' urgently warns Brits over booking quarantine-free holidays

  02-07-2020 14:56
  
  MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin routinely updates his MSE newsletter with key advice, guidance and tips for subscribers
  
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• Devastated mum speaks of losing son, 26, to suicide in lockdown

  02-07-2020 14:31
  
  The American football player was found dead at the start of June after being laid off from Hereford Stampede.  His devastated mother is backing the club's fund-raising for a local mental health charity
  
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• Warnings over Solihull plan for new bin collections company - Birmingham Live

  02-07-2020 14:25 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Warnings over Solihull plan for new bin collections company  Birmingham Live
  
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• Teachers will decide fines for parents who fail to send kids to school

  02-07-2020 14:22
  
  Parents could face fines if they refuse to send their children back to school in September
  
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• Health chiefs 'gagged' from sharing new West Mids coronavirus data

  02-07-2020 14:21
  
  Public health chiefs are now responsible for ensuring any local spikes in coronavirus infections are jumped on quickly - but they are still fighting for information.
  
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• Cops hunt 'car cannibals' as £20k Merc found stripped by thieves

  02-07-2020 14:18
  
  Police were stunned to find just the shell of the white motor after it had been reported stolen in February
  
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• West Midlands Police chief constable falls into canal

  02-07-2020 14:10
  
  Dave Thompson was on patrol with officers when he fell into the water trying to retrieve a bag tossed away by suspected teenage muggers
  
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• Warnings over Solihull plan for new bin collections company

  02-07-2020 14:08
  
  Fears 10-year contract could be a risk but senior councillor defends proposals for a new deal
  
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