Black Country news and blogs Monday 24 September 2018
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This is when your part of the West Midlands will get snow today 
Walsall Advertiser 26 Feb 18
The maps issued by the agency this morning has shown which areas of the region will experience the white stuff – and when…
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There are major traffic delays on M6 northbound in the West Midlands today – here’s why
Walsall Advertiser 25 Feb 18
Severe delays have been reported between J6 (Birmingham, A38(M)) and the J8 (M5 interchange…
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Police smash ‘industrial-sized’ £1m cannabis factory in Rolfe Street, Smethwick
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
Massive set-up featured row-upon-row of plants…
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‘Big changes’ ahead as Plough and Harrow pub in Sutton Coldfield closes for 28 days
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
The Plough and Harrow, on Slade Road, will close on Sunday…
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Birmingham chef moves to world renowned restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Louisa Ellis has left The Wilderness…
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Did you know these Birmingham chain restaurants are halal?
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
The branches of Nando’s, KFC, Pizza Express and more which serve halal in the city…
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Grieving dad failed by mental health trust sent text saying: ‘I’m sorry, I love you all’ before killing himself
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
Brandon McDonalds body was discovered in a woodland last September…
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Chilling moment ‘weird guy’ tried to break into young woman’s car
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
Demi Hatfield, 23, was stationary on Wednesbury Road, Walsall…
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Mum shares worrying Creme Egg picture as warning to other parents about what’s inside
Walsall Advertiser 22 Feb 18
Get ready for the upcoming sugar-fest that can come in the Easter holidays…
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Ex-Newcastle United and England ace Kieron Dyer praised for revealing this harrowing story
Walsall Advertiser 21 Feb 18
The winger has recently released a new book which contains this story…
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Boohoo launches seven days of deals with items as little as £1
Walsall Advertiser 21 Feb 18
From dresses, skirts, winter essentials and prep for the summer- bag a bargain…
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Get an exclusive £20 discount on Moonpig, eFlorist and Hotel Chocolat for Mother’s Day 2018
Walsall Advertiser 21 Feb 18
Chocolates, flowers and a card/wine combo are all women need to make them happy…
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8 hidden beaches worth driving to from Birmingham
Walsall Advertiser 21 Feb 18
Some are accessed via farms or on foot through fishing villages, others require a walk down steep steps but all are worth the effort…
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Massive cannabis factory found in Kitts Green Road
Walsall Advertiser 21 Feb 18
Police say; ‘Wow, what a result…
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The TRUTH behind Peaky Blinders: They didn’t have razor blades in their caps – but Birmingham’s real gangsters were just as brutal
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
Birmingham historian Carl Chinn says the city’s gangs of the 1920s and the real Billy Kimber were stylish, cunning and ruthless…
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Motorcyclist hit by lorry near Lichfield
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
Incident happened in Croxall outside Oakley farm…
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The Entertainer is giving away vouchers worth up to £100 at reopening of Solihull store
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
LEGO Batman and Robin will be at grand reopening – and there’s chance to win a trolley dash for free toys…
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Couple spend just £700 transforming rooms inside this gorgeous 7-bedroom house
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
Here’s howthey did it…
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What is Lent and when does it end in 2018?
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
When is Lent 2018 and what date does it start and end this year – here’s all you need to know…
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Brummie TV chef Aktar Islam to open new city centre restaurant this spring
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
The celebrity chef tells BirminghamLive I’m going back to the kitchen where I belong…
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Cheerleading team offers free lessons with hopes to conquer world championships
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
The group one day want to reach shows in Florida…
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Body of murder victim was discovered by husband and step-children
Walsall Advertiser 20 Feb 18
Sarabjit Dhanda, 38, was last seen alive by her company director husband Gurpreet on Friday morning…
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Waitress denies murdering Toby Carvery chef Philip Rolph who she stabbed in the heart
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Georgina Henshaw has admitted stabbing 65-year-old Philip Rolph but denies his murder, a jury has been told…
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Indian Brewery to open second restaurant in Solihull
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
The new restaurant opens in August…
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Police name woman who died after being “attacked inside her own home” in Wolverhampton
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Sarbjit Kaur, aged 38, was discovered unconscious by family members in her house in Rookery Lane at 4pm last Friday, February 16…
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Asda launches hot cross buns in Belgian chocolate, fudge and berry flavours – plus one for vegans
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Easter buns unveiled in new range of flavours along with a Free From version that’s suitable for vegans…
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Birmingham Pride 2018 – dates, tickets, line-up, parade details and more
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
When is Birmingham’s gay pride festival in 2018? Here’s all you need to know…
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We tried to do a weekly shop at B&M and here’s how it went
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
When I compared my bill to a major supermarket, there was a big difference…
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These are the things you NEED to know when shopping at Lidl
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Where else can you find a cleaning robot at this price? Lidl is the fastest-growing supermarket in the UK – this is why…
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Bongo’s Bingo is back in Birmingham – and this is when you can play it
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Bingo meets rave in ‘insane mix’ that’s returning to city for first set of 2018 dates over Easter break…
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Justin Timberlake adds extra date for Arena Birmingham – how to get tickets
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
Justin Timberlake fans get a second chance to see the American star in Birmingham…
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Life captured on the wholesale market as traders prepare to move on after four decades
Walsall Advertiser 19 Feb 18
We join the traders on the Wholesale Market weeks before it is due to close…
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The incredible story of Lorenzo’s Restaurant and the stars who loved it
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
Secrets of the city’s leading celebrity restaurant revealed after its demolition…
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Colourful Chinese New Year celebrations as Birmingham welcomes the Year of the Dog
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
Thousands gathered in Hurst Street to enjoy the festivities…
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What it’s like living with Rett Syndrome – by the mum of a little girl who became locked in her own body
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
Livvy Meredith, from Walsall, suffered from the rare condition that affects just one in 12,000 girls…
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An Early Man ‘secret cave’ has launched at West Midland Safari Park
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
West Midland Safari Park also has an interactive trail all based on the Early Man film…
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Pirate and Princess getaways at Alton Towers – here’s what to expect
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
Alton Towers is holding Pirate and Princess half-term getaways for families this February – we tried it out.
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This popular children’s farm attraction is about to get bigger
Walsall Advertiser 18 Feb 18
Ash End Childrens Farm in Tamworth is building a new mini beast centre and all-weather horse care demo area…
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How to get Twycross Zoo tickets for £5 this half term
Walsall Advertiser 17 Feb 18
There’s a special half term deal at the Leicestershire zoo…
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The 17-year old Sicilian hairdresser who became the godfather of Birmingham dining
Walsall Advertiser 17 Feb 18
The chairman behind the San Carlo Group Carlo Distefano said people thought he was mad to open his first restaurant in Birmingham…
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13 independent shops you have to visit in Birmingham’s Great Western Arcade
Walsall Advertiser 17 Feb 18
You can get everything from Peaky Blinders style caps, skateboards and unicorn shoes to natural skincare and handmade chocolates…
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Who is Jorja Smith? All you need to know about Drake’s pal and rising star
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Brits Critics’ Choice Award-winner just loves to chill in Walsall…
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Son claims human rights are infringed because he can’t build edge on dad’s grave
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Case said to be of ‘significant wider public interest to Muslim community…
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Jo Malone is offering you £90 worth of products – for absolutely free
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Jo Malone is renowned for its range of candles, diffusers and homeware products.
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Ronan Keating is coming to the Ricoh Arena – how to get tickets
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
The ex-Boyzone singer will perform at the Ericsson Indoor Arena in Coventry…
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with a FREE Chinese takeaway – here’s how
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Get your favourite Chinese fast food dishes for free here…
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The developments bringing new shops and restaurants to Birmingham
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Retail Birmingham reveals why 2018 is going to be great for shoppers…
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New 50 seater Chinese restaurant Oodles is opening in Birmingham with half price food on opening day
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Oodles Chinese opens new Birmingham fast casual restaurant serving starters and mains in boxes…
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Fishcakes urgently recalled by Young’s over fears they contain metal and plastic
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
Youngs is recalling its Chip Shop Fish Cakes 6 pack…
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Why Shrek the Musical is great fun at the New Alexandra Theatre
Walsall Advertiser 16 Feb 18
The show runs until February 25…