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By Richard Gullick
Published 20th Jun 2022, 17:45 BST

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Commuters urged to travel only if necessary

West Midlands Railway and other Midland train services has confirmed it will be running a reduced timetable throughout the week and have urged passengers to only travel if it’s a matter of urgency. Rail workers are walking out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as part of a dispute involving pay and rail industry reforms.

West Midlands Railway trainWest Midlands Railway train
West Midlands Railway train

Solihull boy invited to House of Commons for fundraising for NSPCC in memory of Arthur Labinjo Hughes

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Two brothers from Solihull - known as the Buck It Boys, have been invited to the House of Commons. Bazzie and Joshua Hines, aged 8 and 6, have decorated 235 buckets to raise money to help children in need following the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. 

Solihull brothers Bazzie and Joshua raise money in memory of Arthur Labinjo HughesSolihull brothers Bazzie and Joshua raise money in memory of Arthur Labinjo Hughes
Solihull brothers Bazzie and Joshua raise money in memory of Arthur Labinjo Hughes

Snake ‘Arrested’ in Hodge Hill flat

Police were called to a flat in Hodge Hill last week after a one and a half metre snake was found slithering across their living room floor. RSPCA were unable to attend, so two officers equipped with a grabber and a pillowcase lent a hand instead. A response officer was heard joking about whether they need to record the time of arrest.

Police said the snake is absolutely fine and will be looking for a new homePolice said the snake is absolutely fine and will be looking for a new home
Police said the snake is absolutely fine and will be looking for a new home

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