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A trouble plagued 'Bob Shop' has been been ordered to shut.

The owners of the Khyber Shop 20 on Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich, were served with a closure notice under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act by Solihull Council .

The 24/7 shop was accused of persistent planning offences by MP Liam Byrne including leaving huge pallets of water bottles stacked on the pavement along with a canopy and flashing lights which were disturbing residents.

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Mr Byrne said in May: "The people of Castle Bromwich shouldn’t have to put up with stores not playing by the rules." Coun Alan Feeney had also pressed for action and hoped they would remain closed for "good."

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