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London music
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath put on one last show DW 07/04/2025

Black Sabbath returns for a final concert in original lineup on July 5, 2025, featuring Ozzy Osbourne's farewell and charity contributions to Birmingham.
London music
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath give one last show DW 07/04/2025

Black Sabbath reunites in Birmingham for the last time on July 5, 2025, marking a historic moment with Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert.
#unite-union
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police incident shuts M42 in both directions near Birmingham airport

The M42 is closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing significant traffic delays.
#bin-strike
#civil-rights
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Dynamite outside a synagogue: civil rights stories imperiled by federal cuts

James Pruitt's story highlights the importance of preserving personal histories from the Civil Rights era.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

There's quite a similarity': US civil rights pioneers warn of surge backwards' under Trump

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963 underscored the violence of racism in America and its lasting impact on civil rights activism.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

There's quite a similarity': US civil rights pioneers warn of surge backwards' under Trump

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963 underscored the violence of racism in America and its lasting impact on civil rights activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Live bull spotted running loose around streets of Birmingham

A bull was spotted running loose in Birmingham, sparking surprise and chaos among local pedestrians.
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

The most exciting foodie destination in the UK in 2025 might surprise you

Birmingham's hospitality scene thrives on authentic connections, departing from the transactional service seen in trendier cities, as repeat customers are essential for success.
Berlin food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal

Unite deals with thousands of negotiations every year. From the council side, the negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, with the government right at the heart of it.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Siblings convicted of murder for brutal' stabbing over stolen bike

Two siblings were found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old man in a brutal knife attack over a dispute.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Shocking footage shows man punch police officer before being Tasered in Croydon

Police used a Taser on a man who assaulted an officer during a confrontation on London Road, leading to his arrest for GBH.
#crime
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Prep sports roundup: El Camino Real, Birmingham keep pace in West Valley League

El Camino Real and Birmingham will decide the top seed in the City Section Open Division playoffs after their upcoming series.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Resident resorts to burning bins inside home as waste strike continues

"Burning household recycling like cardboard, paper or plastics can be very dangerous, especially indoors. Please don't burn your household waste or recycling. You could quickly be overcome by the smoke, or burned."
London politics
#waste-management
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Birmingham's bin strikes: a wake-up call for Labour | Editorial

Birmingham, once celebrated for its municipal governance, now faces a crisis rooted in political dysfunction exacerbated by refuse workers' strikes and poor administrative decisions.
London politics
#bin-workers
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Birmingham bin strike to continue as deal rejected

A strike by bin workers in Birmingham is continuing after the city council's latest offer was overwhelmingly rejected by the Unite union.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike as piles of rubbish grow

The ongoing strike by refuse workers in Birmingham has led to a significant public health crisis, prompting government intervention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

This is ideal for them': business is booming for Birmingham's rat king'

Curry, who has been called the rat king locally, runs MC Environmental Pest Control. He has been on the frontline of stamping out the rodent threat amid a weeks-long bin strike that has caused bins to pile up on Birmingham's streets.
London politics
#garbage-crisis
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

By order of the Squeaky Blinders: Fears of rats size of cats' in Birmingham

Alarmingly, we're hearing of rats the size of cats in Britain's second city and, let's be quite certain, the Squeaky Blinders are definitely not welcome in Aldridge-Brownhills.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Chaos as residents swarm mobile bin collection

It comes as the force on Wednesday said there had been two arrests during the strike action.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Birmingham bin collection strike offers banquet' for rats, pest expert says

Birmingham's bin collection strike poses a serious public health risk due to increased pest activity from uncollected waste.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Birmingham plagued by rats the size of cats' as bin strike and HS2 blamed

Birmingham residents are grappling with a rat infestation linked to bin strikes and construction, revealing underlying waste management issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Explosion heard as car rammed into supermarket' in Birmingham

A supermarket fire in Birmingham was reportedly caused by a car set ablaze and rammed into the store, with no casualties reported.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 months ago

UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Birmingham tops the ranking for unemployment benefits claims in October 2024, with 10,749.64 claims per 100,000 residents, a significant increase of 29.93% from the previous year.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

This week's top high school football games

Mater Dei and Birmingham are favored to win their high school football semifinal playoff games this week.
Miscellaneous
fromCN Traveller
3 years ago

The 7 best Christmas markets in Birmingham for 2024

Birmingham hosts multiple artisan Christmas markets, each with unique offerings, enhancing the festive shopping experience.
Local craftsmanship is celebrated across various markets, contributing to a vibrant holiday atmosphere in the city.
fromCN Traveller
5 years ago

The 20 best restaurants in Birmingham

Birmingham's dining scene is no longer a hidden gem; it has emerged as a vibrant gastronomic hub with various ambitious local chefs showcasing their creativity.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Counter-terrorism police investigating UK warehouse fire over possible Russian links

The Birmingham DHL incident is under investigation for potential ties to Russian espionage activities.
No injuries were reported in the fire incident at the DHL facility.
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