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Mahtab Hussain review – smoking mums, hidden mosques … and Rishi Sunak

The artist turns the state’s suspicious gaze on Britain’s Muslim community right back in the opposite direction in an overwhelming, galvanising show

The Guardian - UK

Rubbish, rats and frayed tempers as bin strike brings chaos to Birmingham

Police called after frustrated residents tip waste on to street, less than two weeks into indefinite stoppage

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham bin strike to continue after talks end without resolution

Union says Labour-run council could end industrial action with ‘decent rate of pay’, but town hall says offer is fair

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Talks to halt bins strike end without deal

Rubbish has been piling up across Birmingham, with bins remaining unemptied for weeks.

Evening Standard

Watchdog launches investigation after pedestrian fatally struck by police car

A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Acocks Green, Birmingham.

Evening Standard

By order of the Squeaky Blinders: Tory MP shares fears of rats ‘size of cats’ in Birmingham

A Tory MP has shared fears of rats appearing Birmingham that are "the size of cats" — rodents she dubbed the "Squeaky Blinders" — as a result of the city’s bin strikes.

The Independent UK

Rats known as ‘Squeaky Blinders’ not welcome beyond Birmingham border, says MP

‘Let’s be quite certain, the Squeaky Blinders are definitely not welcome,’ Wendy Morton said.

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Pedestrian killed after being hit by a police car in Birmingham

Police officers say they were responding to a report of a man carrying knives at the time of the collision

The Independent UK

Pedestrian dies in police car collision in Birmingham

Police say officers were responding to 999 call at time of collision in Acocks Green on Wednesday evening

The Guardian - AU

Pedestrian killed in collision involving police car

Birmingham Police said they are liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Evening Standard

England could leave Twickenham for Milton Keynes or Birmingham, says RFU chief

Bill Sweeney says there are “plenty of places that would like to have us”.

The Independent UK

No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat

Bill Sweeney has threatened to move England to Milton Keynes or Birmingham due to Twickenham’s licensing restrictions after missing out on lucrative Beyoncé concerts

The Guardian - UK

March Madness: The tips and tricks to win your NCAA women’s bracket

The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us

The Independent UK

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

Uncollected food waste ‘poses public health danger’ as 400 workers take indefinite action over pay and conditions

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Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing bin strike

The National Pest Technicians Association is urging residents in Birmingham to protect themselves from disease.

The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike: Public health warning as rodents ‘feast’ on rotting trash

Experts warn public health risks are mounting as the rubbish piles up

The Times of India

Lakshya Sen stuns Jonatan Christie to enter All England quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a sensational performance to defeat world No. 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in straight games, securing a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinals of the All England Championships in Birmingham on Thursday.

The Times of India

Malvika Bansod loses to Akane Yamaguchi in pre-quarters of All England Championships

NEW DELHI: The All England Championships women's singles campaign concluded for India as Malvika Bansod suffered a straight-game defeat against Japan's two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the pre-quarterfinals in Birmingham on Thursday.

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The Guardian - UK

Daybreak is a magical time in a big city, no matter how tired you are

London, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham – I have favourite early-morning memories from each of them, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts

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‘He’s been an absolute monster of a buy’: the record-breaking striker firing dominant Birmingham City back to the Championship

Birmingham City stand on the cusp of League One promotion

The Times of India

All England Open: Lakshya, Malvika progress to Round of 16; Prannoy bows out

Lakshya Sen progressed to the second round of the All England Open Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday, triumphing over Su Li-yang from Chinese Taipei 13-21, 21-17, 21-15.

The Guardian - UK

Bin strike begins in Birmingham as workers and council trade accusations

Rubbish piles up as all-out strike follows smaller actions since January over scrapping of some roles

The Guardian - UK

My brother was shot dead – and then my nephew. Now I’m trying to make our city a safer place

As mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, Randall Woodfin is trying to tackle a murder epidemic. He’s all too familiar with the pain of losing a loved one to violence

The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike: Who is affected and when will it end?

Residents have complained about ‘rats the size of cats’ as rubbish bags pile up outside Birmingham’s homes

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