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Birmingham factory fire: Smoke billows from industrial estate as more than 100 firefighters battle blaze

The fire broke out near Fort Dunlop and The Fort shopping centre in Birmingham

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‘Most tragic day in my time’: Four killed in Alabama nightclub shooting during deadly weekend in Birmingham

A five-year-old boy was among the shooting victims this past weekend

The Independent UK

Four Killed, Nine Wounded In Birmingham Nightclub Shooting

A tragic shooting incident at a nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama, leaves four dead and nine injured. Authorities investigate while seeking justice and prev...

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Sister of PhD student in ‘throuple’ believe he was killed out of jealousy as boyfriend remains on the run

The body of Deundray Cottrell was found in a shed in Birmingham, Alabama on July 6

The Independent UK

High court allows two UK universities to remove Gaza protest camps

Officials at Nottingham and Birmingham can evict student activists after judge ruled human rights were not affected

The Guardian - UK

Murdered PhD student’s boyfriend told family he’d ‘ran off’ days before his body was found in a shed

Deundray Cottrell, 31, was found dead on July 6 after he was last seen at a Fourth of July party at his sister’s home in Birmingham, Alabama

The Independent UK

New Year review – Blake’s 7, redemption and rap as Birmingham Opera Company turn to Tippett

This staging of Michael Tippett’s complex opera, whose story of impoverished 80s Britain takes in sci-fi, street slang and electric guitar, is a remarkable feat.

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Birmingham remain clear in North Group after skittling Nottinghamshire for 57

Surrey strengthened their grip on the South Group after seeing rivals slip up.

The Independent UK

Black- and Asian-led take on Wagner in Midlands aims to open up opera access

Artistic director of Birmingham production of The Flying Dutchman says he hopes to inspire more people to get involved

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham team achieve world record internet speed 4.5m times faster than broadband

The hope is that the advance could lead to a big leap in download speeds for internet users

Evening Standard

Labour cannot afford to be complacent over pro-Gaza vote losses

It took years for Labour to wake up to its loss of ‘red wall’ support. The work to repair relations over Gaza should start today

The Guardian - UK

Why places like Birmingham, Alabama are key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap

If America has any hope of maintaining its leadership in biotechnology, we must invest in places like Alabama.

Fortune

"I felt like I'd been cleansed." Comedian Frank Skinner says seeing this legendary metal guitarist was "like a fabulous meditative experience"

Birmingham comedian Frank Skinner shares how seeing a legendary guitarist helped him forget life's problems - and the time he upset Eric Clapton

Metal Hammer

Airline blames ‘very confusing’ post-Brexit passport rules as passenger turned away from two flights

Exclusive: ‘It was devastating missing out on seeing my friends who live abroad’ says passenger turned away twice in one day at Birmingham airport

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Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

Metal Hammer

“Why not? Let’s do a song with Geezer!” Watch Foo Fighters tear through Black Sabbath’s Paranoid with Geezer Butler on bass

At last night’s Birmingham show, the Foos brought out local hero and Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and nailed a heavy metal classic

The Guardian - UK

Hunger, debt and anguish: all are there at a Midlands baby bank after 14 years of Tory rule

The Conservatives want us to think child poverty is somehow normal. When you vote next Thursday, remember that chilling fact, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Independent UK

‘We need leadership’: Alistair Carns on leaving the military to become a Labour minister

A colonel and former marine has been appointed veterans’ minister five days after being elected as a Labour MP. Kim Sengupta talks to him about his decision to stand

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The Independent UK

Top Royal Marine standing as MP says only Labour can be trusted on defence

Exclusive: Col Alistair Carns gave up the chance to become one of Britain’s youngest brigadiers in order to stand for Labour in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham election candidate apologises for ‘deeply disturbing’ remarks about women

Independent candidate Akhmed Yakoob pledges to ‘fight misogyny’ after outcry over podcast comments

The Guardian - UK

Jess Phillips on campaign trail: ‘I’m trying to remind people we have power to change things’

The Birmingham Yardley MP on Gaza, austerity and restoring optimism to the voting public

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Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.

The Independent UK

Government U-turn is causing long security waits, says Birmingham airport boss

Exclusive: Nick Barton says passenger anxiety levels are ‘off the scale’ but says everyone is getting through security in under an hour

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Tribute To Willie Mays And Negro Leagues At Rickwood Field

Baseball fans pay tribute to Willie Mays and Negro League legends at Rickwood Field, celebrating the enduring impact of their legacy.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tom Newton Dunn: His first decisions as Prime Minister paved the way for Rishi Sunak's campaign from hell

The first time I heard Rishi Sunak’s name was from William Hague, in Pushkar’s Indian restaurant in Birmingham.

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