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How 14 years of Conservative rule has made council bankruptcy commonplace

A growing number of councils in England have declared bankruptcy since 2018, most recently Nottingham, Woking, Thurrock and Birmingham. With the situation in the devolved nations of the UK looking similarly precarious, the question of quite what has happened to local government finances in the UK is an urgent one.

The Conversation

"For 90s alt rock fans, this is the holy grail": Weezer and The Smashing Pumpkins kick off their UK tour with setlists that are a Gen-X wet dream

Live debuts, surprise covers and all the alt rock hits you could ever possibly want - Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins kick off their UK tour in Birmingham

Metal Hammer

The ‘vehicle vultures’ terrorising residential streets and city car parks as demand for parts surges

A car parts shortage with its roots in the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine has fuelled a criminal craze of stripping vehicles in the street

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Where to watch Euro 2024 in Birmingham

FourFourTwo looks at where to watch Euro 2024 in Birmingham, with the best pubs, bars and venues to take in this summer's action

FourFourTwo

Britney Spears puzzles fans as she shares sketch of Birmingham's Bullring and St Martin's church

The singer, 42, left her social media followers baffled by her recent post

Evening Standard

Birmingham Airport liquid rules spark confusion fears as passengers still only allowed 100ml in hand luggage

Third category of aviation security for passengers flying from UK airports: liquids remain in baggage but in bottles not over 100ml

The Independent UK

Birmingham-Southern Baseball Team's Inspiring Journey To World Series

Birmingham-Southern College's Panthers baseball team shines in Division III World Series amidst college closure, embodying resilience and unity.

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Girl shot in Hackney was on school holiday visit from Birmingham

Girl remains in critical condition after being hit by bullet in suspected drive-by attack

The Guardian - UK

‘Labour will struggle’: Birmingham voters in a bind – and not just over Gaza

Alum Rock in Ladywood has become a protest hub – with local people saying poverty and other issues will also dictate vote

The Guardian - UK

"A crowd that likes the idea of The Big Rock Show but find Foo Fighters a bit shouty." Nickelback do exactly what Nickelback do at Birmingham's Utilita Arena - and their fans wouldn't have it any other way

Nickelback prove they're still one of rock's biggest draws on a sold-out UK arena tour

Louder

‘Genuinely a con’: Lego enthusiasts bemoan half-empty room at Birmingham NEC event

Brick Fest Live promised lifesize models and rare collectibles but disappointed visitors of all ages

The Guardian - UK

‘I just let it rip!’: jumbo amateur rock band bangs the drum for Brum

Brum Rocks, born out of community musical groups, will bring together dozens of performers to play a new anthem for Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Nicki Minaj holds moment of silence for ‘dear friend’ Princess Diana in Birmingham

The rapper was responding to a fan who said they were from Wales

The Independent UK

“I picked him up and we drove by a music shop. I said, 'Do you want to pick a guitar up?' and we did – one of his Eddie Van Halen ones”: Tony Iommi on that time Eddie Van Halen helped co-write a Black Sabbath song – but didn’t get a credit

Van Halen joined the band for a rehearsal in Birmingham, England, and ended up contributing a solo to a track

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Birmingham-Southern baseball advances to D-III College World Series as the college is about to close

Birmingham-Southern will advance to the D-III College World Series without a school to represent.

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Pro-Life Activist Fined For Silent Thoughts In Buffer Zone

Pro-life activist fined for violating 'buffer zone' regulations near abortion facility in Birmingham, UK. Debate continues on balancing free speech and pri...

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham Ladywood voters: tell us which issues will decide this election

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Independent UK

Today is busiest day for UK air travel since 2019, with two flights taking off every minute

‘Absolute carnage trying to get through security at Birmingham airport’ – passenger Chloë Pardoe

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Dynamite News

Study finds novel therapeutic avenues in bone repair

Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Sylvia Gyde obituary

Other lives: Doctor and medical researcher who worked on improving public health and patient care

The Guardian - UK

Artemisia in Birmingham; Jesse Jones: Mirror Martyr Mirror Moon; Dion Kitson: Rue Britannia review – reshaping art history

The Ikon gallery’s dramatic display of the National’s Gentileschi, coupled with Jesse Jones’s terrific installation, sees the past anew, while a Dudley-born artist makes poetry with tragicomic memorials

The Hindu

IIT-Madras and Birmingham varsity launch joint PG programme

Joint master's program in sustainable energy systems by University of Birmingham and IIT Madras, offering global learning opportunities.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham’s win over Norwich not enough to avert relegation

Birmingham City have been relegated to League One despite a 1-0 victory over Norwich, who qualify for the Championship playoffs

The Guardian - UK

Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Huddersfield and Birmingham relegated – as it happened

Clockwatch: Ipswich secured automatic promotion while Birmingham and Huddersfield had their relegations confirmed. Scott Murray was watching

Marie Claire

Prince William is “Buoyed” By Soccer After Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis, Source Says

“You shouldn’t overlook the importance of soccer in these moments.”

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