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Ozzy Osbourne's sister reveals Black Sabbath star's final text before his death

Ozzy Osbourne was planning to return to Birmingham before his death.

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Alison Hammond reveals regret over unread text from Jack Osbourne after Ozzy’s death

Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn’t get to see Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and fans pay tribute: ‘You’re forever in my heart’

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death was announced by his family on July 22.

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"I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": The remaining members of Black Sabbath lead the tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, as Elton John and Tom Morello also offer their condolences

The stars come out in force for Osbourne, who’s passing comes just three weeks after his final triumphant Back to the Beginning mega-gig

MusicRadar

Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘unmatched showman and cultural icon’

Cooper, 77, paid tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman following the news of his death on Tuesday evening.

Evening Standard

Watch Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham with flowers, speakers and a big screen to pay respects: "He never lost his roots...he was a Brummie through and through."

Ozzy fans have gathered in Birmingham across the night to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, who has died aged 76

Metal Hammer

The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours

Ozzy Osbourne, the “prince of darkness” and godfather of heavy metal, has died aged 76, just weeks after he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham in England.

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Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 just weeks after final Black Sabbath gig

The Black Sabbath reunion concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, in early July was not far from the Crown pub where they played their first gig in 1968.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne's haunting final post the day before his death aged 76

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death comes just weeks after his final show in Birmingham

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne dies two weeks after final Black Sabbath reunion concert

Osbourne had bid farewell to thousands of heavy metal fans with a Black Sabbath reunion in his final performance in Birmingham on July 5.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne, the people’s Prince of Darkness, took heavy metal into the light

Having escaped a life of drudgery in Birmingham, Ozzy became the rare rock frontman you could relate to – and then, against the odds, a national treasure

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham forever: Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games

“Birmingham forever,” Ozzy Osbourne declared as he delighted spectators during a surprise performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his home city.

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Tributes flood in from across world of entertainment for ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman

Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago

Evening Standard

Drake reacts to fans chants of 'F*** KENDRICK' at Birmingham show

Drake's fans called out Kendrick Lamar during his recent concert in the UK.

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Would-be assassin in a niqab failed in murder plot after gun jammed, court told

Aimee Betro, 45, is on trial accused of conspiracy to murder after a failed assassination plot in Birmingham.

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Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Birmingham bin strike

The leader of the Fire Brigades Union says the Government cannot ‘stand by’ any longer.

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘have their fingers in their ears’ over bin strikes, says Sharon Graham

Unite wants Labour to back workers during industrial action in Birmingham

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Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film

Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham is being turned into a concert film.

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HS2 has suffered ‘significant cost’ from legal challenges by public bodies

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed concern that ‘checks and balances’ are being used to ‘frustrate the delivery of consented projects’.

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All guns blazing! Watch full, pro-shot footage of Judas Priest’s Painkiller anniversary set at Hellfest last month

The Birmingham heavy metal legends played the French festival on June 21 as part of their ongoing Shield Of Pain tour

The Independent UK

‘Fantastic’ teenager found dead in lake near Birmingham as school and football club lead tributes

Daniel Drewitt, 16, died after he went missing in a pool in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham council faces legal action over decision to close adult day centres

Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decision

The Guardian - UK

Unite attacks Angela Rayner over ‘abhorrent’ handling of Birmingham bin strikes

Deputy PM accused of refusing to engage as union considers cutting ties with Labour

MusicRadar

"Jeff is devastated": ELO's last ever mega-gig plunged into jeopardy after last-minute cancellation of last night's Manchester show

After cancelling the gig minutes before curtain up, all eyes now turn to the band's planned Hyde Park finale on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Rayner ’will not be pushed around’ by Unite after union votes to suspend her

Deputy PM targeted for role in Birmingham bin strikes but sources say she resigned her membership months ago

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