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Keely Hodgkinson breaks British indoor record but makes surprise admission

Olympian beat her own record in Birmingham

Evening Standard

"It's as if overnight the world decided Deftones were the most culturally important band since Nirvana." Alternative metal's original baddies get hot and heavy as they kick off their UK tour in Birmingham

TikTok, baddiecore and the nu metal renaissance: Deftones are finally getting their dues

Metal Hammer

Teenage killer’s face pictured for first time as unedited video shows him lying to police

Police have released an unedited video of Kian Moulton lying to police after murdering Leo Ross in Birmingham in a random knife attack.

The Independent UK

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Lloyds to close 95 branches - full list revealed

Lloyds will have 610 branches left open after these closures have been enacted

Evening Standard

Reform UK on receiving end of ‘rubbish’ jab as MP links Nigel Farage’s party to Birmingham bin crisis

An Independent MP compared Reform UK MPs to “rubbish” whilst discussing the ongoing Birmingham bin crisis.

The Independent UK

Lib Dem plans to axe the Treasury in London slammed as 'gimmick whose sums don't add up'

The proposal risks sparking worries for thousands of civil servants who work at the economic ministry in Whitehall

Evening Standard

Lib Dems plan to scrap Treasury for new ‘department for growth’

Daisy Cooper says ‘over-centralised’ Treasury would be merged with parts of Department for Business and moved to Birmingham

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Lib Dem MP ‘despairs’ over party’s plan to scrap Treasury and replace it with Birmingham-based ‘growth department’

‘At a time when the government is imploding, and people are crying out for serious policies, we announce this,’ Lib Dem MP says

The Independent UK

Treasury should be broken up and moved to Birmingham, say Lib Dems

Under the plans, the new department would set taxes, oversee economic strategy, set fiscal rules and approve major infrastructure projects.

Evening Standard

Teenager who killed Leo Ross, 12, to serve minimum of 13 years in custody

Twelve-year-old was stabbed to death by stranger when walking home from school in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Out of the red, but at what cost? Birmingham council asset sales have left city reeling, say residents

As council declares it’s ‘no longer bankrupt’, people say closure of services have added to social isolation and crime

The Guardian - UK

Teenager who murdered 12-year-old schoolboy to be sentenced

Leo Ross was fatally stabbed in the stomach when he was walking home from school in Birmingham.

Evening Standard

Machete attack leaves two teenagers injured in Birmingham

West Midlands Police called the incident a ‘targeted’ attack and announced an increased police presence over the weekend

The Independent UK

How Wrexham’s Upcoming Fixtures Compare to Playoff Rivals

A remarkable fourth consecutive promotion is still on the cards despite defeat to Millwall.

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The Guardian - UK

Cylla, Birmingham: ‘Maybe the best potato side dish being served in the UK today’ – restaurant review

Punchy cocktails and roaringly traditional Greek food in the heart of Birmingham

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Peaky Blinders was 'no-brainer' for Rebecca Ferguson

Signing up for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man was a “no-brainer” for Rebecca Ferguson after Cillian Murphy approached her but she refused to attempt a Birmingham accent.

Metal Hammer

"It's intense back there. Everybody is nervous. And everybody's really emotional because we know it's the last time." Halestorm's Lzzy Hale on Back To The Beginning: The build-up, the show and the aftershow... and the loss of Ozzy Osbourne

When Halestorm's Lzzy Hale was asked to appear at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show in Birmingham, ‘thrilled’ doesn’t even come close to how she felt

Evening Standard

Two men dead after light aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester

The Cirrus light aircraft had taken off from Birmingham on Tuesday and crashed in a farmland area of Littleborough shortly after 11am, police say.

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Rock on: Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy for best performance

The Portuguese singer won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in 'Changes (Live from Villa Park)'. The show took place in Birmingham in 2025 at the final concert of legendary British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.

The Guardian - US

US woman resolves misdemeanor case opened after accusing priest of predatory behavior

Heather Jones of Alabama says two-year probation agreement leaves her ‘free and clear’ of legal matter

Evening Standard

Ex-terrorist who praised jihad as a 'compassionate act' set to be UK councillor

Shahid Butt is standing as an independent councillor in Birmingham’s inner city Sparkhill ward

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: torchbearers, traitors and troublemakers

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Independent UK

HS2 station will serve ‘whole country’ when line finally built, says rail minister

Lord Hendy said HS2 line and Euston station should be ‘full of trains to go everywhere in Britain'

The Independent UK

Geneva airport closes ‘due to technical issue’ with thousands of passengers diverted and delayed

Inbound easyJet flights from London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester have been affected

The Independent UK

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

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