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£13.8m Cannabis Plot Unravels After Apple AirTags in Suitcases Lead Border Force to Smuggling Gang

AirTag data helped the NCA connect luggage used by a smuggling gang after Border Force seized 460kg of cannabis from couriers arriving at Birmingham Airport.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Ryanair flight from Scottish airport to Morocco diverted amid 'medical emergency'

A RYANAIR flight from Edinburgh Airport has been forced to divert just an hour into its four-hour journey following a mid-air medical emergency ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Prince Harry and Meghan return to UK with family after six years in US

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have been enrolled in British schools and are ready to start in September

The Independent UK · Aug 26

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Harry’s home: Duke of Sussex and Meghan return to UK with Archie and Lilibet

The Sussex family reportedly landed in Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, with the children enrolled to start in British schools in September.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Indian man sentenced to 34 years in UK for kidnap, torture and rape

The court heard how the victim – a 24-year-old woman – became suspicious when she was asked to deliver the suitcase from Thailand back to the UK in June 2024. She refused, and when she arrived at Birmingham Airport she was put into a car and driven to London by…

The Times of India · Jun 13

“Birmingham has always been embarrassed about its heavy metal heritage - and that’s unacceptable.” The story behind the petition to get Birmingham Airport named after Ozzy Osbourne - and why its founder is refusing to give up

Other musical cities celebrate their musical heritage - so why not the birthplace of heavy metal?

Metal Hammer · Jan 19

Petition to rename airport after Ozzy Osbourne nears 80k signatures - but idea is grounded

A Change.org petition to rename Birmingham Airport after the late, great Ozzy Osbourne - who passed away in July aged 76 - is nearing 80,000 signatures, but the idea has been grounded by the airport's CEO.

BANG Premier · Dec 5, 2025

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Birmingham Airport Says No to Ozzy Osbourne Name Change, But Fans Won't Give Up

The CEO of Birmingham Airport refused to rename the airport to honour Ozzy Osbourne, but revealed plans to pay tribute to the rock legend in other ways.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2025

Birmingham Airport CEO says name will not be changed in memory of Ozzy Osbourne, despite petition nearing 80,000 signatures

There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area”

Metal Hammer · Dec 5, 2025

Gang of 11 charged as cannabis worth £13.8m seized at UK airport

More than half a tonne of cannabis was seized at Birmingham Airport in August 2024

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

Eleven charged after cannabis worth £13.8 million seized at Birmingham Airport

Eleven people have been charged following the seizure of more than half a tonne of cannabis at Birmingham Airport in August 2024.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025

"It would be amazing": Sharon Osbourne gets behind campaign to change the name of Birmingham Airport to Ozzy Osbourne International

The petition, which has over 70,000 signatures, now has the backing of Sharon too

Louder · Oct 17, 2025

Tui flight makes emergency landing at Birmingham Airport after take-off bird strike

Birmingham Airport suspended its operations to enable the aircraft to land

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

‘We are stranded in Paris after the Birmingham airport chaos - it has been an absolute nightmare’

Gena Fraser, from Wolverhampton, said she was left ‘overwhelmed and stressed’ after her flight was cancelled

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

How Birmingham Airport closure sparked air travel chaos across Europe

Birmingham Airport shut its runway after an “incident with a light aircraft” on Wednesday (6 August), resulting in all flights being suspended until the runway opened later that day.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Thousands face travel chaos after emergency landing shuts runway at Birmingham airport

Passengers faced hours of delays even after the runway reopened

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Birmingham Airport runway reopens after hours of delays from emergency landing

One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Thousands stranded after emergency landing closes Birmingham airport runway

At least 25 departures cancelled while incoming flights diverted to Manchester and East Midlands airports

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Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Birmingham Airport flights grounded until 8pm after emergency landing

One person from the aircraft suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

How a 41-minute flight closed one of the UK’s busiest airports

Birmingham Airport, the UK’s seventh busiest, suspended flights after an incident on the runway

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Birmingham Airport runway closed after small aircraft makes emergency landing

One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Birmingham Airport shuts runway after small aircraft forced to make emergency landing

Birmingham Airport has said it will keep passengers at the airport informed with the latest information while others are being advised to check the status of their flight before travelling

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Birmingham Airport latest: Thousands of passengers still disrupted after plane’s emergency landing closes runway

Further flights on Thursday grounded or heavily delayed after ‘aircraft incident’

Metal Hammer · Jul 24, 2025

“The best nod to him possible”: Petition launched to rename Birmingham airport after Ozzy Osbourne

The heavy metal icon, who grew up in Birmingham, died of undisclosed causes this week at the age of 76

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Sunshine boon powers Birmingham airport through solar energy

In 2024, the Midlands aviation hub invested nearly £10m in a solar farm, featuring over 12,000 panels.

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