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Without Warning and Only Sometimes: Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood by Kit de Waal – review

The My Name Is Leon author’s evocative memoir of growing up in 1960s Moseley perfectly captures the dreams and reality of migration to postwar Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Dad's fury as disabled son, 18, refused entry to Legoland Discovery Centre

Ethan Wheale, who has Down's Syndrome and ADHD, was refused entry into the Legoland Discovery Centre because he has recently turned 18.

Daily Record

Glasgow remains Eurovision bookies favourite to host 2023 contest

Bookmaker Coral confirmed that Glasgow remains the favourite to host the event ahead of Birmingham after it was revealed that the city was one of seven UK cities shortlisted.

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Number of Commonwealth Games athletes and delegates 'missing' increases to 17

Police have revealed that a total of 17 athletes or delegates have been reported missing since the beginning of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last month

Daily Mirror

Nikhat Zareen gifts PM Narendra Modi boxing gloves, Hima Das gives traditional gamcha

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes expressed their elation at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamcha.

The Times of India

The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn. He lauded the athletes for the record haul of medals at Birmingham. The PM hailed the revival of the country's…

The Times of India

NL Playoffs Ep 25: Commonwealth Games 2022, Premier League, F1

Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss India’s performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and, staying in England, the brand new season of the Premier League which has just gotten underway.

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2022 CWG medal count a downer for Mirabai Chanu-led weightlifting contingent

NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifters have all the reasons to be proud of their Birmingham show as they managed to win 10 -- three gold, three silver and four bronze -- marginally better than that in Gold Coast in 2018 when India had won only nine medals. The rich medal haul…

The Times of India

PM Modi hosts India's Commonwealth Games contingent

The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.

The Hindu

Eilish McColgan reveals Commonwealth Games medal plan and key role boyfriend Michael Rimmer played in glory

Scot produced the moment of Birmingham 2022 with her sensational gold in the 10,000m to emulate mum Liz.

Daily Record

Commonwealth Games glory will inspire more than just youngsters - David Smith

AS the curtain came down on Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, those on the Team Scotland Achieve programme were treated to one more sporting…

The National (Scotland)

Toddler's rare skull condition will damage his brain without major surgery

Oscar Williams is set to undergo a vital operation in Birmingham on August 23, but his parents need help with the huge travel and accommodation costs

Wales Online

A brave leap forward

India’s long jumpers are beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Sreeshankar’s historic silver and the consistent Muhammed Anees’ fifth place at the Commonwealth Games are the latest signs of encouragement. It’s now vital the athletes are not let down by the system

The Hindu

World Championships helped me realise I could compete with the best, says triple jumper Eldhose Paul

KOCHI: In just a matter of days, triple jumper Eldhose Paul’s life has taken a turn for the better. From an unheralded triple jumper who took a last-ditch flight to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, to his return home as the golden star of Indian athletics from…

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Birmingham Post

New owners for Birmingham dental practice

Harpreet Chana has acquired Walmley Dental with her husband Bhupinder after working for for the past seven years

ABC News

Musical Youth announces the death of 'legend' drummer Frederick Waite Jr

Musical Youth pays tribute to Frederick Waite Jr as a "musical legend" weeks after his death.

Belfast Live

Jude Gallagher on the 'boxer's mentality' that led to Commonwealth Games gold rush

The Co Tyrone featherweight was one of five NI boxers to win a gold medal in Birmingham

The Independent UK

‘Pass the Dutchie’ drummer Frederick Waite Jr dies at age 55

Drummer was a part of Birmingham-based reggae band Musical Youth in the 1970s and 1980s

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Historic door manufacturer Knowles acquired by Sentry

Family-run Birmingham firm is starting new chapter after being bought out by Doncaster business

The Hindu

I am ready to clash with Nikhat Zareen for a spot in 50kg boxing at Paris Olympics, says Nitu Ghanghas

On her Birmingham showing, Nitu said, “Winning the gold medal on my Commonwealth Games debut was special.”

Birmingham Post

Court Collaboration helps raise £10,000 for #FoodSOS campaign

Birmingham-based property developer enlisted the help of its supply chain to boost campaign which is supporting city families in need during the cost of living crisis

The National (Scotland)

Katie Shanahan on getting used to new tag of Scotland’s 'next big thing' in the pool

THERE may have been swimmers who returned home from Birmingham 2022 with a larger medal haul than Katie Shanahan, but few came out of the Games with…

The National (Scotland)

Sir Chris Hoy reckons Scottish cycling is in its healthiest ever state

TEAM Scotland’s impressive haul of 51 medals at Birmingham 2022 was helped, in no small part, by the input from the cycling squad, which had its…

The Independent UK

Will Smeed becomes first batter to hit ton in Hundred as Birmingham beat champions Southern Brave

The opener cracked an unbeaten 101 off 50 balls.

Daily Record

West Lothian boxer Reese Lynch brings home gold from the Commonwealth Games as he promises 'there's more to come'

Three athletes from West Lothian brought home medals from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer

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