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Truss sets out growth plan for West Midlands ahead of Tory leadership hustings

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will once again be put to the test by party members during a two-hour event in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

Truss pledges to put the West Midlands ‘at the heart of our economic revival’

Ahead of a Tory Party hustings in Birmingham, Liz Truss set out her plan to boost growth and drive opportunity across the region.

The Independent UK

Sunak pledges to make UK ‘science superpower’ if made PM

The former chancellor will face off against Foreign Secretary Liz Truss at the latest hustings in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Eurovision host city odds change again as favourite 'pulls clear' of rivals and Newcastle joint last

Bookmakers have adjusted their odds on which UK city will host the 2023 contest once again with a clear favourite

Chronicle Live

Project Birmingham: White Sox promoting numerous prospects to Double-A

Colson Montgomery is top name among Sox prospects headed to Birmingham on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Second City by Richard Vinen review – modern Britain’s debt to Birmingham

An absorbing history of Birmingham argues that from music to multiculturalism, the much-mocked ‘void at the heart of the country’ has been quietly revolutionary

The Guardian - UK

Study finds ‘hotspots’ in England and Wales at greatest risk from rising energy bills

Areas where energy use is high but average income low include Birmingham and Cornwall, says Friends of the Earth

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'I couldn't walk properly, had no energy and people stopped inviting me out, then I discovered the reason'

After over two decades of going back and forth to a hospital, Bethan Jenkins was finally diagnosed with endometriosis before undergoing surgery which cost her £6,000

Wales Online

'All MPs should be forced to work two weeks in factories and hospitals - even Liz Truss'

Tom McNeil, Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, is bidding to be Labour’s candidate in Tory-held Birmingham Northfield. He floats the idea of two weeks’ work experience for all MPs - even the Prime Minister

Daily Mirror

Guernsey Commonwealth Games hero Alastair Chalmers on overcoming Covid to make history

EXCLUSIVE: Alastair Chalmers spoke to Mirror Sport about his historic night in Birmingham as he won Guernsey's first track and field medal in Commonwealth Games history with bronze in the 400m hurdles

Daily Mirror

Family gobsmacked after finding touching 1969 time capsule stashed away behind fireplace

Metal detectorist Scott Bevan, 42, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, found the two time capsules in the fireplace of his sister's new home left by previous occupants

Daily Mirror

Manchester triple jumper Naomi Metzger has extra 'confidence' ahead of hotly-anticipated European final

Metzger required just one jump in qualification and landed at 14.24m, enough to see her through to the final on a red-hot morning in Munich

Manchester Evening News

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Paddlers shine brightly through the fog of gloom

In spite of the administrative muddle that impedes Indian table tennis, the team — led by the inspirational Sharath Kamal and backed up splendidly by G. Sathiyan, Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula — scripted a golden chapter at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

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Daily Mirror

Toddler hospitalised after family meal at two-star restaurant sparking council probe

The 18-month-old with a nut allergy was rushed to hospital after suffering a severe reaction at fast-food chain Tim Hortons in Merry Hill, Birmingham, as food safety officers investigate

Daily Mirror

Over half of ambitious young adults plan to ditch their jobs and start own business

Those in Leeds are most keen to become successful entrepreneurs, while Birmingham lags behind as the UK's least ambitious city

Birmingham Post

Green light for controversial 550-unit apartment scheme in Digbeth

New build-to-rent developer Goodstone Living wins consent but planners warn over fire safety and possible impact on major rail scheme

The Times of India

Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred with wrist injury, Gaby Lewis replaces her

BIRMINGHAM: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues' stint at the ongoing 'The Hundred' lasted just two matches after she was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a wrist injury.

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The Times of India

We desperately wanted a podium finish at CWG after World Cup debacle, says Indian women's hockey team's midfielder Salima Tete

NEW DELHI: Talented midfielder of the Indian women's hockey team Salima Tete revealed that a podium finish was the only target that the team had at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after a disastrous World Cup campaign earlier this year.

Zenger

Thugs Return To Torment Elderly Pensioner Abandoned By Police

Latest doorbell footage filmed at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 15 shows the lads laughing and shouting "come on p***y" and "d***head".

The Independent UK

Beat the Avanti West Coast cancellations – with a private first-class train

Exclusive: Intercity luxury service will run each Friday evening from London to Birmingham and Manchester

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Times of India

I am confident of competing with world’s best weightlifters: Achinta Sheuli

KOLKATA: Achinta Sheuli is, quite understandably, tired. The Commonwealth Games gold medalwinning weightlifter has been attending endless felicitations since he arrived home from Birmingham. Despite the busy schedule, the 20-year-old took time out to chat with TOI, share his experiences and expectations from the future.

Birmingham Post

Birmingham City Council spends £26.4m acquiring office block

The local authority's buyout of 9 Colmore Row is 'an investment in Birmingham's future success' according to council leader

The Times of India

Mohammed Siraj to play Warwickshire's last three County games

BIRMINGHAM: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will join the English county bandwagon as he gears up to play Warwickshire's last three first-class games in September.

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