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The hijab is not a symbol of gender oppression – but those who choose to wear it risk Islamophobia

In a recent New York Times podcast on the alleged “Trojan Horse” Islamisation of schools in Birmingham, England, a Muslim woman who worked in one of the schools under discussion relays what happened when she started wearing the hijab. She had just got married and non-Muslim colleagues interpreted her head…

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Horrifying moment machete-wielding men try to carjack mum's Audi with son inside

The three men tried to smash their way into the Bromford, Birmingham mum's Audi Q5 in broad daylight - she managed to get away from the yobs by doing a three-point turn

Daily Mirror

Jet2 marks travel anniversary by giving VIP send-off to departing passengers

The airline and tour operator began operating from the London Stansted and Birmingham airports in 2017

Wales Online

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Benefit concert featuring Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Manic Street Preachers raises over $20 million for Ukrainian refugees

A benefit concert featuring Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Manic Street Preachers among others raises more than $21 million for Ukrainian refugees in Birmingham.

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ITV fans cringe as Emma Bunton apologises amid epic string of Ukraine concert gaffes

Emma Bunton presented the live Birmingham-based Concert for Ukraine alongside Roman Kemp and Marvin Humes, but made a series of verbal mishaps while trying to introduce artist Paloma Faith

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala performs at charity concert in Birmingham

She joined a line-up that includes Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol.

The Independent UK

Jet2 passenger who got so drunk he vomited on himself on plane is jailed

Andrew Wallace, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court, said police had been called to Birmingham airport on October 19 last year following a report of an intoxicated passenger on a Jet2 plane from Turkey

Daily Mirror

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'Healthy' mum who died suddenly thought fatal condition was morning sickness

Eshe Symonds, 31, a security boss from Birmingham, died suddenly when she was holidaying in Jamaica with loved ones, but an inquest

Daily Mirror

Browne Jacobson agrees new office deal for Birmingham team

Law firm becomes the latest to sign up for space at new office tower

Birmingham Post

Where you can get McDonald's Crispy McFillet burger - as it launches in 50 restaurants

McDonald's today announced they'll be launching a new chicken burger, the Crispy McFillet, in selected restaurants for a limited trial period - here's a look at where you can try it

Daily Mirror

Bid to Government for Nottinghamshire to be brought 'into the Premier League' with devolution deal

'We want to be able to invest significant amounts of money into our local economy and infrastructure in the way that Birmingham or Teesside have been able to do'

Nottingham Post

Engage Outdoor Media secures new MEIF capital

Digital advertising specialist will use the funding to build new screens and create jobs

Birmingham Post

Joseph Derbisz: University of Birmingham student who went missing after night out is found dead

Third-year-student’s family informed that a body was found off Edgbaston Park Road

The Independent UK

Joseph Derbisz missing: Body found in hunt for student who disappeared after night out

Joseph Derbisz was last seen at a University of Birmingham nightclub in the early hours of Sunday before the 21-year-old got separated from friends and vanished

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Dying dad called partner to say 'I'm not going to make it' after turf war stabbing

Carl Moorhouse, 34, died in hospital after being ambushed in Lower Leam Street in Leamington Spa, on May 28, 2020 - leaving his with stab wounds to his chest

Birmingham Post

Law firm Devonshires opens fourth UK base in Birmingham

Practice has hired governance partner Gemma Bell to lead its new city centre operation

Daily Mirror

Fears grow for university student, 21, who vanished after night out

Joseph Derbisz, 21, was separated from his friends during a night out at the University of Birmingham and has not been seen since the early hours of Sunday morning

Birmingham Post

Inspired Thinking Group undergoes another PE-backed buyout

Birmingham digital marketing agency is back under the control of previous owner Bridgepoint

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The Independent UK

New Apple Maps ground surveys begin in London, Birmingham and Manchester

The scheme will involve special mapping data backpacks used to survey pedestrianised areas.

Daily Mirror

Woman refuses to pay council 'cowboys' two clean air fines of £400

Kasia Lambert, 42, who lives in France, was hit with the eye-watering sum last summer despite claiming that she paid the £16 fee to enter the zone in Birmingham

Birmingham Post

Trio joins Frontier Development Capital and more appointments news

Birmingham investment firm welcomes new faces, apprentice becomes director at media buyer and regional director joins Lloyds

The Guardian - UK

‘You’ve got friends’: Birmingham school scheme aims to ease refugee trauma

A pioneering programme hopes to support children newly arrived in the UK until they can integrate into classrooms

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d never have made it in the corporate world’: Joe Lycett on comedy, consumer activism and queer communities

Joe Lycett is the go-to guy for getting up corporate noses. And there’s nothing he likes more than breaking a few rules to get to the truth. Eva Wiseman meets the campaigning Brummie comic

The Guardian - UK

Why the Birmingham Six’s story must not be forgotten

It remains one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in British history. Hugh Callaghan, one those wrongly convicted, talks about how he has been scarred by the ordeal

Daily Mirror

Birmingham crowned the best value city to buy a home in the UK

The UK’s best value locations to buy a home have been revealed with Brits naming their top choice of towns and cities for getting the most from their budget

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