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The week in audio: The Trojan Horse Affair; Fake Psychic; I, An Actor, a Podcast

From the makers of S-Town, a deep dive into a Birmingham ‘anti-radicalisation’ programme. Plus, how a US medium conned his audiences, and delicious daftery from Nigel Planer

The Guardian - UK

Urn containing ashes of stillborn child stolen in Birmingham burglary

Cash and a game console were also stolen in the burglary

The Independent UK

Urn containing child’s ashes stolen during Birmingham break-in

West Midlands Police said the urn was taken on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Archaeologists discover 40 decapitated skeletons while excavating former Roman settlement

HS2 has examined over 100 archaeological sites between London and Birmingham since 2018

Wales Online

Gove acted on ‘bogus’ allegations of Islamist plot to take over Birmingham schools

Trojan horse podcast reveals then education secretary went ahead with interventions despite ‘serious credibility gap’

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow among 'least desirable places to live in the UK' according to new survey

According to new research, Glasgow is one of the least desired places to live in 2022, with other cities making the list including London, Newcastle and Birmingham

Glasgow Live

Alabamans are complaining about Black History Month because they’re confused about Critical Race Theory

Black mayor of Birmingham says ‘It should not be controversial to admit’ inequality exists

The Independent UK

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'I hid inside for three years after cancer changed my face - but now I'm following dreams'

Crystal Marshall, 23, from Birmingham, was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 18 - and while she's been free of the illness for five years, she's had other hurdles to overcome

Daily Mirror

Government ‘plunging people into poverty’, says Labour’s Angela Rayner

The party’s deputy leader made her comments during a visit to the Birmingham Erdington constituency, ahead of a March 3 by-election.

The Independent UK

Nike trainers store launch abandoned after crowds break into fight with queues of people

The sale of the Nike Dunk Marina Blue expected this morning was scheduled to be on a first-come-first-served (FCFS) basis at the the outlet in Birmingham, West Midlands

Daily Mirror

Tory by-election candidate confident of chance despite ‘difficult’ job ahead

Long-standing Conservative city councillor Robert Alden is the party’s pick to contest the Birmingham Erdington seat.

The Independent UK

Mum, 21, smothered to death by boyfriend who then hanged himself as tributes paid to ‘special girl’

Ms Powell was found at a property in Birmingham after family raised concerns

The Independent UK

'Beautiful' young mum, 21, was killed by man, 47, who then took his own life

Lucy Powell, 21, was killed in a murder-suicide by Gregory Duhamel, 47, with police discovering their bodies inside a home in Birmingham after receiving reports of concern from a family member

Daily Mirror

Harriet Harman pays tribute to her late husband for his ‘superpower’ of support

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle led the tributes to Jack Dromey.

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Birmingham Post

Precision Micro completes £5.1m regen of fire-damaged factory

Birmingham manufacturer has expanded capacity at its plant in the north of the city following fire in 2019

Edinburgh Live

Michelin-starred chef claps back at diner who refused beef on £115 tasting menu

Aktar Islam, who has appeared on Great British Menu, MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen was left feeling furious after the TripAdvisor review appeared for his Opheem venue.

Birmingham Post

Property consultancy Summers-Inman opens Teesside base after chalking up boost in business

The Newcastle company has opened the office to add to bases in Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Leicester, Birmingham and London

Birmingham Post

Greater Birmingham Chamber reveals 2022 awards shortlist

Almost 80 different businesses and organisations have been shortlisted in the annual awards which take place next month

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The Guardian - UK

The hidden life of a lorry driver: long hours, fear of robberies – and living for the weekend

The country would grind to a halt without hauliers such as Rob Piper. But do they get the respect they deserve? Our reporter joined him on the road to find out

Manchester Evening News

Driver and passenger died in 98mph tunnel crash, inquest hears

Callum Miller, 27, from Stockport, and Paige Rice, 22, from Birmingham, died after their Audi S3 crashed into a taxi under the River Mersey

The Guardian - UK

‘He made and remade history’: funeral held for Labour MP Jack Dromey

Former party leaders Gordon Brown and Tony Blair speak at funeral of Birmingham MP after death aged 73

The Independent UK

Marina Shaban: Murder probe after mother of four found dead outside Birmingham flats

West Midlands Police studying CCTV footage and have appealed for witnesses

Wales Online

Cost of learning to drive risen by 215 per cent in 40 years

Nationwide Vehicle Contract’s new Driving Test Report reveals the cost of driving lessons are up 215 per cent, while the numbers of registered instructors are down by 12 per cent in the UK.

Daily Record

Scots city named third 'least desirable to live in' in the UK after London and Birmingham

Scotland's biggest city and the UK capital are places new house owners don't want to move to.

The Guardian - UK

Catherine Finegan obituary

Other lives: Birmingham city councillor made honorary alderman for her 20 years of service

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