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Ozzy Osbourne’s body to make final trip through home city of Birmingham

The lord mayor said the city will give the heavy metal icon a ‘farewell he deserves’.

Evening Standard

US woman accused of murder plot claims she flew to UK for birthday celebrations

Aimee Betro, 45, told jurors she first came to Britain for ‘random touristy stuff’ and later visited for music events and boat parties.

Evening Standard

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler reflects on ‘strangest part’ of Ozzy Osbourne farewell show

Musician recalls final gig with his late bandmate, who died weeks after Black Sabbath’s farewell show in Birmingham

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CEO Phil Batty on why Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of

Chief executive Phil Batty has outlined why he believes Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Corbyn throws his weight behind striking Birmingham bin workers

The former Labour leader warned other councils could threaten wage cuts as he visited a picket line in Tyseley.

Evening Standard

Kelly Osbourne reacts to Ozzy’s death with poignant Black Sabbath lyrics

Prince of Darkness died aged 76, just weeks after his farewell show in Birmingham

The Independent UK

‘Lost the best friend I ever had’: Kelly Osbourne pays tribute to Ozzy

The rock legend was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and died at the age of 76.

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Kelly Osbourne breaks silence over death of father Ozzy saying she has lost her 'best friend'

The rock legend was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and died at the age of 76 earlier this week

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne fans launch petition to rename airport in his honour following death

The legendary rocker died on Tuesday aged 76 at his home in Buckinghamshire surrounded by his loved ones

Evening Standard

Fans queue to sign book of condolence for ‘proud Brummie’ Ozzy Osbourne

The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery following the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76.

Evening Standard

“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

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Watch the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra perform an epic public tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy the Bull looks on as the CBSO play a Black Sabbath classic

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Birmingham mourns the death of native son Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne put Birmingham on the map and never forgot his roots, says mayor

Ozzy Osbourne was the vocalist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath who formed in the city in 1968.

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The Independent UK

How Birmingham plans to build on Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘incredible legacy’

The pub where Black Sabbath had their first performance should become a ‘fitting tribute’

The Guardian - UK

For a Brummie like me, Ozzy Osbourne’s voice mattered

Unlike other rock stars of the 70s and 80s, Osbourne talked like a bloke from Birmingham should talk. The teenage me loved it, writes Adrian Chiles

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne fans remember Birmingham star who was ‘a big part of our lives’

The Black Sabbath star died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

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Why Are Fans Flocking to Black Sabbath Bridge After Ozzy Osbourne's Death?

Fans are turning Birmingham's Black Sabbath Bridge into a shrine after Ozzy Osbourne's death, leaving flowers, candles, and beer at the bench dedicated to the heavy metal icon.

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Heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76 following decades of health struggles

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Ozzy Osbourne's sister reveals Black Sabbath star's final text before his death

Ozzy Osbourne was planning to return to Birmingham before his death.

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond reveals regret over unread text from Jack Osbourne after Ozzy’s death

Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn’t get to see Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and fans pay tribute: ‘You’re forever in my heart’

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death was announced by his family on July 22.

MusicRadar

"I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": The remaining members of Black Sabbath lead the tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, as Elton John and Tom Morello also offer their condolences

The stars come out in force for Osbourne, who’s passing comes just three weeks after his final triumphant Back to the Beginning mega-gig

Evening Standard

Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘unmatched showman and cultural icon’

Cooper, 77, paid tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman following the news of his death on Tuesday evening.

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Watch Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham with flowers, speakers and a big screen to pay respects: "He never lost his roots...he was a Brummie through and through."

Ozzy fans have gathered in Birmingham across the night to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, who has died aged 76

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