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Family seeks body camera footage from fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Alabama

Family members of a Black teenager shot and killed by police in an Alabama suburb of Birmingham want to see the body camera footage of the shooting

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes ‘a shadow of normal self’ after Headingley but now ready to go again

The second Test gets under way in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

“Judas Priest were doing something different. Black Sabbath gave us a real confidence boost to carry on what we were doing”: K.K. Downing on coming up with fellow metal gods Black Sabbath in Birmingham, and why no-one can play like Tony Iommi

They are from the same city, sharing a similar mission, and this weekend they will gather for one last push for metal as the former Judas Priest man steps onstage to celebrate Black Sabbath

Guitar World

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Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities – including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama – are restricting left turns.

The Conversation

Black Sabbath’s ‘Legendary Lost Tapes’ to be released for the first time

The new album consists of demos recorded by the band in 1969

The Independent UK

“It’s one of the greatest cities ever, it’s given the world so much”: Black Sabbath have been awarded the freedom of Brum

Honour come a week before their final performance together

MusicRadar

Black Sabbath awarded freedom of Birmingham

The bandmates are preparing for their farewell show – the first time they have performed together in 20 years.

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Founding Black Sabbath members visit Birmingham mural ahead of epic hometown show

See photo of Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne at Black Sabbath mural in Birmingham

Metal Hammer

Ozzy Osbourne faces disappointing setback days before final Black Sabbath gig

The British rocker, 76, is due to take the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5

Evening Standard

Sharon Osbourne thinks Ozzy Osbourne's fans will 'carry him' through Black Sabbath farewell show

Sharon Osbourne is convinced that the support from the crowd will "carry" her husband Ozzy Osbourne through his final gig with Black Sabbath at Birmingham's Villa Park next month.

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Fatal crash of car being followed by police caused by ‘speed, alcohol and drugs’

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died in hospital after suffering ‘catastrophic’ head injuries in a collision on Island Road in Birmingham in October 2023.

Evening Standard

Fire crews battle blaze at Jaguar Land Rover factory

A huge plume of smoke could be seen rising above the factory in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Jury in crash inquest told they ‘may not record there was a police pursuit’

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died when he lost control of his car and hit a tree on Island Road in Birmingham in the early hours of October 2 2023.

Evening Standard

British Airways passengers finally reunited with baggage after day of ‘chaos’

Exclusive: Hundreds of bags were left behind after a ‘global IT system failure’, with weather disruption causing diversion to Birmingham

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Prince Harry "Is Hopeful" King Charles and Prince William "Will Set Aside Their Differences" and Attend the Next Invictus Games

The 2027 games will take place in Birmingham, England.

Metal Hammer

These are the UK cities that will host Black Sabbath: The Ballet in autumn and winter 2025

The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production, dedicated to the godfathers of heavy metal, will hit the road from September to November

The Independent UK

Couple who tried to murder stepmother while wearing Poundland animal masks jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court

Evening Standard

Couple who wore Poundland animal masks during attempted murder jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court.

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Evening Standard

Driver being followed by police before fatal crash told passengers ‘to run’

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died in hospital after his car crashed into a tree in Birmingham while it was being followed by police, an inquest heard.

Evening Standard

Ryanair hit out at couple kicked off flight after money-saving trick backfires

Gym coach Scott McCormick and his partner were booked on Ryanair flight FR1954 from Birmingham to Palma de Mallorca on 1 May

The Independent UK

‘I was forced to sell my land for HS2 leg days before it was axed. Now I fear I’ll never get it back’

Five days after farmer Edward Cavenagh-Mainwaring was forced to sell 250 acres, the northern leg of the HS2 line was axed - now he fears he’ll never be able to get the land back

The Independent UK

HS2 trains could run slower than expected to cut spiralling costs

HS2 is now expected to open after 2033 as transport secretary Heidi Alexander called its management under the Tories a ‘litany of failure’

The Independent UK

Ryanair passenger bumped off flight after not reserving a seat

The passenger and his girlfriend were due to fly from Birmingham Airport to Palma de Mallorca

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on HS2 delays: a chance to break the cycle of costly failure

Editorial: The botched London-Birmingham line is a symbol of malaise in British politics. Getting it done would signal renewal

The Independent UK

How HS2 squandered billions to become a national embarrassment

ANALYSIS: Trains may run between Birmingham and somewhere near London by 2036 – a decade late, and slower than planned as Simon Calder explains

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