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HS2: 16 years of high hopes, bruising reality and burgeoning costs

As the government announces a further delay, here are key moments in the troubled project’s history so far

The Guardian - UK

HS2 opening to be delayed beyond 2033

The project has already suffered repeated delays and soaring costs despite being scaled back.

Evening Standard

It may be 'very difficult' to find fair jury for man accused of killing 18 people, lawyer says

A judge ruled that the Alabama man accused of killing 18 people in 2023 and 2024, including two mass shootings, will go to trial in April next year

The Independent UK

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HS2 reports subcontractor to HMRC after alleged fraud

This comes after a whistleblower threw a spotlight on two firms working on the the West Midlands section of the high-speed line.

Evening Standard

The world's first Ozzy Osbourne exhibition will open in Black Sabbath's hometown, Birmingham, this summer

Working Class Hero, the first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne's storied career, will be hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Metal Hammer

Judas Priest kick off Painkiller anniversary tour with rarities-stacked setlist – see what they played and watch videos here

The Birmingham metal legends pulled out an impressive seven Painkiller songs and debuted two tracks from last year’s Invincible Shield album

Metal Hammer

Why Paintball Is the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure in Birmingham

Getting outside with family, friends or colleagues for a day packed with fresh air, fun and making memories can be exceptionally energising.

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Todd Rundgren announces live dates for London and Birmingham for October

US music visionary Todd Rundgren returns to the UK in October for two rare live dates

Louder

‘People think you come out … and live happily ever after. If only.’ The reality of life after wrongful conviction

Paddy Hill spent more than 16 years in prison for murders he did not commit. One of the so-called Birmingham Six who were wrongfully convicted for the Birmingham pub bombings in 1974, he was proof that exoneration and financial compensation do not fix a miscarriage of justice.

The Conversation

Man dies in Birmingham after fall from landmark city building

The man was pronounced dead at the scene

The Independent UK

Man falls to death from landmark city building

The incident at The Cube in Birmingham on Saturday evening is not being treated as suspicious.

Evening Standard

Birmingham’s free-running bull rehomed in Norwich animal sanctuary

The animal, thought to have escaped from an abattoir, was corralled by council staff before being offered his new home

The Guardian - UK

Liam the bull rehomed after unexpected city break across Birmingham

A bull escaped from an abattoir and was seen running through the streets of Birmingham on Friday morning. Birmingham City Council staff safely contained the bull in New Bond Street, Digbeth, after it was spotted by passers-by. The bull, estimated to be around two years old, was cared for by…

The Independent UK

Birmingham’s on-the-run bull rehomed in Norfolk after ‘unexpected’ city break

The animal will live out its life at Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Norfolk after being safely corralled by council street cleaning staff.

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“We went on our lunch break and when we got back, Tony had come up with the Paranoid riff. It was literally 25 minutes of work. People went nuts about it!”: How Black Sabbath made Paranoid, the iconic album that rubber-stamped their greatness

Black Sabbath’s debut album laid down the blue print for heavy metal but Paranoid kicked it

The Independent UK

Bull on the loose charges through streets of Birmingham

Hillside sanctuary in Norfolk gives new home to animal thought to have escaped from abattoir

The Guardian - UK

‘It just seemed lost’: bull runs loose around streets of Birmingham

Video footage shows animal charging past cars, with the council later saying it was in police care

The Guardian - UK

New UK AI datacentre could cause five times emissions of Birmingham airport

Exclusive: emissions from power-hungry warehouses at Lincolnshire facility expected to be 850,000 tonnes a year

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Birmingham bin dispute could run until December after vote for more strikes

Unite says industrial action will last ‘for as long as it takes’ after 97% of workers in latest ballot vote to continue

Evening Standard

Bin workers in Birmingham vote to continue strikes over pay and jobs

Unite has warned the industrial action could last until December.

The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike could last until end of year as workers make crucial vote

The industrial action could now continue for most of 2025, union warns

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham toddler starved by his parents ‘was invisible to child services’

Authorities visited Abiyah Yasharahyalah’s parents before his death but few details were recorded, says review

The Independent UK

Drake announces 2025 UK and Europe tour dates

Canadian rapper is performing in London, Birmingham and Manchester before heading to the continent

Metal Hammer

Ozzy Osbourne to make public appearance at Comic Con days after retirement gig

Osbourne, along with members of his family, will be guests at the Birmingham edition of Comic Con Midlands, taking place from July 12 to 13

The Independent UK

Injunction over pickets in strike by bin workers to continue indefinitely

Members of Unite have been on all-out strike since March 11 in a row over pay and jobs in Birmingham.

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