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We were not able to build pressure with dot balls, can't repeat the mistake in WC: Mandhana

India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana identified a lack of dot balls as the reason for their T20I series loss to England. She expressed hope that the team will not repeat this mistake in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. Mandhana also highlighted the positive return to form of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.…

The Economic Times

Teenager charged over Peter Kay show ‘bomb hoax’ removed from court hearing after undressing

Omar Majed faces charges after show by comedian in Birmingham was evacuated in May

The Independent UK

Why Birmingham Design Festival 2026 might be the UK’s most exciting creative event this summer

Luke Tonge on ‘design as change’ and BDF’s boldest line-up yet

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'Peaky Blinders' star Joe Cole and director Clio Barnard on class, masculinity and modern Britain

Premiering in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" is Clio Barnard's adaptation of Keiran Goddard's acclaimed novel about five childhood friends from working-class Birmingham whose lives have drifted far from the futures they once imagined. "Peaky Blinders" actor Joe Cole stars…

France 24

Save the balti! Can Birmingham’s best dish come back from the brink?

In the 1990s, there were hundreds of authentic balti restaurants in the English city. Now, there are about 20. Will a big campaign bring back the boom times?

The Guardian - UK

“It’s more than just an exhibition. People want to be part of something, whether that’s signing the condolence book or just being part of a bigger event”: Inside the Birmingham museum that’s keeping Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy alive

The Home Of Metal’s Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero is the ultimate hometown tribute to The Prince Of Darkness

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Gruelling heat expected to give way to cooler temperatures and sporadic rain

Highs of 24C are expected in London on Sunday, with 19C in Birmingham, 17C in Aberdeen and 19C in Belfast.

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Birmingham City Council fines itself £470,000 for breaking Clean Air Zone rules

The majority of the vehicles that were hit with the daily charges were from the waste department, despite a bin strike in the city since January 2025

The Independent UK

Murder probe launched after man dies at beach on bank holiday

A 24-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident at Barmouth Beach in North Wales

Evening Standard

Luke Littler edges win over Josh Rock in hunt for latest Premier League success

Littler had seen his 10-match winning run halted by arch-rival Luke Humphries in Birmingham last week.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa fans line streets in Birmingham to celebrate Europa League win

An open-top bus parade, featuring three buses and celebrating Villa’s first major trophy since 1996, covered a 4.5km route.

Evening Standard

Aston Villa announce bus parade in Birmingham after ending 30-year wait for major trophy

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The Independent UK

Aston Villa to celebrate Europa League triumph with open-top bus parade through Birmingham

Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to seal their first European trophy for 44 years

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries: I’m ready to face Luke Littler in semi-final if it comes to it

Humphries overcame a poor start to the campaign to book his spot at the O2 Arena next Thursday after winning in Birmingham last week.

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I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning review – sweet, sad portrait of gen Z discontent and disillusion

Cannes film festival: Clio Barnard’s absorbing tale depicts five friends who grew up together in Birmingham but now face divided destinies

The Independent UK

Does the HS2 reset mean anything new for the railways? Simon Calder’s analysis

Travel Correspondent Simon Calder assesses the latest stage of this disastrous flagship rail project

The Times of India

Who is Harinderpal Athwal? UK Uber Eats driver jailed for over 11 years for killing man in Birmingham crash

A UK court has jailed Harinderpal Athwal, a 41-year-old Uber Eats driver, for more than 11 years after he rammed his car into a couple walking hand-in-hand in Birmingham, killing the husband and leaving the wife with life-changing injuries.

Evening Standard

HS2 costs soar past £100billion with trains not running from London until at least 2036

Trains are not expected to begin running between Old Oak Common and Birmingham’s Curzon Street station until between May 2036 and October 2039

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"Sharon came to the opening and was actually in tears." How an Ozzy Osbourne exhibition became one of the biggest attractions in Birmingham - and why it's nowhere near done yet

Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero has struck a chord with Brummies and tourists alike

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry 'Riddled With Regret' Over Royal Exile as Royal Experts Brand Return Plans 'Inconceivable'

Prince Harry is reportedly trying to mend ties with the royal family, but insiders suggest his chances are slim. The 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham may be a pivotal moment.

The Times of India

London: Man held after van injures pedestrian during protests over removal of flags in Birmingham

A man was arrested in London after a van struck a pedestrian in Birmingham, an incident linked to the removal of flags. The victim, in his 30s, sustained broken legs requiring surgery. Police detained a 44-year-old man in London, who will be questioned regarding the collision and subsequent flight from…

The Times of India

UK man hospitalised after van attack during Birmingham flag removal clash

In Birmingham, a man has been admitted to the hospital with a fractured leg following a collision with a van amid tense confrontations over far-right union flags. Local residents, trying to dismantle the flags placed by the organization Raise the Colours, reported facing hostility and violence. The van involved in…

The Guardian - UK

Man arrested in London after 30-year-old run over by van near flag protest in Birmingham

Suspect detained at ‘unite the kingdom’ march meeting point over incident on Thursday after flags were removed from lamp-posts

The Guardian - UK

Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group

Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler on way to sealing Premier League play-off spot

The defending champion was victorious in Birmingham on Thursday.

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