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Man jailed for attempting to murder wife by pouring hot oil on her head

Raju Mollah, 50, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife in Birmingham. Mollah attacked his wife by pouring hot oil over her head and repeatedly striking her with a frying pan after asking her to make him an omelette. The victim suffered severe…

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"I want to dedicate this next one to a dear friend of mine in the sky tonight!" Watch a tearful Yungblud pay emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with his cover of Black Sabbath's Changes in Birmingham last night

Yungblud made the most of playing Ozzy's home city

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More than 150 violent offenders granted taxi licences in Midlands city last year

FoI data reveals that 438 people with criminal convictions were given licences in Wolverhampton, UK’s ‘taxi capital’

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Jude Bellingham explains reason behind surprise Birmingham Phoenix investment

Jude Bellingham has invested in Birmingham Phoenix ahead of the 2026 Hundred season

The Independent UK

PM pledges unrelenting fight against antisemitism as seven more arrested

Suspects were held in London and Birmingham over a new alleged plot amid a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites.

Evening Standard

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’?

Some fear a fragmented field of hopefuls from Labour, the Conservatives, Greens, Reform and independents could leave city ungovernable

The Guardian - UK

Sharon Osbourne shares plans to attend Tommy Robinson rally in London

Several celebrities have supported Robinson in the past, including Australian actor and singer Holly Valance

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Birmingham City footballer charged with drink driving after collision

Warwickshire Police said officers were called to a collision on the A3400 near Henley-in-Arden at around 10.30pm on Easter Monday.

Evening Standard

Birmingham City footballer charged with drink driving after three-vehicle crash

The Birmingham City footballer is due to appear in court next month

The Independent UK

Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham but it may do the opposite

The Guardian - UK

'I was the most hated guy in Birmingham. I ignored the graffiti and I never got a penny to spend at Villa. I was given one simple goal: finish as high as possible without spending' Alex McLeish on swapping Birmingham City for Aston Villa

Alex McLeish achieved great things with Birmingham City, but risked it all when he switched sides for Aston Villa

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‘They will not get my vote this year’: Birmingham focus group shows shift from Labour support

Previous Labour voters in Yardley discuss issues including cost of living, public services and the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Pastor charged over drowning of man at baptism ceremony in Birmingham

Cheryl Bartley is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after 2023 death of Robert Smith, 61

The Guardian - UK

Kasey McAteer seals controversial win over Birmingham to lift Ipswich up to second

Ipswich scored twice in four minutes before half-time to win 2-1 against Birmingham, who had an equaliser controversially ruled out for going out of play

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Call of Duty returns to EWC 2026 with enhanced format: All the events to look out for

Featuring Black Ops 7 and Warzone.

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Birmingham city council doubles agency spending during bin strikes

Unite accuses authority of trying to ‘break’ industrial action as waste dispute enters second year

The Independent UK

Peaky Blinders spin-off cast named as story moves to post-war Birmingham

Award-winning actor Jamie Bell will take the reins as Duke “Erasmus” Shelby, the new leader of the violent crime gang

The Independent UK

What David Beckham really thinks about son’s music career

Sir David Beckham has expressed immense pride in his 21-year-old son Cruz's burgeoning music career. Cruz Beckham, following in his mother Victoria Beckham's footsteps, is the frontman of the band Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. The band has released an album and is currently completing the final leg of their…

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Evening Standard

Helen George leads celebrities at Disney On Ice a week after revealing late ADHD diagnosis

The Birmingham-born actress, 41, appeared in high spirits as she attended the event

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4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

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ESL One Birmingham 2026: Schedule, results, standings, teams, and more

Fierce battles in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

HS2 trains could run slower to cut costs on embattled project

Testing the trains at their maximum speed of 360kmph would involve sending them to China, delaying the project even further

Motorsport

F1 announces 2026 Sim Racing World Championship season opener at DreamHack Birmingham

Formula 1 has announced that the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship will begin at DreamHack Birmingham before continuing at its new Biggin Hill facility

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How to watch 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' online from anywhere

Tommy Shelby is back, the stakes are wartime, and Netflix is turning the next chapter into a feature film.

The Guardian - UK

Labour will be decimated in May local elections, Unite leader says

Sharon Graham tells party to ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ after ‘shameful’ handling of Birmingham bin strike

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