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Decision not to hold Birmingham pub bombings inquiry ‘deeply disappointing’

Two bombs planted in the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs also killed 21 people and injured up to 220 other victims.

Evening Standard

Birmingham city council was probably never bankrupt, says accountancy expert

Declaration in 2023 that led to spending cuts was based on underestimation of reserves of more than £1bn, shows fresh analysis

The Guardian - UK

Man charged with rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman in Walsall

John Ashby, 32, did not enter a plea and was remanded to appear in Birmingham crown court

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Tui flying out empty planes to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Hurricane Melissa

Exclusive: Boeing 787 jets are on their way from Birmingham and Manchester to a nearby island for quick airlift deployment

The Independent UK

Jewish Community Voices Support for UK Move to Ban Israeli Football Team Amid Ongoing Tensions

As Britain bans Israeli football fans, dissent within the Jewish community grows. From religious anti-Zionists to progressive activists, support for the ban signals a shift in global Jewish identity.

International Business Times UK

"It was quite a dramatic scene": Brass bat attached to the birthplace of heavy metal in unauthorised Ozzy-themed guerrilla protest

It's all kicking off in Birmingham

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Man charged with rape of woman in Walsall after ‘racially aggravated’ attack, say police

John Ashby, 32, from Birmingham, also charged with sexual assault, strangulation, actual bodily harm and robbery

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“We were being told that we were going to be the new Nine Inch Nails, the new Nirvana, even though we don’t sound remotely like them”: The story of Godflesh – the cult metal duo worshipped by Metallica, Korn and Type O Negative

Godflesh are far from metal’s most famous band, but they’ve influenced Metallica, been asked to tour with Danzig and almost had one of their members hired by Faith No More

Metal Hammer

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote on industrial action

Hundreds of members of Unite in Birmingham have been on all-out strike since March in a dispute over pay and jobs.

Evening Standard

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote for their own strike action

The threat of industrial action by agency staff hired to cover for those striking comes amid claims of bullying and harassment

The Independent UK

Two people deny part in alleged kidnap and murder of man in 2019

Tomasz Samel suffered 75% burns after he was kidnapped from his home in Birmingham in March 2019.

Evening Standard

Work to link HS2 to west coast mainline to be delayed for four more years

Decision to extend pause on 18-mile stretch north of Birmingham part of ‘reset’ to troubled rail project

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Making sense of the Maccabi Tel Aviv saga, where law and disorder fumbled with fandom

In today’s newsletter: Inside a tortuous political saga where fandom and antisemitism once again became a political football

The Guardian - UK

Intelligence on ‘extreme’ Maccabi fans with history of violence led to Villa Park ban

Exclusive: West Midlands police were told supporters randomly attacked Muslims in Amsterdam last year

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Evening Standard

Joan Armatrading composes classical piece that is ‘love letter’ to Birmingham

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will give the first performance of Homeland on December 7.

Metal Hammer

“I know that my dad was shining down on us from Heaven with pride”: Kelly Osbourne thanks fans after accepting award for her father Ozzy

The late Prince Of Darkness was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Birmingham Awards last week

The Independent UK

Aston Villa warn fans not to display political messages in Maccabi Tel Aviv game

The match has become politicised after Birmingham’s safety advisory group banned supporters of the Israeli side from attending.

The Guardian - UK

Jenrick accused of being ‘anti-British’ after saying he would ‘probably’ ban burqa – as it happened

Labour MP condemns shadow justice secretary’s assertion there is a ‘strong argument’ in favour of ban

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The Independent UK

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline tickets for a Europa League game against Aston Villa next month regardless of growing calls for the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban it imposed on the Israeli club's fans

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Do You Need a Home Buyers Survey in Birmingham? Local Considerations

Buying a flat or house in Birmingham? A Birmingham home buyers survey helps you spot local property risks and make informed decisions before committing.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to lay out plans to scrap paperwork for thousands of UK firms

The Chancellor is set to launch a fresh ‘crackdown on needless form-filling’ at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Resources ‘will not be determining factor’ in whether Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend Aston Villa game, Nandy says

The government is working alongside West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to "consider all the options available", the Culture Secretary said

The Guardian - UK

UK police to investigate violence at Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Maccabi say rivals to blame for crowd trouble while UK government still wants ban lifted for Aston Villa game

Evening Standard

'Resources will be found' to police Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa game, says Nandy

The Culture Secretary said the Government was working with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to ‘consider all the options available’

The Independent UK

Resources will not be blocker on Maccabi fans attending Villa fixture – Nandy

The Culture Secretary said the Government was working with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to ‘consider all the options available’.

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