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The Latest Breaking News from Birmingham

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce strikes new office deal

Business body will leave its home of more than six decades later this year

Birmingham Post

Sam Smith ‘heartbroken’ after cancelling Manchester concert mid-show

They are set to play Glasgow on Thursday and Birmingham on Saturday

The Independent UK

Sam Smith cancels concert mid-show after noticing something 'really wrong'

The Unholy singer, who teased a collaboration with Madonna, was performing in Manchester on Wednesday when things went south. Sam Smith previously rescheduled their Birmingham and Glasgow shows in April due to a mystery illness.

Irish Mirror

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King Charles' eye-raising one-word reply after fan asked if he wanted to get a beer

While on a visit to Birmingham last year, King Charles stopped to greet fans who had come out to see him in the city centre - and they were left in stitches by his reply after being asked if he fancied going for a drink

Daily Mirror

Restaurant's sassy response to diner who moaned portions 'wouldn't feed a mouse'

Italian restaurant Secret Sicilian in Birmingham made a sassy reply to customers who had complained their portion sizes were not big enough and had to visit a bakery

Daily Mirror

Competition launched to re-name Birmingham’s much-loved ‘Raging Bull’

The centrepiece of last year’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is due to go on show at New Street railway station this summer.

The Independent UK

Two medical companies open new HQ in Birmingham

Nonacus and Informed Genomics have opened the base on Quinton Business Park

Birmingham Post

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Construction work starts on next building at Birmingham's £1.2bn Paradise estate

Three Chamberlain Square will cover ten storeys on land next to the historic Town Hall and fronting onto Paradise Street

Birmingham Post

Three people killed and two wounded at Kansas City nightclub shooting

The latest incident marks the third mass shooting over the weekend, bringing the US total for the year so far to 230

The Guardian - US

The Welsh valley that's well worth the drive with scenic views and breathtaking landscapes

Elan Valley is the perfect place for families, hikers, cyclists, or adrenaline seekers

Wales Online

Jess Phillips: ‘People now rely on someone they love to die so they can afford somewhere to live’

Over lunch, the MP and shadow minister explains why Labour needs to get angrier about health, homes and justice – and tells of her long family connection to one Birmingham chippy

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh outdoor market's famous giant pink King Kong and where it is now

It's one of Edinburgh's most enduring mysteries, ranking alongside the disappearance of the Picardy Place kinetic light sculpture and the Newkirkgate narwhal tusk.

Edinburgh Live

Steven Gerrard branded a 'w*****' at Anfield as Aston Villa diehards claim they'd be top if it wasn't for misfit boss

Gerrard endured an ill-fated 11 months in Birmingham and was subjected to taunts on the night of his dismissal as well.

Daily Record

Barclays announces 12 more bank closures - see if your nearest branch is closing

The latest Barclays closures include two Birmingham branches and one in Windsor and they will take place in August in what is another another hammer blow for the struggling high street

Daily Mirror

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Gimmick or terrific? Edgbaston doubleheader sparks off T20 Blast

This year’s competition features Birmingham-based bookends for the first time as the ECB sets its sights on sparking interest in the competition from the outset

Birmingham Post

Birmingham office tower and Cadent Gas in Coventry crowned BCO winners

New 26-storey office block and regional HQ for gas distribution company will now compete at national ceremony which celebrates outstanding office design and development

The Independent UK

Three men arrested on suspicion of flash mob nuisance offence

West Midlands Police said a dispersal order had also been put in place across Birmingham city centre.

The Guardian - UK

New playwriting prize for comedy launched in honour of Victoria Wood

Conceived by the artistic director of Birmingham Rep, Sean Foley, the award will be open to all with the winner receiving £25,000

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Birmingham Post

Vinoteca to close in Birmingham less than a year after launching

Wine bar group came to city last summer, marking its first foray outside of the capital, but has struggled with economic challenges of past year

Daily Mirror

Liverpool 'set to miss out on Jobe Bellingham' after making contact over transfer

Liverpool target Jobe Bellingham is expected to make the switch to Sunderland within the next two weeks after his breakthrough campaign at Birmingham in the Championship

Bristol Post

The £14 flight from Bristol Airport that will take you to this stunning European city

It’s cheaper than a one way train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham

Birmingham Post

easyJet to create new base at Birmingham Airport

Budget airline will house three A320 aircraft at the Solihull airport and is expecting to create 100 new jobs

Daily Mirror

Coach full of tourists turned away after driving 150 miles to 'Britain's best beach'

The tourist travelled from Birmingham to Porth Iago, north Wales, which has been an attraction for visitors to the area since the 1970s, but its popularity has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

EasyJet set to profit as travellers cut down on takeaways and new clothes to pay for trips

Britain’s biggest budget airline will open Birmingham base as carriers battle for the summer of 2024

The Conversation

From the Manchester bee to the Pompey dot: the psychology of regional tattoos

Few things divide us like tattoos. Tell someone you research tattoos, as one of us (Steph) does, and their eyes will often wander, searching for inked designs on your body before compulsively sharing their views.

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