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Will Meghan Markle Return To UK? The One Thing She Refuses To Do For Prince Harry Revealed

Meghan Markle is said to be resisting Prince Harry's push for a part‑time return to royal duties in the UK, despite renewed speculation about a 'half in, half out' deal with King Charles. Insiders claim the Invictus Games in Birmingham could test how far she is willing to go.

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Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy

I’ve been speaking to Muslims across the country, many of whom are deserting Labour. They are as angry about potholes, traffic and litter as anyone else, says journalist and historian Taj Ali

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham council leader says end of city’s bin strike ‘within sight’

Long-running dispute could be resolved as improved offer is made to workers, who first began strike in January 2025

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Birmingham bin strike breakthrough as new pay offer made

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Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough in long-running pay dispute

John Cotton, the council leader, said the end is ‘within sight’

The Independent UK

Deal ‘within sight’ to end Birmingham bin strike

Members of Unite have been on all-out strike for more than a year.

Evening Standard

Greggs trials anti-theft counters at stores in London, Birmingham, and Nottinghamshire

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“It’s historically important for music lovers of that genre”: The legal dispute over Black Sabbath’s earliest recordings has been settled – and they could finally be released

The legal beef between Sharon Osbourne and Sabbath’s original manager has been squashed – and it could be good news for fans

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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…

The Independent UK

"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’

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - 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

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'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

The Guardian - UK

‘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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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