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City in the English Midlands, 2nd highest population of UK cities

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Birmingham is the second-most populous city in the United Kingdom, after London, and the most populous city in the English Midlands. It is also the most populous metropolitan district in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 1,137,123 inhabitants, and is considered the social, cultural, financial, and commercial centre of the Midlands. It is the main local government of the West Midlands conurbation, which is the third most populated urban area in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2,897,303 in 2017. The wider Birmingham metropolitan area is the second largest in the United Kingdom with a population of over 4.3 million. It is frequently referred to as the United Kingdom's "second city".

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Leneto Kellengbeck death: Man charged with murder

A man is due to appear before Birmingham magistrates accused of killing Leneto Kellengbeck.
BBC News - Published 22 hours ago

Erdington shooting: Man shot dead in street

The 28-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was killed on Church Road in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 3 days ago

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Stained glass technique kills deadly hospital bacteria

A new kind of glass can eradicate the deadliest hospital infections within hours using a technique similar to medieval stained glass-making. Stuart McDill reports from Aston University in Birmingham.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:09Published on March 27, 2019

Five mosques vandalised in Birmingham | #TheCube

UK police launch an investigation after five mosques and islamic centres are vandalised in Birmingham.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:41Published on March 21, 2019

Birmingham Mosque Vandalism Under Counter-Terrorism Investigation

According to a report by CNN, on Thursday, counter-terrorism police launched an investigation after 5 mosques in the British city of Birmingham were vandalized. West Midlands Police first responded to..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on March 21, 2019

Man shot dead by police in Birmingham

A man in his 50s has been shot dead by armed police during an operation in Lee Bank, Birmingham, West Midlands Police said.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published on March 15, 2019

'Dylan the villain' wins UK's Crufts dog show

A mischievous toy dog known affectionately as 'Dylan the Villain' won the Crufts dog show in Birmingham. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published on March 11, 2019

Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says fans attacking players cannot continue, after Aston Villa's Jack Grealish was attacked in a match with arch-rivals Birmingham and Chris Smalling was confronted..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published on March 11, 2019