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

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Birmingham is a major city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. It is the second-most populous city in the United Kingdom 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 situated within the larger 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 both England and the United Kingdom's "second city".

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Mother arrested on suspicion of neglect after 10-year-old found dead in Birmingham caravan

Child found unconscious but 'nothing could be done to save him'
Independent - Published 23 hours ago

Woman fends off men trying to steal car with child inside

The armed men attempt to steal a car with a three-year-old inside in Moseley, Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 1 day ago

▶ Videos for Birmingham

Boy, 10, dies after being found unconscious at Birmingham property

A 10-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious at a property in Birmingham. Emergency services were called to an address in Blossomville Way in Acocks Green at 7.19am on Thursday, where the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published 1 day ago

Car flips over in 90mph police chase

A car hits another vehicle before it overturns and slides down the road on its roof during a police chase in Birmingham. The incident occurred at 90mph outside City Hospital. Jamil Khan was jailed for..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 3 days ago

Police officer injured after being run over by suspected car thief

A police officer is in hospital with serious injuries after being run over by a suspected car thief. West Midlands Police said the officer is being treated for head and pelvic injuries following the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 2 weeks ago

'It's a great one' says Aussie captain Paine after Ashes test win

Australia top England at the Ashes in a win Australian captain Tim Paine calls a “great one”.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Sea Life staff help penguin learn to swim

Staff at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham are helping three-month-old penguin Flash learn to swim. Footage of Flash, with the yellow and purple armband, being reluctant to swim in the care..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Stuart Broad and Steve Smith shine on frantic opening day of the Ashes

England bowler Stuart Broad takes five wickets and Australia's Steve Smith earns a century on day one of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. The first Specsavers Test would have kicked off with England..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 3 weeks ago

Ashes - England choose Woakes over Archer as Australia promise best behaviour

Chris Woakes will step in for Jofra Archer for England at the Ashes against an Australian side that promises to behave.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson meets shooppers in Birmingham

New Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets members of the public in the Harborne area of Birmingham on the day plans were announced to recruit 20,000 new police officers over the next three years.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on July 26, 2019

Driver found guilty of attack outside Houses of Parliament

A student has been found guilty of trying to kill cyclists and police officers outside the Houses of Parliament. Salih Khater, 30, ploughed his Ford Fiesta into a pedestrian and a group of cyclists who..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on July 17, 2019

Cadbury World commemorates moon landing anniversary

Cadbury World in Birmingham has made a chocolate recreation of the Apollo 11 moon landings to mark the 50th anniversary this weekend. Chocolatiers Donna Oluban and Dawn Jenks spent five days..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published on July 16, 2019

Rampant England end Australia's title defence and roar into final

England blow away Australia to reach the Cricket World Cup Final

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:06Published on July 11, 2019

Dashcam footage shows 90mph head-on car crash in Birmingham

An unmarked police car was pursuing the car which was being driven at high speeds in a 30mph zone.
BBC News - Published 2 days ago

Birmingham mosque attacks: Man charged with 'religiously-aggravated criminal damage' after Muslim places of worship targeted

Investigators said incidents in wake of Christchurch attack were not terror-related
Independent - Published 3 days ago

Birmingham mosque attacks: Man charged with religiously aggravated damage

Windows were smashed in the attacks on five mosques across the north of the city during one day.
BBC News - Published 3 days ago

Birmingham mother creates Jay's Helping Hand to help meet funeral bills

A bereaved mother creates a charity to support low income families facing large funeral bills.
BBC News - Published 4 days ago

Murder charge after woman found stabbed in Birmingham

Belinda Rose was discovered with fatal stab wounds at a house in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 4 days agoAlso reported by •Independent

Birmingham GP: Katarina Johnson-Thompson records season's best in long jump

Watch as Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson records a season's best long jump to finish just one centimetre behind Nafissatou Thiam at the Birmingham Grand Prix.
BBC News - Published 5 days ago

Woman dies after car crashes during police chase in Birmingham

Ford Fiesta failed to stop for officers shortly before fatal accident
Independent - Published 5 days ago

Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Perry Barr

The woman died from her injuries after being found at a house in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 6 days ago

Birmingham 2022 makes history with more women's than men's medals

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is set to be the first major multi-sports event to have more women's than men's medal events.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: More women's medals as T20 cricket, beach volleyball & Para-table tennis included

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is set to be the first major multi-sports event to have more women's than men's medal events.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Man in court after PC run over in Birmingham

PC Gareth Phillips's family say he is "still very poorly and faces a long battle to recover".
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Attempted murder charge over PC run over by own car in Moseley

The traffic officer had been attempting to pull over a suspected car thief in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Saltley gang clash: Men injured as children play nearby

Police describe the Birmingham machete attack as "truly outrageous".
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Erdington shooting: Murder probe as man killed in street

A road in Birmingham is sealed off by police after a 20-year-old was killed.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Extinction Rebellion protesters block A38 in Birmingham

Up to 40 Extinction Rebellion campaigners disrupted traffic for an hour on the A38 in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

CCTV on Birmingham motorway shows van crashing into cars

Footage shows the van swerving across lanes and hitting traffic over a one-and-a-half-mile stretch.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Birmingham Commonwealth Games logo unveiled

Organisers say the yellow and blue emblem represents Birmingham as the "youngest city in Europe".
BBC News - Published on July 27, 2019

'Go home' US politician praises Birmingham graffiti

Mohammed 'Aerosol' Ali has created a mural of Ilhan Omar as a sign of empowerment for young people.
BBC News - Published on July 23, 2019

Birmingham fire: Winson Green factory blaze sends smoke across city

More than 50 firefighters are tacking the blaze at a derelict building in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published on July 20, 2019

Birmingham's Jamia Islamia Islamic school books 'promoted extremism'

Inspectors said materials found in the library are "actively undermining fundamental British values".
BBC News - Published on July 19, 2019

Peaky Blinders fifth series premiere held in Birmingham

The world premiere of the fifth series of Peaky Blinders was held in Birmingham ahead of its return to BBC One later this year.
BBC News - Published on July 18, 2019

Birmingham stabbing: Man found dead in Sparkhill

Police believe the stabbing victim might have been killed in a targeted attack.
BBC News - Published on July 13, 2019

Sidali Mohamed death: Boy guilty of student's murder outside college

The 17-year-old stabbed Sidali Mohamed during a fight in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published on July 12, 2019

Tourists heading to Birmingham Primark from across UK

Shoppers are travelling hundreds of miles to visit the retailer's massive new store in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published on July 11, 2019

Labour to 'break up' Treasury with £250bn unit in the north, says John McDonnell

Planned overhaul comes after suggestion of moving parts of the Bank of England to Birmingham
Independent - Published on July 7, 2019

Birmingham torture murder CCTV released

Tomasz Samel, 45, was burned and later died from his injuries, West Midlands Police said.
BBC News - Published on July 5, 2019

Primark shuts Disney cafe in Birmingham after 'mouse sighting'

A pest control team was called and a deep clean carried out at the cafe in the £70m flagship store.
BBC News - Published on July 2, 2019

Birmingham Rep photos shine spotlight on backstage world

An exhibition of 100 images takes theatre fans behind the scenes at Birmingham's Rep theatre.
BBC News - Published on June 26, 2019

Birmingham LGBT school row: Parents' reaction 'bitter'

Roger Godsiff is speaking in Parliament over the teaching of LGBT rights in primary schools.
BBC News - Published on June 25, 2019

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to cost £778m

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will cost £778m, slightly above initial estimates, the government announces.
BBC News - Published on June 25, 2019

Commonwealth Games 2022: Birmingham event to cost £778m

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will cost £778m, slightly above initial estimates, the government announces.
BBC News - Published on June 25, 2019

Birmingham driver 'had pint of Guinness in cup holder'

Several cans of stout and a quantity of drugs were also found in the car, police say.
BBC News - Published on June 23, 2019

Women's cricket set for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Women's Twenty20 cricket, beach volleyball and Para-table tennis are set to be added to Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games programme.
BBC News - Published on June 20, 2019

Johanna Konta loses to Jelena Ostapenko in Birmingham's Nature Valley Classic

British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out of the grass-court event in Birmingham by Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.
BBC News - Published on June 19, 2019

Nature Valley Classic: Johanna Konta advances but Heather Watson loses

Britain's Johanna Konta wins in straight sets but Heather Watson loses on day one of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published on June 17, 2019

Gay couple holding hands attacked in Birmingham by mother with two children: 'She picked up a plank of wood'

Couple told to 'burn in hell' during unprovoked assault
Independent - Published on June 17, 2019

Music venue helps rock and metal fans with mental health

At UPRAWR in Birmingham some of the studios have been turned into counselling suites.
BBC News - Published on June 15, 2019

Birmingham LGBT school row: MP Roger Godsiff given warning

Labour MP Roger Godsiff is reprimanded after voicing support for parents opposed to LGBT teaching.
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Teen admits Birmingham stab murder midway through trial

A 17-year-old admits murdering Hazrat Umar, who was killed in Bordesley Green in February.
BBC News - Published on June 13, 2019

Moment kidnapped Birmingham baby is rescued by police

Body-cam footage shows the moment officers rescue a kidnapped baby after a 36-hour manhunt.
BBC News - Published on June 13, 2019

Birmingham's A38 Aston Expressway to become park for the day

Plans to close one of Birmingham's busiest roads for a day are branded "moronic" by some motorists.
BBC News - Published on June 11, 2019

Five West Midlands Ambulance Service staff attacked in weekend

Workers were assaulted by patients in Birmingham, Telford and Redditch, the service says.
BBC News - Published on June 11, 2019

Commonwealth Games 2022: Birmingham has 'little room for error’

Birmingham has "little room for error" as it prepares to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the organising federation's chief executive tells BBC Sport.
BBC News - Published on June 10, 2019

Trial set over Birmingham school LGBT protests

The trial being held later this month will decide if protests can be held outside the school.
BBC News - Published on June 10, 2019

Birmingham Classic: Venus Williams to make tournament debut

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams confirms she will play at the Nature Valley Classic grass-court event in Birmingham.
BBC News - Published on June 10, 2019