Birmingham

Major city in the English Midlands

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Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. It is the second-largest city, urban area and metropolitan area in England and the United Kingdom, with roughly 1.1 million inhabitants within the city area, 2.9 million inhabitants within the urban area and 4.3 million inhabitants within the metropolitan area and lies within the most populated English district. Birmingham is commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom.

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Home Secretary mulls decision on Birmingham pub bombings inquiry The Home Secretary has agreed to look into calls for a public inquiry into the1974 Birmingham pub bombings, after a meeting with West Midlands Mayor AndyStreet. In a move welcomed by campaigners who.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 18 hours ago

Frustration at lack of testing capacity Covid-19 walk-in centre Visitors to a walk-in Covid-19 testing centre in Birmingham voice theirfrustrations after being turned away. It comes as Boris Johnson defended thesystem during Prime Minister's Questions. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on September 16, 2020

Households banned from meeting in Birmingham New restrictions have been imposed on Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell following a spike of Covid-19 cases in the area. From next week people will not be able to socialise outside of their own.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published on September 11, 2020

Suspect charged with murder and attempted murder after Birmingham stabbings A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder and seven counts of attemptedmurder after a series of stabbings in Birmingham. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:24Published on September 8, 2020

Birmingham stabbings eyewitness describes ‘chaotic’ scene West Midlands Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder following multiple stabbings in Birmingham city centre on Sunday morning in which one person died and seven were injured... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published on September 7, 2020

Murder arrest after string of knife attacks in Birmingham A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts ofattempted murder following a string of knife attacks in Birmingham. WestMidlands Police said the suspect remains in custody.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published on September 7, 2020

Stabbing witnesses describe 'casual' and 'cold' attacker in Birmingham attacks Veteran bar owner and businessman Savvas Sfrantzis and local bar manager DavidNash describe witnessing one of the attacks in Hurst Street, Birmingham, andseeing the alleged attacker flee the scene. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published on September 6, 2020

Eyewitnesses recall 'shocking' Birmingham attack Two members of the public have recalled the moment they witnessed the stabbings, and the aftermath of the attacks, in Birmingham. West Midlands Police has since launched a murder investigation after.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published on September 6, 2020

West Mid Police launch murder investigation after stabbings West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after one person died and seven others were injured in a series of stabbings in Birmingham. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published on September 6, 2020

One dead and seven injured after Birmingham stabbings Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died and sevenpeople were injured in stabbings in Birmingham city centre. West MidlandsPolice declared a major incident after officers were.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published on September 6, 2020

No suggestion Birmingham attack terror related, police say West Midlands Police say there is "absolutely no suggestion" the Birmingham stabbing attacks were hate, gang, or terror related, with the victims appearing to have been chosen at random. Chief.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published on September 6, 2020

Major incident declared after multiple stabbings in Birmingham Multiple people have been injured and a major incident declared after a seriesof stabbings in Birmingham. Police and paramedics were called to reports of aknife attack in the early hours of Sunday,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published on September 6, 2020

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Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry Families say a public inquiry would establish "truth, justice and accountability" for victims. BBC News - Published 1 day ago
Used coronavirus tests handed out by mistake in Birmingham One student who was given a used kit said some people had opened and used the testing kits. BBC News - Published 6 days ago
Coronavirus: Birmingham pub fined £1,000 for wedding party Police dispersed up to 70 guests at the pub in Erdington two hours after the 22:00 curfew. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Covid-19 deaths pass 1,000 in Birmingham hospitals The biggest trust in England confirms the number of deaths with "great sadness". BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Woman pulled from Pype Hayes Park lake 'critical' Crowds gathered at the Erdington park in Birmingham as emergency crews rushed to the scene. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Police chief defends force after criticism Jacob Billington, 23, was killed and seven others were injured during separate attacks. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2020

Birmingham stabbings accused 'returned home during attack spree' An inquest opens into the death of Jacob Billington who was stabbed on a night out in Birmingham. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020
Coronavirus: Birmingham 'faces tougher lockdown if rules ignored' Households in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull must not mix from Tuesday after Covid-19 cases rose. BBC News - Published on September 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Birmingham lockdown restrictions increased Households in the city and nearby Sandwell and Solihull are banned from mixing as cases rise. BBC News - Published on September 11, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Zephaniah McLeod appears in court Zephaniah McLeod, 27, is charged with murder and seven counts of attempted murder. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2020

Birmingham stabbings: Man, 27, charged with murder Zephaniah McLeod, aged 27, is charged with the murder of Jacob Billington. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Police given more time to quiz man The 27-year-old is held on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Community 'has each other's backs' Bar worker Liv Lewis says people in Birmingham's Gay Village are "very protective" of one another. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020	Birmingham stabbings: Family tribute to Jacob Billington Jacob Billington's family say he was "such a special person" and they are "devastated by his loss". BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Man arrested over city attacks A 27-year-old man is held on suspicion of murder at an address in the city in the early hours. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020	Birmingham stabbings: 'Strong response' to manhunt CCTV Detectives say the release of CCTV images of a suspect has generated "several new lines of inquiry". BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020
CCTV issued in hunt for Birmingham attack suspect The spate of stabbings in the city centre sparked a massive police manhunt for the suspect. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020	UK police report multiple stabbings in Birmingham West Midlands Police say there are "a number" of victims, but the severity of their injuries is not known. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020
Birmingham stabbings: Police declare 'major incident' Police report there are 'a number of injured people' after being called to an incident in the city centre. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020	T20 Blast: Ian Cockbain shines as Gloucestershire thrash Birmingham Bears Ian Cockbain bludgeons an unbeaten 84 as Gloucestershire beat Birmingham on a rain-affected night of T20 Blast action. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2020
Police shut down unlicensed music event in Lozells Officers say they broke up the event in Birmingham just as music equipment was being set up. BBC News - Published on September 1, 2020	Stechford shooting: Murder probe after man killed The 26-year-old was fatally injured on Bagshaw Road in the Stechford area of Birmingham. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2020
Two new Covid-19 testing centres open in Birmingham The walk-in centres in Edgbaston and Heartlands are the latest to become operational in Birmingham. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2020	Man lost job after being housed 140 miles away The man was given temporary accommodation in Birmingham, 140 miles from his London job. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2020
Birmingham shooting: Man killed in Lozells gun attack The 22-year-old was critically injured in Birmingham and died after arriving at hospital. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020	Car crashes into Sparkhill police station A car ploughs through a wall outside the West Midlands Police base in Sparkhill, Birmingham. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Birmingham council to get power to shut businesses Birmingham City Council will have the power to close businesses that do not follow Covid-19 rules. BBC News - Published on August 25, 2020	Three men, woman and girl arrested after man found fatally stabbed in Birmingham Men held at addresses in Nottingham after woman and teenager detained at scene Independent - Published on August 23, 2020
Bristol Road stabbing: Woman and girl arrested over Birmingham attack A man found "slumped" by the side of a main route into Birmingham with a chest wound dies. BBC News - Published on August 22, 2020	Coronavirus: Is Birmingham heading for lockdown? An announcement is expected later from Public Health England as coronavirus cases rise in the city. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Birmingham at risk of lockdown in matter of days as council warns of return to 'dark days of Spring' 'Next five to ten days are crucial', public health official warns citizens Independent - Published on August 20, 2020	Bournville Cadbury social club blaze fought through the night Crews tackled the fire at a social club in Bournville, Birmingham, through the night. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2020
Bournville Cadbury chocolate factory social club hit by blaze Dozens of firefighters are tackling the fire at The Cadbury Club in Bournville, Birmingham. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2020	Birmingham fire: Smoke from Tyseley blaze visible from miles away More than 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze at Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. BBC News - Published on August 10, 2020
Birmingham fire: Huge blaze breaks out at Tyseley industrial estate A large fire has broken out in Birmingham, sending huge plumes of smoke into the air. Independent - Published on August 10, 2020	Northfield burst water pipe floods Birmingham homes Bottled water is being distributed to residents in Birmingham as the burst knocked out supplies. BBC News - Published on August 9, 2020
Birmingham education charity's unfiled accounts investigated The Birmingham Education Trust funds and runs a school in Saltley, teaching Islam to Muslim girls. BBC News - Published on August 8, 2020	York, Cardiff and Oxford are UK's most sustainable cities, according to study Wolverhampton scored lowest behind Birmingham and Norwich Independent - Published on July 29, 2020
Commonwealth Games 2022: Dame Louise Martin quits board amid diversity concerns Commonwealth Games Federation president Dame Louise Martin steps down from the Birmingham 2022 board amid concerns over a lack of diversity. BBC News - Published on July 26, 2020	Coventry City: Championship-bound club to stay at Birmingham's St Andrew's ground Coventry City agree to groundshare at Birmingham City's St Andrew's Stadium for the 2020-21 campaign. BBC News - Published on July 24, 2020
Patients return to Birmingham Teenage Cancer ward Young people on the ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham said it was "like coming home". BBC News - Published on July 23, 2020	Birmingham students' pain to be the best at Bhangra One dancer compares the bid to beat competition rivals with going to war. BBC News - Published on July 22, 2020
Birmingham designer creates PPE for men with turbans A designer has created PPE for men who wear turbans or have long beards. BBC News - Published on July 21, 2020	Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall consults over job cuts Bosses at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall said the cuts were "heartbreaking". BBC News - Published on July 13, 2020
How a high street has been changed by coronavirus Many of the independent businesses in a Birmingham suburb are not sure when they will open again. BBC News - Published on July 6, 2020	Birmingham taxi driver beaten by fare-dodging passenger Video shows the driver being repeatedly struck in the face by the assailant, who then walks away. BBC News - Published on July 1, 2020
Birmingham wall collapse deaths: Prosecution decision delayed Relatives of migrant workers killed in a wall collapse say it feels like their lives do not matter. BBC News - Published on June 30, 2020	100 days of lockdown: Birmingham doctor recalls 'fear' Staff at City Hospital in Birmingham recall the 100 days since lockdown began. BBC News - Published on June 30, 2020
UK weather: Rain, wind and flood warnings bring heatwave to an end Yellow weather warnings have been issued in Staffordshire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Loughborough and Nottingham Independent - Published on June 27, 2020	Police officer under investigation for the Tasering of a Birmingham man A West Midlands Police officer is under investigation for the Tasering of Trevaile Wyse in Birminham back in Feburary 2020, which he says was excessive, and has damaged his health. BBC News - Published on June 24, 2020

Birmingham

Major city in the English Midlands

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Birmingham stabbings accused 'returned home during attack spree'

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Birmingham shooting: Man killed in Lozells gun attack

Car crashes into Sparkhill police station

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Coventry City: Championship-bound club to stay at Birmingham's St Andrew's ground

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