Birmingham news

• Aston Villa 1-1 Brentford

  14-09-2016 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Egan's late strike earns Brentford a draw after Jonathan Kodjia scored with a stunning shot for his first Aston Villa goal.
  
  Read more

• T20: English counties vote for new eight-team competition

  14-09-2016 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new eight-team Twenty20 competition is set to be introduced into English cricket after a majority of counties vote in favour.
  
  Read more

• Senior official says UK exploring national internet filter - WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com

  14-09-2016 18:58
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Senior official says UK exploring national internet filter
  WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com
  LONDON (AP) - The head of Britain's newly formed cybersecurity agency says authorities are exploring the creation of a national internet filter to block malicious software and rogue websites, a proposal that has raised eyebrows among internet freedom ...
  A new approach for cyber security in the UK | CESG SiteCESGall 74 news articles »
  
  Read more

• T20: English counties vote for eight-team city-based competition

  14-09-2016 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new eight-team city-based Twenty20 competition is set to be introduced into English cricket after the majority of counties voted in favour.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Family's plea for information over man thought to have killed Akhtar Javeed

  14-09-2016 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of killed businessman Akhtar Javeed plea for information about the alleged killer.
  
  Read more

• Mayfield School wheelchair pupil dies in stairs fall

  14-09-2016 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A boy in a wheelchair dies after falling down stairs at a Birmingham school, police say.
  
  Read more

• County Championship: Worcestershire beat Sussex by 11 runs in Hove thriller

  14-09-2016 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Miguel Cummins takes 12 wickets in the match as Worcestershire beat Sussex by 11 runs in a thrilling finish at Hove.
  
  Read more

• Start date agreed for new test for private hire drivers

  14-09-2016 17:02
  A new test to assess how well private hire drivers know Birmingham’s streets, will be introduced next month, councillors agreed today (14 September 2016).
  From 3 October 2016, new private hire drivers looking to be licensed by Birmingham City Council will have to show that they can read a map, as well as demonstrate a good understanding of the law applicable to their trade and the conditions attached to their licences.
  The proposal to replace the current ‘knowledge test’ was ap
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Options for Voluntary Children’s Trust

  14-09-2016 16:53
  Two options for a voluntary children’s trust are proposed for further development, if approved by the city council’s cabinet.
  This follows the council’s decision in May that a children’s trust offers significant opportunities to improve children’s services.
  Further to an appraisal of 19 possible options, a wholly-owned company and an employee-owned mutual have emerged as the best options to secure sustainable improvement. If approved by cabinet, design work will be
  
  Read more

• Walter Zenga: Wolves players gave up, says boss after 4-0 home defeat by Barnsley

  14-09-2016 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves boss Walter Zenga accuses his players of giving up during the shock midweek 4-0 home defeat by Barnsley.
  
  Read more

• Black priest walks in 'slave' chains to promote remembrance

  14-09-2016 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of the first black women to be ordained in the Church of England has called for a national day of remembrance for slavery.
  
  Read more

• Amazon Echo speaker launches in the UK - Birmingham Mail

  14-09-2016 14:57
  
  Birmingham Mail
  Amazon Echo speaker launches in the UK
  Birmingham Mail
  Gadget addicts prepare to be overjoyed as the Amazon Echo speaker launches in the UK today - two years after its US release date. The voice activated gadget can play music, read emails and even order an Uber. It will cost £149.99 and is available to ...
  Amazon Echo (@amazonecho) | TwitterTwitterall 336 news articles »
  
  Read more

• Akhtar Javeed daughter: 'There is no closure with murder'

  14-09-2016 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a Birmingham businessman who was shot dead during a robbery has said she can't bear the thought of his killer getting away with it.
  
  Read more

• Community groups urged to bid for £500,000 arts funding

  14-09-2016 13:44
  Arts groups and organisations wishing to engage with residents in Aston and Newtown can apply for grants from a £500,000 funding pot, it was announced today (14 September 2016).
  Following the closure of The Drum, in Aston, earlier this year, Birmingham City Council has worked with Arts Council England and local stakeholders, to identify priorities for cultural development in both areas and agree match funding.
  The grants are split into two streams: the first is to develop engagement
  
  Read more

• Birmingham – Punjab partnership aims to tackle Indian women's cancer

  14-09-2016 13:43
  Experts from the University of Birmingham today joined Indian partners to lay the foundations for a new study into women's cancers that could help to diagnose, treat and prevent the disease.
  
  Read more

• Why a West Midlands Mayor could be forced on Birmingham by its neighbours

  14-09-2016 12:49
  
  The dates chosen for elections of a West Midlands mayor mean turnout is likely to be lower in Birmingham than the rest of the region
  
  Read more

• Ex-Worcs keeper Davies to leave Surrey

  14-09-2016 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Davies will leave Surrey at the end of the season after turning down a new two-year deal.
  
  Read more

• What lies behind Trinity Mirror's return of four Metro franchises

  14-09-2016 11:39
  
  Newspaper publishers are pursuing different strategies in order to make profits The decision by Trinity Mirror to “hand back” four of its Metro franchises to their ultimate owner, dmg media, “because of questions over profitability” is not quite as it may seem.What it really illustrates are the divergent strategies of two major publishers. Trinity Mirror, acutely aware of the difficulties of selling regional newsprint titles, is eager to forge ahead with a switch to digit
  
  Read more

• Birmingham invests £1 billion to get on the right track for HS2

  14-09-2016 07:21
  Plan will create 4,000 new homes, 36,000 new jobs and 600,000 sqm of commercial floorspace
  Investment set to add £1.4bn GVA to the local economy
  First major investment commitment by a local area to leverage the benefits of HS2
  Almost £1 billion of investment is being committed to redevelop a part of Birmingham that is set to be transformed by the arrival of HS2 in the city.
  The Curzon Investment Plan is an ambitious 30 year strategy to unlock and regenerate the 141 hectares of land
  
  Read more

• New £44m University of Birmingham library to open next week

  14-09-2016 06:00
  
  University's new facility will feature almost 40 miles of shelving and will launch with an exhibition showcasing collections from the past 500 years
  
  Read more

• Jaguar Land Rover starts work on £1bn eastern European factory

  14-09-2016 06:00
  
  Luxury car brand becomes first automotive manufacturer to open a factory in eastern European country
  
  Read more

• Julie Walters 'a Hollywood freak' for not having plastic surgery

  14-09-2016 05:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julie Walters has said she feels like a "freak" in modern-day Hollywood because she is one of the few middle-aged actresses not to have had plastic surgery.
  
  Read more

• GB claim six golds on day six in Rio

  14-09-2016 03:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain equal their tally of gold medals from London 2012 by winning three in 20 minutes on day six of the Rio Paralympics.
  
  Read more

• Birmingham awarded £12m for new Biomedical Research Centre

  14-09-2016 02:15
  The Department of Health has today awarded Birmingham £12m to help advance research into inflammatory diseases.
  
  Read more

• HS2 'needs realistic timetable' say MPs

  14-09-2016 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The HS2 rail link needs a "realistic timetable", say MPs who believe the current schedule is "overly ambitious".
  
  Read more

• Researchers find way of developing composites that self-heal at very low temperatures

  14-09-2016 01:48
  Scientists have developed a method of allowing materials, commonly used in aircraft and satellites, to self-heal cracks at temperatures well below freezing. The paper, published in Royal Society Open Science, is the first to show that self-healing materials can be manipulated to operate at very low temperatures (-60°C).
  
  Read more

• Green city in UAE desert has much to teach the world

  14-09-2016 01:48
  A new desert city in the United Arab Emirates without light switches or water taps has much to teach people around the world about saving energy and precious resources.
  
  Read more

• Reading 0-0 Birmingham City

  14-09-2016 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reading stretch their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions after a goalless draw with high-flying Birmingham City.
  
  Read more

• Plan to open HS2 high speed rail service in 2026 'may not be realistic'

  14-09-2016 01:01
  
  The HS2 line between London and Birmingham could be delayed by a year - and the Department for Transport must make a decision, say MPs.
  
  Read more

• Birmingham on track with £1bn HS2-fuelled investment

  14-09-2016 01:01
  
  Prime Minister confirms bumper injection of capital in major regeneration project surrounding the future HS2 station in Birmingham's Eastside district
  
  Read more

• What is Universal Credit? You could qualify if you are on a low income or out of work

  14-09-2016 01:00
  
  Universal Credit replaces six existing benefits and tax credits with a single monthly payment and here's how it could help support you and your family
  
  Read more

Follow @birminghamuknws on Twitter!