Birmingham news

• Birmingham man died in accidental factory blast

  05-06-2018 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Aaron Johnston would 'not have died' had he used standard operating procedure, the inquest heard.
  
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• Prices jump at Birmingham petrol station

  05-06-2018 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The price of diesel jumps by 2p during what the RAC is calling a "hellish" month for petrol prices.
  
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• Fuel price rises at Birmingham petrol station as camera films

  05-06-2018 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The price of diesel jumps by 2p during what the RAC is calling a "hellish" month for petrol prices.
  
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• Keith Wyness: Aston Villa chief executive suspended by Championship club

  05-06-2018 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Aston Villa suspend chief executive Keith Wyness, while it emerges the club are also working to resolve an unpaid tax bill.
  
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• Masked thugs attack Birmingham car with machetes

  05-06-2018 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A hammer was also thrown at the Toyota driver, who suffered minor injuries.
  
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• West Midlands Mayor will take charge of fire and police services by 2020

  05-06-2018 18:02
  
  The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner post will be axed, with the region's mayor taking over
  
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• Birmingham to be part of UK's largest driverless cars test site

  05-06-2018 18:00
  
  The region is in a 'global race' against other countries to be a world leader in driverless car technologies
  
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• Transport Secretary Chris Grayling admits Heathrow third runway could be bad for Birmingham Airport

  05-06-2018 17:11
  
  Birmingham will face 'greater competitive pressure' as a result of the decision to expand Heathrow, says Chris Grayling
  
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• How almost one in two drivers were caught in secret speed checks

  05-06-2018 16:46
  
  In total, 27 drivers were caught speeding, with the highest being recorded at 56mph in a 30mph zone
  
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• Benik Afobe: Stoke City want Wolves forward just four days after joining

  05-06-2018 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Stoke City are keen to sign striker Benik Afobe from Wolves - only four days after he rejoined them from Bournemouth.
  
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• Birmingham Symphony Hall usher is classical pianist

  05-06-2018 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Reis Taylor Dixon was inspired to succeed in the music industry after the death of his brother.
  
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• Phone mast re-location hope after council blunder in Birmingham

  05-06-2018 14:35
  
  Vodafone is asking the local community to suggest alternative locations for the mast
  
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• Mark Gillespie: Motherwell sign goalkeeper on two-year deal

  05-06-2018 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Motherwell sign goalkeeper Mark Gillespie on a two-year deal as he leaves Walsall.
  
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• Transatlantic Birmingham flights to US and Canada suspended

  05-06-2018 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Customers booked on New York flights will receive refunds or transfers, Primera say.
  
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• Funding to support migrant projects in West Midlands

  05-06-2018 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton are to share about £3.5m for projects to support migrants
  
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• Ellie Simmonds: British Swimming names European Para-swimming team

  05-06-2018 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Ellie Simmonds heads a 24-strong British team for August's Para-swimming European Championships in Dublin.
  
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• England v Australia: Jake Ball added to squad as Chris Woakes ruled out

  05-06-2018 11:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Pace bowler Jake Ball is added to England's squad for the one-day series against Australia as cover for all-rounder Chris Woakes.
  
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• Josh Ginnelly: Walsall bring in former Burnley winger on one-year deal

  05-06-2018 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Walsall sign former loanee Josh Ginnelly on a one-year contract after his release by Premier League side Burnley.
  
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• Birmingham to be part of UK's largest driverless cars test site - Birmingham Mail

  05-06-2018 09:00
  Birmingham to be part of UK's largest driverless cars test site  Birmingham MailThe region is in a race against a host of countries in a bid to become the world leader in the development of driverless cars, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street ...
  
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• Mayor demands powers to crack down on motorists who put cyclists lives at risk in Birmingham

  05-06-2018 06:30
  
  Department for Transport is drawing up £1 billion strategy to increase cycling
  
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• Fire-damaged former cinema and century-old pub 'at risk'

  05-06-2018 06:00
  
  Campaigning charity Save Britain's Heritage includes two historic Birmingham in need of renovation and renewed purpose
  
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• When is it acceptable to wear a flat cap?

  05-06-2018 03:27 via bbc.co.uk
  A man was recently told to remove his flat cap in Tesco. But where is it OK to sport one?
  
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• The English question: How well do you know England?

  05-06-2018 03:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Can you recognise the location from the descriptions?
  
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• Shop closures hit UK's smaller retail centres hardest

  05-06-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The UK's smaller shopping centres bore the brunt of retail closures last year, but niche outlets expanded.
  
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