Birmingham news

• Birmingham ex-gang man to sue police over shooting

  21-03-2018 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Sharif Cousins says he was unarmed and unthreatening when he was shot in an alleyway by officers.
  
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• Region's firefighters respond to Venezuela quakes

  27-06-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven personnel and a search dog from the West Midlands are deployed to Venezuela after earthquakes.
  
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• Region's firefighters respond to Venezuela quake

  27-06-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven personnel and a search dog from the West Midlands are deployed to Venezuela after earthquakes.
  
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• Walsall bring in St Johnstone midfielder Sprangler

  27-06-2026 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Austrian midfielder Sven Sprangler joins League Two side Walsall from Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on a two-year deal.
  
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• Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream

  27-06-2026 08:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
  
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• 'I found school life confusing - my autism diagnosis showed why'

  27-06-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anna Higgins is backing a charity's call to make autism awareness training mandatory in schools.
  
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• How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job

  27-06-2026 02:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Bears beat Pears in derby

  27-06-2026 00:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.
  
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• Warwickshire stun Surrey as Hampshire move top

  26-06-2026 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire provide arguably the shock of this season's Women's T20 Blast as they move off bottom spot by beating high-flying Surrey.
  
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• 'Car cannibals' jailed for stripping 98 vehicles

  26-06-2026 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men targeted parked cars, taking bumpers, bonnets, headlights, mirrors and other parts.
  
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• Body of newborn baby found in warehouse

  26-06-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are urgently trying to find the baby's mother amid concerns for her welfare.
  
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• Investigations under way as two sinkholes open up

  26-06-2026 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The discoveries affect traffic in Leamington Spa and Walsall's Brownhills area.
  
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• Body found in canal treated as 'unexplained'

  26-06-2026 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Police are urging people to come forward if they have information.
  
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• Teen guilty of stabbing rival gang member to death

  26-06-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old from Birmingham remains in custody and will be sentenced in July.
  
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• Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning sales

  26-06-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
  
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• 'End of an era' as doors close at former Rackhams

  26-06-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After a turbulent few years for the brand, Birmingham's House of Fraser store closes for the last time.
  
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• Greggs extends store closures amid weather warnings

  26-06-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The high street bakery chain says the stores were closed to protect staff and customers.
  
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• Wilkinson cleared of discriminatory remark to referee

  26-06-2026 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Solihull Moors forward Conor Wilkinson says he hopes "lessons are learned" after being cleared of making a discriminatory remark to a match official.
  
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• In pictures: Lightning strikes light up sky after hottest day

  26-06-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Images are captured of a storm across the region after the UK experiences its warmest day.
  
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• Major HS2 works begin around the M6 and M42

  26-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The work, taking place at weekends around the motorways, will continue until the end of November.
  
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• 'I get goosebumps from creating bereavement bears from a loved one's clothing'

  26-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leah Courtney has made more than 500 bears with voice boxes and vials of ashes available inside.
  
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• Dad to walk Three Peaks while carrying paraplegic son

  26-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A team of 15 will trek 23-miles across mountains in England, Scotland and Wales.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Which piece of Ozzy Osbourne's legendary last show is going on public display?

  26-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include England football anthems and historic gold rings - can you score 100%?
  
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• Stoke sign midfielder Soumare and keeper Griffiths

  25-06-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City agree deals for SC Braga midfielder Djibril Soumare and West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Josh Griffiths in their first transfer business of the summer.
  
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• West Brom to start season at Norwich City

  25-06-2026 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the key fixture dates for West Bromwich Albion in the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Birmingham away at Sheffield United in first game

  25-06-2026 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the key fixture dates for Birmingham City in the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Villa fans get suspended ban for discriminatory behaviour

  24-06-2026 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa could be banned from selling tickets for a European away game next season following an incident at the Europa League final.
  
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• GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying

  24-06-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dan Evans' singles career is over after losing to Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.
  
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• Fresh closures hit city's hospitality businesses

  24-06-2026 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Cube Hotel shuts suddenly along with its Marco Pierre White restaurant and a Stirchley cafe.
  
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• Ring unearthed in 'once in a lifetime find' sells

  24-06-2026 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The metal detectorist who found the ring says the sale is "beyond anything he could have imagined".
  
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