Birmingham news

• Blues 'going to need a bit more killer instinct'

  06-11-2026 10:05 via BBC News
  
  Blues fan Kym Smith reflects on Birmingham City's 3-o win over Millwall and what it will take to compete for the Championship title.
  
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• Woman becomes first female standard bearer in charity's history

  09-11-2026 07:06 via BBC News
  
  The honour comes for Simy Martin after the charity helped rebuild confidence after she became blind.
  
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• Families living in a Travelodge for months after flat fire

  09-11-2026 07:05 via BBC News
  
  Geoff Tedstone says he is "suffering" staying in a budget hotel since the fire in August.
  
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• Region honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

  08-11-2026 18:32 via BBC News
  
  Thousands turn out at services held across the West Midlands to pay tribute to the armed forces.
  
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• The ducks so colourful they look like a 'painting'

  08-11-2026 08:14 via BBC News
  
  Expert say the birds are now an increasingly common sight, with numbers continuing to rise.
  
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• Your guide on where to take the kids this Christmas

  08-11-2026 08:11 via BBC News
  
  A round up of events across the West Midlands to help you get into the Christmas cheer.
  
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• Your photos: Poppy displays in tribute to heroes

  08-11-2026 08:08 via BBC News
  
  Take a look at these Rembrance Day photos across the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Two arrested after fireworks set off on roof

  07-11-2026 17:58 via BBC News
  
  The arrests come after previous incidents involving fireworks in Birmingham city centre.
  
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• Rail strike to cause disruption to services

  07-11-2026 08:15 via BBC News
  
  Services to and from Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington and Birmingham Moor Street will be affected.
  
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• We thought mum abandoned us - then we discovered she'd been murdered

  07-11-2026 08:05 via BBC News
  
  The children of Patricia Lashley grew up believing their mother had abandoned them.
  
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• Stansfield enjoying altered role at high-flying Blues

  07-11-2026 00:32 via BBC News
  
  Record signing Jay Stansfield tells BBC Radio WM he loves his altered role with promotion-chasing Birmingham City.
  
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• People flee as fireworks thrown in city centre street

  06-11-2026 18:19 via BBC News
  
  Teenagers are arrested after fireworks were thrown near Aston University.
  
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• Man jailed for murder of woman missing for 28 years

  06-11-2026 18:07 via BBC News
  
  Patricia Lashley, 33, was last seen near her home on Hall Street, Dudley, in September 1998.
  
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• Claudia and Alison Hammond get the cake treatment at major show

  06-11-2026 16:13 via BBC News
  
  Celebrities and royals are among the intricate designs on show at Cake International in Birmingham.
  
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• 'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up

  06-11-2026 15:16 via BBC News
  
  It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.
  
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• Albion set to reward Campbell with new contract

  06-11-2026 14:18 via BBC News
  
  West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison is pleased George Campbell is set to be rewarded for his performances with a new contract at Albion.
  
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• Why parking charges are going ahead at Lickey Hills

  06-11-2026 10:40 via BBC News
  
  The parking charges will help fund the maintenance of Lickey Hills Country Park, says the council.
  
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• Championship preview: Contenders, pretenders and strugglers

  06-11-2026 10:22 via BBC News
  
  BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for across Saturday's Championship action.
  
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• 'Criminalising culture': Buskers' fury as council eyes £500 street music fine

  06-11-2026 07:15 via BBC News
  
  The fine for busking in certain parts of the city could rise to £500.
  
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• Weekly quiz: From rock stars to rare species of birds

  06-11-2026 07:12 via BBC News
  
  Other stories include Poundland's humble origins and Monty Don's last Gardeners' World - can you get 100%?
  
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• Mum's plea as rugby player missing for four years

  06-11-2026 07:12 via BBC News
  
  Levi Davis disappeared during a trip to Spain in 2022 and his family are still searching for answers.
  
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• Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract

  05-11-2026 16:45 via BBC News
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club.
  
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• Canal heritage concerns fail to stop backing for two new city towers

  05-11-2026 16:23 via BBC News
  
  The proposals will be considered by Birmingham City Council's planning committee on 12 November.
  
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• Police investigate death of jailed surgeon's patient

  05-11-2026 15:48 via BBC News
  
  West Midlands Police is investigating the death of Joan Green.
  
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• Severn Trent Water boss on bills, leaks and sewage

  05-11-2026 15:25 via BBC News
  
  Severn Trent Water CEO, James Jesic, is in the hotseat answering listeners questions
  
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• Birmingham Christmas Market opens: What you need to know

  05-11-2026 07:04 via BBC News
  
  Here's the lowdown on this year's Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market as it opens on Thursday.
  
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• St Mary's Abbey, Dudley, added to at-risk list

  05-11-2026 07:00 via BBC News
  
  More than 50 sites in the Midlands have been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
  
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• Car crashes through newly reopened butcher's shop

  04-11-2026 20:46 via BBC News
  
  The owner says two staff members "jumped up on a wooden block" as the driver ploughed into the shop.
  
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• Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

  04-11-2026 20:44 via BBC News
  
  One of Walsall-based business Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.
  
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• Ex-Albion striker Rodriguez announces retirement

  04-11-2026 18:28 via BBC News
  
  Former West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez announces his retirement from playing career.
  
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