Birmingham news

• Community sponsorship for Syrian refugees

  10-09-2016 14:04
  Councillor Waseem Zaffar has today (Saturday 10 September) announced at the national refugee summit in Birmingham that the city council will support the community sponsorship of Syrian refugees.
  Cllr Waseem Zaffar
  The Methodist Network, led by Rev David Butterworth, will offer to sponsor a family of four – with the support of Birmingham City Council and the Home Office – as part of the council leader’s commitment to welcome 500 refugees over the next five years.
  Cllr Zaffar sai
  
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• Hain helps Warwickshire earn draw with Yorkshire

  15-06-2026 19:38 via bbc.com
  
  Sam Hain scores 69 as Warwickshire thwart Yorkshire for the second time this season to earn a draw in their County Championship match at Scarborough.
  
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• Birmingham sign Girona midfielder Solis

  15-06-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  
  Birmingham City sign midfielder Jhon Solis from Spanish side Girona for an undisclosed fee, subject to clearance.
  
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• Video shows truck 'pushing' teen before death

  15-06-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  Mohammed Azim denies murdering Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury in November.
  
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• How Noddy Holder went from a tin bath to becoming a national treasure

  15-06-2026 17:26 via bbc.com
  
  As Noddy Holder turns 80, he looks back on his humble beginnings in Walsall.
  
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• Two teens, 16 and 19, badly hurt in shooting

  15-06-2026 16:39 via bbc.com
  
  The pair are taken to hospital with injuries which are believed to be life-threatening, police say.
  
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• 'Not all social media is negative': Teenagers react to news of ban

  15-06-2026 14:29 via bbc.com
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says a social media ban for under-16s will make children happier.
  
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• Ex-teacher sceptical of under-16s social media ban

  15-06-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  
  As UK plans for under-16 social media ban, an expert warns teens may find loopholes.
  
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• Tony Iommi 'thought MBE was speeding ticket'

  15-06-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  
  Black Sabbath guitarist says recognition in King's Birthday Honours is "unbelievable honour".
  
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• Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

  15-06-2026 10:35 via bbc.com
  
  Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said the former Birmingham MP"was a giant of the Labour movement".
  
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• 'How I hunted down an Alton Towers swan boat for my home'

  15-06-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  
  Jenny Walker has been determined to find a swan boat similar to that enjoyed as a village landmark.
  
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• UK's first hobbits festival promises precious time

  15-06-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  
  The five-day Brandywine Festival is due to take place at Weston Park in September.
  
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• 'Why we love our 750-year-old village so much'

  15-06-2026 07:03 via bbc.com
  
  Knowle celebrates 750 years since it first became a manor and entered the historical record.
  
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• Yorkshire push for victory against Warwickshire

  14-06-2026 20:12 via bbc.com
  
  Yorkshire set Warwickshire an unlikely victory target of 453 as they push for a County Championship victory.
  
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• Volunteer officers recognised in Birthday Honours

  14-06-2026 12:01 via bbc.com
  
  Mike Leonard and Hitesh Mehta are recognised for their contributions as volunteer police officers.
  
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• Your photos: Hovering bees and other wildlife

  14-06-2026 08:13 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at these fabulous photos of the West Midlands we have received this week.
  
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• 'Gypsy queen' and 'king of showmen' celebrated in exhibition

  14-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  The exhibition is on show at community hubs as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
  
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• Call to save 'striking' Art Deco building

  14-06-2026 08:11 via bbc.com
  
  The former Odeon Cinema building in Kingstanding shut its doors on 7 June.
  
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• Women's One-Day Cup: Warwickshire beat Lancashire

  13-06-2026 19:40 via bbc.com
  
  Georgia Elwiss hits a match-winning 96 as The Blaze comfortably beat Surrey to strengthen their hold on top spot in the Women's One-Day Cup.
  
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• Tony Iommi made an MBE in King's Birthday Honours

  12-06-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Iommi says it is an "unbelievable honour".
  
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• Yorkshire's Luxton hits century against Warwicks

  12-06-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  
  Will Luxton scores 167 as Yorkshire finish on 386-6 against Warwickshire on day one of their County Championship match at Scarborough.
  
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• Arrest after railway bridge collapse

  12-06-2026 18:34 via bbc.com
  
  A 64-year-old man is arrested after a lorry hit the bridge in Warwickshire, causing it to collapse.
  
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• Long-serving councillor resigns from Labour

  12-06-2026 18:25 via bbc.com
  
  Majid Mahmood says the party has "left him" as he announces his resignation from the Labour group.
  
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• Pastor in court over baptism drowning death

  12-06-2026 17:45 via bbc.com
  
  Cheryl Bartley, 48, is charged with one count of gross negligence manslaughter.
  
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• Petrol station worker jailed as guns stash found

  12-06-2026 12:59 via bbc.com
  
  Sultan Arif is sentenced to six years in prison after the petrol station was raided.
  
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• Arrests after two men stabbed outside library

  12-06-2026 12:18 via bbc.com
  
  Two men in their 20s are detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, police say.
  
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• Is Birmingham's Royal Marine a dark horse for PM?

  12-06-2026 11:50 via bbc.com
  
  Birmingham Selly Oak MP Al Carns is tipped to be a contender for a potential Labour leadership bid.
  
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• PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

  12-06-2026 11:41 via bbc.com
  
  Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.
  
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• Daughter 'disgusted' as dad's grave 'flattened'

  12-06-2026 09:50 via bbc.com
  
  Shazia Kausar is one of many locals in dispute with Walsall Council over grave rules.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Which pop band created airport history this week?

  12-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Other stories include upside down trees and World Cup sweeping- can you score 100%?
  
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