Birmingham news

• Director's self-made film among most watched

  31-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Birmingham filmmaker's crime drama has become one of the UK's most watched on a streaming service.
  
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• Bolton sign Villa winger Iling-Junior on loan

  14-08-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton Wanderers sign Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Exeter City bring in Harper and Samuel on loan

  14-08-2026 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City sign wing-backs Vincent Harper and Lakyle Samuel on season-long loan deals from Walsall and Manchester City respectively.
  
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• How do Albion fill gap left by Mowatt's departure?

  14-08-2026 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon looks at Alex Mowatt's move to Derby County and assesses the deal and how West Bromwich Albion might replace him.
  
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• Derby sign midfielder Mowatt from West Brom

  14-08-2026 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derby County sign midfielder Alex Mowatt from West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal.
  
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• Returning Townsend has 'good Carrow Road memories'

  14-08-2026 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion's Championship opener at Norwich on Saturday will bring back some happy memories for Conor Townsend.
  
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• European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

  14-08-2026 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
  
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• Birmingham sign midfielder Bird from Bristol City

  14-08-2026 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City sign midfielder Max Bird from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Full steam ahead for Birmingham Heritage Week

  14-08-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The annual event allows people to step back in time at venues across the city.
  
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• 'I can't ever go back' says woman raped in park attack

  14-08-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amanda Quiney hopes someone has information about the attack in Sandwell Valley Park on 29 June.
  
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• Weekly quiz: How did this cat end up as a social media star?

  14-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include an amazing golf hole in one and Pershore plums - can you get 100%?
  
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• Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

  13-08-2026 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
  
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• Hudson-Smith 'can be mayor for day' after historic win

  13-08-2026 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council leader says it can happen, after the European champion joked he might go for the role.
  
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• Eclipse 2026 - how was it for you?

  13-08-2026 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people across the West Midlands observed the partial eclipse of the sun.
  
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• Urgent care centre plan approved amid NHS review

  13-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The building in Sutton Coldfield is expected to open to patients in spring of next year.
  
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• Green councillor charged with assaults

  12-08-2026 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say.
  
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• Nine-year-old boy dies two weeks after crash

  12-08-2026 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The crash happened by Masshouse Lane at the junction of Shannon Road in Kings Norton on 28 July.
  
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• Four guilty over torture death of man set alight

  12-08-2026 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tomasz Samel was kidnapped, subjected to violence, doused in petrol and set on fire.
  
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• Don't travel unless it's essential, says rail firm

  12-08-2026 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Off-peak services on Thursday between London Marylebone and Birmingham will be hourly, Chiltern says.
  
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• Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

  12-08-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.
  
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• Airport boss: I feel terrible over baggage failings

  12-08-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Airport boss Nick Barton talks to the BBC to address passengers' anger over the problems.
  
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• Birmingham-born actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

  12-08-2026 00:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
  
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• Homes evacuated as fires rage across cities

  11-08-2026 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Fire Service has crews tackling fires across the region on Tuesday.
  
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• Empty seat backlash as UK hosts European championships

  11-08-2026 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
  
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• One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day

  11-08-2026 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire & Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.
  
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• Man 'wanted out' of relationship with his alleged murderer

  11-08-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A trial hears from a friend of defendant Imran Uddin who is accused over the death of Ismail Younis.
  
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• Praise for boy's message amid fire injury warning

  11-08-2026 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carter Tracey, 9, joins West Midlands Fire Service's plea to stop fires being started deliberately.
  
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• Nursery stunned as nearly 200 join seaside trip

  11-08-2026 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The nursery in Washwood Heath initially hoped to fill one coach to Weston-super-Mare.
  
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• West Brom sign Strasbourg midfielder Nzingoula

  11-08-2026 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion complete the permanent signing of midfielder Rabby Nzingoula from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
  
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• How to see the solar eclipse in the West Midlands

  11-08-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of events are being held where people can view the most dramatic partial solar eclipse in years.
  
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