Birmingham news

• Elevate acquires former Assay Office site for new apartment complex

  08-02-2018 06:00
  
  Developer behind Birmingham's most expensive city centre apartment signs fourth deal to build flats in the Jewellery Quarter
  
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• West Brom sign Chelsea striker Morgan

  18-06-2026 19:03 via bbc.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion complete their first major signing of the summer with a deal for Chelsea striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan.
  
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• Manslaughter conviction over 2020 canal death

  18-06-2026 18:10 via bbc.com
  
  Cain Watson is found guilty of manslaughter over the death of Darren Round in 2020.
  
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• Man fights for life after attack in street

  18-06-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
  
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• CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator

  18-06-2026 17:25 via bbc.com
  
  Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
  
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• Walsall won't have 700 passes and lose 1-0 - Grant

  18-06-2026 17:06 via bbc.com
  
  Walsall boss Lee Grant says his side will be full of "his players" and do everything to mount an attacking challenge for promotion from League Two.
  
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• Hull down, Blues in play-offs - how the Championship might have looked

  18-06-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Sport presents some alternative Championship tables, looking at expected points, home and away form, and set-pieces.
  
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• Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C

  18-06-2026 13:03 via bbc.com
  
  Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.
  
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• Albion sign young Liverpool defender Pinnington

  18-06-2026 12:01 via bbc.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion sign Liverpool Under-21s defender Carter Pinnington on a three-year deal.
  
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• Eight police pups named after Three Lions stars

  18-06-2026 10:11 via bbc.com
  
  It is hoped the eight puppies will emulate the success of their namesakes.
  
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• Children taught to spot scams and money laundering

  18-06-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Police say criminals are increasingly targeting young people online, with life‑changing consequences.
  
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• New cancer care centres set to be built

  18-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  The Maggie's centres will help people with cancer "feel less alone," the charity's CEO says.
  
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• BBC project to mark listeners' lives in song

  18-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  Radio 2 announces the fourth season of 21st Century Folk, featuring songs about five listeners.
  
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• Keith the legendary Download nurse keeping metalheads fit and well

  18-06-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  Keith Hewitt has been a nurse since the 1980s and has helped thousands of people at festivals.
  
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• 'Illegal' short-term lets creating 'party venues'

  18-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  People living at the complex in Birmingham say the listings are leading to anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Evans misses out on Wimbledon singles wildcard

  17-06-2026 21:14 via bbc.com
  
  British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard.
  
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• Driver accused of 'acting' over girlfriend's death

  17-06-2026 20:59 via bbc.com
  
  Mohammed Azim denies murdering Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury in November.
  
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• Hannon-Dalby signs new three-year deal with Bears

  17-06-2026 19:12 via bbc.com
  
  Warwickshire seamer Olly Hannon-Dalby agrees a new three-year deal at the club which will take him beyond his 40th birthday.
  
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• One-Day Cup: Hants pair share record 246 & Blaze lose

  17-06-2026 18:59 via bbc.com
  
  Hampshire's Maia Bouchier and Ella McCaughan share a record stand of 246 in the One-Day Cup, while Somerset, Yorkshire and Lancashire also win.
  
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• Prostate cancer focus for pubs during World Cup

  17-06-2026 18:02 via bbc.com
  
  Pubs from Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands are raising funds too, a spokesperson says.
  
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• Blues line-up friendly against Barcelona

  17-06-2026 17:58 via bbc.com
  
  Birmingham City will meet Spanish champions Barcelona as part of their preparations for the new Championship season.
  
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• Mum grieving over son backs social media ban

  17-06-2026 16:07 via bbc.com
  
  Jane Johnson's son took his own life and she claims use of social media affected his mental health.
  
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• West Brom sign Falkirk striker Stewart

  17-06-2026 14:56 via bbc.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.
  
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• Nine held over fake marriage certificates racket

  17-06-2026 14:45 via bbc.com
  
  Criminals have been exploiting the EU Settlement Scheme by falsely claiming couples were married.
  
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• Forward Dallas signs two-year deal with Walsall

  17-06-2026 12:08 via bbc.com
  
  Forward Andy Dallas joins Walsall to become Lee Grant's first signing for the League Two club.
  
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• Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?

  17-06-2026 12:06 via bbc.com
  
  After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup.
  
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• Van stolen from Gardeners' World Live exhibitors

  17-06-2026 11:35 via bbc.com
  
  Matty Paul and Amber Jacklin's van was in a Solihull car park when it disappeared.
  
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• The Villa set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory

  17-06-2026 08:07 via bbc.com
  
  Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
  
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• Zombie knife seized during GCSE student disorder

  16-06-2026 17:36 via bbc.com
  
  Officers say fireworks were set off during the huge gathering in Birmingham.
  
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• Aldi reveals locations for 16 new stores

  16-06-2026 15:54 via bbc.com
  
  The supermarket chain says it is investing £370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.
  
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