Birmingham news

• People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home

  16-08-2026 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.
  
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• Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt

  16-08-2026 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.
  
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• Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest

  16-08-2026 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
  
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• Man told he had months to live 'still standing' 14 years later

  16-08-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adrian Webb is celebrating becoming a grandfather, 14 years after being told he had months to live.
  
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• 'I write queer romance so that people feel seen'

  16-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Caffery created a "utopian" Formula One world to make readers feel more accepted.
  
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• Your photos: Dogs balancing on hay bales while West Midlands swelters

  16-08-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in suspected city centre assault

  15-08-2026 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police appeal for information after a man in his 50s is taken to hospital with serious injuries.
  
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• Mum who left job wins national photography award

  15-08-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Georgia Anne began photographing weddings after her newborn son was diagnosed with a rare condition.
  
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• How are canal festivals affected by the drought?

  15-08-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers of two canal festivals are revealing how drought may be affecting their events.
  
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• Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed

  14-08-2026 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales
  
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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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