Birmingham news

• What does Heggebo's deception ban mean for football?

  21-08-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport explores the fallout from the decision to ban West Brom striker Aune Heggebo for two matches for "successfully deceiving a match official".
  
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• Fire boss thanks staff and public in open letter

  21-08-2026 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes as fires raged across the region over the last week, destroying 19 homes.
  
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• 'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal

  21-08-2026 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
  
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• West Ham's Wan‑Bissaka joins Aston Villa on loan

  21-08-2026 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  DR Congo right-back Aaron Wan‑Bissaka arrives at Villa Park on an initial loan deal with a "conditional obligation to buy".
  
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• Bereaved dad meets senior health bosses over maternity care

  21-08-2026 08:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Hender meets with NHS and government officials following the death of his son.
  
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• Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

  21-08-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
  
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• Friends' love of nature shared in YouTube films

  21-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Eddowes and Adam O'Hare want to the spread the word about the benefits of seeking out nature.
  
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• The rise of English whisky and how producers want to take on the world

  21-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With dozens of English distilleries, producers Joanie and Anthony Marsh says it has a bright future.
  
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• Devastated golf club partially reopens after fire

  21-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stourbridge Golf Club plans to reopen six holes at the weekend, but says repairs could cost £1m.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Why was there a complaint from the Celebrity MasterChef judges?

  21-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include news about Robbie Williams' face and Helen George back in Brum - can you get 100%?
  
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• Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton

  20-08-2026 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
  
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• West Brom's Heggebo banned for 'handball goal'

  20-08-2026 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo is banned for two matches by the FA for scoring a goal with his hand against Norwich City.
  
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• Gang paid for extra baggage to smuggle 460kg of drugs

  20-08-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 11-strong group were arrested at Birmingham Airport in August 2024.
  
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• Clean-up operation begins on fire-hit Birmingham street

  20-08-2026 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Operations are under way on Gorleston Road in Warstock a week after fire tore through the area.
  
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• Adlington's free swimming offer after BBC report

  20-08-2026 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Becky Adlington is offering more than 5,000 free swimming lessons acrossnationwide venues until September.
  
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• Council leader loses six stone to take on charity boxing match

  20-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dudley leader Patrick Harley lost weight, trained for months and is ready to rumble in charity bout.
  
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• GCSE students urged to consider degree apprenticeships

  20-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  On GCSE results day, one option for pupils could be apprenticeships, a Warwick firm says.
  
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• Meet the woman helping abuse victims stay active

  20-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chloe Cartwright hopes her classes will give the women taking part a confidence boost.
  
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• How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?

  20-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?
  
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• Owner returns home after fire and discovers theft

  19-08-2026 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The burglary may have happened while the house was evacuated due to the fire, the force says.
  
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• 'Words cannot describe losing our home in Stourbridge wildfire'

  19-08-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Loxie and Robin Williams returned home on Thursday to find firefighters trying to save their home.
  
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• Bears sign Australia batter Weatherald for 2027

  19-08-2026 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire sign Australia opening batter Jake Weatherald for the 2027 County Championship season.
  
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• Fire-hit resident told rebuild to take six months

  19-08-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bob Musson watched his home burn but says it is salvageable although neighbours have lost theirs.
  
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• Bus travel is changing in the West Midlands - what will it mean for you?

  19-08-2026 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What impact will WMCA's shift to a franchise model have on fares and timetables?
  
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• New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad

  19-08-2026 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their team.
  
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• Animal cruelty rises over the summer - charity

  19-08-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA revealed it had seen a "massive" increase in summer cruelty over the last five years.
  
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• 'Welcome home, bab,' Call the Midwife star back in Brum

  19-08-2026 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Helen George said the Alexandra Theatre was one of the first she visited as a child.
  
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• How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

  19-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.
  
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• 'We thought we were going to die in rhino attack'

  19-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoe Farmer claims the attraction "washed their hands" over the families affected.
  
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• The simple home test that could be 'amazing' for bladder cancer patients

  19-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trevor Field is among the patients hoping the new test will benefit his treatment.
  
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