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3 days ago

Roundabouts graffitied with St George's Cross amid row over flags on lamp posts

Local residents criticize roundabouts painted to resemble the England flag as vandalism.

Council removes St George's flags hung by locals to upgrade street lighting

Quality journalism requires community support to provide factual reporting and diverse perspectives.

fromLos Angeles Times

Scrimmage report: Palisades passing duo is ready to light up City Section football

Palisades' quarterback Jack Thomas and receiver Demare Dezeurn are expected to form an electric passing duo this fall, with Dezeurn being a key player.

Los Angeles

England flags hung by locals taken down

Birmingham City Council issued a safety plea to residents attaching flags to lampposts, stating it was upgrading streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting and had removed about 200 banners.

Bicycling

#ozzy-osbourne

Miscellaneous

Man Arrested for Stealing Flowers from Ozzy Osbourne Memorial

3 weeks ago

London music

England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero

fromwww.nytimes.com

London music

Video: Ozzy Osbourne Fans Reflect on His Legacy

Arts

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Music

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, dead at 76 DW 07/22/2025

Miscellaneous

Man Arrested for Stealing Flowers from Ozzy Osbourne Memorial

3 weeks ago

London music

England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero

fromwww.nytimes.com

London music

Video: Ozzy Osbourne Fans Reflect on His Legacy

Arts

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Music

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, dead at 76 DW 07/22/2025

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#black-sabbath

fromIrish Independent

2 weeks ago

Music

Man charged with theft of flowers from Ozzy Osbourne tribute in Birmingham

Music

Black Sabbath Bridge Turned Into Memorial for Ozzy Osbourne

London music

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath put on one last show DW 07/04/2025

Music

Four original members of Black Sabbath to play final show on Saturday

London music

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne: Back to the Beginning review epic all-star farewell to the gods of metal

London music

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath put on one last show DW 07/04/2025

fromIrish Independent

2 weeks ago

Music

Man charged with theft of flowers from Ozzy Osbourne tribute in Birmingham

Music

Black Sabbath Bridge Turned Into Memorial for Ozzy Osbourne

London music

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath put on one last show DW 07/04/2025

Music

Four original members of Black Sabbath to play final show on Saturday

London music

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne: Back to the Beginning review epic all-star farewell to the gods of metal

London music

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath put on one last show DW 07/04/2025

UK news

Unite suspends Rayner's membership over bin strikes

London politics

Unite union accuses government commissioner of 'sabotaging' long running bin strike talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK news

Unite suspends Rayner's membership over bin strikes

London politics

Unite union accuses government commissioner of 'sabotaging' long running bin strike talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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Body of missing teenage swimmer found in lake

A teenage boy's body was found in Birmingham's Powell's Pool after he went missing.

Police incident shuts M42 in both directions near Birmingham airport

The M42 is closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing significant traffic delays.

#bin-strike

Bicycling

Bin strike talks break down as council quits

London politics

Birmingham bin dispute could run until December after vote for more strikes

London politics

Bin dispute goes to May Day mediation talks

UK news

Birmingham bin strikes could be tackled with DOGE-like approach, says Reform

Bicycling

Bin strike talks break down as council quits

London politics

Birmingham bin dispute could run until December after vote for more strikes

London politics

Bin dispute goes to May Day mediation talks

UK news

Birmingham bin strikes could be tackled with DOGE-like approach, says Reform

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US news

fromThe Washington Post

Dynamite outside a synagogue: civil rights stories imperiled by federal cuts

James Pruitt's story highlights the importance of preserving personal histories from the Civil Rights era.

UK news

Fire crews battle blaze at Jaguar Land Rover factory

The Independent highlights its commitment to unbiased journalism during critical events across the US.

Live bull spotted running loose around streets of Birmingham

A bull was spotted running loose in Birmingham, sparking surprise and chaos among local pedestrians.

Berlin food

fromCN Traveller

The most exciting foodie destination in the UK in 2025 might surprise you

Birmingham's hospitality thrives on authentic connections, fostering repeat custom rather than relying on transient visitors.

Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal

Unite deals with thousands of negotiations every year. From the council side, the negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, with the government right at the heart of it.

London politics

Siblings convicted of murder for brutal' stabbing over stolen bike

Two siblings were found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old man in a brutal knife attack over a dispute.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Shocking footage shows man punch police officer before being Tasered in Croydon

Police used a Taser on a man who assaulted an officer during a confrontation on London Road, leading to his arrest for GBH.

UK news

Killers re-enact murder hours after ambushing father on his evening walk

A group reenacted a violent attack hours after killing a father in Birmingham park.

LA Dodgers

fromLos Angeles Times

Prep sports roundup: El Camino Real, Birmingham keep pace in West Valley League

El Camino Real and Birmingham will decide the top seed in the City Section Open Division playoffs after their upcoming series.

Resident resorts to burning bins inside home as waste strike continues

Recycling fires pose significant dangers, especially during ongoing strikes affecting waste collection.

Joe Lycett's United States of Birmingham review what a brilliantly daft road trip, bab!

Joe Lycett aims to explore and connect with all 17 Birminghams in the US and Canada, inspired by his hometown.

Councils lose over half a million jobs in ten years, new research reveals

The decline in local council employment reveals severe impacts on public services amid budget cuts.

#waste-management

London politics

The posh areas get cleared': bin strikes illustrate Birmingham's wealth gap

London politics

Birmingham council on track' to clear bin backlog by weekend

London politics

Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog

London politics

The posh areas get cleared': bin strikes illustrate Birmingham's wealth gap

London politics

Birmingham council on track' to clear bin backlog by weekend

London politics

Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog

more#waste-management

The Guardian view on Birmingham's bin strikes: a wake-up call for Labour | Editorial

Birmingham, once celebrated for its municipal governance, now faces a crisis rooted in political dysfunction exacerbated by refuse workers' strikes and poor administrative decisions.

London politics

#bin-workers

London politics

Birmingham bin workers reject deal to end strike

UK politics

Government calls in military planners to deal with Birmingham's growing rubbish piles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London politics

Birmingham bin workers reject deal to end strike

UK politics

Government calls in military planners to deal with Birmingham's growing rubbish piles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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Birmingham bin strike to continue as deal rejected

A strike by bin workers in Birmingham is continuing after the city council's latest offer was overwhelmingly rejected by the Unite union.

London politics

Birmingham bin crisis is 'entirely attributable' to the 'dreadful Labour administration' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Birmingham bin crisis is linked to a Â£760 million debt and is exacerbated by the local council's handling of the situation.

Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike

Military planners assist Birmingham with rubbish crisis due to refuse workers' strike.