Birmingham news

• Your photos: Fireworks, poppies and autumn leaves

  10-11-2024 08:03 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos from the past week.
  
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• 'This attack left me heartbroken for New Orleans'

  02-01-2025 08:54 via bbc.com
  
  Steve Hyde, from Birmingham, tells the BBC of his shock when the attack happened.
  
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• WW1 names for police's Remembrance Sunday pups

  02-01-2025 07:29 via bbc.com
  
  The cocker spaniel pups are named in honour of people who served in World War One, the force says.
  
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• Son 'never leaves house' after special needs cuts

  02-01-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  
  Parents of children with special educational needs say they are unable to get them to school.
  
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• Why thousands of Hongkongers have moved to the Midlands

  02-01-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  Solihull council says the borough's 5,000 Hongkonger residents "enrich all our lives".
  
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• Birmingham City defender Buchanan out for season

  02-01-2025 00:16 via bbc.com
  
  Birmingham City defender Lee Buchanan will miss the rest of the season with a "severe" knee injury.
  
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• Attempted murder arrest after triple stabbing

  01-01-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  
  Police are called to Doncaster Way in Birmingham where two women and a man were stabbed.
  
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• The Midlands roots of Johnnie Walker

  01-01-2025 10:09 via bbc.com
  
  Born in Solihull, the star began his career in Birmingham's bars, clubs - and a car showroom.
  
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• Plans to transform derelict building into homes

  01-01-2025 09:10 via bbc.com
  
  A church hopes to create a 12-bed house of multiple occupation and community hall at the fire-hit site.
  
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• Decision due on future of closed care home

  01-01-2025 09:10 via bbc.com
  
  Trinity House Care Centre in Cradley Heath closed last year after successive "inadequate" ratings.
  
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• 2025: Five things to watch in the West Midlands

  01-01-2025 09:09 via bbc.com
  
  Issues like council finances are going to be big talking points in 2025.
  
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• 'Love of horror made me a bestselling author'

  01-01-2025 09:08 via bbc.com
  
  Bill Wood's debut novel is inspired by horror movies and thrillers he loved as a teen.
  
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• Johnnie Walker remembered as 'broadcasting legend'

  31-12-2024 19:30 via bbc.com
  
  The Solihull-born presenter retired in October due to ill-health having worked as a DJ for 58 years.
  
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• Ex-Traitors contestant tells new batch to have fun

  31-12-2024 16:09 via bbc.com
  
  Anthony Mathurin, who appeared in the second series, said the experience was "second to none".
  
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• UK households waking up to £300 in bank accounts today - Birmingham Live

  31-12-2024 14:01
  UK households waking up to £300 in bank accounts today  Birmingham Live
  
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• Villa striker Duran charged over red card reaction

  31-12-2024 13:50 via bbc.com
  
  Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is charged with improper conduct by the FA after his angry reaction to being sent off at Newcastle.
  
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• Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

  31-12-2024 13:16 via bbc.com
  
  Police are called to the junction of Birmingham Road and Field Road in Dudley at 02:30 GMT.
  
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• Paddy Hill - a man who was horribly wronged

  31-12-2024 12:50 via bbc.com
  
  BBC journalist Ed Barlow shares his memories of the Birmingham Six member, who has died aged 80.
  
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• Photographers reveal their perfect moments of 2024

  31-12-2024 06:59 via bbc.com
  
  Photographers regularly sharing images of the West Midlands on Instagram pick the ones meaning most.
  
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• 'I want people to remember we were world's finest'

  30-12-2024 23:35 via bbc.com
  
  Graham Knowles, who found a new home for the Stourbridge Glass Collection, is among people honoured.
  
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• Ex-mayor Andy Street knighted in New Year Honours

  30-12-2024 23:32 via bbc.com
  
  Sir Andy served as West Midlands mayor in 2017-2024, which he calls a "huge honour".
  
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• Brain injury in football campaigner appointed MBE

  30-12-2024 23:31 via bbc.com
  
  Campaigner Dawn Astle and Olympian Lauren Henry are among those honoured for their achievements.
  
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• Student officers praised for chasing down rapist

  30-12-2024 22:02 via bbc.com
  
  Declan McDevitt and Peter Jones were able to catch Awalkhan Sultankhail while out on patrol.
  
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• Birmingham Six member Paddy Hill dies aged 80

  30-12-2024 20:24 via bbc.com
  
  Paddy Hill was one of six men wrongly convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.
  
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• NHS trust declares critical incident

  30-12-2024 19:15 via bbc.com
  
  Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust says there are increased numbers of people needing hospital treatment.
  
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• £35 tourist tax at popular UK holiday spot 'will kill trade' - Birmingham Live

  30-12-2024 17:53
  £35 tourist tax at popular UK holiday spot 'will kill trade'  Birmingham Live
  
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• HS2 in 'very serious situation', boss says

  30-12-2024 17:15 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update.
  
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• D-Day veteran turns 100 with surprise party

  30-12-2024 16:31 via bbc.com
  
  Joe Bullock's bash included cake, cards, and gifts - plus a bottle of rum for the former sailor.
  
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• ‘He suffered the trauma and injustice of many lifetimes’: Birmingham Six man Paddy Hill dies aged 80 - Belfast Telegraph

  30-12-2024 16:18
  ‘He suffered the trauma and injustice of many lifetimes’: Birmingham Six man Paddy Hill dies aged 80  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Avanti West Coast strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

  30-12-2024 12:15 via bbc.com
  
  Rail passengers will face a "significantly reduced" service due to a strike by train managers.
  
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