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Why we must never forget about the Birmingham Pub Bombings victims
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Julie Hambleton, whose sister Maxine was one of those killed, reflects on the 49th anniversary of the tragedy
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I spent 30 minutes on a Birmingham street and couldn't believe there wasn't a crash
Birmingham City Centre
For some drivers, they appeared to throw the rule book out the window with their blatant disregard for the law
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What we found when we measured air pollution in Birmingham and why I'm tempted to mask up
Birmingham
We went out with scientists from the University of Birmingham to measure air quality in the city - what we found was deeply concerning
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'Grave concerns' of Birmingham Pub Bombings families - there must be a public inquiry
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Julie Hambleton is Justice For the 21 campaigner whose older sister Maxine was killed in the 1974 bombings in the city
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Coronation Street favourite Norris Cole makes surprise return to ITV soap
Coronation Street
The actor quit the soap for good in 2021
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See inside St Paul's Church - the listed city church in desperate fight for survival
Jewellery Quarter
Businesses are being urged to step in to save one of Birmingham's most loved historical buildings
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I rode around Birmingham on a bike and e-scooter to see which was safer - here’s why I gave up
Transport
After giving up cycling in Birmingham - I decided to try out the new Beryl e-scooters to see if they felt any safer
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I unexpectedly adopted a stray cat - I had no clue what I was getting myself into
Birmingham
Our lives took an unexpected turn when a furry feline wandered into our world - but we may have saved her from a dark future
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Most common offences committed at Birmingham Airport amid crime surge
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport saw the 4th largest increase in crime of any UK airport last year
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BMW crashes into Lozells lamppost in wet weather as police issue warning
Lozells
The mangled car hit the lamppost with enough force to move it slightly from its position in the ground
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'Sorry' council promises 'lessons learnt' after hundreds locked out of venue
Ladywood
Around 200 people were locked out of the £2.2 billion redevelopment meeting which quickly turned into a farce
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Should school summer holidays be shorter?
Summer Holidays
Parents and teachers in Wales will be asked if they want to cut the length of the school summer break - should we do the same in England?
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Fresh from radio cuts, a BBC move that threatens local journalism
News Opinion
Public outcry continues to surround the ‘Across the UK’ plans to inflict swingeing cuts to popular local radio services
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I tried a £20 sandwich and chocolate samosas at popular Birmingham food festival - now I can't wait until next year
Muslim Communities
The Halal Food Festival 2023 partnered with the Muslim Lifestyle Experience for a delicious, family friendly weekend
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I visited the £60-a-year 'secret' Birmingham park and I can see why people pay for a key
Moseley
The 11-acre 'hidden oasis' is so secluded that even some locals don't know it's there
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Inside one of Birmingham's poorest areas where council flats sit in the shadow of skyscrapers
Ladywood
Residents in Ladywood live just minutes away from the city centre, but they say they may as well live on another planet
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BirminghamLive launches 999 Ambulance Crisis campaign for family who watched dying dad wait in vain
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Inside the 999 Ambulance Crisis - in this special report one Birmingham famly share their experience as they call on PM Rishi Sunak to act 'with urgency'
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The sight of Birmingham pub bombing names moved us - first tears - then to anguish
Commonwealth Games
Julie Hambleton, of the Justice for the 21 group of victims' families from the Birmingham pub bombings, reacts to the Raging Bull in the Commonwealth Games, which featured the names of their loved ones
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Twenty years after Charlene and Letisha, we haven't learned lesson of violent crime
Crime
BirminghamLive editor Graeme Brown responds to a spate of gun and knife crimes which have claimed lives in our inner cities
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Queen + Adam Lambert blast Utilita Arena fans into emotional universe and beyond
Utilita Arena Birmingham
The rock show that had almost everything sent more than 15,000 Queen fans home happy after the first of two nights at Birmingham's Utilita Arena
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I went to Sports Direct on New Street and it blew my brains
Birmingham City Centre
Our search for best buys inside Sports Direct's new 'flagship' store on New Street went to extra time because the four-floor store is so vast
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We tried Birmingham canals' new e-boats and it swept us away on a tide of happiness
Broad Street Birmingham
The new GoBoat e-boats can be hired out from their Waters Edge berths opposite the ICC just yards from Broad Street and Brindleyplace
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Why we're giving our readers more politics coverage than ever before
Midlands Message
It's tempting to think readers aren't interested in politics but that's not true
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How 3am appeal for help from a pregnant woman led me down a rabbit-hole of worry and guilt
Birmingham City Centre
After being told the woman I'd taxi-shared with was a known drug addict and my cash had only gone towards fuelling her habit, I felt dispirited and kept questioning how I could, and should, have gone about it differently
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
Martin Lewis
All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
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Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Paramedics found a man with 'critical injuries' on Richards Street
The 'super hydrating' £15 eye patches that help to 'reduce puffiness and dark circles'
Money saving tips
The Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches are currently reduced online
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments