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British comedian Peter Kay show evacuated mid-performance as ‘suspicious bag’ prompts Birmingham arena alert

Comedian Peter Kay was forced to leave the stage mid-performance after a suspicious bag prompted a police response and evacuation at a Birmingham venue.

The Times of India

Teen arrested over 'bomb hoax' after Peter Kay show evacuated and comedian rushed off stage

Kay, 52, had been performing at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for around 45 minutes when he was abruptly bundled off stage

Evening Standard

Peter Kay ushered off stage and audience evacuated after suspicious bag found

Police said a 19-year-old man is being held in custody.

Evening Standard

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Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found

Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leave

The Guardian - UK

Peter Kay Birmingham show evacuated mid-performance over ‘suspicious bag’

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The Independent UK

Peter Kay show in Birmingham evacuated after potential ‘suspicious bag’ found

The comedian was just 45 minutes into his show at the Utilita Arena

The Independent UK

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Will Meghan Markle Return To UK? The One Thing She Refuses To Do For Prince Harry Revealed

Meghan Markle is said to be resisting Prince Harry's push for a part‑time return to royal duties in the UK, despite renewed speculation about a 'half in, half out' deal with King Charles. Insiders claim the Invictus Games in Birmingham could test how far she is willing to go.

International Business Times UK

Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy

I’ve been speaking to Muslims across the country, many of whom are deserting Labour. They are as angry about potholes, traffic and litter as anyone else, says journalist and historian Taj Ali

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham council leader says end of city’s bin strike ‘within sight’

Long-running dispute could be resolved as improved offer is made to workers, who first began strike in January 2025

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham bin strike breakthrough as new pay offer made

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The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough in long-running pay dispute

John Cotton, the council leader, said the end is ‘within sight’

The Independent UK

Deal ‘within sight’ to end Birmingham bin strike

Members of Unite have been on all-out strike for more than a year.

Evening Standard

Greggs trials anti-theft counters at stores in London, Birmingham, and Nottinghamshire

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“It’s historically important for music lovers of that genre”: The legal dispute over Black Sabbath’s earliest recordings has been settled – and they could finally be released

The legal beef between Sharon Osbourne and Sabbath’s original manager has been squashed – and it could be good news for fans

The Independent UK

Man jailed for attempting to murder wife by pouring hot oil on her head

Raju Mollah, 50, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife in Birmingham. Mollah attacked his wife by pouring hot oil over her head and repeatedly striking her with a frying pan after asking her to make him an omelette. The victim suffered severe…

Metal Hammer

"I want to dedicate this next one to a dear friend of mine in the sky tonight!" Watch a tearful Yungblud pay emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with his cover of Black Sabbath's Changes in Birmingham last night

Yungblud made the most of playing Ozzy's home city

The Guardian - UK

More than 150 violent offenders granted taxi licences in Midlands city last year

FoI data reveals that 438 people with criminal convictions were given licences in Wolverhampton, UK’s ‘taxi capital’

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Jude Bellingham explains reason behind surprise Birmingham Phoenix investment

Jude Bellingham has invested in Birmingham Phoenix ahead of the 2026 Hundred season

Evening Standard

PM pledges unrelenting fight against antisemitism as seven more arrested

Suspects were held in London and Birmingham over a new alleged plot amid a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’?

Some fear a fragmented field of hopefuls from Labour, the Conservatives, Greens, Reform and independents could leave city ungovernable

Evening Standard

Sharon Osbourne shares plans to attend Tommy Robinson rally in London

Several celebrities have supported Robinson in the past, including Australian actor and singer Holly Valance

Evening Standard

Birmingham City footballer charged with drink driving after collision

Warwickshire Police said officers were called to a collision on the A3400 near Henley-in-Arden at around 10.30pm on Easter Monday.

The Independent UK

Birmingham City footballer charged with drink driving after three-vehicle crash

The Birmingham City footballer is due to appear in court next month

The Guardian - UK

Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham but it may do the opposite

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