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HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - The Untold Story

Fake event lures hundreds of revellers to non-existent Birmingham fireworks - again

Hundreds were lured in by false claims made online for the second year running

The Independent UK

Birmingham revellers turn out for non-existent fireworks – for second new year in a row

Hundreds of people gather in Centenary Square to see in 2026 after false claims online promise ‘dazzling’ display

The Guardian - UK

"In 2026 I shall have definitely, definitely have my solo album out": Tony Iommi films New Year message, reflects on the "Summer of Sabbath"

The Riff Lord has spoken

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‘Madness’: HS2 spent £37m buying homes – long after high-speed rail routes were axed

Exclusive: Campaigners slam spending as ‘a waste and scandal’ and urge the government to sell the land back

The Independent UK

Ryanair passengers injured after severe turbulence hits Tenerife flight

Cabin service was underway when the incident happened just after crossing the Channel

The Independent UK

What happened next: Maggots, rats and growing despair – a year of the Birmingham bin strike

Action began in January, before an all-out strike in March. For locals, the flytipping, vermin, maggots and mess are taking a huge environmental and emotional toll

The Guardian - UK

“There is absolutely nothing you can do with a broken soul. He sank into an abyss that he wasn’t able to dig his way out from”: He played with Traffic, Hendrix and Free. But this doomed musician has been all but forgotten today

The life and death of lost musical alchemist Chris Wood

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Vulnerable people ‘set up to fail’ in Birmingham’s streets of unregulated ‘supported’ housing

The city now has 30,000 units crammed with people with mental health and other problems

The Guardian - UK

Coventry v Swansea, Egypt v South Africa, and more: EFL, Afcon 2025 – as it happened

Football clockwatch: Mo Salah struck as Egypt beat South Africa, while Coventry City increased their lead at the top of the Championship table

The Guardian - UK

Biggest showbiz stories of 2025: From Coldplay’s KissCam to Katy Perry in space

In April, pop star Katy Perry was a part of the six-woman crew on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket who embarked on a trip to space.

Evening Standard

Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby makes return in trailer for Peaky Blinders film

The movie serves as a continuation of the hit BBC drama series, which followed the rise of Birmingham-based crime family the Shelbys.

Evening Standard

‘It’s the story of my life’: how a retired teacher transformed his memories into a miniature world

From postcards to 3D models of nativity scenes, Ken Bonham has spent decades crafting the vast collection of dioramas that fill his home in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham Christmas Festival Axed, Traders Left Devastated: 'I've Lost Everything'

The annual Boldmere Christmas Festival in Birmingham has been cancelled this year after a grant from Sutton Coldfield Town Council was reduced, and traders have expressed their devastation.

International Business Times UK

Dragon’s teeth and elf garden among 2025 additions to English heritage list

Wartime defences in Surrey and model boat club boathouse in Birmingham among this year’s unusual listings

The Guardian - UK

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Digital Camera World

Why is Birmingham's first photographer finally getting the recognition he deserves after 180 years?

This Victorian chemist's experiments in silver plating prefigured today's obsession with sensor technology and exposure times

The Guardian - US

Alabama: Woman who alleged priest paid her for sex beginning at 17 says there’s ‘no real winner’ after his resignation

Heather Jones, now 33, went public with allegations after Robert Sullivan continued to work with children

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands police chief sorry for saying Jewish community supported Maccabi fan ban

Senior officer had told MPs some Jewish representatives did not want Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game classified as high risk

The Guardian - UK

Former doctor charged with sexual assaults against 38 patients in his care

Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of 45 offences, including some against children under 13

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Petition to rename airport after Ozzy Osbourne nears 80k signatures - but idea is grounded

A Change.org petition to rename Birmingham Airport after the late, great Ozzy Osbourne - who passed away in July aged 76 - is nearing 80,000 signatures, but the idea has been grounded by the airport's CEO.

International Business Times UK

Birmingham Airport Says No to Ozzy Osbourne Name Change, But Fans Won't Give Up

The CEO of Birmingham Airport refused to rename the airport to honour Ozzy Osbourne, but revealed plans to pay tribute to the rock legend in other ways.

The Independent UK

The best primary and secondary schools ranked by region

A secondary state school in London has topped the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2026

Metal Hammer

Birmingham Airport CEO says name will not be changed in memory of Ozzy Osbourne, despite petition nearing 80,000 signatures

There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area”

International Business Times UK

Kelly Osbourne's Appearance at Ozzy Tribute Goes Viral: Fans Ask What Happened

Kelly Osbourne's appearance at a Birmingham tribute to her late father Ozzy sparks discussion as public reactions shift focus from the ceremony to her wellbeing.

The Guardian - UK

Glenys Thomas obituary

Other lives: Trainer of social workers at Selly Oak College in Birmingham

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Fans Rue Kelly Osbourne’s “Transformation” As She Speaks About Dad Ozzy On His 77th Birthday

Kelly Osbourne’s emotional tribute to her late father was overshadowed as fans fixated on her "frightening" appearance.

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