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“Birmingham has always been embarrassed about its heavy metal heritage - and that’s unacceptable.” The story behind the petition to get Birmingham Airport named after Ozzy Osbourne - and why its founder is refusing to give up

Other musical cities celebrate their musical heritage - so why not the birthplace of heavy metal?

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Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands) review – twinkling debut from British-Iraqi standup

The comedian considers his Brummie and Middle East identities in a polished set about belonging

The Guardian - UK

Fans queue to sign book of condolence for ‘proud Brummie’ Ozzy Osbourne

The book has been opened at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery following the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76.

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For a Brummie like me, Ozzy Osbourne’s voice mattered

Unlike other rock stars of the 70s and 80s, Osbourne talked like a bloke from Birmingham should talk. The teenage me loved it, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Watch Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham with flowers, speakers and a big screen to pay respects: "He never lost his roots...he was a Brummie through and through."

Ozzy fans have gathered in Birmingham across the night to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, who has died aged 76

Metal Hammer

’I’m crying just remembering it!’: readers on Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s goodbye gig

On Saturday night the Brummie rockers bade farewell to a stunning career, and Guardian readers were united in awe and respect

The Guardian - UK

“It’s one of the greatest cities ever, it’s given the world so much”: Black Sabbath have been awarded the freedom of Brum

Honour come a week before their final performance together

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Black Sabbath awarded freedom of Birmingham

The bandmates are preparing for their farewell show – the first time they have performed together in 20 years.

Evening Standard

No bab, Brummies don’t sound stupid – all the ignorant people who mock our accent do

My home city is dismissed as a tragic joke. I used to pretend to be from somewhere else, but now I’m proud of my roots, says freelance writer Emily Watkins

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham accent ranked ‘most hated’ on BBC’s unofficial league table, Kate Adie reveals

Journalist shares details of broadcaster’s dislike for Brummie accent as archives of her life and career to be catalogued

The Guardian - UK

Ozzy Osbourne 'couldn't be happier' after receiving Freedom of Birmingham

The members of Black Sabbath are set to receive the Freedom of Birmingham.

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Felicity Jones was 'embarrassed' by her family's accent growing up

Felicity Jones hated not sounding like everyone else growing up in Birmingham.

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Jude Bellingham gets the seal of approval from fellow Brummie Lee Carsley

The interim England boss says he has a good relationship with Real Madrid star Bellingham.

The Independent UK

Is this Midlands city the UK’s most underrated summer holiday hotspot?

As new data reveals a dramatic, somewhat surprising jump in people searching for things to do in Birmingham, proud Brummie Richard Franks asks: have people all been sleeping on the UK’s second city?

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I value Brummie art, but who else does?

Only in Birmingham could a statue of King Kong be lost twice. The city’s relationship with its cultural history is complicated

The Independent UK

Cillian Murphy remembers ‘proud Brummie and Peaky Blinder’ Benjamin Zephaniah

Murphy paid tribute to the late poet as ‘a truly gifted and beautiful human being’

The Guardian - UK

Lindsey Santoro: Pink Tinge review – unpretentious filth and fun

Her material may be crude but there is no denying the bawdy Brummie comedian’s craft, nor her gift for getting the audience onside

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond 'really upset' after Eamonn Holmes' Holly Willoughby friendship swipe

Holly Willoughby was accused by former This Morning co-star Eamonn Holmes of 'faking' her friendship with Alison Hammond and that has reportedly hurt the bubbly Brummie

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Alison Hammond issues apology after social media blocking blunder amid This Morning drama

The Brummie apologised after blocking people for calling her a GOAT

The Guardian - UK

Jack Grealish has worked out how to be a superstar cog in a ruthless machine

It’s hard to fit in at first under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City but winger is now showing what he can do

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond sparks rumours she's split from boyfriend after cryptic comment

Alison Hammond's fans reckon she's split from her boyfriend Ben Hawkins after the bubbly Brummie hosted This Morning today alongside Holly Willoughby

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev calls out Leon Edwards for title fight after Kamaru Usman win

Edwards defended his welterweight title by beating Usman in their trilogy fight at UFC 286 and lightweight champion Makhachev called out the Brit after his win

The Guardian - UK

Alison Hammond: the beloved Brummie who is joining Bake Off

Her explosive laughter and viral celebrity interviews stand her in good stead for the tent

Daily Mirror

Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood's supportive gesture ahead of England game

Sasha Attwood shared a rare snap of herself with beau Jack Grealish earlier today, as the Manchester City ace and his England teammates prepare to take on neighbours Wales in tonight's World Cup clash

Wales Online

Talented baker makes life size Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby replica made entirely out of cake

Jane Lashbrook spent 336 hours to craft it into the image of the Brummie gangster with little touches like his signature cigarette, waistcoat and a pocket watch

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