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Fact check: Birmingham protest and mayor’s message

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · May 1

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 · Apr 30

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 · Apr 28

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

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The Independent UK · Apr 25

“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

Metal Hammer · Apr 24

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…

The Independent UK · Apr 24

"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

Metal Hammer · Apr 24

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’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Jude Bellingham explains reason behind surprise Birmingham Phoenix investment

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

The Independent UK · Apr 22

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 21