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Ozzy Osbourne, the people’s Prince of Darkness, took heavy metal into the light

Having escaped a life of drudgery in Birmingham, Ozzy became the rare rock frontman you could relate to – and then, against the odds, a national treasure

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham forever: Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games

“Birmingham forever,” Ozzy Osbourne declared as he delighted spectators during a surprise performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his home city.

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Tributes flood in from across world of entertainment for ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman

Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago

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Drake reacts to fans chants of 'F*** KENDRICK' at Birmingham show

Drake's fans called out Kendrick Lamar during his recent concert in the UK.

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Would-be assassin in a niqab failed in murder plot after gun jammed, court told

Aimee Betro, 45, is on trial accused of conspiracy to murder after a failed assassination plot in Birmingham.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Birmingham bin strike

The leader of the Fire Brigades Union says the Government cannot ‘stand by’ any longer.

Evening Standard

Ministers ‘have their fingers in their ears’ over bin strikes, says Sharon Graham

Unite wants Labour to back workers during industrial action in Birmingham

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Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film

Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham is being turned into a concert film.

BANG Premier

HS2 has suffered ‘significant cost’ from legal challenges by public bodies

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed concern that ‘checks and balances’ are being used to ‘frustrate the delivery of consented projects’.

Evening Standard

All guns blazing! Watch full, pro-shot footage of Judas Priest’s Painkiller anniversary set at Hellfest last month

The Birmingham heavy metal legends played the French festival on June 21 as part of their ongoing Shield Of Pain tour

Metal Hammer

‘Fantastic’ teenager found dead in lake near Birmingham as school and football club lead tributes

Daniel Drewitt, 16, died after he went missing in a pool in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, on Thursday

The Independent UK

Birmingham council faces legal action over decision to close adult day centres

Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decision

The Guardian - UK

Unite attacks Angela Rayner over ‘abhorrent’ handling of Birmingham bin strikes

Deputy PM accused of refusing to engage as union considers cutting ties with Labour

The Guardian - UK

"Jeff is devastated": ELO's last ever mega-gig plunged into jeopardy after last-minute cancellation of last night's Manchester show

After cancelling the gig minutes before curtain up, all eyes now turn to the band's planned Hyde Park finale on Sunday

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Rayner ’will not be pushed around’ by Unite after union votes to suspend her

Deputy PM targeted for role in Birmingham bin strikes but sources say she resigned her membership months ago

The Independent UK

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner’s membership over Birmingham bins dispute

Unite has also voted to ‘re-examine its relationship with Labour’, in a sign of a growing divide between the union and the party.

The Independent UK

Labour in clash with unions as Unite suspends Rayner’s membership and says party is not on side of workers

General secretary Sharon Graham said the deputy prime minister ‘has had every opportunity to intervene and resolve this dispute’ over Birmingham’s bin strike

The National (Scotland)

Angela Rayner suspended from Unite over Birmingham bin strike

ANGELA Rayner has been suspended from the trade union Unite.

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Angela Rayner has Unite union membership suspended over Birmingham bin strike

The dramatic move came after a vote at Unite’s policy conference in Brighton on Friday

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NFL Players from Ramsay H.S. (Birmingham, AL)

An updated list of all NFL Players from Ramsay High School in Birmingham, AL.

Evening Standard

Union accuses council of ‘abhorrent’ practices and calls for leader to quit

Unite’s National Lead Officer said workers involved in Birmingham’s bin strike remain in determined mood despite an alleged ‘fire and rehire’ threat.

The Conversation

From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem

Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at talks broke down in acrimony.

The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike talks break down as council reaches ‘absolute limit’ in pay offer

Rubbish is piled up high on streets in Birmingham after nearly six months of a bin strike

Evening Standard

Birmingham council at ‘absolute limit’ of pay dispute offer

Rubbish has been piling up in the city since Unite members began strike action in March.

The Independent UK

Huge Hollywood actor gets stuck into pit at Black Sabbath’s final gig

Hollywood actor Jason Momoa surprised fans by getting stuck into the pit amongst the crowd at Black Sabbath's final performance with Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, 5 July at Villa Park in Birmingham.

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