‘Farage No. 10’: All the merch being sold at the Reform party conference in Birmingham ‘Football-style’ merch has taken the lead at this year’s party conference The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
What are Reform UK’s policies as party conference kicks off in Birmingham? Reform UK said it is ‘preparing for government’ – but what could that look like? The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Reform UK is 'preparing for government', former party chairman says following Nadine Dorries defection Ahead of the party’s conference in Birmingham today, Zia Yusuf said Reform would ‘come to power with a plan’ Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
‘They’re toxic but popular’: businesses wary as they head to Reform’s party conference Nigel Farage will be wooing corporate guests at the NEC in Birmingham as his party aims to build on recent successes The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
This much-maligned UK city is secretly the best place for a cultural weekend away From late-night speakeasies to Black Sabbath ballet, Jake Hall argues that the UK’s second city is the ultimate destination for a weekend away The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Jack Osbourne Tearfully Reveals the 3:45 a.m. Door Knock That Told Him Ozzy Had Passed Jack Osbourne tearfully recounts the moment a family employee knocked at 03:45 to tell him his father Ozzy had died at 76; the funeral procession in Birmingham drew thousands, and the family continues to preserve the rock legend's legacy. International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2025
Rees-Mogg, Gove and pyrotechnics: what to expect from Reform party conference With 12,000 expected to attend in Birmingham, Nigel Farage’s party hopes to present a more professional image The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025
'How pathetic': Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack blasts Pink Floyd star for 'vomiting out bulls***' about late dad Roger Waters, 81, shared his thoughts on Ozzy, who died aged 76 in July, in a recent interview Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
Doctor Suspended from Birmingham Hospital for 'Poor English Skills' — Risk to Patients or Racism? Dr Monika Matko, who qualified in Hungary in 2003, first faced scrutiny in 2019 when colleagues reported concerns about her communication and record-keeping. International Business Times UK · Sep 3, 2025
UK airports – what are they good for? The Man Who Pays His Way: Passengers prefer small airports, but Britain’s busiest hubs have their advantages too The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Kelly Osbourne Lashed Out At WWE's 'Disrespectful Dirtbag' Becky Lynch For Making Ozzy Osbourne Death Joke On Monday Night Raw Well, that's one way to generate cheap heat. Cinemablend · Aug 26, 2025
WWE star Becky Lynch sparks backlash with Ozzy Osbourne death joke at Birmingham show The wrestler was met with a mixture of boos and shocked reactions after making her remarks during a live televised show in the late Black Sabbath frontman’s hometown Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
"You are a disrespectful dirtbag!" Kelly Osbourne furiously fires back at WWE and Becky Lynch following controversial Ozzy Osbourne promo line in Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne's daughter was not impressed by the mention of her father during a controversial Becky Lynch promo on last night's Raw Metal Hammer · Aug 26, 2025
‘I flew from Burundi to Birmingham aged 10 – then got put into care until I had a DNA test…’ Saido Berahino opens up on his journey from war-torn Burundi to the Premier League The former West Brom forward was born in civil war-hit Burundi before moving to the UK FourFourTwo · Aug 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025 Asylum hotel protests continue as Cooper sets out plan to clear appeals backlog The Home Secretary wants to give a new adjudication panel the power to decide asylum appeals to speed up the process.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025 David Byrne, Little Simz, Jasmine.4.t and more: the best music of autumn 2025 From CMAT’s provocative pop to Taylor Swift’s 12th album, plus tours from Kneecap, Lady Gaga and Stereolab, here’s the pop not to miss – while in classical, Mark-Anthony Turnage adapts The Railway Children
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025 Who Will Remain: Race, class and tough choices There are some choices you must make in life which truly feel like being at a crossroads. For Amir, the student protagonist of Kasim Ali’s second novel Who Will Remain?, that moment arrives when his childhood friend Adnan rocks up, now a savvy and loaded drug dealer. “These streets are…
International Business Times UK · Aug 23, 2025 UK Bank Holidays Derailed: CrossCountry Strike Leaves Travellers Stranded Limited services on 24-25 Aug, with £500,000 economic hit. Pay dispute fuels debate as passengers face holiday travel chaos
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 Trains replace rail replacement buses in bank holiday weekend first from Birmingham New Street to International Exclusive: Despite Network Rail warning of line closure, trains are running on the key intercity route
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Hundred strugglers Welsh Fire earn unexpected double win over Birmingham Phoenix Steve Smith secured an eight-wicket success in the evening to back up a 36-run triumph in the opening game.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Rage Against the Machine star reflects on meeting Ozzy Osbourne weeks before his death Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello believes Ozzy Osbourne knew he was close to death during his final Black Sabbath performance in Birmingham. Osbourne, aged 76, died on 22 July, just two weeks after the farewell show at Villa Park, which Morello helped curate. Fans who watched the live-streamed…
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Tom Morello says it ‘felt like Ozzy knew’ he was dying at Black Sabbath farewell concert Guitarist who served as curator for Osbourne’s farewell show in Birmingham reflected on the rocker’s state of mind during the emotional day
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 HS2 engineers move massive 1,631 tonne steel bridge into place over Birmingham ring road Watch as HS2 engineers carefully slide a 1,631 tonne bridge into place over a busy Birmingham road.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Voices: ‘This is not patriotism’: Readers clash over St George’s Cross flag displays YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over the wave of St George’s Cross flags and graffiti in Birmingham – with some calling it vandalism and hijacking, while others see it as a show of pride and unity
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 US woman who wore niqab disguise before failed murder plot jailed for 30 years Aimee Betro flew to the UK to carry out the plot in Birmingham, which failed when the gun jammed, allowing the victim to escape.