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Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK

Comment: A festival of business to leave a lasting legacy from Birmingham 2022

West Midlands Growth Company chief Neil Rami says increased foreign direct investment into the region will be vital to optimise the economic impact of the Commonwealth Games

Birmingham Post

Two CWG singles golds 16 years apart an out of this world feeling; future of Indian TT in the right hands, says Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Before he flew to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games (CWG), Sharath Kamal had categorically mentioned "I am playing my best table tennis at 40." By the time he returned home a fortnight later, Sharath had turned those words into an astonishing three gold medals and a silver, and…

The Times of India

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Matt Hudson-Smith on battling adversity and ‘going from hunting to being the hunted’

Exclusive interview: Briton looks to defend his European 400m title in Munich this week and complete his set of medals for 2022 after bronze in Eugene and silver in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Sams heroics in vain as Rockets are doused

Daniel Sams smashed a 55-ball half-century but the Australian's efforts for Trent Rockets were in vain as Matthew Wade saw Birmingham Phoenix to victory.

AAP

Glasgow bound flight declares mid-air emergency and diverts back to Birmingham

Flybe flight BE796, which departed around 5:45pm this evening from Birmingham Airport, issued an emergency squawk 7700 code as the plane was in the air above Derby.

Glasgow Live

Frustration and disappointment as Legoland Discovery refuse teen entry

He'd turned 18 at the end of May

Nottingham Post

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MAFS UK: Married at First Sight 2022 contestants revealed

The ‘bigger and bolder’ series will run for 30 episodes this autumn

Evening Standard

Community groups to get more than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment

The equipment includes bikes, boxing gloves, cricket gear, martial arts mats and weights used at the Games, which came to an end last Monday.

The Independent UK

‘Wild west’ supported housing needs oversight, ministers warned

Problems with exempt accommodation are spreading from Birmingham to other UK cities, an MP has said.

The Independent UK

Without Warning and Only Sometimes: Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood by Kit de Waal – review

The My Name Is Leon author’s evocative memoir of growing up in 1960s Moseley perfectly captures the dreams and reality of migration to postwar Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Dad's fury as disabled son, 18, refused entry to Legoland Discovery Centre

Ethan Wheale, who has Down's Syndrome and ADHD, was refused entry into the Legoland Discovery Centre because he has recently turned 18.

Daily Record

Glasgow remains Eurovision bookies favourite to host 2023 contest

Bookmaker Coral confirmed that Glasgow remains the favourite to host the event ahead of Birmingham after it was revealed that the city was one of seven UK cities shortlisted.

Glasgow Live

Number of Commonwealth Games athletes and delegates 'missing' increases to 17

Police have revealed that a total of 17 athletes or delegates have been reported missing since the beginning of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last month

Daily Mirror

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Nikhat Zareen gifts PM Narendra Modi boxing gloves, Hima Das gives traditional gamcha

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes expressed their elation at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamcha.

The Times of India

The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn. He lauded the athletes for the record haul of medals at Birmingham. The PM hailed the revival of the country's…

Newslaundry

NL Playoffs Ep 25: Commonwealth Games 2022, Premier League, F1

Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss India’s performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and, staying in England, the brand new season of the Premier League which has just gotten underway.

The Times of India

2022 CWG medal count a downer for Mirabai Chanu-led weightlifting contingent

NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifters have all the reasons to be proud of their Birmingham show as they managed to win 10 -- three gold, three silver and four bronze -- marginally better than that in Gold Coast in 2018 when India had won only nine medals. The rich medal haul…

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The Hindu

PM Modi hosts India's Commonwealth Games contingent

The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.

Daily Record

Eilish McColgan reveals Commonwealth Games medal plan and key role boyfriend Michael Rimmer played in glory

Scot produced the moment of Birmingham 2022 with her sensational gold in the 10,000m to emulate mum Liz.

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games glory will inspire more than just youngsters - David Smith

AS the curtain came down on Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, those on the Team Scotland Achieve programme were treated to one more sporting…

Wales Online

Toddler's rare skull condition will damage his brain without major surgery

Oscar Williams is set to undergo a vital operation in Birmingham on August 23, but his parents need help with the huge travel and accommodation costs

The Hindu

A brave leap forward

India’s long jumpers are beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Sreeshankar’s historic silver and the consistent Muhammed Anees’ fifth place at the Commonwealth Games are the latest signs of encouragement. It’s now vital the athletes are not let down by the system

The Times of India

World Championships helped me realise I could compete with the best, says triple jumper Eldhose Paul

KOCHI: In just a matter of days, triple jumper Eldhose Paul’s life has taken a turn for the better. From an unheralded triple jumper who took a last-ditch flight to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, to his return home as the golden star of Indian athletics from…

Birmingham Post

New owners for Birmingham dental practice

Harpreet Chana has acquired Walmley Dental with her husband Bhupinder after working for for the past seven years

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