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HS2 rail plans rated “unachievable” by official watchdog

The rail project has experienced multiple delays and cost hikes

The Independent UK

Men sentenced for selling unauthorised Covid-19 tests during pandemic

Ron Huss-Smickler, 41 from Birmingham, and Steven Lawrence Beckford, 39 from Edgbaston, bought the non-certified coronavirus tests from Alibaba.

The Independent UK

Why I'm cycling from Beijing to Birmingham

A vast sweep of 2,000 years of economic history will unfold over the next nine weeks as I cycle from Kazakhstan to Turkey along some of the Silk Roads

Newsroom.co.nz

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‘Birmingham could pull it off’: city considers hosting Commonwealth Games again

Pride expressed at unveiling of Ozzy the bull statue as city is called on to step in and save 2026 event

The Guardian - UK

My big Birmingham bookshop crawl: why booksellers are suddenly thriving

In 2009, two bookshops a week were closing in the UK and the days of physical books seemed numbered. Now, indie stores are booming. What explains the turnaround – and can it be sustained?

The Guardian - UK

Sharon Osbourne gushes as Commonwealth Games bull ‘Ozzy’ is unveiled in new home

The bull, named in honour of Birmingham rocker Ozzy Osbourne, was unveiled in its new home at Birmingham New Street station in front of crowds.

The Independent UK

Minister says high-speed rail to Sydney will 'transform' Hunter

The minister says the project should be completed in 30 years.

Newcastle Herald

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Two Alabama firefighters shot at station, one fatally

Jordan Melton, 29, died after the attack at Birmingham fire station which also wounded fellow firefighter Jamal Jones

The Independent UK

Primary school children ‘ashamed’ after murals at refugee centre painted over

Pupils at a primary school in Birmingham were left feeling ‘angry’ and ‘ashamed of their country’ after hearing the murals were painted over

Evening Standard

Primary school children take action after murals at refugee centre painted over

Pupils at a primary school in Birmingham were left feeling ‘angry’ and ‘ashamed of their country’ after hearing the murals were painted over.

The Independent UK

Carlee Russell’s employer breaks silence on ‘sensitive’ investigation into her bizarre disappearance

Owner of Woodhouse Spa in Birmingham where Carlee Russell was working on the night of her disappearance says he is cooperating with ‘sensitive’ investigation

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: With no host for 2026, the Commonwealth Games may have run its last race

In today’s newsletter: Escalating costs mean Victoria will no longer host the competition – but can another host be found?

The Guardian - UK

British Commonwealth Games bid encouraged after 2026 hosts withdraw

The Commonwealth Games Federation described the UK as fantastic hosts after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to high costs

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years.

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The Independent UK

Five mayors set to take legal action against rail office closures

The proposed closures include offices at London Waterloo, London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly.

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games 2026: why has Victoria pulled out and what happens now?

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

The Independent UK

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

The Transport Secretary visited Birmingham to see work on the new Curzon Street Station.

Newsroom.co.nz

Two Kiwis fly into the same world champs event

In a rare achievement, two NZ swimmers will compete in the same butterfly event in next week's world swimming champs in Japan. Dave Crampton talks to the pair.

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The Independent UK

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

The coroner said more inquests would be opened and urged the families of Ian Paterson’s former patients to come forward.

AAP

Australia win extra athletics medal at Birmingham Games

Confirmation of a doping violation has given Australia the bronze medal in the women's 4x100m athletics event at last year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Guitar World

“An official Vampire now”: Tony Iommi played Paranoid with Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper at The Hollywood Vampires’ recent UK show

The Black Sabbath legend dropped in on the band’s Birmingham, UK show and proved he has lost none of his chops since retiring from touring

Zenger

Tree Surgeon Lures Mango The Macaw Down From 60ft Tree In Birmingham

Missing Macaw Rescued After 46 Hours in Tree with Help of Cheesy Snacks

MusicRadar

See Tony Iommi become an honoury 'Vampire' as he joins Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Alice Cooper to perform Black Sabbath's Paranoid in Birmingham

The Sabbath legend guested with the Hollywood Vampires supergroup

Birmingham Post

HS2 chief executive is stepping down as £61bn scheme moves to ‘defining period’

Phase One of the project between London and Birmingham is at peak construction

Metal Hammer

Watch Bruce Dickinson break gong mallet at Iron Maiden show, before pretending to play it like a flute and giving it a lick

Bruce Dickinson accidentally broke his gong mallet at Iron Maiden's recent show in Birmingham, but rolled with the punches

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