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This Week in Birmingham

Birmingham has been a hub of activity this week, with a blend of exciting events and concerning incidents shaping the city's mood. On the positive side, the National Youth Championships and the "Glast

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TIESTO at GASWRX Birmingham

Global electronic music icon Tiesto comes to GASWRX Birmingham for a huge headline show on Sunday 13th December 2026.

Skiddle·16h ago
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Christmas Comedy Specials at The Glee Club Birmingham

For over 20 years we have been entertaining groups large and small in our award-winning venues, so this year book The Glee Club for a Christmas party!

Skiddle·16h ago
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Teenagers found with stab injuries on Birmingham street - two arrested

Police were called to the scene of a disorder on Grimley Road.

Birmingham World·20h ago
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Young people in Birmingham 'can save lives' by reporting those carrying knives anonymously - and not to police

A new campaign is highlighting is an anonymous route to report the information which could stop tragedies unfolding on the streets

Birmingham Mail·21h ago
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Birmingham Halal butchers ordered to shut following cockroach infestation

Inspectors found an infestation of cockroaches and mouse droppings at a halal butchers

Birmingham Mail·21h ago
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Dragons Den star loses sight in one eye after NHS failed to diagnose serious condition

Noora Lewis, from Birmingham, was left with permanent vision loss in her left eye after giant cell arteritis symptoms went uninvestigated by doctors

Birmingham Mail·21h ago
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Birmingham City Council's Oracle IT system goes live after £144m overhaul

Four years after a botched digital upgrade contributed to Birmingham City Council's financial crisis and a Section 114 notice, the revamped Oracle system — now named Brindley — has gone live

Birmingham Mail·21h ago
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Birmingham issued 19 hour thunderstorm and power cut warning by Met Office

Birmingham is one of 59 UK areas to be battered by heavy thunderstorms from today

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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Two teenagers stabbed after disorder breaks out in Birmingham

Two people have been arrested and multiple locations cordoned off following double stabbing

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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Dramatic moment firefighters tackle lorry blaze on main Birmingham route

A hydraulic platform was deployed to tackle a lorry blaze

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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'Drug mule' caught with £500k cannabis at Birmingham Airport spared jail

A man described in court as an 'archetypical drug mule' has avoided immediate imprisonment after being caught with more than £500,000 worth of cannabis at Birmingham Airport following a flight from Th

Coventry Telegraph·1d ago
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Birmingham Airport 'comfortably within' restrictions set for certain flights but complaints continue

BHX keeping within new regulations restricting overnight flights

Coventry Telegraph·1d ago
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Full details on Canley fire that stopped trains between Coventry and Birmingham International for hours

It broke out near to the railway tracks

Coventry Telegraph·1d ago
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Daytime Party - Silent Disco for Grown Ups

The legendary SILENT Disco DAY Party returns to the historic regency Ballroom at Birmingham Council House on Victoria Square

Skiddle·1d ago
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Summer Garage Rooftop Rave - Saturday 29th August - Birmingham

We are back for our annual Summer Garage Rooftop Party on the infamous XOYO rooftop. Get ready for non stop garage anthems, reloads and pure vibes!

Skiddle·1d ago
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COBO : Comedy Shutdown Bank Holiday Special Birmingham

COBO: Comedy Shutdown is back for a bank holiday special, bringing the joy of laughter!

Skiddle·1d ago
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Man in court accused of robbing £270 Ninja air fryer at knifepoint in Birmingham

Daniel Roberts allegedly robbed the air fryer at knifepoint

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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Birmingham Airport 'comfortably within' strict restrictions but complaints continue

BHX keeping within new night time policy restrictions Solihull councillors hear

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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Birmingham man 'who could not understand English' used impersonators to sit his driving theory tests

Ali Khan's impersonators pretended they had undergone plastic surgery or left their passports in car before fleeing test centres

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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My unbelievable lucky streak continued at Birmingham's most charming charity shop

I think I've cracked the code on how to get the best luck in our city's charity shops.

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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Refugee who fled war-torn Syria punched woman in Birmingham city centre 'for no reason'

A man who fled war-torn Syria for a new life in Birmingham has been sentenced after launching an unprovoked attack on a woman in the city centre, leaving her terrified and too scared to leave her home

Birmingham Mail·1d ago
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West Midlands law firm picks children's hospital for fundraising year

mfg Solicitors has chosen a Birmingham hospital as its sole charity to benefit from staff fundraising activity over the next 12 months

Birmingham World·2d ago
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Joe Lycett running Britain's most exclusive pub - which can open for an hour-a-week

The Birmingham comedian had to undergo training and get a qualification to allow the venue to open for the short time window

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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Lineside fire blocks railway between Coventry and Birmingham International

Passengers have been advised to check their journeys before travelling

Birmingham World·2d ago
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'Fire next to track' hits Coventry and Birmingham International rail services

Network Rail has warned that disruption is expected for hours

Coventry Telegraph·2d ago
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'We are extremely concerned' - Birmingham venue responds after man shot in leg

A man was shot in the leg.

Birmingham World·2d ago
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Man, 23, shot in leg at popular Birmingham venue - three arrested

The incident occurred at Luna Springs last night.

Birmingham World·2d ago
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Police search for missing 13-year-old girl with links to Birmingham - have you seen her?

Have you seen Summah?

Birmingham World·2d ago
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DanceOnArrival Presents: Morgan Seatree Summer Closing Festival

We return to Birmingham on Sat 26th September with 3,000 of you, for one final open-air dance of summer with Morgan Seatree.

Skiddle·2d ago
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BASSHUNTER & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | GASWRX, Birmingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is BACK in Birmingham. Taking over GASWRX for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

Skiddle·2d ago
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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Birmingham

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

Skiddle·2d ago
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PURE Garage Birmingham

PURE Garage returns to Birmingham in October with an all star line up of UKG legends!

Skiddle·2d ago
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Alix Perez | Birmingham

Bass music pioneer Alix Perez comes to Club Colette, Birmingham this August to celebrate 10 years of 1985 Music

Skiddle·2d ago
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R&B Brunch Birmingham

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch, Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UKs biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer.

Skiddle·2d ago
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The West Midlands town ranked happier than Birmingham

ONS figures show happiness levels in Oldbury are above the national average - but for those sleeping rough on its streets, life tells a very different story

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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Man who fled war-torn Syria for new life in Birmingham punched woman 'for no reason'

The victim said she has been left terried to leave her home after Thaer Shook punched her in Broad Street, sending her crashing to the ground

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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Simple police search ended in court date for Birmingham man as he admits 'it was his'

The 24-year-old was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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Birmingham man admits knife was 'his' after city centre search and gets community order

Tyrese Wright was searched by police in Birmingham city centre on 8 May and a folding pocket knife was found on his person – he admitted the blade was his and pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates'

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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Birmingham carer tried to leave Sainsbury's with trolley full of shopping

Fakhreddine Abderaouf attempted to leave the store with £278.65 worth of goods

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
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House prices in Wolverhampton jump 5.2% as buyers seek value near Birmingham

Wolverhampton among Britain’s rising commuter hotspots, Rightmove finds

Birmingham World·3d ago
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Teen who lost most of her hands wins The Piano as Birmingham Symphony Hall in tears

Grace Matthews, 19, hits the notes using her palm, half a thumb and the stub of a little finger after losing most of her hands and legs to meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia. She was declared th

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Birmingham Improv Comedy Jam (ft. Box of Frogs)

An evening of Improv fun for all. Turn up, grab a drink, put your name in the hat, and perform! Or if you prefer, just watch the fun!

Skiddle·3d ago
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Bingo Lingo - Courtyard Summer Series

You know the score. These are our most popular run of shows of the year. The ultimate bingo series experience in the sun at Birmingham's Luna Springs!

Skiddle·3d ago
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Birmingham Airport drug courier told 'my man gonna be on the other side' before £13.8m bust

Eleven people have been convicted over the incident

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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It was the project that broke Birmingham City Council - now it's back with a cake to celebrate

Birmingham City Council's financial dive into near bankruptcy was tied up with the Oracle IT project. Now a 'mark two' version has gone live

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Birmingham drivers warned over new 31mph rule and face fines

Recent changes around the city leave motorists at risk of getting into trouble

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Hundreds of Birmingham drivers fined as council starts enforcing new road rules

New cameras are already catching out motorists

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Syrian refugee jailed for knife threat on Erdington High Street before fleeing into mosque

Salah Barzi, 30, was jailed for 18 months at Birmingham Crown Court after he pulled a knife and chased Reuben Davis outside Heron Foods on Erdington High Street, Birmingham

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Birmingham 'family man' 'hit partner's father with glass before putting him in a headlock

The defendant 'put his partner's father in a headlock,' a court heard

Birmingham Mail·3d ago
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Two Birmingham secondaries starting new school year in special measures

Leaders at beleaguered city schools will be hoping brighter times lie ahead

Birmingham Mail·3d ago