Sea Life aquariums announce plans to provide their gentoo penguins with better enclosures, including access to daylight, and will cease breeding them at their London and Birmingham sites.

Birmingham City Council has fined itself approximately £472,000 for failing to pay charges related to its own Clean Air Zone. The council incurred the penalties for non-compliant vehicles used by its staff and contractors.

New versions of the Kia PV5 Cargo High Roof (L2H2) and PV5 Cargo Standard (L1H1), which premiered at the Birmingham commercial vehicle show, are set to arrive in Croatia by the end of the year and will be available for order in two months.

New figures reveal a significant drop in UK net migration, while Friday's papers also highlight the return of Aston Villa fans to Birmingham.

A man has been arrested in London following an incident in Birmingham where a van struck a pedestrian during protests related to the removal of flags. The victim sustained serious injuries.

Two men have been arrested in London in connection with an incident in Birmingham where a man was run over by a van after flags were removed from lamp-posts.

Darts sensation Luke Littler is predicting an exciting performance as he aims for a record seventh nightly victory in the Premier League Darts event in Birmingham on Thursday.

Police have launched an investigation after two men were stabbed at the 'Cru2' drum'n'bass night in Digbeth, Birmingham, on Saturday night.

Two new productions of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' in Birmingham and at the Globe are described as 'fun,' with one offering a 'lively, progressive' take and the other featuring 'effervescent comic performances.'

A person accused in connection with a bomb hoax that led to the evacuation of Birmingham's Utilita Arena and a comedian being ushered off stage was removed from court.

The political landscape in Birmingham is seeing a fierce battle for control, with a high number of candidates from non-traditional parties making election results difficult to predict.

MP Jess Phillips commented on the 14-month bin dispute in Birmingham, stating that a deal will 'get done when it gets done' ahead of next week's local elections.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski spoke to BBC Radio WM, describing a recent Birmingham bins announcement as 'cynical' ahead of the local elections on May 7.

A new offer is expected to be presented to striking bin workers in Birmingham, with hopes of reaching a deal to end the industrial action, though opposition parties have labeled it an election stunt.

Birmingham is preparing for an extraordinary election, with public sentiment characterized by a mix of frustration, apathy, and hope.

A 32-year-old man in Birmingham has pleaded guilty to rape, robbery, and assault against a Sikh woman, admitting the crimes were religiously motivated and potentially facing life imprisonment.

The Unite union is reportedly engaged in secret talks with Reform regarding the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham.

A travel feature explores Birmingham, highlighting its cultural significance as the hometown of music icon Ozzy Osbourne and the setting for the fictional character Tommy Shelby from "Peaky Blinders."

Pastor Cheryl Bartley has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith, who drowned during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham, UK.

A British pastor has been accused of manslaughter after a man drowned during a baptism ceremony, with the accused scheduled to appear before a Birmingham magistrates' court.

A preview of the upcoming video game "God Save Birmingham" at PAX East 2026 reveals a unique take on the zombie apocalypse genre, set in a rotting medieval village.

Birmingham city council has reportedly doubled its spending on agency staff during ongoing bin strikes, leading Unite to accuse the authority of attempting to undermine the industrial action as the waste dispute enters its second year.

Composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein are bringing an immersive concert tour based on the hit show 'Stranger Things' to London, Birmingham, and Belfast in June.

A review of the board game 'Brass Birmingham' describes it as an intense lesson on the industrial revolution, encompassing the struggles of laborers, the greed of landowners, and the necessity of dark beer.

Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson, stars of the new 'Peaky Blinders,' have spoken about the difficulties they faced in mastering the challenging Birmingham accent for their roles.

The Lasses picked up all three points in midweek as they beat second-placed Birmingham City Women to cut the gap on the top two to just two points.In what has been another quick turnaround for…

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.

Steven Knight, the creator of the gang drama Peaky Blinders, knows a thing or two about setting a scene and he already has the perfect one in mind for his beloved Birmingham City.

Sheffield United fought back for a hard-earned point in a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City despite playing much of the game with ten men, pushing the Blades to the 50-point mark for the season.While the ...

Unite union began all-out strike more than a year ago and city remains without full waste collection service It has been more than a year since Birmingham’s bin workers began their all-out strike that has left residents without a fully functioning waste collection service – and there is still no end in sight. The strikes have attracted global media attention as pictures emerged of towering waste and overflowing bins on the streets of the UK’s second largest city. Continue reading...

The film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" is praised, but actor Barry Keoghan's accent has drawn criticism. An expert explains why the Birmingham accent is one of the hardest to master.

Gil Birmingham does not hide that being part of the series meant a lot to him.

Peaky Blinders is back to cause trouble on the cobbled streets of Birmingham, and set images reveal what could be the start of more chaos.

"We wanna do two days in Aston Villa," the late metal icon's wife/manager said on the family's podcast this week.

As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metal pilgrimage and find the city’s best places to eat, drink and dance The runaway success…

Švedska glumica Rebecca Ferguson donijela je dašak glamura u Symphony Hallu u Birminghamu na premijeri filma "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man".

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The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim.

The University of Birmingham has announced a £10,000 scholarship opportunity for Indian postgraduate students for the 2026 academic year.

Logan Marshall-Green and Gil Birmingham also star in the crime procedural, which follows federal law enforcement as they solve cases and chase bad guys in the mountains of Montana.

Meta's AI Would Like To Keep You Posting After You're Dead Ever since social media became a fixture of daily life, an uncomfortable question has lingered: what should happen to someone’s account after they die? Leave it frozen in time? Hand it to family members as a memorial? Or quietly let it fade into the algorithm? A few years ago, Meta Platforms explored a far more ambitious possibility, according to Futurism. In 2023, the company received a patent describing how a large language model could be trained on a user’s past posts to simulate their voice and behavior — keeping an account active if the person were “absent,” including in the event of death. The filing, led by CTO Andrew Bosworth, outlined how such a system could generate posts, comments, likes, and even private messages in the user’s style. The idea was striking, and for many, unsettling. Meta has since said it has no plans to move forward with that example. But the patent offers a snapshot of a moment when tech companies were aggressively testing the limits of what generative AI might do — including extending a person’s digital presence beyond their lifetime. The Futurism piece says that the concept isn’t entirely theoretical. A small but growing “grief tech” sector has promoted AI tools that recreate voices or personalities of the deceased using photos, recordings, and written messages. Proponents argue that such tools could offer comfort. Critics worry they could complicate the grieving process. Even within Meta’s own public comments, there has been ambivalence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has spoken about AI companions as a way to address loneliness and, in a 2023 interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, suggested that interacting with digital representations of loved ones might help some people cope with loss. He also acknowledged the psychological risks and the need for deeper study. The business logic behind such experiments is difficult to ignore. Platforms like Facebook are filled with dormant accounts — profiles that remain but are rarely updated. More AI-generated activity could mean more engagement and more data. As University of Birmingham law professor Edina Harbinja observed, the commercial incentive is clear, even if the ethical path forward is not. Others urge caution. University of Virginia sociologist Joseph Davis has argued that part of grieving involves confronting the reality of loss, not blurring it with simulations. Meta has distanced itself from the patent’s more provocative scenario. Still, its existence underscores how far companies have been willing to push generative AI — and how complex the questions become when technology intersects with death, memory, and identity. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:00

Birmingham City Council has issued itself a fine of £470,000 for failing to comply with its own Clean Air Zone regulations, primarily due to violations by its waste department vehicles.

The creators of 'Peaky Blinders' are preparing for a continuation of the series, with Charlie Heaton cast as Tommy Shelby's son Charles in a story set in 1953 Birmingham.

Clio Barnard's kitchen-sink drama, 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,' which follows five friends from Birmingham facing divergent futures, has won the Audience Award at Directors' Fortnight.

Belgian club KV Mechelen has confirmed that three players, including former Birmingham City winger Kerim Mrabti, will be leaving the club at the end of the current season.

Birmingham is gaining popularity, partly due to the Netflix series 'Peaky Blinders,' with its extensive canal network often compared to Venice, offering insights into the city's daily life.

A significant fire was reported in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, west of I-65, with scary visuals emerging from the scene of the major blaze.

Over 100 academics, writers, and activists have signed an open letter criticizing Birmingham City University's plans to close its MA in Black studies, just months after its launch.

English club Birmingham City is scheduled to host Spanish giants Barcelona for a pre-season friendly match this summer. The game will be part of Barcelona's preparations for the upcoming season.

A man has sustained serious injuries after falling a number of floors at a bar in Colmore Row, Birmingham. Police have sealed off the venue, which has apologized to customers.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced on BBC Radio WM that her party would end the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham if elected in the local elections on May 7.

The band Editors has shared a new reflective single titled 'Call It In,' marking their first new music since 2022, and also announced a UK and European tour scheduled for 2027, coinciding with the opening of a new Birmingham venue.

Birmingham's year-long bin strikes are expected to conclude following a major breakthrough in the pay dispute between the city council and the Unite trade union.

During his return to Birmingham, Yungblud delivered an emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, acknowledging the legendary musician's profound impact on his life.

Judge George Birmingham emphasized the necessity of updating security legislation to combat threats posed by "lone wolf" attackers, while also stressing the importance of protecting civil liberties and human rights.

Residents of Birmingham, UK, are reportedly experiencing a mix of frustration, apathy, and hope as an extraordinary election approaches. The city appears divided in its sentiments regarding the upcoming vote.

An expert warns that plans to change the size of HS2 trains, intended to maximize capacity and prevent service problems north of Birmingham, could instead lead to reduced capacity, fewer seats, and slower services in the northern parts of the UK, while also inflating costs.

The Birmingham bin strike has continued for more than a year, with strikers remaining on the picket line awaiting a resolution to the prolonged conflict.

A focus group in Birmingham revealed a decline in support for the Labour Party among previous voters, who cited issues such as the cost of living, public services, and the Iran war as reasons for their dissatisfaction.

Selina Brown from Birmingham has been named the UK's first National Reading Hero, expressing her delight and crediting books with changing her life.

Birmingham City boss Chris Davies stated he has 'never been as frustrated' in his career following his side's 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Netflix is developing new 'Peaky Blinders' series, including one set in the 1950s, further expanding the franchise. This follows the recent premiere of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' starring Barry Keoghan.

A Serbian article explores the historical accuracy and cultural phenomenon surrounding the British crime drama 'Peaky Blinders,' discussing what the series accurately and inaccurately portrays about early 20th-century Birmingham life.

Gil Birmingham, widely recognized for his role in Yellowstone, was featured in a Taylor Sheridan western two years prior to the popular TV series, which some consider to be a better work.

The UK government is exploring options to reduce the cost of the much-delayed London to Birmingham HS2 railway line, including potentially cutting train speeds.

Unite leader Sharon Graham warned that Labour will be "decimated" in the upcoming May local elections and should be ashamed of their handling of the Birmingham bin strike.

A union has been fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction by blocking lorries during a bin workers' strike in Birmingham, following a court ruling.

Ghana's Minority in Parliament is urging the government to promptly settle the outstanding tuition fees for Ghanaian scholarship students attending the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

The stars of the smash hit Birmingham-set series tell all to Edith Bowman. Plus, the shocking 1969 Israeli plan to secretly transfer 60,000 Palestinians to Paraguay Ahead of the release of the Peaky…

Unite, one of the UK's largest trade unions, has announced it will cut its affiliation fees to the Labour party by more than half a million pounds (£580,000) in protest over the ongoing Birmingham bin strike.

Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts, which took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Owner Lee Cox described four-year-old Bruin as “a dog of a lifetime” as he won the competition and was met with roaring cheers from the audience. Continue reading...

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Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, has called for a review into the eligibility of student loans for individuals without A-levels, suggesting that money is loaned to those 'not really capable of graduating'.

The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

A 32-year-old male was arrested in connection with the stabbing

A serious stabbing attack occurred in the Alum Rock neighborhood of Birmingham, UK, near a primary school, prompting armed police from the counter-terrorism unit to respond.

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy and other stars have descended on Birmingham for the "Peaky Blinders" movie world premiere The post ‘Peaky Blinders’ stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hundreds of fans line the streets of Birmingham to catch a glimpse of the show's stars.

In the Bosnian House in Birmingham, March 1st – Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina – was solemnly marked today, with the presence of a large number of members of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian community.

Parents of a gravely ill child in Birmingham were denied respite care by the Birmingham Children's Trust, which instead suggested training the grandparents to provide the necessary help.

A man previously convicted for planning a terrorist attack on the British embassy is now running for election in Birmingham, despite concerns from political opponents and media about his past statements.

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is set to make a return with a new artificial intelligence-powered avatar, potentially debuting in Birmingham, UK. His wife Sharon and son Jack announced the development.

A pilot on Jet2 flight LS1266 from Tenerife to Birmingham suffered a heart attack during the flight, prompting an emergency diversion and landing in Porto. The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route.

Clio Barnard's film, "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning," has won the People's Choice Audience Award at the Cannes Directors' Fortnight. The film is described as a social-realist drama.

An estimated 20,000 fans flocked from Birmingham and across the globe, descending on Turkey's largest city to witness a historical night for the club, as European glory was brought back to B6 for the…

Birmingham, Europe's largest local authority, faces potential chaos as its council is left without leadership following fragmented results from this month's local elections.

Police are investigating an incident in Birmingham where a man was reportedly run over by a van after residents took down union flags that had been put up by an anti-migrant group.

Minority communities in Birmingham and other areas express concerns about a potential rise in hostile rhetoric following the recent election gains by Reform UK.

Labour has lost control of Birmingham City Council, ending its 14-year leadership in the city. This event is part of a broader trend of the party losing ground in various electoral contests.

Shahid Butt, a 60-year-old convicted terrorist, is running in the Birmingham city council elections, drawing criticism from politicians and a former hostage victim.

The political landscape in Birmingham is experiencing an intense battle for control, with a high number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties making election results difficult to predict.

The contest for political control of Birmingham is intensifying, with a high number of candidates from non-traditional parties making election results difficult to predict.

WSL 2 has come down to the wire with three teams in with a shout of lifting the title on Saturday.Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City, and Crystal Palace are all vying for the title as well as a spot…

Birmingham's council leader has announced that a deal to resolve the city's year-long bin strike is "within sight." This statement offers hope for an imminent end to the protracted industrial action.

Shahid Butt, a Birmingham council candidate who was jailed in 1999 for an alleged bomb plot in Yemen, is now seeking votes in the local elections.

Azets, a professional services firm, has announced the appointment of a new partner to lead its Birmingham office.

England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has acquired a stake in The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix franchise, marking a unique crossover investment in cricket.

Birmingham's local elections are seeing a fragmented field of candidates from various parties, leading to concerns that the outcome could result in a 'coalition of chaos' and leave the city ungovernable.

The city of Birmingham has accused its water utility of creating a fluoride crisis and demands that the utility take responsibility for fixing the issue.

An analysis delves into the historical accuracy of 'Peaky Blinders,' examining how the show blends real 20th-century Birmingham street gangs and figures with fictional elements of the Shelby family.

Cheryl Bartley, a pastor, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the drowning of 61-year-old Robert Smith at a baptism ceremony in Birmingham in 2023. The charges were brought by the Crown Prosecution Service.

The unofficial title of England's 'second city' continues to fiercely divide residents of Manchester and Birmingham, a debate that has spanned decades.

Saba Khan's 'Riverless Water' exhibition, tracing mass migration and displacement from Mirpur to Birmingham following the construction of the Mangla Dam, enters its final weekend at Birmingham's MAC.

The popular series 'Peaky Blinders' (Gangy z Birminghamu), which premiered in 2013 and ran for six seasons, is set to receive a grand feature film finale, cementing Cillian Murphy's status as an acting icon.

Two vicious crashes occurred during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series' Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

The UK government is exploring options to reduce the cost of the much-delayed London to Birmingham HS2 railway line, including potentially operating trains at slower speeds than initially planned.

The heat races set the lineup for the Main Event

Bournville, Birmingham, named one of the best places to live in the UK 2025  The Times

The minority in Ghana's Parliament has urged the government to take urgent action to clear fee arrears for scholarship students at Birmingham University and other UK universities to prevent their deportation.

Vemaí um daqueles conjuntos de dias em que há de tudo para ver, em todo o lado e ao mesmo tempo. Incluindo o regresso de Cillian Murphy à bandidagem de Birmingham em "Peaky Blinders".

Hammer thrower Hilmar Örn Jónsson set a new Icelandic record this morning with a throw of 78.03 meters at the European Throwing Cup in Cyprus, securing his place at the European Championships in Birmingham.

Householders in Birmingham describe a year of ongoing bin strikes, leading to piled-up recycling, sporadic waste collections, and rat problems.

MEGHAN, a female dog of the Little Vendée Basset Griffon breed owned by Ivo Raič from Drniš, was declared the second most beautiful dog in the world at the oldest and largest dog show, the famous Crufts in Birmingham.

I’m somewhat in love with this weird, bold, silly restaurant Trillium, the latest Birmingham restaurant by Glyn Purnell, is absolutely not one of those po-faced, sedate, mumbly kind of places where…

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S&W has announced the appointment of James Wright as a new partner in its Birmingham business tax team, strengthening its advisory services.

A 32 year old man has been arrested in connection with stabbing

The world premiere of the highly anticipated film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" took place in Birmingham. Hundreds of fans in Birmingham, many of whom wore their...

In the Bosnian House in Birmingham, United Kingdom, today, March 1st, the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was solemnly celebrated with the presence of a large number of members of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian community,...

A 56-year-old Indian-origin woman in Birmingham, England, suffered quadruple limb amputations and multiple cardiac arrests after a dog's lick on a small cut resulted in a life-threatening sepsis infection.

La città britannica è ancora la capitale della ribellione? Siamo andati a vedere

Civic leaders and members of the Ukrainian community in Birmingham, along with local partners, marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

An ombudsman found that NHS staff in Birmingham inappropriately used a teen to relay critical information to her deaf mother about her father's serious condition.