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The murder of Tracey Mertens, who was bundled into a car in Birmingham, remains unsolved 30 years on.Daughter's torment:...
23/12/2024

The murder of Tracey Mertens, who was bundled into a car in Birmingham, remains unsolved 30 years on.
Daughter's torment: https://bbc.in/49NAzKJ

Habeeb Khan told police: "All I have done is make a little video."
23/12/2024

Habeeb Khan told police: "All I have done is make a little video."

"Football speaks all languages."
23/12/2024

"Football speaks all languages."

The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victo...
23/12/2024

The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria in 1854.
Full story: https://bbc.in/4gsNVye

The supermarket says loyalty card and click and collect orders are mostly affected.
23/12/2024

The supermarket says loyalty card and click and collect orders are mostly affected.

The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

Tracey Mertens' murder remains unsolved 30 years on.
23/12/2024

Tracey Mertens' murder remains unsolved 30 years on.

Firefighters are tackling a "significant fire".
23/12/2024

Firefighters are tackling a "significant fire".

West Midlands Fire Service said a mix of commercial and residential buildings are affected in Sparkhill.

The Prime Timers are made up of 17 members from seven care homes.Full story: https://bbc.in/49Mlg4M
22/12/2024

The Prime Timers are made up of 17 members from seven care homes.
Full story: https://bbc.in/49Mlg4M

A firefighter is running 130 miles (209 km) in five days to "give back" to the community's charity for its support.
22/12/2024

A firefighter is running 130 miles (209 km) in five days to "give back" to the community's charity for its support.

Regan Williams takes on a five-day run for the Fire Fighters Charity after its help in "tough times".

Edd Rose took up his voluntary work to give himself "routine and structure" - and local people have paid for his litter ...
22/12/2024

Edd Rose took up his voluntary work to give himself "routine and structure" - and local people have paid for his litter cart.
Full story: https://bbc.in/3DrRfv0

Keaton Slater was killed while he was walking home from school in June.Full story: https://bbc.in/4gIu5yX
22/12/2024

Keaton Slater was killed while he was walking home from school in June.
Full story: https://bbc.in/4gIu5yX

A head teacher has found unexpected fame after a video of him recreating Hugh Grant's iconic dance from the 2003 Christm...
22/12/2024

A head teacher has found unexpected fame after a video of him recreating Hugh Grant's iconic dance from the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually went viral.
Full story: https://bbc.in/49LVoG6

"The appreciation for handmade gifts isn't as strong as it used to be." Full story:
22/12/2024

"The appreciation for handmade gifts isn't as strong as it used to be."
Full story:

"It's up there with some of the most important Christmas films for people."Full story: https://bbc.in/3DnyQiR
22/12/2024

"It's up there with some of the most important Christmas films for people."
Full story: https://bbc.in/3DnyQiR

The story of 855 black women who came to Birmingham from America to solve a two-year postal backlog during World War Two...
21/12/2024

The story of 855 black women who came to Birmingham from America to solve a two-year postal backlog during World War Two has been made into a film.
Full story: https://bbc.in/4iOK3JQ

Residents fear rat and mice problems in part of Birmingham will get worse when bin workers go on strike in the new year....
21/12/2024

Residents fear rat and mice problems in part of Birmingham will get worse when bin workers go on strike in the new year.

Residents of Aston fear the worst ahead of 12 days of industrial action by refuse workers.

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An eight-year-old girl born without a left hand has fulfilled her dream of skipping after being fitted with a bionic arm in time for Christmas.

A major fire that broke out in a Birmingham shop is being treated as arson after a vehicle hit the building. #bbcmidlands #birmingham

Ding Dong Mary Lee and Trixie Tinsel are spreading festive cheer throughout West Park hospital in the run-up to Christmas. #bbcmidlands #panto

A super fan of Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland said it was "pretty awesome" to get a surprise phone call from the man himself.

Did you sell your old clothes during lockdown for a bit of extra cash? Lee Evans was working in insurance while uploading items to eBay. People loved his clothes so much that he now owns two vintage stores in Birmingham. #bbcmidlands #digbeth #vintagestyle

Nadiya Allom was on the fairground ride in Birmingham before it came crashing to the ground seconds later. She recalled the moment it happened as something that "doesn't feel real" #bbcmidlands #birmingham

A woman who was injured on Thursday's night when a fairground ride crashed to the ground in Birmingham has been talking to the BBC about the incident. #bbcmidlands #birmingham #bbcbirmingham

A woman who was injured when a fairground ride failed has spoken of the terrifying moment it crashed to the ground while she was mid-air. Louise Brown was on the 55m-high City Starflyer ride in Birmingham city centre when it lurched backwards before dropping on Thursday evening. "This can never happen again - we are in shock and all I can think of is what if my kids were on the ride," Ms Brown said. #bbcmidlands #bbcbirmingham #birmingham

Two women have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride "failed and crashed" in Birmingham city centre. #bbcmidlands #bbcbirmingham #birmingham

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Emergency crews are in Birmingham city centre after what appears to be an incident on a ride in Centenary Square.

Two children from #Birmingham have been chosen to perform a solo during a showing of the animated festive film The Snowman at Birmingham Town Hall. Mustafa, 12, and Ava, 11, are helping to provide a live musical soundtrack for the professional production, singing the theme song Walking in the Air, alongside an orchestra. It's been described as a once in a lifetime opportunity for the children, who both applied for the roles after seeing advertisements for auditions online. Both children attended auditions in Solihull in October.

Members of a community group are clearing rubbish in their local park to make sure it is safe for everyone to enjoy. Friends of Spark Green Park said the work had made a big difference to the community since they started last year.

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