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New Street station falls silent for rail strike
The platforms are closed as train operators cancel services for the one-day strike by drivers.
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New Street station falls silent for rail strike
The platforms are closed as train operators cancel services for the one-day strike by drivers.

The doctors having a laugh about life in the NHS
A Birmingham medic is among several with stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

MPs call for Black Sabbath to be honoured
The politicians appeal for the honour following Ozzy Osbourne's Commonwealth Games performance.

Ukrainian band back Birmingham for Eurovision
Band Antytila, who appealed to Ed Sheeran while serving in Kyiv, call for Birmingham to host Eurovision.

Seven UK cities on shortlist to host Eurovision
Birmingham is among seven contenders to stage the 2023 song contest.
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New Street station falls silent for rail strike
The platforms are closed as train operators cancel services for the one-day strike by drivers.

The doctors having a laugh about life in the NHS
A Birmingham medic is among several with stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

MPs call for Black Sabbath to be honoured
The politicians appeal for the honour following Ozzy Osbourne's Commonwealth Games performance.

Ukrainian band back Birmingham for Eurovision
Band Antytila, who appealed to Ed Sheeran while serving in Kyiv, call for Birmingham to host Eurovision.

Seven UK cities on shortlist to host Eurovision
Birmingham is among seven contenders to stage the 2023 song contest.

The doctors having a laugh about life in the NHS
A Birmingham medic is among several with stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

MPs call for Black Sabbath to be honoured
The politicians appeal for the honour following Ozzy Osbourne's Commonwealth Games performance.

Ukrainian band back Birmingham for Eurovision
Band Antytila, who appealed to Ed Sheeran while serving in Kyiv, call for Birmingham to host Eurovision.
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Video caption: Birmingham leaders hope for Commonwealth boost to Eurovision bid Leaders in Birmingham hope the success of the Commonwealth Games will show the city can host Eurovision.