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New Street station

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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Stefania Licari on stage in Medico

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Ozzy Osbourne

MPs call for Black Sabbath to be honoured

The politicians appeal for the honour following Ozzy Osbourne's Commonwealth Games performance.

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Antytila

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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Sam Ryder arrives at Heathrow Airport in London after finishing second in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy

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Stefania Licari on stage in Medico

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A Birmingham medic is among several with stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Ozzy Osbourne

MPs call for Black Sabbath to be honoured

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

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