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Birmingham UK News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Birmingham UK News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Birmingham: Birmingham school stabbing linked to bullying prompts urgent safety review | June 20

    Birmingham: Birmingham school stabbing linked to bullying prompts urgent safety review | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Birmingham authorities address a 13-year-old's knife attack linked to bullying and homophobia, while a controlling boyfriend faces charges after strangling a woman in her car. A teen faces jail for a "beheading motion" in Bordesley Green and a 4-year-old is found hours after abduction from Cradley Heath park.
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    1 min
  • Birmingham: Teacher banned after sending explicit images to student | June 19

    Birmingham: Teacher banned after sending explicit images to student | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Birmingham: A primary school teacher in Worcester has been banned for sending explicit content to a student and creating sexual abuse images, sparking outrage. HMRC admitted overcharging 40,000 graduates due to a tax calculation error, prompting calls for tax system transparency.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Asda extends delivery times for World Cup fans in Birmingham | June 18

    Birmingham: Asda extends delivery times for World Cup fans in Birmingham | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Birmingham residents face new challenges as Asda extends delivery times and a £5 alcohol rule kicks in for England World Cup fans. A violent family attack in Handsworth and tensions over a Far Right protest highlight growing concerns in the city.
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    2 mins
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