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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: West Midlands Police Raids Target Domestic Abuse Suspects Ahead of World Cup | June 11

    Birmingham: West Midlands Police Raids Target Domestic Abuse Suspects Ahead of World Cup | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Birmingham police conducted raids on domestic abuse suspects ahead of the World Cup while Solihull banned a prolific offender from five areas. The city also faces supermarket changes with Morrisons closing 100 stores and M&S cutting prices on 68 products, alongside plans for 300 EV chargers and £4,310 incentives for electric car buyers.
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    1 min
  • Birmingham: Man guilty of manslaughter 12 years after girlfriend's death | June 10

    Birmingham: Man guilty of manslaughter 12 years after girlfriend's death | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers the guilty plea of Ozekell Empire in the 2014 Andrea Carr manslaughter case, new tax protections for state pensioners, and the city's booming property market linked to its £10bn regeneration plan. The episode also highlights Erdington's free tennis initiative for families and Birmingham's cricket facility upgrades ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Birmingham youth club transforms lives with new community space | June 09

    Birmingham: Birmingham youth club transforms lives with new community space | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Birmingham's newest youth club, The Olive Connect in Handsworth, is making waves with its mentorship programs for teens. Birmingham hospitals face potential disruptions as staff strikes loom, while E-ACT North Birmingham Academy earns an "exceptional" Ofsted rating.
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    2 mins
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