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- www.theguardian.com Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incident
Spokesperson says aircraft has landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/13746648
> > Spokesperson says aircraft has landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked > > Archived version: https://archive.ph/xoZqG
- www.birminghamworld.uk Chilling reminder of fatal dangers on Birmingham roads as protesters stage 'die in'
Better Streets for Birmingham campaigners stage ‘die-in’ to highlight the fatal dangers of Birmingham roads
- www.theguardian.com Commissioners to run Birmingham city council, Michael Gove says
Recovery plan for country’s largest authority could include job cuts, asset sales and council tax rises
> Ministers have announced commissioners will run Birmingham city council as part of a series of drastic emergency measures for the country’s largest authority, which has in effect declared itself bankrupt. > > On 5 September the council issued a section 114 notice stating it did not have the resources to balance its budget because of a series of problems including a spiralling equal pay bill and IT failures.
- www.bbc.com New measures to reduce serious Birmingham road accidents
Agencies met after a number of protests about deaths and serious injuries on the city's roads.
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NFL Star Tom Brady Invests in Birmingham City
www.bbc.co.uk NFL legend Brady becomes part owner of BirminghamSeven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady becomes a minority owner in Birmingham City.
I know this isn't a Birmingham City football community but I think it's interesting and positive for the city that such a big name has invested in BCFC. It's another chance to get the city on the map, give it some more positive coverage. And if it works and the new club owners, including Brady, are able to get City back to the Premier League it's got to be good for the city right?
- www.bbc.com Plans approved to turn Birmingham car park into urban farm
The upper floors of the car park are to be turned into vegetable plots and greenhouse space.
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> The upper floors of the car park are to be turned into vegetable plots and greenhouse space.
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Ozzy Arrives Home
www.bbc.co.uk Commonwealth Games bull Ozzy arrives at New Street stationThe sculpture will be put together at his new home at Birmingham New Street.
Ozzy the Commonwealth Bull is now being set up in his new home at New Street Station. Looking forward to seeing him next time I take a train into town. It's going to be quite the welcome for people arriving in Birmingham for the first time.
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Four names shortlisted for the Commonwealth Bull
www.bbc.co.uk Name for Commonwealth bull shortlisted to fourPeople are asked to choose from Ozzy, Bostin, Brummie or Boulton before the bull moves to a new home.
I haven't seen this yet as I wasn't much around for the commonwealth games.