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'We want the truth': New inquests into Birmingham pub bombings begin
The attack on two pubs came at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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Feb 25th 2019, 11:15 PM
President Higgins begins three-day official visit to England with trip to 'significant destination' Birmingham
Speaking today, Higgins recalled those who emigrated from Ireland to Birmingham.
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Feb 11th 2019, 3:50 PM
What you need to know about James Charles, the teen YouTuber whose meet-and-greet shut down a city
The 19 year-old caused traffic chaos in Birmingham this week.
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Jan 29th 2019, 3:37 PM
Senior Kinahan figure arrested at UK airport as part of probe into supply of drugs and firearms to Ireland
Both men are currently being questioned at a police station in Staffordshire.
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Jan 12th 2019, 5:43 PM
Couple who named their son after Hitler sentenced to prison for membership of banned right-wing group
The pair were members of the banned group National Action.
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Dec 18th 2018, 3:21 PM
'I was standing on a cottage roof, freezing to death, shovelling snow. I think: do you want to go back to that?'
Wexford Youths manager Tom Elmes moved to Ireland aged 21 from Birmingham. On Sunday he will try and secure a league and cup double at the Aviva Stadium.
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Nov 3rd 2018, 9:00 AM
Police search house in Birmingham in Suzy Lamplugh murder investigation
Suzy Lamplugh, aged 25, was reported missing on 28 July 1986 in Fulham, London.
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Oct 30th 2018, 6:51 PM
Man (21) arrested after mother and daughter 'stabbed to death in the street' in England
A suspect had been identified early in the case of the killings of Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem.
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Aug 31st 2018, 12:29 PM
Ireland's Player of the Year seals Super League switch to Birmingham City
Harriet Scott has signed for the Blues on a one-year deal.
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Aug 16th 2018, 10:43 AM
Mother run over by her own vehicle pleads for help catching men who fled with her baby daughter
Clare O’Neill was run over by her own vehicle yesterday by car thieves.
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Jul 20th 2018, 9:06 PM
Why does a person become radicalised? That's the million dollar question
We speak to experts and a young man who wanted to travel to Syria.
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Mar 13th 2018, 8:15 PM
Ireland's Ciara Mageean and Phil Healy fail to progress at World Indoor Championships
There was disappointment for both runners late on Friday in Birmingham.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 10:49 PM
Birmingham Repertory Theatre evacuated following explosion in basement
Police say initial indications are that the explosion was caused by a technical fault in a staff-only area of the theatre.
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Feb 13th 2018, 8:59 PM
Ireland's Conor Hourihane scores a screamer as Villa edge closer to promotion
Steve Bruce’s side scored a 2-0 win over Birmingham to move up to second place in the Championship table.
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Feb 11th 2018, 3:03 PM
UK police seek 'heartless' attacker who pulled a great-grandmother from her bed in 'brutal' robbery
The woman suffered extensive injuries to her arms, legs and body.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 2:42 PM
Fatal stabbing at Paddy Power shop in Birmingham
The man was found with serious head injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Jan 4th 2018, 10:01 PM
'I can remember not being able to swim... The gush of panic at being out of my depth'
In this extract from Swell: A Waterbiography, Jenny Landreth recalls her childhood experience of swimming.
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Jan 1st 2018, 8:15 PM
'I can remember not being able to swim... The gush of panic at being out of my depth'
In this extract from Swell: A Waterbiography, Jenny Landreth recalls her childhood experience of swimming.
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Dec 20th 2017, 7:00 PM
Six killed in three-car crash in Birmingham
Three other people involved in the collision remain in hospital this morning with serious injuries.
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Dec 17th 2017, 9:59 AM
British father who killed his children jailed for at least 33 years
He was also found guilty of the attempted murder of his wife – the children’s mother.
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Nov 20th 2017, 3:16 PM
Suspected burglar gets stuck in takeaway vent for seven hours
He was spotted after shouting to passers-by for help.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 9:30 PM
UK company fined £255,000 after factory worker fell into construction machine and died
Safi Qais Khan died at Master Construction Products Ltd after he became entangled in a machine called a trommel.
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Oct 31st 2017, 2:17 PM
Woman who bought knife and life-like dummy for husband found guilty of terrorism in England
The dummy was found in their home with slash marks all over it.
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Oct 26th 2017, 3:18 PM
UK court rules that Islamic school's gender segregation is unlawful
The Al-Hijrah School argued that the segregation policy was one of the “defining characteristics” of the school.
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Oct 13th 2017, 9:35 PM
Murder investigation launched after Irishman dies in Birmingham
Phillip Leonard died from his injuries earlier this week.
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Aug 19th 2017, 7:24 AM
'Three Musketeers' convicted of bomb plot against British forces in part-secret trial
The men will be sentenced tomorrow.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 1:45 PM
Man (27) charged after 14-year-old girl raped twice in one night in Birmingham
Another man was released without charge – police are still looking for information on the second attacker.
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Jul 30th 2017, 2:10 PM
'A horrifying ordeal': Teenage girl raped twice in one night by two separate attackers
A major investigation has been launched to identify the attackers.
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Jul 27th 2017, 8:15 PM
'He's a coward, as simple as that' - Sister of victim rejects apology from IRA bomb maker
Michael Christopher Hayes said he did not plant bombs in Birmingham but refused to say who did.
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Jul 11th 2017, 10:29 AM
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his partner's two-year-old son
The boy’s mother pleaded guilty to allowing the death of her son to happen.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 3:33 PM
Ireland's Megan Campbell stars in Man City's first-ever FA Cup title win
The Drogheda native provided two assists in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley.
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May 13th 2017, 7:48 PM
Schoolgirl (11) who died after incident at UK theme park is named by police
Evha Jannath was on a school trip with Jameah Girls Academy.
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May 10th 2017, 9:39 AM
This English student accommodation building is based on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Because why not?
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Apr 22nd 2017, 4:00 PM
'I don't like seeing people getting ganged up on': Woman who stood up to far-right EDL protesters
Saffiyah Khan said she intervened after she saw another woman being surrounded by a large group of men.
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Apr 10th 2017, 7:53 AM
'Key witness' sought after Irishwoman killed in UK train collision
British police said they are not treating the death as suspicious.
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Feb 11th 2017, 9:00 AM
A fresh inquest into the 1974 Birmingham bombings will kick off today
A preliminary hearing will be held amid a dispute between relatives and the Government over legal fees.
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Nov 28th 2016, 8:17 AM
Have you seen missing UK teenager David Mihai?
David hasn’t been seen for 11 days. He has connections with the Republic of Ireland.
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Jul 18th 2016, 3:41 PM
'Agbonlahor isn't safe to go out in Birmingham'
A former Arsenal and Aston Villa midfielder fears for the safety of the Villains’ captain.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 12:31 AM
Five people arrested in England on terrorism charges
Five people from Birmingham were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission of acts of terrorism.
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Apr 15th 2016, 10:40 PM
'Rathkeale Rovers' gang sentenced for €73m museum crime plot
The gang stole a rhino horn and other artefacts
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Apr 4th 2016, 10:41 PM
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