Birmingham Post - 8 Mai 2025
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Much ado as Mr Shakespeare quits in ‘cancel culture’ row
Ladywood fears after £2bn deal is signed
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NEW HS2 STATION DESIGN
Teacher who told schoolgirl ‘I call you princess’ is banned
Skyscrapers on Axis site could get green light
Traveller sites plan for city to go ahead
We have no intention of giving in, say bin strikers
Former Marine salutes Blues Foundation’s veterans help
Michelin-star restaurant to offer budget menu
New design aiming to ‘future-proof’ station
Former mayor Street helps to launch city heritage award
Pair face no further action over ride incident
Council to charge for beauty spot car parking
Commissioner intervention could be ‘scaled back’ at council
PROPOSED CHARGES
Tram plan revealed after weeks of top-level talks
Frontline war hero raped two teenagers while they were drunk
Disgust over furniture dumped on church graves
Why the new tram line could be ‘life changing’
Locals fear future after £2bn Ladywood deal
Locals despair at ‘sinking road’
Cruel kennel boss faces ban
Key development points
Headteacher quits job to save her own health
Reform takes power at Midland county council
Bullring signs rejected over St Martin’s church impact
Campaign against Black Sabbath pub car park bid
Warning over illegal parking at Commonwealth Games swim site
I’ll do the best I can, says Ozzy ahead of Villa gig
King’s Awards celebrate Midland manufacturers
JLR resumes exports to US despiteTrump’s 25% tariffs
INTERNATIONAL TRADE Level Peaks Associates, Hereford
The other West Midlands recipients of a King’s Award
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Renovation of old 1950s centre wins major award
NEC arena unveils new corporate lounge
Parents cleared of killing their baby by lying on top of him
The other winners at the ICE West Midlands Awards
Charity thief took £260k to keep up with friends
Street ‘cruiser’ faces huge bill for contempt
Bard blood in Stratford as Shakespeare quits...
Plea to crime chief as Solihull named worst for car crime
Rise in sex attacks on ambulance staff ‘a disgrace’
Stalwart councillor who was a catalyst for city arts scene
£76m airport investment plans
Locals triumph over McDonald’s as plans are axed
Probe launched after full council meeting walkout
‘Sewage’ flies invades homes nearby
AI can be transformative for Birmingham’s future
Urgent action needed to hold back Reform
Canada choses leadership over populist lunacy
We need to keep focus on renewables
Reform victory will disappear in a flash
Birmingham Balti in league of its own
Blues need to buy players shrewdly
Gymshark puts 300 jobs at risk amid restructure
Manufacturer bolts on local rival
Aston Martin tells investors it is holding back on US imports
Lift repair firm acquires further three businesses
Café opens at growing Solihull neighbourhood
Work to start on new £135m logistics hub
New home for finance company
Firms could be forced to accept cash payment
Prepare now for inheritance tax change on pensions
Homeowners balk at selling in favour of improvements
I live in an old house, and you’re fully aware of events that have happened there before
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REVIEW MARK BEBBINGTON
I’m going to enjoy here and now
RODERICK WILLIAMS
There’s no way to rein it in when you’re being chased by a monster with an axe!
All of us need to be there for each other, that’s the message
There’s no Gavin & Stacey film to be made, the story has been told
On matinee days we’re each drinking ten pints!
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I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
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Dancing in Brum’s Streets on VE Day
Dancing in Brum’s Streets on VE Day
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TAKING NOTES: SCRIBE GETS A WELCOME NEW UPDATE
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ABOVE: Soft yellow tones Gallery Wall
Motormouth Ferrari enthrals Press Club
Morrison managing just nicely in stint as caretaker
Boss hoping win will not be Fellows farewell
Bears complete run chase to beatYorkshire
Juke has last word in fitting finale win
Defender is Klar choice at awards
HISTORY MAKERS
Emery will not letVilla relax and take foot off the gas
Youth Cup win was Shan-tastic for young Lions
BLUES FAVOURITE LUKAS HAS LAST WORD IN SEASON FINALE
VE DAY MEMORIES
INSIDE Your souvenir guide to the anniversary of Victory in Europe
Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort
Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort
Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
Henry’s near miss just before the end
Separate lives
Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over
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