Birmingham Mail - May 16, 2025
Birmingham Mail - May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
Buyer snaps up house next to Ozzy's old home
THE neighbouring property to Ozzy Osbourne’s childhood home in Birmingham has been snapped up at auction.
1 min
Council disrupts far right Britain First rally plans
FAR right party Britain First has been told it is 'not welcome' by Birmingham City Council over its plans to host a major anti-immigration rally in the heart of the city this weekend.
1 min
Goose injured by careless anglers' discarded hooks
'CARELESS' anglers have been reminded of the 'terrible toll' their hobby can have on wildlife after a goose became impaled on an old fishing hook.
1 min
Couple unlock treasure trove in surprise house
A MIDLAND handyman who inherited an 18th century house was stunned after he unearthed a treasure trove of antique padlocks worth thousands of pounds.
2 mins
Man fined after lying on application to become bouncer
A BIRMINGHAM man has been ordered to pay £612 after he fabricated a character reference from a city foodbank in his bid to become a bouncer.
1 min
Siblings jailed for life for drugs row murder
A BROTHER and sister who murdered a drug dealer in a daylight knife attack caught on CCTV after a row about a £200 cannabis debt have both been jailed for life.
2 mins
MP follows in the footsteps of Hillary and Norgay
SIR Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to reach the summit of Everest in 1953.
1 min
Ex-commando Carns to scale new challenge
VETERANS' MINISTER HOPES TO RASIE £1M BY CLIMBING EVEREST
2 mins
'Slowest runner' from killer gang finally jailed
THE 'slowest runner' of a group who chased and killed a man in a revenge attack has finally be jailed.
2 mins
Pride boss strikes deal after business collapsed
LIQUIDATORS SETTLE FOLLOWING CLOSURE OF FIRM 'OWING MILLIONS'
2 mins
Appeal Court increases teen killer's jail term by two years
A KILLER who held back a teenager as his friend was stabbed to death will spend longer behind bars.
1 min
Lycett's top 10 ways to get that Brummie buzz
AN OFFICIAL itinerary to celebrate the new Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham TV series has been launched, with the comedian and regional tourism experts promising that it is the ultimate, alternative way to experience the city.
1 min
Carnival crazy
NEWS that Harborne Carnival has been cancelled this years after an 'extensive security review' has been met with widespread dismay.
1 min
Restaurant serves up shock as customers find it shut
A RESTAURANT hailed by diners as one of the best Japanese spots in Birmingham has closed after the company went into liquidation.
1 min
Lights go off parts of M6 and M5 in eco pilot
ACCIDENTS WILL BE ANALYSED DURING YEAR-LONG GOVERNMENT TRIAL
2 mins
Boki the bear back with friends after his brain surgery
A BROWN bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery last October has rejoined his old playmates after more than a year apart.
1 min
Romania burglar says sorry to British people
HOMELESS MAN WAS ALREADY SERVING SENTENCE FOR EARLIER BREAK-INS
1 min
Benefit overpayments due to fraud and error 'staggering'
DATA revealing more than £9 billion is estimated to have been overpaid in benefits because of fraud and error has been branded “staggering” by a Government minister.
2 mins
Star arrest: 'reasonable force used'
THE use of force by officers to arrest Sex Education star Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect “was reasonable in the circumstances”, the police watchdog found.
1 min
Putin no-show at talks
RUSSIAN president Vladimir Putin did not show up in Turkey on Thursday for proposed direct peace talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who was waiting for him in the capital of Ankara after challenging the Kremlin leader to face-to-face discussions on ending their three-year-old war.
2 mins
Fast growing economy is boost for chancellor
THE UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025.
2 mins
My daughter and Janette are my favourite dance partners
TV favourite Aljaž Škorjanec chats to MARION MCMULLEN about juggling family life and his Strictly comeback
3 mins
We go through a parent's worst nightmare with them
WHEN a parent gets a call from their upset child in the dead of night, it's always worrying, even if the child is all grown up.
4 mins
One man and his dog... and their RHS garden
Viewers can expect a blooming good time as the Chelsea Flower Show begins, says Sarah Morgan
2 mins
I'd love people to realise that the world is marvellous
MARION MCMULLEN learns all about Dame Joanna Lumley's latest absolutely fabulous travel adventure
4 mins
Anime magic
OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder chats to CASEY COOPER-FISKE about writing with Taylor Swift and the band 'exploding' in Japan
3 mins
I was an overnight success after 10 years
TIM MINCHIN CHATS TO MARION MCMULLEN ABOUT CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL NERDING ON HIS LATEST TOUR
4 mins
Alison opens with the pick of the Mix
ALISON Hammond forges on as the deserving darling of British telly with this up-close celebrity chat show.
1 min
JOANNE WATKINSON
SHEER CAN BE GENIUS... IF IT'S DONE RIGHT
2 mins
Right on the nose...
In the market for a new perfume? These are the hot summer scents you should seek out, says LARA OWEN
2 mins
CAN WE GET A WHOOP?
WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT NEW KID ON THE FITNESS TRACKER BLOCK HAS TO OFFER
2 mins
Love in the air at York
LOVE Olivia made an immediate impact on her all-weather bow and can make a swift leap to Listed level in the Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes at York this afternoon.
2 mins
Red-letter day at Imola for Hamilton
LEWIS Hamilton admits he is excited to drive his first race for Ferrari in Italy but says his focus remains the same as for any other weekend.
2 mins
Teen Vansh 'will be one to watch'
WARWICKSHIRE first team coach Ian Westwood believes exciting teenage batter Vansh Jani has the potential to star in both long and short formats.
1 min
Determined Zen's found happy place after years of sacrifice
ZEN Malik waited 27 years and 23 days to make his First Class debut - but he’s making up for lost time after an impressive start to his professional red ball career.
2 mins
Villa heading off to States
ASTON Villa will return to the United States for the third successive summer for their 2025 pre-season camp.
1 min
A golden opportunity to 'Nayl' down a new contract
FORMER Wolves left-back Lee Naylor has urged the club not to let their season \"fizzle out\" after sealing their Premier League safety.
1 min
Pompey's Mousinho laughs off 'favourite' tag for the Albion job
PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho has laughed off links to the vacant post at West Bromwich Albion, revealing that the Baggies have not made any contact.
2 mins
Ange: Euro final places up for grabs
ANGE Postecoglou has dismissed any suggestion Tottenham will be undermining the integrity of the Champions League race if he rests players against Villa.
1 min
'Top pro' is praised for putting his frustration behind him
UNAI Emery has praised Donyell Malen for his response to being left out of Villa's Champions League squad for the knockout rounds.
2 mins
Competition growing for centre-back
SHEFFIELD United have joined the race to sign Birmingham City-linked defender Harry Darling.
1 min
Blues need wingers to soar up Championship
BIRMINGHAM City will be able to sign players from June 1 when the first of two EFL summer transfer windows opens, but talks over who will and won’t form part of next season’s squad have been taking place for some time.
2 mins
Birmingham Mail Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Birmingham Mail is a tabloid newspaper based in Birmingham, England but distributed around Birmingham, the Black Country, and Solihull and parts of Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire.
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