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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: Birmingham Council fined itself over Clean Air Zone breaches | May 29

    Birmingham: Birmingham Council fined itself over Clean Air Zone breaches | May 29
    May 29 2026
    Birmingham's Clean Air Zone faces scrutiny after the city council fined itself £470,000 for failing to enforce pollution rules, while a man's shoplifting incident at Primark could impact his asylum claim. Dudley Council also faces a £18,000 repair bill for a mouldy home, and 99 new homes were approved on Hockley Heath.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Counterfeit toys seized in Walsall after posing serious risk to children | May 28

    Birmingham: Counterfeit toys seized in Walsall after posing serious risk to children | May 28
    May 28 2026
    Birmingham authorities seized hundreds of fake Labubu toys from Walsall shops, sparking safety concerns, while a suspect remains at large after a violent attack in Small Heath. Residents in Bordesley Green faced a terrifying midnight break-in, and Birmingham City Council fined itself £472,000 for Clean Air Zone violations.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Murder arrest after police called to beach | May 27

    Birmingham: Murder arrest after police called to beach | May 27
    May 27 2026
    Birmingham police arrested a suspect following a fatal altercation at a local beach, reigniting calls for community safety. The city also advances its £11bn regeneration plan in Digbeth and Moseley, while residents in Wall Heath and Kingswinford protest new housing developments.
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