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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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Daily 2-minute local news for Birmingham, England (UK): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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Episodes
  • Birmingham: New maternity leave rule in England as working mums miss out on £15,892 | June 16

    Birmingham: New maternity leave rule in England as working mums miss out on £15,892 | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers a shooting incident in a residential area, increased UK parental pay rates, and new tourist taxes by Jet2 and Ryanair. The episode also highlights Halesowen's historic pub conversion project and internal Labour tensions in the city.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Weapons seized during investigation at former Birmingham brothel | June 15

    Birmingham: Weapons seized during investigation at former Birmingham brothel | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Birmingham law enforcement seized weapons from a former brothel during a crackdown on illegal activities, while adult social care services received positive ratings despite resource challenges. A unique art project in Wolverhampton is turning Chapel Ash into an open-air gallery, and a Walsall woman turned her perimenopause experience into a hair loss business.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Fire breaks out in Black Country shopping street | June 14

    Birmingham: Fire breaks out in Black Country shopping street | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Birmingham faced a fire along the Black Country's Hagley Road today, with emergency crews responding to thick smoke, while city leaders considered a new M5 junction near Worcester. A heartfelt tribute followed as Emily-Jane Scandrett, a Sutton Coldfield mother battling mesothelioma, passed away after raising over £10,000 for charity.
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    1 min
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