Birmingham

Dortmund Set To Sign PSG's Thomas Meunier, Birmingham Teen Jude Bellingham: Reports

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 23, 2020

Dortmund have fended off interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, Napoli and Valencia for Thomas Meunier, according to reports in German media.

Athletes Can Take A Knee At Commonwealth Games In Birmingham, Says Chief

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 12, 2020

Australian legend Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in the Australian Aboriginal flag after winning 400 and 200 metres gold at the 1994 Games.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 Start Date Delayed By A Day: Organisers

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 11, 2020

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has approved the minor change for the Games, which will now be held between July 28 and August 8.

England Cricket Announces Proposed Dates, Venues For West Indies Test Series In July

Prakash Rai | Tuesday June 2, 2020

The ECB plans to host the first Test at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton from July 8-12, with Manchester's Old Trafford stadium hosting the next two matches.

Aston Villa Manager Dean Smith's Father Dies From Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 28, 2020

Aston Villa said 79-year-old Ron Smith, a lifelong fan of the Birmingham side, had been suffering from COVID-19 for four weeks.

Former Manchester City Player Glyn Pardoe Dies At 73

Asian News International | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Glyn Pardoe was Manchester City's youngest player ever, having made his debut against Birmingham City in 1962 aged just 15 and 341 days old.

England Fast Bowler Chris Woakes Glad To Return To Training With "Normality"

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 22, 2020

England paceman Chris Woakes is glad to be suffering the "normality" of familiar aches and pains following his first bowling net practice since the coronavirus lockdown.

Watch: Shopkeeper Fights Knife-Wielding Robber With Chilli Powder

Aditi Ahuja | Saturday March 14, 2020

A robber entered a store in Birmingham, United Kingdom and threatened the store owner with a knife. The store owner retaliated with a sprinkle of chilli powder.

India To Host Commonwealth Shooting, Archery Championships In 2022

Press Trust of India | Monday February 24, 2020

The medals from the two events will be counted for "ranking of competing nations" at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Indian Railways, University Of Birmingham Announce Joint Masters Programme

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday February 20, 2020

The programme that has been launched leads to dual M.Sc. that would see NRTI students obtaining two post graduate degrees from both institutions, after spending a year studying at each institution.

Watch The Dramatic Moment A Plane Is Blown Sideways By Storm Ciara

Offbeat | Friday February 14, 2020

On Sunday, the pilot of a Stobart Air flight was forced to abort landing at the Birmingham Airport.

Caught On Camera: Lightning Bolt Strikes Passenger Plane During Storm

Offbeat | Tuesday February 11, 2020

An Aer Lingus flight going to Dublin from Birmingham was struck by lightning during a storm on Sunday night.

Ola To Commence Operations In London From February 10, 2020

Ameya Naik | Friday January 31, 2020

Ola has expanded rapidly throughout the United Kingdom since its launch in 2018 and will now operate across 28 local authorities. Cities including Birmingham, Coventry and Warwick have seen more than double-digit growth in rides in the last quarter.

MG Rover's Old Longbridge Plant In The UK To Be Dismantled

Edited By Seshan Vijayraghvan | Tuesday January 14, 2020

MG Rover Group's old manufacturing plant in Longbridge, Birmingham will soon be dismantled. It has been over three years since the plant stopped producing cars, and the demolition work will reportedly commence from this week onwards.

IOA To Bid For Either 2026 Or 2030 Commonwealth Games, Decides To Send Indian Contingent To Birmingham

Press Trust of India | Monday December 30, 2019

The IOA said it will bid for either the 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games while also agreeing to withdraw its boycott call for the 2022 Birmingham edition.