Cllr Ian Ward with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Bull BBC

Council leader Ian Ward in in talks to save iconic Birmingham 2022 bull following public appeal

The towering star of the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony, a 10m high fiery steam-punk bull that exhales actual smoke, could be saved says council leader Ian Ward. Plans to dismantle the stunning bull and send it to the scrapyard after the end of the games could be halted if the council can find a way to retain…

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A petition has been launched to save the Commonwealth bull from being dismantled and destroyed after the games end

Show-stopping Birmingham 2022 bull will be dismantled and destroyed after games end

It appears that the celebrated and well-received bull, which made a dramatic appearance at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, is destined for the scrapheap once the sporting event comes to an end. The animatronic bull was a massive hit with the audience, and proved to be a major highlight during the spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday…

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The fiery Opening Ceremony stunned people around the world

Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony thrills with a fiery journey from dark to light

The audacious multicultural opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 thrilled with a show that dared to look at the dark past while looking forward to a positive future. Thursday night’s show threw a subtle, yet profoundly moving, spotlight on the horrors of colonialism, slavery and homophobia, while looking forward to a more hopeful and…

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Renowned human rights activist Peter Tatchell joined LGBTQ+ protesters from Commonwealth countries in Birmingham

LGBTQ+ Commonwealth protest held in Birmingham during Queen’s Baton Relay

Protests were held today as the Queen’s Baton arrived at Aston Hall in Birmingham on its final stop before entering Alexander Stadium for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony this evening. Around 50 activists from the LGBTQ+ community lined the route in Aston, calling out “state-sanctioned homophobia” in the 35 Commonwealth member states that criminalise homosexuality.

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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and Duran Duran will delight audiences at Birmingham 2022 Games

Peaky Blinders creator and Duran Duran plan exciting opening ceremony for Commonwealth Games

Legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran are headlining the opening ceremony celebrations at the Commonwealth Games 2022 tonight. Steven Knight, the creative force behind the BBC smash-hit drama series Peaky Blinders, is also on hand as executive producer of the opening ceremony and says he has a few surprises for the audience.

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Cllr Majid Mahmood (second left) with members of the Birmingham City Council's environmental team

Birmingham trials first zero-emissions all-electric bin lorry across city’s Clean Air Zone

In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Birmingham City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric bin lorry. The Dennis Eagle eCollect will operate in the city’s Clean Air Zone for three weeks until August 12 collecting waste and recycling material…

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The Queen's Baton Relay will arrive in Small Heath Park on Wednesday

Free Birmingham 2022 event planned to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay in Small Heath Park

A free public event has been organised as the Queen’s Baton Relay tour comes to Birmingham’s Small Heath Park on Wednesday. The iconic baton, which has toured through 72 countries, is now almost within sight of the opening ceremony which will take place on Thursday as the much-anticipated Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 finally get underway.

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