CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) perform at Birmingham New Street train station on Friday 18 November. Photo: Andrew Fox.

IN PICTURES: Commuters in awe as CBSO musicians perform at Birmingham New Street Station

Birmingham’s New Street station was alive with music from the movies today, thanks to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, who treated commuters to two special pop-up performances to kick off the weekend. Commuters were pleasantly surprised to see the orchestra blasting out popular theme tunes and soundtrack numbers from some of cinema’s most popular…

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Two people have been taken to hospital and a man apprehended by police following a "serious collision" in Birmingham city centre

BREAKING: Two rushed to hospital after “serious collision” in Birmingham city centre

Warning: this report contains distressing images. A young man was taken into police custody in Birmingham city centre early this morning, after a vehicle he was believed to have been driving was involved in a “serious collision” which has left at least two people injured. The incident took place in Smallbrook Queensway next to the Holloway Circus roundabout at approximately 3.00am…

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Three people have reportedly been stabbed in Dale End in Birmingham

VIDEO: Three men stabbed in Birmingham city centre, near McDonald’s restaurant

Police officers swarmed into Dale End in Birmingham city centre this evening after initial reports of multiple stabbings, in which three individuals are believed to have been attacked near a McDonald’s restaurant. Following the incident, a huge police cordon has been put in place along Bull Street, where Dale End meets High Street. The cordon is in place half way up High Street…

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Three people have been stabbed near McDonald's in Dale End in Birmingham this evening

Three men stabbed near McDonald’s in Birmingham city centre – area sealed off by cops

Police officers swarmed into Dale End in Birmingham city centre this evening after initial reports of multiple stabbings, in which three individuals are believed to have been attacked near a McDonald’s restaurant. Following the incident, a huge police cordon has been put in place along Bull Street, where Dale End meets High Street. The cordon is in place half way up High Street…

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Giant "Thank You" installation in Victoria Square in Birmingham by the Royal British Legion to mark 100 years since the First World War

Brummies come together to say ‘Thank You’ to British soldiers on giant outdoor installation (40+ photos)

A giant eight-foot “THANK YOU” message has appeared in Birmingham’s Victoria Square, in the form of an interactive 3D art installation. The Royal British Legion brought the structure to the city to encourage the public to leave messages of thanks to the First World War generation who shaped our society.

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20 stunning photos of South Asian celebrations at Ward End Park Mega Mela

The annual Ward End Park Mega Mela returned to Birmingham over the weekend and what a delight it was. Held at Ward End Park in the city, the cultural fusion celebration presented everything from marquees offering exotic Pakistani dishes, live Punjabi music acts on a stage, a family funfair, a football tournament; and a vast open space to showcase the recreational…

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