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09:55, 1 JAN 2025
Thousands gather in Centenary Square for hoax 'firework spectacular' despite police warning
Centenary Square
The scam had been publicised on social media ahead of New Year's Eve
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Rumours of Birmingham city centre fireworks spark police warning as force says 'don't travel'
Birmingham City Council
A firework display will not be taking place in Centenary Square for New Year's Eve this year, West Midlands Police has confirmed
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Truck moves onto site of Birmingham attraction following horror crash
Centenary Square
Thirteen people were injured after the Star Flyer in Centenary Square malfunctioned and 'dropped'
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Drivers warned as £60 Birmingham bus lane crackdown goes live this week
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham bus lane camera enforcement starts this week on key city stretch - and drivers who break the rules face £60 fine
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Birmingham City Council makes German Market funfair position clear after horror ride crash
German Market Birmingham
The crash left thirteen people injured with two rushed to hospital after the Star Flyer "crashed to the ground"
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Birmingham city centre Christmas attractions opening latest after City Starflyer ride horror
German Market Birmingham
The ride malfunctioned and dropped to the ground as 13 people needed treatment and two were taken to hospital
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Birmingham City Starflyer crash mum says: 'We were having fun - then we just dropped'
Birmingham City Centre
Thirteen people hurt and two taken to hospital as Centenary Square Christmas horror sparks huge emergency services response
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Horrifying moment witness describes Birmingham Star Flyer ride 'collapse' in 13 words
Birmingham City Centre
Two people were taken to hospital and 11 others were treated by West Midlands Ambulance Service at the scene after the incident on the Birmingham Star Flyer ride
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Owners of Birmingham fairground ride 'working to find out exactly what went wrong'
Centenary Square
The Star Flyer ride, which stands at 55 metres tall and is described as 'one of the tallest', crashed to the ground level after failing
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Two taken to hospital after 55m Star Flyer 'crash' in Birmingham city centre
West Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Ambulance Service has issued a statement
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Giant Birmingham city centre ride 'dropped to ground' as fire service issues statement
West Midlands Fire Service
West Midlands Fire Service reveal details of the Star Flyer which "failed and crashed"
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People injured on giant Birmingham city centre fairground ride - all we know so far
Birmingham City Centre
An area around Centenary Square been flooded with police cars, ambulances and fire engines
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Police statement as Birmingham fairground ride malfunctions
West Midlands Police
The Star Flyer ride in Centenary Square became tangled tonight, injuring a number of people
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A38 Birmingham 18 month slip-road closure extended as drivers told 'use alternative'
Centenary Square
The slip road provided key access to Birmingham city centre off the A38
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Broad Street Birmingham bus lane £60 fine warning - and it starts this weekend
Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham City Council has vowed to clampdown on motorists using Broad Street's bus and tram lanes illegally as it looks to keep the city centre moving during the festive period and beyond
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Plans for ten-storey Birmingham building overlooking key city centre location take step forward
Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham city centre could soon be home to a new building at Centenary Square
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New additions to Birmingham city centre extend festivities beyond the German Market
Christmas
Two giant new Christmas installations have lit up Chamberlain Square and there's a late addition to Centenary Square
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Birmingham has a new free Christmas trail for 2024 and this year it's reindeer themed
Birmingham Christmas Events
The annual city centre festive trail is free to do and goes around the German Christmas Market, Ice Skate and Big Wheel, Bullring, Grand Central, Cathedral Square, The Mailbox and Great Western Arcade
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Birmingham's new Christmas Reindeer Trail - in pictures
Birmingham Christmas Events
Look out for colourful reindeer sculptures at Ice Skate Birmingham, Great Western Arcade, The Mailbox and the German Christmas Market
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery reopens after nearly five years - here's everything that's new
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
The city's cultural gem reopens after four and a half years on Thursday, October 24
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Christmas has come early to Birmingham as construction begins on German Market
German Market Birmingham
We are just two weeks from the opening of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
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Ice Skate Birmingham and Big Wheel prices, dates and how to get tickets for Christmas 2024
Birmingham Christmas Events
You can get a discount for the attraction in Centenary Square if you book early
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We need to talk about the human cost of Birmingham's homeless crisis
Birmingham City Council
On World Homeless Day, thousands of families are on Birmingham's housing waiting lists, stuck in overcrowded or unsuitable homes. Join a city conversation exploring the impact and asking what we do about it
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Disruption due to 'security zone' around Birmingham city centre labelled 'foolishness'
Birmingham City Centre
Trams are currently terminating early due to Birmingham hosting the Conservative Party Conference at the ICC
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