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By Richard Gullick
Published 23rd Mar 2022, 13:11 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2022, 13:13 BST
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Car key burglar jailed for four years after being caught within minutes of stealing a Mercedes in Sparkbrook

A car key burglar has been jailed after being caught trying to speed away in a Mercedes he’d stolen minutes earlier. Tyron Murdoch raced through residential roads in Erdington before crashing into a parked car. The 25 year old was sentenced to four years at Coventry Crown Court.

Tyron Murdoch has been jailed Tyron Murdoch has been jailed
Tyron Murdoch has been jailed

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Birmingham exploring the development of a stronger partnership between the US and the city

Birmingham is exploring the development of a stronger partnership with the US following a visit by US Ambassador Phillip T. Reeker. Reeker spoke to council representatives and business leaders, as well as Goldman Sachs who intend to expand their offices in the city.

Philip T. Reeker is United States Chargé d’Affaires in the UK and interim AmbassadorPhilip T. Reeker is United States Chargé d’Affaires in the UK and interim Ambassador
Philip T. Reeker is United States Chargé d’Affaires in the UK and interim Ambassador

Driverless bus trials at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is trialing driverless buses over the next six weeks. Last year Solihull became the first local authority to purchase its own fully electric autonomous shuttle. The trial at Birmingham airport will see the shuttle transport passengers along a more complex route while interacting with other road users.

Driverless bus trials are taking place at the NEC with Solihull CouncilDriverless bus trials are taking place at the NEC with Solihull Council
Driverless bus trials are taking place at the NEC with Solihull Council

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