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MP calls for government to stop Blues deal with Bassini

Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood is appealing to the government to end the proposed takeover of Birmingham City by Laurence Bassini. She argues the businessman has a history of bankruptcy, failed takeover bids, and legal action against clubs, and that football needs greater regulation.

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Shabana Mahmood, Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood

Man guilty of Sutton Coldfield murder with ceremonial dagger

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A man has been found guilty of the murder of Gary Warner in Sutton Coldfield last October. Kane Stonehouse lured the man he is said to have had a long running feud with into a secluded cul-de-sac before stabbing him with a ceremonial dagger. He was convicted on Wednesday at Birmingham Crown Court.

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Kane Stonehouse

Alpaca spotted trotting down one of the busiest roads in Birmingham

A pregnant Alpaca was seen on Soho Road after making a daring dash for freedom. Onlookers were stunned to see the animal running along one of Birmingham’s busiest roads. The Alpaca, known as Angel, had escaped from a field on June 2nd, but was later reunited with her owner.

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