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Whether you're celebrating #Hanukkah or #Christmas, or both, we wish you all very happy holidays!

(📸: Kateryna Hliznitsova / Sabina Sturzu) #Chanukah

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The #Christmas Fair has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police with officers on site, and all fairground rides are currently inoperative.
#Birmingham

▶️ WATCH: https://t.co/4QbOm5bLvX

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A festive fairground ride has crashed in #Birmingham city centre, injuring several people.
At least one person was taken to hospital and 11 assessed by medics on the scene after the ride "failed and crashed", according to the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Officers and paramedics attended the scene at Centenary Square, #Birmingham, at 7.30pm on Thursday after the ride dropped to ground level “whilst in operation”, according to the fire service. The 'Star Flyer' ride appears to be the attraction which malfunctioned and collapsed.

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A candle-lit memorial service was held in Birmingham last night to mark #WorldAIDSDay, featuring music from @Rainbow_Voices1, a minute's silence; and speeches by @GarryMarkJones, @DocSteveTaylor, @James_Bovill, medical students, and arts outreach worker Jerry Lee.

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#Birmingham community members congregated in the city this evening to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on trans individuals who have lost their lives this past year, and to celebrate the lives of those who continue to struggle for equality. #TDoR #TDoR2024

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Anti-cuts and pro-Palestinian protests have taken place this evening outside a regional Labour Party 'celebration' in #Birmingham, attended by officials including West Midlands mayor @RichParkerLab.
We spoke to Labour councillor @martinibrooks about why local residents are angry.

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▶️ Muslim and migrant women in #Birmingham are embracing self-defence lessons amid a rise in far-right violence in the UK.
The women are being joined by local residents as they learn about protecting themselves, and deescalating racist verbal and physical threats. #UKriots

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▶️ Muslim and migrant women in #Birmingham are embracing self-defence lessons amid a rise in far-right violence in the UK.
The women are being joined by local residents as they learn about protecting themselves, and deescalating racist verbal and physical threats. #UKriots

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▶️ A protest vigil has been held in #Birmingham to show solidarity with the victim of a rape-murder in a hospital in #Kolkata, India.
The activists gathered in Chamberlain Square in memory of the young female victim, as angry protests and strikes continue to spread across India.

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▶️ A protest vigil has been held in #Birmingham to show solidarity with the victim of a rape-murder in a hospital in #Kolkata, India.
The activists gathered in Chamberlain Square in memory of the young female victim, as angry protests and strikes continue to spread across India.

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🗣️ "That referee was so flippin' biased" was the reaction from these gutted fans who initially thought football was coming home; though they had praise for Bukayo Saka and still have high hopes for the England women's team's chances on Tuesday. ⚽
🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Euro2024 #ESPENG #ENGSPA

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⚽ England fans in Birmingham were upbeat and hopeful before the #Euro2024 final match between #ENGSPA began earlier this evening.
(⚠️ Below thread contains spoilers) #ESPENG

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🗣️ Khalid hoped England would beat Spain but was saddened the Three Lions 'didn't play well from the beginning', saying the team was "playing like they are afraid".
🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Euro2024 #ESPENG #ENGSPA ⚽

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@VoteHafeez Ahead of coming second with 12,137 votes, #Birmingham Ladywood candidate Akhmed Yakoob told us the constituency's #GeneralElections2024 result would be the "biggest swing in UK political history". Shabana Mahmood was elected MP with 15,558 votes.
#GE2024
https://t.co/2pe9aBEMUE

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🗳️ Today is election day!
Don't forget to head to the polls and cast your vote.

Remember:
📷 You will need photo ID
⏰ Polling stations are open 7am-10pm

Find where your polling station is here: https://t.co/Nbd2gmlzy7

#Elections2024 #GE2024

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@VoteHafeez Aware of the likelihood of a Labour win in #Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, independent candidate Shakeel Afsar tells us he will be continuing his political trajectory by standing in future local council and national general elections.
#GE2024
https://t.co/Pb1PXyvO7D