News archive
News published August 2022
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Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2022 Countdown Clock in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ city centre has until 5 September to do so.
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Congratulations to everyone getting GCSE results
Students across ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will today be getting GCSE results.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ looks at twin city Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is joining forces with a Ukrainian community organisation to celebrate the city’s strong affiliation with its twin city Zaporizhzhia, to mark Ukraine Independence Day today (24 August).
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New £300k Engage for Ukraine grant scheme for community groups launched
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ community groups supporting Ukrainian refugees will be able to apply for grants from a new £300,000 fund launched today (17 August 2022).
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Success of Alexander Stadium redevelopment highlighted in new report
The lead contractor behind the redevelopment of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s iconic Alexander Stadium is reflecting on the success of the project and the wide range of community benefits it brought to the local area.
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´ºÓêÖ±²¥ welcomes The World Reimagined trail
´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s heritage and shared history will be explored through a trail of giant globes that was launched in the city centre today (12 August 2022).
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Ukrainian creatives in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ begin Eurovision bid logo design after city is shortlisted
A group of Ukrainian creatives have been invited to design ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Eurovision bid logo, after it made the first-round shortlist to host Eurovision 2023.
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Record number of visitors from across the globe enjoy all ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has to offer
Shops, bars and restaurants in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ city centre have never been so busy as visitors and residents alike flocked to the city’s squares and open spaces to enjoy the Commonwealth Games.
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City council backs awards that celebrate unsung heroes and champions diversity
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council backs Britain’s Multicultural Business & ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Champion (MBCC) Awards 2022 as headline sponsor.
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Help bring Great British Railways to Brum
The leaders of the three largest political parties at the city council have written a joint letter to the people of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.