We visit West Brewery in the East End to find out more about the German-style Glasgow-made lager ahead of Scotland vs Germany at the Euros

Traveller site delays spark anger across city

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As unauthorised traveller camps continue to appear across Birmingham’s parks, residents are split on how the council should respond. We spoke to locals about their views on traveller encampments, council delays, and the proposed plan for temporary stopping sites.

Are festivals just too expensive now? Birmingham shares its thoughts

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With festival attendance down and Glastonbury now costing £125 per day, we ask people in Birmingham if they’d still consider going to a festival—or if the cost has made it impossible.

Teenager drowns in Sutton Park lake

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A 16-year-old boy has died after drowning in Powell’s Pool at Sutton Park, Birmingham. The lake—already known for a fatal teenage drowning in 2001—has raised fresh concerns over open water safety and local enforcement. Richard Gullick reports.

Measles cases are increasing in Merseyside

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A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report released earlier this month determined uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled.

London Underground fare dodging on the rise

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Prosecutions are at their highest in over six years.

People on the street: Are festivals getting too expensive?

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With a number of festivals cancelled this year due to rising costs and a lack of tickets sales, we asked people on the street in Manchester whether festivals were getting too pricey.

People on the street: Which band or artist in HISTORY would you most love to see

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On the back of two brilliant Oasis gigs, we went out into Manchester to ask people on the street which musician or band that they wish they could have the opportunity to see.

Investigation launched after fatal crash at Southend Airport

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The incident took place on Sunday 13th of July.

What are the BEST things to do this week in Manchester?

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Here is a rundown of some of the most exciting events, activities, and offers from across Greater Manchester this week.

Liverpool on the cost of festivals

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Fewer people are going to festivals, with many cancelled this year. Glastonbury now costs £125 per day.