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Pair convicted for causing death of driver in 'horrific' 91mph crash on Birmingham expressway

Two men have been convicted or causing the death of a 21-year-old driver in a "horrific" three-car crash on Birmingham's Aston Expressway

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Supporting image for story: Major police operation sees multiple arrests made and vehicles seized in Birmingham

Major police operation sees multiple arrests made and vehicles seized in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Villa and Blues sports projects ‘will put city on the map’

Villa and Blues sports projects ‘will put city on the map’

Supporting image for story: Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme as it prepares to close doors at end of year

Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme as it prepares to close doors at end of year

Supporting image for story: Mixed-use property generating £57,500 a year among lots going to auction

Mixed-use property generating £57,500 a year among lots going to auction

Supporting image for story: Four men charged with various offences following violent disorder in Kingstanding

Four men charged with various offences following violent disorder in Kingstanding

Supporting image for story: Team behind Birmingham’s prestigious Paradise apologises for 'current appearance' of one of its ‘landmark’ buildings

Team behind Birmingham’s prestigious Paradise apologises for 'current appearance' of one of its ‘landmark’ buildings

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Pair convicted for causing death of driver in 'horrific' 91mph crash on Birmingham expressway

Hundreds sign Birmingham petition backed by Pete Doherty against council's crackdown on city centre buskers

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13 joyfully creative pictures from Birmingham Weekender featuring music, dance and theatre

Supporting image for story: Man charged with seven knifepoint robberies at shops across the Black Country and Birmingham

Man charged with seven knifepoint robberies at shops across the Black Country and Birmingham

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Hat trick of client wins reinforces digital marketing agency's multi-channel approach

Supporting image for story: Chancellor’s dash for cash could hit UK property market, senior manager at Crowe warns

Chancellor’s dash for cash could hit UK property market, senior manager at Crowe warns

Supporting image for story: Edgbaston student block decision made after ‘pushback’ against developer

Edgbaston student block decision made after ‘pushback’ against developer

Supporting image for story: Thousands visit Birmingham’s huge new Irish bar in days after its opening with live music and Guinness

Thousands visit Birmingham’s huge new Irish bar in days after its opening with live music and Guinness

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Hundreds sign Birmingham petition backed by Pete Doherty against council's crackdown on city centre buskers

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on Birmingham City Council to reverse its divisive busking crackdown.

Supporting image for story: Hundreds sign Birmingham petition backed by Pete Doherty against council's crackdown on city centre buskers

Supporting image for story: Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Supporting image for story: The hidden Victorian tombs beneath Birmingham that you've probably never heard of

The hidden Victorian tombs beneath Birmingham that you've probably never heard of

Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

Supporting image for story: Orelle wins best restaurant in Birmingham at this year’s British Restaurant Awards

Orelle wins best restaurant in Birmingham at this year’s British Restaurant Awards

Supporting image for story: Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

Supporting image for story: Americana folk duo Friction Farm to perform at Red Lion Folk Club

Americana folk duo Friction Farm to perform at Red Lion Folk Club

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Birmingham was a mere market town before the industrial revolution created a powerhouse. Now Birmingham is the UK’s second city and has undergone major redevelopment in recent years. The Bullring shopping centre, the Library of Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Grand Central and New Street Station are among its best known landmarks.