Petition grows calling for Birmingham Airport to be named after Ozzy Osbourne
The Black Sabbath singer passed away last month Less than two weeks after the death of the heavy metal genre’s greatest ever star, fans are now suggesting that the airport in Birmingham should be re-named in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The 76-year-old’s tragic death occurred just after he took part in the Black Sabbath farewell […]
8 months ago
Sharon Osbourne’s heartbreaking tribute to Ozzy as she lays husband to rest
The music legend’s funeral is taking place today Sharon Osbourne made a touching tribute to her late husband Ozzy Osbourne before laying him to rest at his funeral. The Black Sabbath frontman died earlier this month aged 76. A huge funeral procession travelled through his hometown of Birmingham today, with tens of thousands of fans […]
8 months ago
Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig at Villa Park raised over £140m for charity
The legendary band performed at Villa Park last weekend. Iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath bid farewell to the world stage in a record-breaking gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park on Sunday night. Fans were treated to a show-stopping final performance as metal groups from Metallica to Slayer came together to pay tribute to the genre’s […]
8 months ago
Black Sabbath gig raised £140m for charity, director says
The legendary band performed at Villa Park last weekend. Iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath bid farewell to the world stage in a record-breaking gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park on Sunday night. Fans were treated to a show-stopping final performance as metal groups from Metallica to Slayer came together to pay tribute to the genre’s […]
9 months ago
Two major UK airports scrap 100ml liquid rule in long-awaited change
Travelling just got a little bit easier. Two major UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule, following the installation of next-generation scanners. Birmingham and Edinburgh will no longer require passengers to adhere to the 100ml limit on liquids in their hand luggage. The rules surrounding liquids were supposed to be scrapped last year, however […]
9 months ago
UK city proposes banning cyclists from city centre
The proposal has not been welcomed by campaigners Birmingham City Council is considering a ban on cycling in pedestrian-only parts of the city centre to protect people from what it calls ‘anti-social’ cycling. A report by Birmingham City Council’s regulation and community safety executives has raised concerns over couriers and food delivery bikes going through […]
1 year ago