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King Charles revoked Prince Harry's invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit. Harry is in the UK to promote the Invictus Games in Birmingham and awaits a verdict in his privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail.

Rental swimming pools, facilitated by platforms like Swimply, are becoming a popular summer trend in the sharing economy. Owner Jasmine Lawson in Birmingham, Ala., hosts over 1,000 guests annually through her pool rental, which includes amenities like a hot tub and party space. Swimply, which allows rentals of pools and other private spaces, reports a 50% increase in reservations this year compared to last.

A teen has been charged with attempted murder after a boy was shot on Bowyer Road in Birmingham. The incident occurred in the Birmingham area, with the suspect facing serious criminal charges.

A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting near a mosque in Birmingham's Alum Rock area. Police responded to reports of an incident on Bowyer Road near St Saviours Road shortly before 5:30pm on Wednesday.

Prince Harry may cancel a planned UK family visit after the government rejected his request for taxpayer-funded police protection. The trip, intended for events related to the Invictus Games in Birmingham, is now in question due to the denied security request.

A community-owned housing project in Birmingham, the Stirchley Cooperative Development, faces collapse due to a dispute over construction costs, risking homelessness and threatening local businesses. The project, aimed at providing 39 affordable homes by 2024, was described as a model for community-led housing in the UK.

Under 40s in Birmingham are most likely to switch current accounts, with the article focusing on identifying banks offering the best deals for this demographic.

A rowdy pool party at a Birmingham short-term rental sparked neighbor complaints and police controversy, with officers admitting they should have shut it down earlier despite multiple calls about public intoxication, traffic, and noise. The incident has reignited debates over regulating short-term rentals, as city officials consider stricter rules for residential areas.

A Birmingham homeowner apologized for a large pool party that caused neighborhood disruption and prompted police intervention, while disputing claims it was a short-term rental event. The homeowner acknowledged traffic congestion and inconvenience to residents, and questioned the timing of citations and a resurfaced home improvement permit issue.

A Westland man was sentenced to 1.5-10 years for sending sexual messages to a minor while working at a Birmingham hotel. He pleaded no contest to charges of accosting a minor and using computers to commit a crime.

New cancer care centres operated by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald issued best practices for short-term rental properties following two shootings and incidents of disruptive parties in the county. The guidelines, aimed at ensuring safety and community responsibility, include measures like guest ID verification, occupancy limits, and noise monitoring. Birmingham police acknowledged delays in addressing a recent rowdy pool party at a short-term rental.

A weekend pool party in Birmingham sparked renewed debate over short-term rental regulations after neighbors complained of public intoxication, traffic issues, and delayed police response. Police admitted the event should have been shut down earlier, citing noise violations and issuing parking tickets, while the homeowner claimed unawareness of illegal activity. City officials are reviewing regulations on residential rentals following the incident.

A video of an out-of-control pool party in Birmingham has led police to admit they should have responded faster. The property owner violated Birmingham's zoning ordinance by renting the pool through a specialized rental app, prompting a City Commission meeting focused on short-term rentals.

Birmingham lawmakers are investigating short-term rentals following a disruptive pool party incident. The event involved loud noise, widespread vehicle parking, and required police intervention to disperse the crowd.

Birmingham commissioner Brad Host discusses a viral pool party video with Charlie Langton. The event featured over 100 guests at a private home.

Jorge Fonseca, a 34-year-old youth baseball coach in Alabama, was killed during an argument at a Birmingham barbershop. The suspect was arrested after the shooting, and Fonseca’s family and community mourn his loss, highlighting his dedication to coaching and mentoring young players.

Jorge Fonseca, a youth baseball coach in Alabama, was killed during an argument at a Birmingham barbershop. The suspect was arrested later, and Fonseca's community is mourning his loss, with plans to honor him. Fonseca was known for coaching travel baseball teams and mentoring children.

Jorge Fonseca, a beloved youth baseball coach in Alabama, was killed during an argument at a Birmingham barbershop. The suspect was arrested later, and Fonseca's community mourns his loss, highlighting his impact on local travel baseball teams and his family's planned trip to a World Series tournament in Panama City.

A pool party at a Birmingham home rented via Swimply led to multiple police responses due to traffic and noise complaints, reigniting debate over regulating short-term rentals. Neighbors criticized delayed enforcement, while the city considers potential bans on residential short-term rentals.

A Michigan mastodon named Elmer will move to the Cranbrook Institute of Science in 2027. A Wayne County man was arrested after a police chase and standoff, a Birmingham pool rental caused neighborhood chaos, and Detroit apartment residents reported maintenance issues.

Renters booked a private pool in Oakland County through the Swimply app, leading to a large party that neighbors described as 'total chaos' with over 150 attendees, blocked streets, public intoxication, and lewd behavior. Birmingham Police responded multiple times, citing the host and homeowner for noise violations and issuing parking tickets, while also addressing a hit-and-run incident.

Neighbors in Birmingham reported a chaotic pool party on Westchester Way, with women dancing on cars and heavy traffic causing disruptions. The homeowner denied the event was booked through a short-term rental app and stated the party was not shut down by law enforcement. The homeowner and party host received citations, and the mayor labeled the event illegal.

Neil Muller, newly appointed Group CEO of Node4, was found dead at his home in Claverdon, Warwickshire, after sustaining chest wounds in an alleged stabbing. A 55-year-old woman from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Warwickshire Police confirmed no wider public risk and an ongoing investigation.

A Green Party candidate who described the October 7 attacks as 'courageous' has been appointed to a cabinet role overseeing children and families in Birmingham. The individual now holds a position in the city's government responsible for children and family services.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing incident in Birmingham. The case involves a violent attack resulting in a fatality.

An Alabama family is searching for their 20-year-old son, Weston (James), who went missing in Kyoto, Japan, after he turned off his phone's location during a solo train trip. Authorities, police, volunteers, and the FBI are assisting the search in a mountainous area during a typhoon. Weston, an environmental engineering student and avid naturalist, had a disagreement with his mother over using ChatGPT for travel navigation.

Amazon is expanding its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to Manchester and Birmingham, offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less. The company is also launching a same-day fresh fruit and vegetable delivery service in London, following the closure of its standalone grocery stores.

Amazon is expanding its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to Manchester and Birmingham in the UK, and introducing same-day fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries in London. This follows the closure of its standalone grocery stores.

A suspect in a bomb hoax involving Peter Kay was removed from court after attempting to undress. The Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated as a result.

Alabama is requesting the Supreme Court to permit a congressional map that a federal court panel ruled was 'intentionally discriminatory' for diluting the Black vote. The three-judge panel in Birmingham found the state's proposed House district map violated the Voting Rights Act by disproportionately weakening Black electoral influence.

A Jet2 pilot experienced a heart attack while flying passengers from Tenerife to Birmingham at an altitude of 30,000 feet. The incident occurred mid-flight, raising concerns about aviation safety and crew health protocols.

A Birmingham City footballer crashed his Mercedes while drunk hours after a match, injuring two women. He was banned from driving and fined £16,000 for the incident.

Whitney Robeson, a 22-year-old Auburn University graduate, was shot and killed by her boyfriend's father, Jeffrey Towers, in a incident initially reported as an accident. Robeson had just landed her dream job in interior design at RH. The parents of Robeson have accused Towers and a gunmaker in a wrongful death lawsuit.

The HS2 high-speed railway project is expected to cost up to £102.7bn and will be delayed until 2039. The original estimate was £70bn less and 13 years earlier. The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, blames the Conservative government for the increase in costs and time.

Avanti West Coast will cut about one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs. The reduction is in response to a government request to lower spending. Passenger demand is expected to still be met.

Britain's vaping problem is causing a strain on recycling, with a £1bn-a-year issue due to the disposal of devices. Waste professionals are working to recycle the devices, but it's a complex process. The Suez recycling plant near Birmingham is one of the facilities handling the discarded devices.

Two men were arrested in London after a man was run over by a van in Birmingham following an incident involving flags being removed from lamp-posts. The arrests occurred at Euston station near the meeting point of the 'Unite the Kingdom' march. The incident is under investigation.

A man in his 30s was run over by a van and suffered a broken leg after a group of people took down union flags put up by Raise the Colours campaigners in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the suburb of Stirchley. Police are investigating the incident.

Prince Harry's Invictus charity suffered a setback as the Australian government pulled funding. A trustee for next year's Games in Birmingham has also quit. The Invictus Games are an international sporting event for wounded veterans.