ben sidwell has the story. # it's a brum ting, it's a brum ting _ # it's a brum ting, it's a brum tingts to celebrate the city they call home. it's a song you will be hearing an awful lot of during the commonwealth games, as it's the music the bbc have decided to use across all their coverage. you kind of hear different people talk about, you know, they win a gold medal, or win a world cup, the feeling that they have, and it's kind of the same kind of feeling, you know, that you have something that a lot of people are going to hear, and hopefully like, you know, it's going to be played to millions of people all over the world. you couldn't ask for more. it really is an honour and a pleasure, and i feel humbled to be part of it. let's go on a musical touraround birmingham. on record, as the album is called, was the idea ofjez collins, the founder of the birmingham music archive, and has been created as part of the birmingham 2022 festival. so, it'sjazz, rock, hip—hop, rap, grime, whatever it might be, and the idea, really, i suppose, was just to say, actually, birmingham is a city of mu

ben sidwell has the story. # it's a brum ting, it's a brum ting _ # it's a brum ting, it's a brum tingsic the bbc have decided to use across all their coverage. you kind of hear different people talk about, you know, they win a gold medal, or win a world cup, the feeling that they have, and it's kind of the same kind of feeling, you know, that you have something that a lot of people are going to hear, and hopefully like, you know, it's going to be played to millions of people all over the world. you couldn't ask for more. it really is an honour and a pleasure, and ifeel humbled to be part of it. let's go on a musical touraround birmingham. on record, as the album is called, was the idea ofjez collins, the founder of the birmingham music archive, and has been created as part of the birmingham 2022 festival. so, it'sjazz, rock, hip—hop, rap, grime, whatever it might be, and the idea, really, i suppose, was just to say, actually, birmingham is a city of music, and it is a music city, and we wanted to record these songs, these artists, and capture them on record just to celebrate this bril

ben sidwell has the story. # it's a brum ting, it's a brum ting i # it's a brum ting, it's a brum tingind of feeling, you know, that you have something that a lot of people are going to hear, and hopefully like, you know, it's going to be played to millions of people all over the world. you couldn't ask for more. it really is an honour and a pleasure, and i feel humbled to be part of it. let's go on a musical touraround birmingham. on record, as the album is called, was the idea ofjez collins, the founder of the birmingham music archive, and has been created as part of the birmingham 2022 festival. so, it'sjazz, rock, hip—hop, rap, grime, whatever it might be, and the idea, really, i suppose, was just to say, actually, birmingham is a city of music, and it is a music city, and we wanted to record these songs, these artists, and capture them on record just to celebrate this brilliant city. and i think we've done that. this double grammy award winner is another artist on the album. born in nigeria, the jazz musician now calls birmingham home along with his wife kate and named his son aft

i used to live in brum and i love it, it is a i live in brum and i love it, it is a great city.onwealth games. that is a plus, isn'tit? ,, . ~ isn't it? i think it is fantastic. a lot of sport _ isn't it? i think it is fantastic. a lot of sport happening - isn't it? i think it is fantastic. a lot of sport happening in i isn't it? i think it is fantastic. a lot of sport happening in the i isn't it? i think it is fantastic. a i lot of sport happening in the centre of the city or around the city centre. as i said the other day, just walking around square after square after square you come to these incredible buildings, amazing architecture and history and i was saying that if that was athens all rome we would be all over it but it is just rome we would be all over it but it isjust right here in rome we would be all over it but it is just right here in the centre of birmingham. it is like the acropolis when you stand back, the architecture is amazing. this is the top shot. i know there are raindrops there but you can see some of the buildings around victoria square are stunning and

back in brum, it's another busy day at gb fuels.e of the regulars and i've spotted another — it's the guy i filmed a few weeks ago and he's filling up again. excuse me sir, jon gibson from the bbc. why are you filling your car with red diesel? why? yeah. i'm not taking any questions. but you know it's illegal to do that, don't you? why are you doing that? this is the second time we've seen you doing it in the last couple of weeks. i'm just trying to see if you have an explanation, sir. i don't wish to be harassed, thank you. but why are you doing it? it's illegal. it's just the rest of us have to pay our taxes to fund the health service and education and things like that, i just want to know why don't you feel the need. oh, this is becoming a bit of a pattern. 0utside gb fuels, we'vejust seen another guy come out of the garage and he's in the garage block around the corner here. let's see what he's up to. why are you filling the car up with red diesel? we saw you in the garage a moment ago. you know it's illegal, don't you? there's

guess, and that figure borisjohnson is the figure at the centre of that brum —— brexit turmoil.ations that we have to take during the transitional period. and suggestions in some of the papers that mr johnson is claiming victory for insisting that the transitional period is restricted to two years. tea m period is restricted to two years. team boris are not denying that he does not want britain to take any more rules and regulations from brussels. they are not denying as well but he insisted on a two—year time frame. however, theresa may did not commit to a two—year time frame. when you look at her words she said it should be roughly two years but she said it will take as long as is necessary. that is seen by some on the former remain wing of the party that if things get tricky it could ta ke that if things get tricky it could take longer than two years. the two—year idea has been floated but mrs may has not altered it down. it gives a sense of the huge argument crashing around the cabinet with the whole issue of brexit and how britain leads the eu. norman, many thanks, we will

but the all—time dance great carlos acosta — who's now based in brum — had an idea. bring awareness of the treasure that this city had given to the world, and black sabbath is a perfect fit. # can you help me occupy my brain? it is a subject that it opens curiosity, because we come from the ballet world and then the heavy—metal world — what's going to be the negotiation? what will be the product at the end? and that excites me. # has he lost his mind? the ballet, which will premiere in september, is described as a metal symphony over three acts. and, crucially, carlos persuaded sabbath's guitarist, tony iommi, to give the show his blessing. black sabbath — the ballet. why?! he laughs why not?! how much did you know about ballet beforehand? not a dot. no, i didn't... i've never been to a ballet. # evil minds that plot destruction... how involved's ozzy? ozzy�*s not really involved. well, he's in the states anyway, and i'm the only one here. how is he at the moment? he's ok. i heard from him a couple of days ago. he's... he's doing all right — i think he's going to hav

for the athletes and the audience, with an opening ceremony that celebrated all that was best about brumch he said reminds all commonwealth nations of the connections they have with each other. the focus now moves swiftly on to the events, which is of course what it is all about. so let's nowjoin laura scott, who's at the velodrome in london taking in today's cycling events. it is worth pointing out although the games are taking place in birmingham and the west midlands at this one event is in london. absolutely. this is where the cycling took place during london 2012 and it is hosting the cycling during the birmingham two thirds and 22. i am during the birmingham two thirds and 22. iam right during the birmingham two thirds and 22. i am right in the heart of the velodrome under a very frantic morning and the crowds ofjust about filtered out ahead of a busy evening session with six gold medals up for grabs and team england in two of the gold medal races, the men's team pursuit and men's team sprint. we also seen a crowd favourite dame laura kenny back on the track after a very difficult

northern ireland proving they are no lightweights in brum. natalie pirks, bbc news, birmingham.eps failing to reach southern and central parts of the uk, and what does arrive is hit and miss showers, so i'm afraid we are getting a little desperate now across the south, absolutely no prospect of widespread rain for the foreseeable future. so dry for many of us across the uk, just a few scattered showers here and there. this is the rainfall over the next few days, so the darker blue is where we will see more rain. northern and western scotland, some rain in the north—west, northern ireland, but some areas literally bone dry, not a drop of rain. and the reason for this is we have northwesterly breezes which bring in showers, they are only hit and miss, the winds are light, they don't push in showers further south, and it just stays dry, particularly across southern parts of the uk. that is the same weather pattern for tomorrow, it is not changing, so the north—westerly wind, some of the showers across scotland, getting to eastern parts of northern england, may one or two in hull, b

a brum thing changed forever. mike bushell, bbc news in birmingham.as packed this morning, and we've seen big enthusiastic crowds in other venues too. add the closing ceremony tonight promises to be a musical extravaganza celebrating the best of birmingham. there are questions, as you heard, about the legacy of these games and what they leave of lasting value. but for now, the feel—good factor here reigns supreme. back to you. good to hear, thank you. the trial of former manchester united star ryan giggs is set to begin today. he's accused of attacking and controlling his ex—girlfriend kate greville. the former wales manager has pleaded not guilty to the charges and the trial is expected to last for two weeks. laura scott is in manchester where the case will be heard.— laura scott is in manchester where the case will be heard. hello, ryan gin as the case will be heard. hello, ryan giggs arrived _ the case will be heard. hello, ryan giggs arrived this _ the case will be heard. hello, ryan giggs arrived this morning - the case will be heard. hello, ryan

but the all—time dance great carlos acosta — who's now based in brum — had an idea.t this city had given to the world, and black sabbath is a perfect fit. # can you help me occupy my brain? it is a subject that opens curiosity, because we come from the ballet world and then the heavy—metal world — what's going to be the negotiation? what will be the product at the end? and that excites me. # has he lost his mind? the ballet, which will premiere in september, is described as a metal symphony over three acts. and, crucially, carlos persuaded sabbath's guitarist, tony iommi, to give the show his blessing. black sabbath — the ballet. why?! he laughs. why not?! how much did you know about ballet beforehand? not a dot. no, i didn't... i've never been to a ballet. # evil minds thatl plot destruction... how involved's ozzy? ozzy's not really involved. well, he's in the states anyway, and i'm the only one here. how is he at the moment? he's 0k. i heard from him a couple of days ago. he's... he's doing all right — i think he's going to have another operation. but he's dying to

broome, brum. but of course there is a problem.ic cars do not make a sound, you cannot hear them coming. flarer cannot hear them coming. over the ast cannot hear them coming. over the past two — cannot hear them coming. over the past two years, _ cannot hear them coming. over the past two years, new - cannot hear them coming. of the past two years, new british eu and us laws have required that for safety reasons, all new electric vehicles must be fitted with a device that makes a noise. and the car world is getting excited about the idea of on— brand unique sound. in of on— brand unique sound. in fact you could say it has generated a bit of a buzz, and tepepe and a boop... mil generated a bit of a buzz, and tepepe and a boop... tepepe and a boop. .. all right, all riuht. tepepe and a boop. .. all right, all right. and _ tepepe and a boop. .. all right, all right. and some _ tepepe and a boop. .. all right, all right. and some makers - tepepe and a boop. .. all right, all right. and some makers arei all right. and some makers are eve

now, it's been another exciting day down at the beach volleyball — or the costa del brum, as the localsat gambia to make the semi—finals. our sports correspondent nesta mcgregor caught up with them. good evening guys, and welcome to the beach volleyball. definitely one of the liveliest venues, it's quiet now but a few minutes ago it was very, very loud because one of the home nations has never won a medal in beach volleyball. that is still the case, but we are one game closer thanks to the two gentlemen standing to my right, congratulations, guys, a quarterfinal win over gambia. they took you to three sets, any thoughts? legs took you to three sets, any thoughts?— took you to three sets, any thou~hts? a , , thoughts? as you said, the first set we were quite _ thoughts? as you said, the first set we were quite comfortable, - thoughts? as you said, the first set we were quite comfortable, good . we were quite comfortable, good surface _ we were quite comfortable, good surface pressure. and in the second, he got _ surface pressure. and in the second, he got a _ surface pressure. and in the

the word brum was spelt out by people in colourful outfits., their best commonwealth games. no medals for falling in a swimming pool live on television. but people will remember it forever. the political fallout from the uk's involvement in the syria conflict takes centre stage in parliament today, but what about daily life for people in the war—torn country? we can talk now to danny makki, a british—syrian journalist in damascus. danny, describe to us what life is like where you are now? thank you so much for coming in speak to us on bbc breakfast this morning. good morning to you. the situation in damascus, if you look at the mood on a day—to—day basis, it was mixed, from initialfear and suspense and surprise from the initial attack to normality now. you have the initial one hour period of the bombardment which took everyone by surprise. no one was expecting it at that moment in time. since then, what we have seen in damascus is essentially an apple of pro—government nationalism and protesting and rallies denouncing the us. —— an outpouring.

bringing it back to brum will be the icing on their eurovision anniversary, and a celebration of birminghametter if they actually helped patients first time every time. the reason they are overloaded is because they don't deal with issues properly, he says. this is a very different view, our surgery uses nurse practitioners very well and also assesses quickly using trained staff on the telephone, with treat at home options, if a doctor is needed for an appointment, it reduces unnecessary appointments and fast tracks others. this is from malcolm, who says, could you ask the health secretary why i had to wait two years for a new knee but i could haveit two years for a new knee but i could have it done privately with the same surgeon in seven days? keep your thoughts coming in, this is due to be announced later, you can do that on twitter. right now, time for a look at the weather, carol is back. we have rain currently pushing southward and eastward through the early part of the day, and it will can you to do that through the rest of the day. some has been heavy, across scotland and northern i

think tank chatham house and former head of the russia and eurasia programme is there anything new brumssia's sales since the statement from portadown and i think it is important to understand the significance of what mr aitken said. porton down is basically like the home office pathologist. it is not within their remit, skills or capacity to identify an actor, they identify the weapon. what they have said is that this particular type of nobbyjock is so —— novichok could only be presented bya —— novichok could only be presented by a sophisticated actor. the evidence which has been presented to britain's closest allies have come from intelligence from a number of agencies and it is that which has persuaded them and the eu to respond as they have. in other words, you put the porton down evidence alongside the intelligence evidence that you have just alluded to and conclusions are arrived at based on both of those? of course, the dots have to be connected. in order to present a coherent picture, they have to be. you are then left with very few options. even so, the government has been prud

a brum thing changed forever. potentially in 2032, 36 or 40, we will get some reaction later on. let's reflect on the golden sunday for all of the nations. the alexander stadium has been transformed after the athletics finished. laura muir is finally a commonwealth champion — she won the 1500m after missing the games four years ago to complete her veterinary exams, and finishing 11th at glasgow 2014. and muir was asked what she'd say to her younger self after those previous disappointments. your time will come. it's rotten at the time but you learn from it and you come back stronger, sounds cheesy but you do. this just meant a lot to me running here because missing gold coast as well, it's been eight years of commonwealth, it has been bugging me. it's so nice to come here and notjust get one but two in such a competitive field, these girls are fast, so it means a lot. . ~ ., ., scotland's eilish mccolgan couldn't quite repeat her 10,000 metres gold, she took silver in the 5,000, behind kenya's beatrice chebet, but

but the all—time dance great carlos acosta — who�*s now based in brum — had an idea.nce. # has he lost his mind? # can he see or is he blind? the ballet, which will premiere in september, is described as a metal symphony over three acts. and, crucially, carlos persuaded sabbath�*s guitarist, tony iommi, to give the show his blessing. black sabbath — the ballet. why?! he laughs. why not?! how much did you know about ballet beforehand? not a dot. no, ididn't... i've never been to a ballet. a section will tell black sabbath�*s story, and how they became one of the biggest bands of all time. there will even be a dance interpretation of the fateful day when a 17—year—old tony iommi lost the tops of two fingers in an industrial accident in a sheet—metal factory. they asked you to tell them the story, so they get it right. i thought you were going to say, have they asked me to dance? he laughs. yes. we've gone through that. they've got... they know all about that. how do you do that in ballet? the whole thing is different and not been done before. # generals gathered in thei

a brum thing changed forever. mike bushell, bbc news in birmingham.se games, how have they gone? they have gone incredibly well from our perspective, beyond our expectations. we are standing here just before the closing ceremony, having put on an incredible spectacle of sport, an amazing opening ceremony, but most importantly, we have showcased the best of birmingham and the regent to everybody who has visited and everyone who has watched on television. everyone who has watched on television-— everyone who has watched on television. . , , ., television. certainly this morning the aquatic— television. certainly this morning the aquatic centre _ television. certainly this morning the aquatic centre was _ television. certainly this morning the aquatic centre was packed, i television. certainly this morning - the aquatic centre was packed, other than you seem to have been packed as well, 11 days ago you were hoping for ticket sales of nearly 1.2 million or 1.3 million, what have you manage? i million or1.3 million, what have you manage?— million or 1.3 mi

meet birmingham's next generation of filmmakers, celebrated here by the network real brum. had in that report the investment happening in dick beth and the west midlands. investment more widely has been on the decline in the uk. with; investment more widely has been on the decline in the uk.— the decline in the uk. why is that? there is a specific _ the decline in the uk. why is that? there is a specific reason _ the decline in the uk. why is that? there is a specific reason for- the decline in the uk. why is that? there is a specific reason for that l there is a specific reason for that in the last year, it is mainly down to the writers strike in the us. it had been largely reliant on projects coming in the country and there was a blip in that pipeline, a very significant blip. that means figures are well down. i hope in the next year the effects of that strike will have worked their way out and production in spend will be back up again. pare production in spend will be back up aaain. �* , i, i i, i, again. are we seeing a change from feature films _ again. are we seeing a

a brum thing changed forever.nd a limited number of sports? a lot less than here, about _ limited number of sports? a lot less than here, about half. _ limited number of sports? a lot less than here, about half. some - limited number of sports? a lot less than here, about half. some were i than here, about half. some were sports, some were exhibition sports. but very successful and the athletes loved it. the english team, however, have some challenges getting to the games in terms of the costs. they reached out to the founder of the games and indicated they couldn�*t afford it. he went back to his community, and the committee approved for him to borrow $30,000, and that allowed the english team to come. without team england, these would not be the empire games that eventually became the commonwealth games. i eventually became the commonwealth games. ~ ., ., ., games. i know you have got some histo u- games. i know you have got some history up there — games. i know you have got some history up there with _ games. i

bringing it back to brum will be the icing on their eurovision anniversary, and a celebration of birminghame hand—written lyrics are up for auction — and they could fetch more than a million dollars. tim allman has the story. # starry, starry night # paint your palette blue and grey... # if this was your second—best song, you might feel a little pleased with yourself, too. this tribute to the troubled mind and timeless genius of one of history's greatest painters has become a modern classic, and these are the lyrics to that poignant, heartfelt ballad. almost indecipherable, by the looks of it, but the man who wrote them had a plan. i said, "gee, i know what i'll do, i'lljust look at the starry night painting and see if it speaks to me," and lo and behold, it almost wrote the whole song. it told me what to say, and how to say it. # so bye—bye, miss american pie # drove my chevy to the levee but the levee was dry... # this isn't the first time don mclean has put some of his work up for auction. in 2015, he sold the lyrics to his most famous song, american pie, for $1.2 million. also up for gr

coming up, michelle, and a word from andrew and a second, and kelly from brum, so many texts, thank youcate. but take—up has been low, around i%. the government's argument, as damian green said yesterday, it will prevent voter fraud, keep our democracy secure. opponents are worried that it risks locking huge numbers out of the democratic process. what do you think? do we need voter id? you can call or text. that is coming up at ten o'clock. andrew, andy turner, we have heard some heartbreaking stories from parents. i some heartbreaking stories from arents. ., . , . some heartbreaking stories from arents. ., ., , ., parents. itotally agree, nicky, it is heartbreaking, _ parents. itotally agree, nicky, it is heartbreaking, and _ parents. itotally agree, nicky, it is heartbreaking, and sadly - parents. itotally agree, nicky, it is heartbreaking, and sadly i - parents. itotally agree, nicky, it is heartbreaking, and sadly i am | is heartbreaking, and sadly i am afraid it is not the first time i have heard the stories, and obviously we have had experiences with my tea has well over the last

bringing it back to brum will be the icing on their eurovision anniversary, and a celebration of birminghamimprovements. the report comes just days after sir mark rowley took over as commissioner. in a statement the met said... "we are committed to making changes to address all of the issues the report highlights." the boss of transport for london — andy byford — is set to leave has role. mr byford joined as commissioner three months into the pandemic, at a time when passenger numbers plummeted and tfl had to be repeatedly bailed out by the government — but last month, he helped secure a long—term funding deal. the london assembly says they're surprised and shocked at the announcement. the london living wage will go up by 90 pence an hour to £11.95. the increase has been brought forward because of the sharp increase in the cost of living over the past year. now, it's nearly the weekend, so if you're looking for something to do that's free, a new sculpture trail has opened in regents park showing 19 separate pieces of art set in the grounds of the royal park. the frieze sculpture is now a su

the bbc�*s reliable source podcast and we've been out and about speaking to some students here in brume cost of living. so looking at housing first, max, one of the lads you just saw there, he told us he's in rented accommodation in birmingham that has black mould on the walls and when he flagged that to his landlord, they came in and painted over it with white paint and his rent�*s still going up. so he says what he wants from the next government is better protection for renters. that's what he wants them to focus on. another issue, the cost of living. we're hearing time and time again that young people across the country are struggling to afford to live. whether that's because things like the rents going up or other bills like electricity and heating or just the cost of food. young people are telling us that is one of the biggest priorities when it comes to the 4th ofjuly. and they don't think politicians are giving it enough attention on the campaign trail. and of course, tuesday was the deadline, wasn't it, to be able to register to vote? and i know you've been talking to some firs

it is nice for brum to have that personal— street said. on hs2, a year after rishi sunak went to manchester to cancel it. do you think in your, the conservatives, do you see this turning? conservatives, do you see this turnin: ? .,. conservatives, do you see this turnin: ? .. , conservatives, do you see this turnin: ? , . , ., turning? the fact is the decision made by rishi — turning? the fact is the decision made by rishi sunak _ turning? the fact is the decision made by rishi sunak was - turning? the fact is the decision i made by rishi sunak was probably turning? the fact is the decision - made by rishi sunak was probably a mistake to cancel hs2 in that way. the whole project has been a shambles, but it is a shambles we have to live with. if you go to london euston or old oak common, it is being built, the lines are there, the tunnels are there. the bridges are being put in. half the tunnels are there. the bridges are being put in.— are being put in. half of the platforms — are being put in. half of the platforms are... _ are being put