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Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Ozzy Osbourne's fans flock to Birmingham to pay tribute
Black Sabbath Bridge on Birmingham's nightclub-packed Broad Street features a bench studded with the faces of the original line-up of the band that invented heavy metal. The bridge, which arches over a canal, was covered by flowers on Tuesday night as mourners gathered to light candles in tribute to the Prince of Darkness. From sheer force of will, and humble beginnings, Ozzy Osbourne transformed himself from Birmingham slaughterman to world famous rock god in Beverley Hills. Every one of the original members of 'Sabbath' was born in Aston but there is no one as iconic in the Second City as Ozzy, who died on Tuesday aged 76. So it was fitting his image became the focal point of pilgrimage on the night Birmingham began to process the death of its most famous son. 'I felt compelled to do it,' said Phil Rolls, 51, from Kidderminster. Gesturing towards the bench, where he had left a bottle of Jack Daniels in tribute to one of rock's most infamous hellraisers, Mr Rolls said: 'All four of them were innovators'. 'The Beatles invented almost everything else but Sabbath invented metal,' the record dealer added. 'Has anyone got a b-----d speaker?' yelled someone among the group of about 60 people. There was no sign of the tributes slowing well into the night. In the nearby Brasshouse Pub, they were doing a roaring trade in pints of Black Sabbath IPA. It had to be a sign that the party-loving frontman died on the day the beer was discounted to just £3.45 because of a regular ale promotion. Jack Ryland-Smith, a 34-year-old logistics driver, came to the city with his wife, whom he met while drumming for a metal band. He said: 'Ozzy Osbourne has got to have a statue somewhere in this city. Metal was born here. 'It's a shame he wasn't made a Sir, to be honest. Now he's gone, but I think he deserves the title, for what he has done. Not just for the city, for Birmingham, for Aston ... but for the world.' Just two weeks ago, there were very different and happier scenes at Black Sabbath Bridge. Rather than the hushed semi-circle of fans, some of whom were in tears, there was a party atmosphere. Long queues of people from as far afield as Argentina and the Philippines queued patiently to have their photographs taken with the image of Osbourne. Their hero had reunited with the original Sabbath line-up for the first time in 20 years for a farewell concert at Villa Park. Despite suffering from Parkinson's, Osbourne, seated in a satanic throne and too weak to stand, managed a triumphant homecoming performance for an adoring crowd. At that final concert, the Prince of Darkness had raged against the dying of the light. The feat of endurance was at times an almost unbearably poignant swansong – even more so now. 'He wasn't in great nick,' said Mr Rolls in the evening dark, 'but he was determined to make the thing happen'. Many reflecting on Black Sabbath Bridge believed Ozzy had only allowed himself to die after the concert, which was a huge morale boost for a city disheartened by its ongoing bin strike. 'He waited. At the end, he said, 'That's me done,' and he was done,' said Amy Sanders, 31, 'Rock will never be the same again.' Mark White, 62, was in his pyjamas in Lichfield looking forward to the England match in the women's European football championship when he heard the news. A Sabbath fan of more than 50 years, he got in his car and came to the bridge. He saw the band play ten times, including an earlier farewell gig which he went to with his mother, who was then in her late seventies. Like many at the vigil, he had watched the stream of the Villa Park gig and regretted not getting a ticket. He came to the city before the concert, where Sabbath performed nine songs at the end of a day packed with metal's biggest stars paying tribute to their influence, including Guns N' Roses, Metallica and Aerosmith. 'People had come to Birmingham from all over the world to celebrate. There was such a great feeling on the streets. It was stunning. People from Argentina, America, Canada,' Mr White said. He gestured to the bench on the bridge. 'This is a monument now.' Stuart Brace, 59, and his wife Marie, 51, were both at the farewell gig, which was called Back to the Beginning. Both have been fans of Sabbath since the 1970s after hearing their siblings listen to their records. The couple drove to Birmingham from Oldbury, a market town in the Black Country, after the news broke of Osbourne's death. 'I was in shock when I heard,' Marie said. 'We knew he was ill, but not that bad.' They brought their son Noah, 20, with them to the vigil. All three members of the family were wearing Sabbath T-shirts. Stuart thinks Noah heard his first Sabbath song when 'he was about two'. 'I grew up listening to them,' Noah, who is in a band, told The Telegraph. 'I play guitar and Iron Man was the first song I ever learned.' Later this year, Black Sabbath - the Ballet, will be staged by Carlos Acosta's Birmingham Royal Ballet in the city.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Stamps released to mark year since royal visit
Jersey Post have released a set of six stamps to mark a year since the royal Max Burnett and Andy Le Gresley, whose work features on the stamps, captured King Charles and Queen Camilla as they took part in special ceremonies and greeted the ties to the British monarchy date back to 1204, when the island became a Crown dependency following the allegiance to King John. The stamps are available to order online and will be available to purchase in Broad Street Post Office and Jersey Post's Headquarters in Rue Des Pres.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BroadStreet Partners Completes Strategic Investment
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BroadStreet Partners ('BroadStreet' or the 'Company') today announced the successful closing of a strategic investment by an investor group led by Ethos Capital ('Ethos'), British Columbia Investment Management Corporation ('BCI'), and White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ('White Mountains'), marking a significant milestone in the Company's growth trajectory. Accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. also participated. Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ('Ontario Teachers'') will retain a significant co-control stake and continue its partnership with the Ethos-led investor group. BroadStreet is a leading middle-market insurance brokerage providing commercial and personal property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. The Company partners with leading independent insurance agencies, known as Core Agency Partners, and supports them with M&A capabilities, capital solutions, and a comprehensive suite of resources and tools designed to accelerate organic growth. BroadStreet's distinctive co-ownership model, commitment to innovation, and continued investment in digital transformation position its Core Agency Partners for sustained success and long-term growth. Ardea Partners served as lead financial advisor to Ontario Teachers' and BroadStreet, and RBC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets served as co-advisors. Latham & Watkins LLP and Torys LLP served as legal counsel to Ontario Teachers' and BroadStreet. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Ethos Capital. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served as legal counsel to BCI. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP served as legal counsel to White Mountains. About BroadStreet Partners BroadStreet Partners is an insurance brokerage company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The Company invests in select, entrepreneurial, high-performing independent agencies looking for capital support and partnership. With 30 Core Agency Partners, BroadStreet provides ownership opportunities for more than 800 agency professionals across the U.S. and Canada. About Ethos Capital Ethos Capital is a global investment firm that makes majority and minority investments in middle-market companies, primarily across North America and Europe. The firm's Executive Partners collaborate with its portfolio companies, providing them with a network of resources and experience to strategically enhance operations and accelerate their growth. For more information, visit About BCI British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is one of Canada's largest institutional investors, with C$295 billion in gross assets under management as of March 31, 2025. For 25 years, BCI has built its legacy on performance with purpose, helping its 32 public sector and institutional clients deliver on their commitments. From securing pensions to supporting communities, it's investing that matters. Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai, BCI puts patient capital to work across public and private markets globally. Learn more on or connect on LinkedIn. About White Mountains White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) is a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Bermuda Stock Exchange under the symbols WTM and respectively. Additional financial information and other items of interest are available at the company's website located at About T. Rowe Price T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is a leading global asset management firm, entrusted with managing $1.68 trillion in client assets as of June 30, 2025, about two-thirds of which are retirement-related. Renowned for over 85 years of investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm leverages its longstanding expertise to ask better questions that can drive better investment decisions. Built on a culture of integrity and prioritizing client interests, T. Rowe Price empowers millions of investors worldwide to thrive amid evolving markets. About Ontario Teachers' Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is a global investor with net assets of $266.3 billion as of December 31, 2024. Ontario Teachers' is a fully funded defined benefit pension plan, and it invests in a broad array of asset classes to deliver retirement security for 343,000 working members and pensioners. For more information, visit and follow on LinkedIn.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Regina police searching for suspect after downtown assault and robbery
Regina police are looking for a third person believed to be involved in a downtown robbery on June 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Regina Police Service) Two people are facing charges and a third suspect remains at large after a person was assaulted and robbed of their cellphone and money at a business in downtown Regina last Friday. According to a Regina police news release, officers were called to a business on the 1800 block of Broad Street around 6 p.m. on June 20. Information indicated that two females and one male entered the business then threatened and assaulted the victim before stealing a cellphone and money. The male also falsely identified himself as a police officer, the release said. Officers arrested a 30-year-old woman on June 21 and a 45-year-old man on June 22. The woman was charged with robbery and the man was charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer. A third suspect remains at large, and Regina police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- CBS News
Police recover SUV connected to deadly Broad Street hit-and-run in North Philadelphia, police say
A man died after he was hit by a car as he crossed Broad Street in North Philadelphia Monday morning, police said. The 60-year-old man was crossing the road on the 2700 block of North Broad Street around 12:45 a.m. Monday, when he was struck by a black SUV, according to Philadelphia police. Medics transported the man to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 1 a.m., police said. The vehicle fled the scene, but police recovered it later Monday, a spokesperson for the department said. No one has been arrested at this time, and the car is at an impound lot, police said.
