00:00 Now, your lightest news update for Birmingham.
00:04 West Midlands Police arrested three people during a protest last Friday.
00:09 The protest, with activists from Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, was part of a
00:13 global week of action.
00:16 Activists gathered and marched to the offices of several insurance businesses.
00:20 A High Court order banning street cruising has been granted to the City Council, with
00:25 police issuing a warning to organisers and spectators.
00:29 A three-year injunction is now in place after the Council's application was heard at Birmingham
00:34 High Court.
00:36 Despite the financial crisis at Birmingham City Council, five huge projects are set to
00:40 boost the local economy.
00:43 This includes the European Athletics Championships, the opening of Dig Pavloek Studios, investments
00:49 from HS2, the thriving food scene and the extra transport links.
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