Nurse's agony over fly-tipped filth in Handsworth
A Birmingham nurse pleads for action after a dead animal and rats are found in fly-tipped rubbish on her street. The problem has escalated since the bin strike, affecting mental health.
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Fourth person charged in 2019 Birmingham murder case
Neil Jones, 48, is the fourth person charged with the murder of Tomasz Samel, who was kidnapped from his Handsworth home and later died with 75% burns. Police continue to appeal for information.
Man arrested in Handsworth after police chase stolen car
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop after a police pursuit in the early hours. The stolen vehicle was tracked from Great Barr to Handsworth.
Kitten rescued from Birmingham sewer after 3-day ordeal
A tiny kitten named Olivia Twist was saved from a Handsworth sewer in a complex RSPCA mission. Read the full story of her dramatic rescue and recovery.
Birmingham bin strike enters second year as rubbish piles up
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
Birmingham bin strike continues into 2026
Birmingham's bin strike continues into 2026 with streets piled high. The council and Unite remain deadlocked over pay and equal pay risks. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Birmingham bin strike rumbles on into 2026
Birmingham's bin strike shows no sign of ending as 2026 begins, with shocking images revealing piles of uncollected rubbish and fly-tipping across the city. See the full story.
Birmingham Christmas rubbish piles up during bin strikes
Mountains of festive waste rot on Birmingham streets as a 12-month bin strike continues. Residents speak of shame and rats. Will the council find a solution?
Birmingham's 2026 Fortnightly Bin Collection Plan
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service changes from June 2026, including fortnightly general rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and details.
Kitten rescued from Birmingham sewer after three-day ordeal
A terrified kitten trapped for days in a Handsworth sewer was saved in a dramatic RSPCA rescue. Named Olivia Twist, she was rehomed after her cries alerted a passerby. Read the incredible story.
Birmingham streets buried in Christmas rubbish as strikes drag on
Mountains of festive waste rot on Birmingham's streets as a year-long bin strike continues. Residents speak of shame and rats, with no end in sight. Read the full story.
Birmingham's fly-tipping nightmare as bin strikes continue
Birmingham residents face a festive nightmare as fly-tipped Christmas rubbish piles up in Small Heath and Bordesley Green. The ongoing bin strikes, now nearly a year old, are creating a public health crisis. Read more on the council's response.
Birmingham bin strike: Festive rubbish piles up for a year
Mountains of uncollected Christmas rubbish plague Birmingham streets as a bitter bin strike nears its first anniversary. Residents describe shame and rat infestations.
How Birmingham residents defeated HMO plans in 2025
A look at how community action led to the rejection of several HMO applications in Birmingham in 2025, from Handsworth to Erdington. Read the success stories.
Birmingham's worst-hit streets during bin strike revealed
As Birmingham's bin strike took hold, streets were engulfed by mountains of waste. See the areas worst affected and hear from frustrated residents demanding action.
Coogee Beach buried under 20 tonnes of Christmas rubbish
Sydney's iconic Coogee Beach was left strewn with 20 tonnes of waste after a massive backpacker Christmas party, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Man held in Handsworth for smuggling ads on social media
A 29-year-old Indian national was detained in Handsworth for allegedly advertising illegal people smuggling services on social media. A second man was found illegally in the UK. Read the full details.
Birmingham men jailed for Handsworth hit-and-run
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
Man held in Handsworth for 'people smuggling ads on social media'
A 29-year-old Indian national was detained in Handsworth on suspicion of advertising people smuggling on social media. The NCA and West Midlands Police seized electronic devices in the raid. Read the full details.
Police renew appeal after Handsworth hit-and-run
West Midlands Police issue fresh appeal for information after a man in his 30s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Hamstead Road, Birmingham. Call 101 with dashcam footage.
Second person charged in Birmingham teen murder case
Olivier Gabbis, 20, charged with assisting an offender following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Police continue their investigation.
Four injured in Birmingham two-car crash, boy hospitalised
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.
Driver charged after fatal Soho Road crash in Birmingham
A driver faces multiple charges after a collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, left a pedestrian dead and a woman seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Soho Road holds silence for hit-and-run victim
The Handsworth community gathered for a poignant minute's silence after a fatal hit-and-run on Soho Road. A 54-year-old man died and a woman was injured. Police have made an arrest.
Man arrested after fatal Soho Road crash in Birmingham
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham hit-and-run: Man killed on Soho Road, police hunt driver
A man in his 50s died at the scene after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. A woman was injured. Police are searching for the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
Soho Road hit-and-run leaves man dead, woman in hospital
A man in his 50s has died after a hit-and-run on Birmingham's Soho Road. A woman was also injured. Police hunt for the Vauxhall Corsa driver. Call 101 with info.
Hit-and-run kills man, injures woman in Birmingham
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. Police are hunting the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
Birmingham man charged after guns found at city address
Carlo Reid, 23, of Handsworth, appears at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with firearm possession and related offences after police discovery. Follow for breaking updates.
Police hunt hit-and-run driver after Soho Road collision
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a collision left two pedestrians injured on Soho Road in Handsworth. One person has serious injuries. The road is closed.
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