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.
Mountains of uncollected Christmas rubbish plague Birmingham streets as a bitter bin strike nears its first anniversary. Residents describe shame and rat infestations.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Birmingham City sit 14th in the Championship, with a stark home/away divide. We analyse Chris Davies's position and why the January transfer window is crucial for Blues. Have your say.
Christoph Klarer apologises to travelling fans after Birmingham City's 3-0 loss at Sheffield United. Blues have won just two of 12 away matches this season.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery analyses the 'different circumstances' behind his team's contrasting Premier League results against Manchester United this season. Read his full insight.
Birmingham City's dismal away form hit a new low at Bramall Lane, leaving manager Chris Davies facing fan anger. With promotion promises unmet, owners Knighthead face a critical January decision.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner says the city must earn the respect of a true 'second city', drawing direct inspiration from Barcelona's global standing. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Plans for an Eton Star Academy sixth form in Dudley have been approved, promising 240 places. Local politicians clash over whether it's the right investment for the town's youth.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies explains his tactical plan to improve the team's poor Championship away record, starting with the trip to Sheffield United.
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Leaked details reveal Aston Villa's 2026/27 kits, featuring a bold all-claret home shirt and a black & gold away strip. See the full design changes here.
Aston Villa have taken their full 9,000 away ticket allocation for the FA Cup clash at Tottenham, forcing Spurs to relocate some season ticket holders. Get the full details on the fixture.
Birmingham City's poor away record continued with a 3-1 Championship loss at Southampton. Analysis of the defeat, Marvin Ducksch's struggles, and Demarai Gray's resurgence.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies admits his side's poor start cost them in a 3-1 Championship defeat at Southampton. Blues have now conceded first in nine of ten away games.
Live coverage and analysis as Birmingham City's poor away record faces a stern test against in-form Southampton at St Mary's. Follow all the action here.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
Thousands overpay tax on pension withdrawals due to emergency codes. Learn how to check your status and claim your refund from HMRC ahead of the festive season.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies insists he will not abandon his team's proactive style to fix their away form. Blues face a tough trip to Southampton this Saturday.
Brummies, test your knowledge! Can you identify this iconic Birmingham street from 15 pictures? It's famed for its top bars and restaurants. Watch the video and send your guess.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warns Birmingham City's ambitious new 62,000-seat 'Powerhouse' stadium will likely cost far more than expected. Blues target a 2030/31 opening.
Birmingham City have been handed a hefty £115,000 fine by the Football Association for their role in a mass brawl against Hull City. The FA cited a 'consistent failing' by the club.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Ex-Birmingham City star Troy Deeney says a fit Boubacar Kamara is pivotal for Aston Villa's Champions League push. Discover the stats behind Villa's impressive run.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
The £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield regeneration project enters a crucial phase as archaeological works begin, uncovering the city's medieval past before transforming the city centre.