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.
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All Birmingham McDonald's Get Top Hygiene Rating of 5
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
53 Walsall businesses get low food hygiene ratings
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
Birmingham bin strike chaos: Queues, JCBs and police calls
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.
20 Birmingham Restaurants Get New Food Hygiene Ratings
Discover which Birmingham restaurants received top scores and which require urgent improvement in the latest food hygiene ratings before Christmas 2025. Make informed dining choices.
Discover Birmingham's Secret Garden in the Library
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.
Morgan Rogers stars as Aston Villa beat Man Utd 2-1
Morgan Rogers' stunning brace fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United, their tenth consecutive win. Read the full match report and player ratings here.
Birmingham urged to punch its weight like Barcelona
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.
New average speed cameras for 6 Birmingham roads in 2026
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.
Empty Sports Direct transformed into hotel and gym
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 player ratings after 3-0 Sheffield United loss
Birmingham City's nightmare before Christmas as a Tommy Doyle red card and defensive errors gift Sheffield United a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane. See our full player ratings.
Wolves Pay Tribute to Former Player Ethan McLeod, 21
Wolves will hold a minute's silence for former academy star Ethan McLeod, who died in an M1 crash aged 21. Tributes pour in for the talented Macclesfield FC forward.
Aston Villa Contract Expiry Dates & Tielemans Talks
Aston Villa are planning contract talks with Youri Tielemans as we detail when every first-team player's deal expires. Full list and analysis inside.
New hotel and shops for Wolverhampton's former Sports Direct
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.
Carragher: Rogers Could Win Player of the Year
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hails Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as 'special' and a potential Player of the Year candidate who could drive a Premier League title challenge. Read his full analysis.
Keown's MOTM pick 'upsets' Aston Villa fan Prince William
Martin Keown jokes about 'upsetting royalty' after Prince William questioned his Player of the Match choice following Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal. Read the full story.
Birmingham B&M store gets zero hygiene rating
A B&M store in Birmingham has been given the lowest possible hygiene score of zero, placing it among the worst in the country. Read the full report and company response.
Birmingham City lose 3-1 to Southampton in Championship
Birmingham City's miserable away form persisted with a 3-1 loss at Southampton. Demarai Gray's stunning strike was in vain as Finn Azaz and Adam Armstrong secured the points for Saints. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Villa's Dramatic 2-1 Win Over Arsenal Seals 9th Home Victory
Emi Buendia's 95th-minute winner secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Aston Villa over Premier League leaders Arsenal, closing the gap at the top to just three points. Relive the match action and player ratings here.
Southampton vs Birmingham City: Live Team News & Updates
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.
Christmas market-goer avoids Birmingham after assault
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.
Watch Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 Live Stream & TV
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 is sold out, but you can watch Ed Sheeran, RAYE & more live for free this weekend. Get all the streaming and TV broadcast details here.
Villa's 4-3 thriller at Brighton: Player ratings
Ollie Watkins stars with a 9/10 as Aston Villa stage a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Brighton 4-3 in a Premier League classic. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Guess Birmingham's Famous Street From 15 Photos
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.
Birmingham City new stadium plan gets cost warning
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 fined £115k by FA for mass confrontation
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's four-bin system starts June 2026
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.
Birmingham's Worst-Rated GP Surgeries Listed
New GP Patient Survey data exposes the Birmingham surgeries with the highest 'very poor' ratings. See if your local practice is on the list of patient concerns.
Kamara's Stunner Seals Villa Derby Win Over Wolves
Boubacar Kamara's spectacular 20-yard strike secured Aston Villa a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory against Wolves in a scrappy West Midlands derby at Villa Park.
Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves: Kamara fires Villa to win
Boubacar Kamara's stunning strike seals a 1-0 victory for Aston Villa against Wolves, propelling them back into the Premier League's top four. Read the full match report and player ratings.
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