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 bin strike took hold, streets were engulfed by mountains of waste. See the areas worst affected and hear from frustrated residents demanding action.
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.
Discover why Weston-super-Mare remains a favourite festive beach destination for Birmingham families. Explore donkey rides, the Sky Wheel, and the Grand Pier, all within a two-hour drive.
Australian police release new details on the Bondi Beach attackers' preparations. The tragedy prompts NSW's toughest gun laws and new radicalisation offences. Read the full investigation.
A new image of Sajid Akram, the Bondi Beach gunman, is released. His family claim they were unaware of his radicalisation. Read the latest on the Sydney terror attack investigation.
A first-hand review of a week at the five-star Long Beach resort in Mauritius, featuring pristine beaches, world-class dining, and unforgettable excursions. Discover why it's the perfect escape.
UK police chiefs announce a decisive crackdown on the chant 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach attack, stating the context has changed. Read the full statement and community reaction.
West Midlands Police announce increased patrols and community engagement following the horrific terrorist attack in Sydney. Read about the local safety response.
A man has been ordered to pay over £2,700 after fly-tipping in a Wolverhampton alleyway. He was tracked down using his own address found in the waste bags. Report fly-tipping to help crack down on environmental crime.
O Beach Ibiza owner Wayne Lineker reveals he spent 10 days in intensive care with chronic pneumonia and now faces months of rehabilitation, unable to walk. Read his full health update.
James Turner Street in Winson Green is blighted by recurring fly-tipping, with councillors demanding deterrents like cameras. Report fly-tipping to help clean up the area.
Sefton's coastline faces new erosion challenges as 70-year-old blitz rubble defences break down. Discover how nature reclaims this dynamic landscape and current conservation efforts.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis worsens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1. The year-long dispute has cost £14 million and threatens health hazards across the city.
British holidaymakers heading to Spain are being warned about strict new beach regulations that could result in massive fines for common tourist activities.
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
Residents in a Birmingham neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as council contractors finally clear mountains of rotting rubbish that had become a breeding ground for rats and sparked health fears.