Man fined over £2k after letters found in dumped waste
A Wolverhampton resident faces a four-figure court bill after failing to assist an investigation into fly-tipping. The council vows to prosecute offenders who blight local streets.
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Cats Cruelly Dumped in Bag Near Smethwick Park
Two women made a horrifying discovery in Victoria Park, Smethwick, finding cats and kittens zipped in a bag. The animals are now safe with Raven's Rescue. Read the full story and learn how to help.
Birmingham street becomes 'dumping ground' during bin strikes
A Birmingham resident says 'enough is enough' as rubbish piles up on Wattville Road during the ongoing bin strike. The council has now cleared the waste.
Tommy & Lucy's Love Island Split: The Real Reason
Love Island's Tommy Bradley and Lucy Quinn split weeks after their 2025 villa dumping. Discover the real reason behind their breakup and what Tommy admitted on live TV.
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.
Dead horse dumped in Walsall with rope around neck
The RSPCA is investigating after a horse was found dumped in Slacky Lane, Walsall, with rope tied around its neck and legs. The charity urges anyone with information to call 0300 123 8018.
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.
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.
Raw Meat Dumped at Sikh Temple in West Bromwich
West Midlands Police are investigating a hate crime after a man dumped raw meat outside the Guru Narak Gurdwara in West Bromwich. The incident, caught on camera, occurred on December 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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.
Wolverhampton fly-tipper ordered to pay £2,700
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.
Fly-tipping returns 'as fast as you pick it up' in Birmingham
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.
Birmingham bin strike deepens as agency staff join
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.
Birmingham's rat-infested rubbish nightmare ends
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.
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