Birmingham bin strike reaches one-year milestone
Birmingham's bin strike marks a full year of industrial action. Union members vow to fight on as the council cites equal pay concerns. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike marks a full year of industrial action. Union members vow to fight on as the council cites equal pay concerns. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Plans submitted to convert a Nechells industrial unit into a health and wellbeing complex with a spa, snooker hall and cafe, creating 14 jobs. Read the full details.
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.
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A massive fire has engulfed a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters are on the scene. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A major fire has erupted in Tyseley, Birmingham, with 40 firefighters tackling the blaze. The public is urged to avoid the Seeleys Road area. Live updates.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a full year, with Conservatives accusing Labour of dragging the city's name 'into the gutter'. Calls grow for urgent talks to end the dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike hits its one-year mark with no resolution. We examine the dispute's roots, the impact on residents, and why a solution remains elusive for the city's waste crisis.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a bleak one-year milestone with no end in sight. A striking worker shares his embarrassment as rubbish piles up and talks remain stalled.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches its one-year anniversary, with Conservatives accusing Labour of damaging the city's global image. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Government commissioners say resuming negotiations to end Birmingham's year-long bins strike is not viable, praising the council's 'fortitude'. Read the latest on the dispute.
UK fire chiefs urge households to unplug common devices like hair tools and air fryers before leaving home. This simple safety routine can prevent devastating fires, as one family's story shows.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil of a Hertfordshire school, is missing after a catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in Crans-Montana. The blaze, which may have been sparked by champagne bottle sparklers, has claimed at least 40 lives. Read the late
London Fire Brigade warns against burning Christmas trees, as January fires double. Learn safe recycling options and protect your community from preventable blazes.
A woman is fighting for her life after a tent was deliberately set on fire in Hanley town centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the New Year's Day incident.
The death toll from the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve fire has risen to 47. The first victim is named as 17-year-old golf prodigy Emanuele Galeppini. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham City Council faces a critical year with ongoing strikes and financial fragility. Commissioners see progress but warn of major risks ahead. Read the full analysis.
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'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'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.
UK police are cracking down on modified Amazon Fire Sticks in 17 areas. Users face fines up to £50,000 for illegal streaming. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.
A devastating fire at a Swiss Alps bar on New Year's Day has left dozens dead and scores injured. Read the latest eyewitness accounts and official reports on the tragedy.
Gloucestershire Police sergeant Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children, who died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe. Over £340,000 raised in support.
Twenty firefighters tackled a blaze on the sixth floor of a Birmingham high-rise on New Year's Eve. Two people were rescued from the Granville Street flat. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar during New Year's Eve celebrations has killed at least ten people. The popular resort is frequented by British tourists.
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic spike in UK wildfires during spring and summer 2025, with several regions seeing their highest-ever recorded numbers. Discover the regional breakdown and what it means.