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.
Birmingham City are reportedly eyeing Michael Carrick as a potential replacement for under-pressure boss Chris Davies. Get the latest on the Blues' managerial situation.
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.
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's new lead commissioner eyes Barcelona-style status. Plus, a cat rescued from Vinted, HS2 updates, and festive events in our Christmas week digest. Stay connected to Brum.
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.
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 are set to reignite their interest in Celtic winger Hyun-jun Yang this January. Get the latest on this potential Championship transfer raid.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies confirms defender Alfons Sampsted is now 'important' for the festive period, halting a potential January transfer. Read the latest Blues squad news.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies confirms James Beadle's injury and rules out a January transfer for a goalkeeper. Get the latest team news ahead of Sheffield United.
Birmingham City are exploring the January market to strengthen three key positions. Get the latest on Chris Davies's transfer targets and the Blues' Championship ambitions.
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.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
Manchester City have decided against selling goalkeeper James Trafford in January, dealing a blow to Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Tottenham's transfer plans.
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.
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has wed her partner of nearly a decade, audio engineer Russell Thomas, in a private London ceremony. Discover the details of their relationship and her life now.
Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing Liverpool's young forward Lewis Koumas. The 18-year-old son of Jason Koumas could be set for a Championship loan move to St Andrew's.
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.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies provides crucial return timelines for injured trio Ethan Laird, Scott Wright and Lee Buchanan. Get the latest Blues fitness news.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies reveals Willum Willumsson's recovery setback. Get the latest team news and Championship table analysis ahead of the busy festive period.
Chris Davies is set for one key change as Birmingham City host Watford in a crucial Championship promotion battle. Get the full team news and predicted line-up.
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.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies confirms Demarai Gray is injury-free after Norwich win and provides updates on five absent players ahead of the West Brom derby. Get the latest team news.
Birmingham City's squad is severely depleted with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injuries.