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.
Mountains of uncollected Christmas rubbish plague Birmingham streets as a bitter bin strike nears its first anniversary. Residents describe shame and rat infestations.
Discover all the key facts about Olympic legend Christopher Dean, from his iconic Bolero performance to his role on Dancing on Ice, his relationship with Karen Barber, and his estimated £6m net worth.
Discover the impressive net worth of ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, from Olympic gold to Dancing On Ice fame. Find out their fortunes here.
Discover the life of ice dancing icon Jayne Torvill, from her Olympic gold with Christopher Dean to her family and £6.4m net worth. Get all the facts here.
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.
From Westlife stardom to Boyzlife, explore Brian McFadden's career, his £12 million fortune, and his journey through high-profile relationships and fatherhood. Discover his story here.
A 20% VAT charge on public EV charging vs 5% at home creates a 'two-tier system', penalising those without driveways. Industry leaders call for reform to boost fairness and net zero goals.
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.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Holly Willoughby's makeup artist Patsy O'Neill praises the 'reliable' NYX Worth The Hype Waterproof Mascara for adding length and volume to short lashes. Discover the affordable beauty secret.
Jessie J opens up about her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis, new album 'Don't Tease Me With A Good Time', and her life with boyfriend Chanan and son Sky. Discover her age, net worth, and inspiring journey.
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.
Discover everything about Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, from her real name and modelling career to her marriage with Vernon Kay and her impressive £6 million net worth.
Discover everything about Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, from her age and husband to her children and impressive £9 million net worth. Get the facts here.
Everything you need to know about comedian and TV star Alan Carr, from his Chatty Man fame to his Celebrity Traitors win and personal life updates. Discover his age, net worth and more.
Hydrogen power firm GeoPura reports widening losses but is upbeat on future growth, citing major customer wins and expansion as the UK's largest green hydrogen producer. Read more.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
Discover the remarkable life of Dame Mary Berry, from her iconic TV career and £18.6m net worth to her family's joys and tragedies. Get all the facts about the UK's favourite baker.
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.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
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.
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.
A Birmingham man has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after his German Shepherd attacked a woman in Wigginton Park. Read the full court details.
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.