A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Police continue search for Kacey-Rae, 17, heavily pregnant and missing since November 23. Last seen with George at Gloucester station. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Birmingham Council is exploring a permitting scheme for buskers following a controversial city centre crackdown. Discover the clash between noise complaints and cultural vibrancy.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Birmingham City's squad is severely depleted with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injuries.
Birmingham City's squad is stretched thin with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injury. Get the latest team news.
A Birmingham councillor accidentally struck a woman with a cricket ball during a park facility opening, leaving her briefly unconscious. Read the full story.
A convoy of caravans arrived on land near Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. The council is taking steps to recover the site. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council is selling the former Birchfield Community Day Nursery in Handsworth at auction on December 10. Guide price is over £300,000 for the 17,513 sq ft site.
A former community nursery in Handsworth, left with toys and collapsed roofs, is set for auction. Birmingham City Council hopes to raise funds from the December 10 sale.
Birmingham City celebrated their 150th anniversary in style with a 4-1 demolition of Norwich City at St Andrew's. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Birmingham City resume their Championship campaign against Norwich City. Our writers predict Chris Davies' lineup with two key changes. Have your say on the team selection.
Worcester City Council considers supporting Hope Not Hate campaign after reported hate crimes increase for first time in three years. Join the stand against discrimination.