Bishop offers to mediate in Birmingham bin strike
Bishop Desmond Jaddoo offers to mediate in Birmingham's long-running bin strike, citing public health fears. He's even willing to meet on Christmas Day. Read the latest.
Bishop Desmond Jaddoo offers to mediate in Birmingham's long-running bin strike, citing public health fears. He's even willing to meet on Christmas Day. Read the latest.
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council denies union claims it is hiring new agency staff for 'strikebreaking' as bin strike escalates. Get the latest on the dispute.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
UK households warned over festive garden waste disposal. Dumping natural decorations risks £1,000 fines and harms wildlife. Check your local council's Christmas collection schedule now.
Birmingham City Council is recruiting new agency workers for street cleaning as bin strikes continue, Unite claims. The union alleges this is to replace striking staff.
Concerns rise as Birmingham's bin strike impacts Solihull with increased fly-tipping. Council data shows over 3,000 incidents, with plans for a new enforcement strategy underway.
Striking bin workers in Birmingham have blockaded the Atlas depot, causing major delays and likely missed collections. The bitter dispute over pay and conditions continues to disrupt the city.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
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.
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
Birmingham City Council suspends all waste collections on December 1 due to mass pickets. Agency workers join the strike, with services set to resume on Tuesday. Full story.
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
The Birmingham bin strike intensifies as agency staff from Job & Talent join the picket line. Unite union says numbers are 'growing daily'. Follow the latest developments.
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
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.
The UK government announces new national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing to strengthen passenger safety. Learn how this crackdown affects you.
Over 50% of UK motorists report issues with blinding headlights, prompting safety calls. Experts urge drivers to get eye tests and demand government action on vehicle regulations.
Birmingham City Council faces bullying claims after ranking agency bin drivers in a 'league table'. The council denies the allegations. Find out more about the dispute.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
An 18-year-old suffered a broken arm in a factory incident. Isoma Limited was prosecuted for safety failures. Learn how to prevent workplace accidents.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.