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.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
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.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
NatWest announces major partnerships with Manchester, Brighton, and York universities to support student entrepreneurs and spinouts. The bank aims for six more deals by 2027. Read how this boosts the UK economy.
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
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 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.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Police searching for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20, have recovered a body from the River Soar. Formal identification is pending.
Edge Hill University appoints Professor Abigail Moriarty as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students), bringing expertise in student experience and digital innovation from the University of Lincoln. Read more.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
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.
A University of Birmingham graduate, who feared the pandemic ended her acting career, is now starring in Fiddler On The Roof at The Alexandra theatre. Her story is one of resilience and triumph.
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.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Over 8,000 visitors joined a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration at the University of Birmingham, marking its 125th anniversary with a historic projection on the Aston Webb building.
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
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.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
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.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
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.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.