A year after being labelled 'Britain's roughest street', Slade Road in Birmingham shows mixed progress. Residents report persistent issues with fly-tipping, parking, and prostitution despite some official interventions.
West Midlands Fire Service responded to dangerous burning rubbish dumped in Wigmore Lane, Great Barr, partially blocking the road and raising safety concerns.
A man from Coventry has been ordered to pay more than £4,100 after being caught on CCTV dumping black bin bags in Moseley, Birmingham. The case highlights ongoing issues with fly-tipping across the UK.
A Birmingham fly-tipper caught dumping rubbish has had their Mercedes seized and publicly shamed with a sticker by Birmingham City Council, which warns of prosecution.
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An 83-year-old grandmother in Reading faces a £600 fine from the council after placing a cardboard box next to an overflowing recycling bin, with her family reporting severe health impacts.
A Balsall Heath resident speaks out over persistent waste and fly-tipping on Runcorn Road, warning of a serious public health crisis. Calls for council action grow.
A Wolverhampton resident faces a four-figure court bill after failing to assist an investigation into fly-tipping. The council vows to prosecute offenders who blight local streets.
A third-generation chip shop owner in Kings Norton calls for CCTV to be reinstated after a sharp rise in fly-tipping, including glass and debris, blights his business and community.
Residents on a Birmingham street chip in £1 a week for a communal skip as bin strikes cause rat infestations and foul odours. An anonymous TikTok litter-picker reveals the shocking state of Cherrywood Road.
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An anonymous TikToker known as DailyRubbish is cleaning Birmingham's streets 'one piece of litter at a time' after requests surged during bin strikes. His videos have inspired thousands.
A Birmingham resident says 'enough is enough' as rubbish piles up on Wattville Road during the ongoing bin strike. The council has now cleared the waste.
A Birmingham nurse pleads for action after a dead animal and rats are found in fly-tipped rubbish on her street. The problem has escalated since the bin strike, affecting mental health.
Coventry's council opposition leader calls for drone technology to track illegal waste dumpers, as the authority spends £500,000 tackling thousands of incidents. Read the latest.
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
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Birmingham's bin strike reaches a full year, with Conservatives accusing Labour of dragging the city's name 'into the gutter'. Calls grow for urgent talks to end the dispute.
Volunteers in Moseley, Birmingham, collected a shocking 1,118 discarded nitrous oxide canisters in 2025, more than double the previous year. Read about the community's fight against anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches its one-year anniversary, with Conservatives accusing Labour of damaging the city's global image. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Three men have been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £900 in total after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notices for littering in Walsall. Walsall Council warns residents to dispose of waste responsibly.
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
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Birmingham's bin strike continues into 2026 with streets piled high. The council and Unite remain deadlocked over pay and equal pay risks. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike shows no sign of ending as 2026 begins, with shocking images revealing piles of uncollected rubbish and fly-tipping across the city. See the full story.
Mountains of festive waste rot on Birmingham streets as a 12-month bin strike continues. Residents speak of shame and rats. Will the council find a solution?
Persistent yellow stains in your bathroom are likely caused by hard water minerals, not poor hygiene. Experts reveal the simple home remedy to remove them and prevent their return.
A timeline of the disruptive Birmingham bins strike, from major incidents to megapickets, and what residents can expect as the dispute continues into 2026.
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Mountains of festive waste rot on Birmingham's streets as a year-long bin strike continues. Residents speak of shame and rats, with no end in sight. Read the full story.
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.
Plumbers issue a festive warning to Baileys fans: pouring leftover cream liqueur down the sink can cause serious blockages and expensive repairs. Learn the correct disposal method.
As Birmingham's bin strike took hold, streets were engulfed by mountains of waste. See the areas worst affected and hear from frustrated residents demanding action.
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UK households risk £80 fines for bin collection errors over Christmas. Learn the festive schedule changes, how to avoid penalties, and protect your property value.
