Birmingham Council faces fury over £14m bins strike
Birmingham City Council leaders faced intense public anger over the year-long bins strike, which has cost over £14 million. Read the full details of the heated meeting.
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Birmingham bins strike fury erupts in heated council meeting
Birmingham City Council faces public fury over the year-long bins strike, with costs exceeding £14m. Read the latest on the political fallout and why a resolution remains elusive.
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Nottingham Council reopens its Household Support Fund, offering 10,000 £100 supermarket vouchers via a random draw. Apply between 1-7 December for vital winter support.
Birmingham council meeting descends into chaos over bins strike
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.
Birmingham Council meeting descends into chaos over bins strike
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.
Andrew's 'Substantial' Demands Spark Royal Feud with King
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Ex-officers escaped Hillsborough misconduct probe due to law
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£70 Christmas Vouchers for Wakefield Households
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to pensioners and £50 to families via the Household Support Fund to ease the festive financial burden. Learn who is eligible and how to avoid scams.
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DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility & Payment Details
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Tributes for former Birmingham Lord Mayor Randal Brew
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25 arrested in Birmingham Palestine Action protests
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Magistrate reprimanded for swearing and misconduct
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Solihull Council complaints hit three-year high
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Magistrate Dr Delicate rapped for court behaviour
Magistrate Dr Amy Delicate formally advised for misconduct including desk banging and swearing in family court. Discover the full investigation findings and consequences.
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