Birmingham Council Faces New Equal Pay Strike Threat
GMB union threatens strike action over Birmingham City Council's slow handling of equal pay settlements and job evaluations, with ballot expected after May elections.
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Kettles Sold at Currys, House of Fraser, Robert Dyas Recalled
Enfinigy Water Kettles sold at Currys, House of Fraser, and Robert Dyas are urgently recalled due to risk of scalding. One second-degree burn reported.
Child Rapist Caught After DWP Universal Credit Claim
Sebastian Pavel Baltatu, 24, was deported in 2020 after raping a child under 13. He illegally returned to the UK and was caught when he applied for Universal Credit.
Drink Tsar Objects to Longer Alcohol Sales in Solihull
A public health official urges Solihull councillors to block a convenience shop's bid to sell alcohol from 6.30am, citing high addiction rates and safety risks.
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Royal Mail Changes Second-Class Post from May
Royal Mail unveils two significant changes to second-class mail delivery starting next month, part of a £500 million plan to improve service reliability and tackle delays across the UK.
Dudley Council Works 7 Days to Clear Bin Backlog
Dudley Council is deploying extra staff and vehicles, working seven days a week to catch up on delayed rubbish and recycling collections amid resident complaints.
Dudley Council Reviews Disability Grant Delays for Terminal Patients
Dudley Council unanimously approved a review of Disabled Facilities Grants after hearing patients with motor neurone disease wait nearly a year for vital home adaptations.
Royal Mail Fails Chocolate Delivery Test After Stamp Price Rise
BirminghamLive tested Royal Mail's next-day first class delivery promise by sending chocolate bars across the West Midlands. Only two of six arrived on time, with one opened envelope, raising questions about service quality after recent price increases.
Royal Mail Delay Warnings for 13 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued delay alerts for 13 postcodes across six delivery offices in England, citing local issues like staff shortages and resource challenges.
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Royal Mail: 33 Postcodes Face Delivery Delays from Staff Problems
Royal Mail alerts 33 UK postcodes, including Midlands areas like Lichfield and Nuneaton, to expect delayed deliveries due to staffing shortages and high sick absences.
Dudley Council Defends Bin Delays and Pothole Record
Dudley Council leaders face criticism over missed bin collections and deteriorating potholes, with councillors citing unprecedented demand from new legislation and challenging winter conditions.
Birmingham Council Sorry for Newtown Water Crisis Affecting Families
Residents in Newtown's Stainsby Avenue faced weeks of dirty or no water, disrupting daily life. Birmingham City Council apologizes as a hidden leak is finally repaired after urgent complaints.
Water Firm Billed Man for Neighbor's Leak in Meter Error
Richard Cooper was shocked to receive bills for thousands after Thames Water incorrectly linked his account to another property's meter, charging him for a neighbor's leak until the error was fixed.
Birmingham Resident Outraged Over Uncollected Clinical Waste
A Quinton resident is furious after Birmingham City Council failed to collect bags of clinical waste for more than a week, citing health risks and embarrassment.
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Royal Mail Delays Hit UK, Birmingham Area Affected
Royal Mail has confirmed service disruptions at 25 postal depots nationwide, including locations near Birmingham like Dudley and Lichfield, due to local issues such as staff shortages.
Mystery of 'Danger' Tape on Broken Lamppost Solved
Dudley Council has resolved the mystery of a broken lamppost with 'danger live cables' tape in Sedgley, confirming it will be replaced next month after a road traffic accident in February.
Royal Mail Delays Hit 30 UK Postcodes, 10 in West Midlands
Royal Mail has issued a warning for 30 UK postcodes experiencing delivery delays, with 10 located in the West Midlands region, citing local office issues and staffing challenges.
Royal Mail Delays Continue in Birmingham After Easter
Royal Mail has confirmed ongoing delivery delays across Birmingham and other UK regions, affecting 30 postcodes due to staffing issues and the recent bank holiday weekend.
Royal Mail Warns Birmingham of Postal Delays
Royal Mail has issued a warning to Birmingham residents about postal disruptions and delays, citing issues at local delivery offices including high sick absence and resourcing problems.
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Royal Mail Birmingham Delay Alert: Full List of Affected Areas
Royal Mail has issued a new delivery disruption alert for Birmingham and other UK postcodes, citing local office issues. The announcement follows recent fines and upcoming stamp price increases.
Royal Mail Backlash Over Postbox Redesign
Royal Mail's new solar-powered postboxes, hailed as the 'biggest redesign in 175 years,' face widespread customer criticism for technical failures and usability issues.
Royal Mail Delays Hit 8 Birmingham Postcodes, 44 UK Areas
Royal Mail delays affect 44 postcode areas across the UK, including 8 in Birmingham, as the service faces criticism over performance and stamp price hikes.
Royal Mail Delays Hit West Midlands Postcodes
Royal Mail has announced delivery delays affecting multiple West Midlands postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. The disruptions come as stamp prices are set to rise next month.
Royal Mail Delays Hit 12 Birmingham Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a service disruption warning affecting 12 Birmingham postcodes today due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. The delays come as stamp prices are set to rise next month.
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Royal Mail Delays Hit 62 UK Postcodes Including Birmingham
Royal Mail warns of delivery disruptions affecting 62 postcode areas nationwide, including 12 in Birmingham, due to issues at local offices. Stamp prices are also set to rise next month.
Royal Mail Delivery Delays Hit Birmingham and Staffordshire
Royal Mail has issued a warning about potential delivery delays affecting over 60 postcode areas nationwide, including Birmingham and Lichfield, due to local office issues.
Royal Mail Warns of Delays in Five Birmingham Postcodes
Households in Birmingham postcodes B11, B12, B25, B26, and B27 face postal delays due to resourcing problems at the Redfern Park Delivery Office, with Royal Mail apologizing for the disruption.
Royal Mail Delays Hit 88 UK Postcode Areas
Royal Mail has reported significant delivery delays affecting 88 postcode areas across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland due to local office issues.
Brummies Demand Bin Strike Resolution One Year On
Birmingham residents share their frustrations and messages to council and unions one year after bin workers began their all-out strike, calling for an end to the disruptive dispute.
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Bin Day Changes for 32,000 Households from April 13
A major bin day change has been announced for 32,000 households in Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell, and Osmington, effective from April 13. Some households will move to a different collection day, while others may experience changes in collection times.
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