Birmingham's Hot Spot chip shop is offering a retro 20p portion of chips this Wednesday, giving youngsters a taste of a classic British treat at a nostalgic price. Read more about Uncle Nas's community gesture.
Uncle Nas's Hot Spot in Birmingham is offering 20p chips this Wednesday, giving youngsters a taste of a classic British treat at a retro 1980s price. Read more about this nostalgic gesture.
A charity shop manager explains why she dreads receiving DVDs as donations, citing overflowing stock and recycling woes. Discover the future of physical media.
A charity shop manager has revealed the one item she dreads receiving due to overwhelming donations and slow sales. Discover why DVDs are causing a stockpile crisis and what it means for donors.
The cause of Birmingham's mysterious purple sky has been revealed as stadium grow lights, not snow, as Storm Goretti continues to cause UK-wide disruption. Read the full story.
Birmingham's refuse strike enters its second year with no end in sight. Workers face £8,000 pay cuts as rubbish piles up and rats swarm streets. Read the latest.
Birmingham's refuse workers mark one year of strike action, with union resolve 'rock solid' against council restructuring plans that could cost staff £8,000 a year. See the latest.
An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.
Two Steps in Sheffield, one of Britain's oldest fish and chip shops, has served customers for over 130 years. Discover its unique history and why queues still form today.
Discover Two Steps in Sheffield, a historic fish and chip shop serving since 1895. Famous for its name, quality, and queues, it's a contender for Britain's oldest chippy. Read its story.
Two Steps in Sheffield, possibly the UK's oldest fish and chip shop, has served customers for over 130 years. Discover its unique history and why queues still form today.
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Championships will feature a public Unity 5km & 1km fun run on the final day. UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner says it's about inspiring everyone to get active. Sign up now!
A new city centre 5km and 1km fun run will let the public share the course with stars at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Sign up now!
Hundreds of revellers braved freezing temperatures in Birmingham for a non-existent NYE fireworks display, fooled for a second year by AI-generated online adverts. Learn how to spot misinformation.
A 23-year-old student's £56 weekly Tesco haul, packed with healthy items, has gone viral on Reddit. Discover their savvy shopping secrets and tips to cut your own food bill.
New research reveals Scarborough has the highest concentration of fish and chip shops in Britain, with 93 establishments. Discover the top-rated spots and what makes this seaside town a foodie haven.
Scarborough boasts the UK's highest density of fish and chip shops, with 93 establishments. Discover the top-rated spots and what makes this seaside town a foodie haven.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis continues as Christmas waste rots on streets. Residents describe 'hellish' conditions with no end in sight for the year-long industrial action.
Guardian critic Grace Dent questions everything after a reader insists chip shop batter should be peeled off and discarded. Is the nation eating its fish wrong?
Discover the ultimate hack for a peaceful Christmas food shop. A journalist reveals why visiting Asda at 1am transformed her festive experience, with fully stocked shelves and no crowds.
England cricket legend Chris Old, hero of the 1981 Ashes, reveals life after sport running a Cornish chippy and facing disgruntled customers. Discover his surprising career change.
Birmingham could see renewed disruption as unions plan a major 'mega-picket' in support of the long-running bin strike, with fears of more rubbish and rat infestations. Read the latest on the escalating dispute.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Brits are trying Northern Ireland's famous Christmas chip for the first time, with many calling the festive dish 'revolutionary'. Discover the recipe and the debate it sparked.
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a revolutionary 62,000-capacity stadium, the 'Powerhouse', set to open by 2030. A £3bn project set to transform the city's skyline and become a global beacon for sport and entertainment.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.