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Birmingham bin collections suspended amid strike

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.

Birmingham bin strikes suspend all collections

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.

House of Lords peers face lengthy suspension

Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford face suspension for breaching parliamentary conduct rules over lobbying and 'cash for access'. Read the full investigation details.

Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans revealed

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 staff join Birmingham bin strike

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.

Birmingham Indoor Market faces uncertain future

The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.

Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested

Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.

Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama

Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.

Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.

Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty

Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

Birmingham's Balti Triangle: UK's Best Curry Secret

A food lover's journey through Birmingham's legendary Balti Triangle reveals why this unassuming area serves up Britain's most authentic curry experience, with sizzling dishes that will transform your understanding of Indian cuisine.

Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

New York Burger Bar Wins America's Best Burger Award

A modest New York burger joint has stunned the culinary world by beating fierce competition to win the prestigious 'America's Best Burger' award. Discover the secret behind their winning creation.

Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: Man Fights for Life

A man is in a critical condition and two others injured after a terrifying shooting at The Crane nightclub in Birmingham's Digbeth area. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

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