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Free National Trust Family Pass Offer Until 2026
Families can enjoy a free day out at National Trust sites worth £50. Get your voucher from the Mirror between 10-18 Jan 2026. Explore heritage and nature for free!
Near-Complete Iron Age Carnyx Found in Norfolk Hoard
A near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, one of only three known in Britain, has been unearthed in a 'remarkable' hoard in West Norfolk. Discover the details of this historic find.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year anniversary
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 bin strike hits one-year mark with no end in sight
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.
Unexploded Bomb Found in Birmingham, Halts Trains
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.
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Adds Public 5km Race
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!
Public to run elite course at European Athletics Championships
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 duped by fake Birmingham fireworks again
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.
2025: The Year Public Trust Finally Snapped
Kenny Campbell argues the real threat to trust isn't fake news scandals but relentless low-grade misinformation. As 2026 begins, we face a crisis of stamina, not just deception.
Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find
A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.
Birmingham bin strikes create festive waste crisis
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.
Heiress can't access fortune, struggles to feed eight children
Linda Perillo, heiress to a multi-million pound tour operator fortune, is trapped in financial hardship as trustees control her wealth, leaving her unable to properly feed and clothe her eight children. Read her shocking story.
Bronze Age remains rediscovered on Isle of Bute
A farmer's plough uncovers a lost 4,000-year-old burial chamber on the Isle of Bute. New analysis reveals details of two Bronze Age individuals in Scotland's state-of-the-art facility. Read the full story.
Scotland's First Curator for Ancient Human Bones
Dr Jess Thompson becomes Scotland's inaugural osteoarchaeology curator, overseeing 2,500 ancient remains. Discover how this new role will transform research and ethical curation.
Bronze Age remains of two people found in lost Bute cist
A forgotten Bronze Age burial site on the Isle of Bute, rediscovered by a farmer, has yielded the remains of two individuals. New analysis at Scotland's state-of-the-art facility is uncovering their 4,000-year-old secrets.
Museum says Father Christmas is 'too white' and colonial
Brighton museum faces backlash after suggesting Father Christmas be 'decolonised' and replaced with Mother Christmas. Critics brand the idea 'laughable' and 'Grinch-like'. Read the full story.
Birmingham bin strike: New Year 'mega-picket' planned
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.
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 strike escalates as agency workers walk out
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 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.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike action
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Siblings feud over $50m inheritance properties
Five wealthy heirs descend into petty squabble over $10 million homes in trust fund reveal, mirroring HBO's Succession drama. Experts reveal how ultra-rich families manage inheritance.
Cheryl Tweedy's name stripped from charity centre
Fans are outraged as Cheryl Tweedy's name is removed from the Newcastle youth centre she helped raise £1million for. Discover the royal charity's explanation.
Cheryl's Name Stripped from King's Trust Youth Centre
Pop star Cheryl Cole's name has been removed from the Newcastle youth centre she founded and funded. Discover the full story behind this dramatic change and the royal charity's explanation.
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 bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Trust Crisis: Only 41% of Britons Trust Neighbours
Exclusive figures reveal a collapse in community trust, with less than half of the public trusting their neighbours. The Co-operative Party urges government action to rebuild local pride and connection.
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