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.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, makes chess history as the youngest player to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey and India's chess dominance.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three, has made chess history as the youngest player to receive an official FIDE rating. Discover how he broke the record and his grandmaster ambitions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over claims she was the 1993 British girls' under-14 chess champion. The real winner, composer Emily Howard, remains silent as experts dispute the credentials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.
Tennis legend Andy Murray made a surprise appearance at the London Chess Classic, revealing his son beats him at chess. Discover how the event unfolded.
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.
Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov makes chess history as youngest World Cup winner at 19. Discover how he triumphed as London Chess Classic begins.
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.
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'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.
The 2025 Broadway revival of 'Chess' struggles with a messy narrative, wasting the potential of its iconic Abba score. Read our full review of the Imperial Theatre production.
ABBA icons Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus reunited at the Broadway revival of their musical Chess. Discover the story behind this Cold War-era show's triumphant return.
The FIDE Chess World Cup delivered stunning upsets as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and top Americans crashed out, while England's Michael Adams secured a remarkable comeback victory in a 10-game marathon.
The FIDE World Cup erupts in chaos as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and American top seeds are eliminated, while England's Michael Adams triumphs in a breathtaking 10-game marathon.
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
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.
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.
World number one Magnus Carlsen triumphs in spectacular fashion at the Champions Showdown in St. Louis, cementing his legendary status with a dominant performance against elite competitors.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.
In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik calls for FIDE ethics investigation into what he describes as systematic bullying of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, raising concerns about chess's online culture.
American chess star Daniel Naroditsky becomes latest victim of disturbing online death rumours after public disagreement with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, prompting widespread concern in chess community.
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik faces potential ban after bitter online dispute with American streamer Daniel Naroditsky escalates into formal petition, rocking the chess community.