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.
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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.
Man dies after stabbing in Birmingham
A man has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Birmingham. West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation. Follow for live updates.
Mum jailed for killing 3-year-old daughter in Birmingham
Nicola Priest sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter of daughter Kaylee-Jayde. Read the shocking details of the case that has horrified the nation.
Birmingham Stabbing: Tribute to Katie Fox, 34
Family of Katie Fox, 34, pay emotional tribute after fatal Birmingham stabbing. Read their heartfelt message and latest court developments.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
Police clash with protesters at Israeli-linked Birmingham factory
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.
Matty 'Chilly': The £1.6M Cannabis Factory Inferno
Exclusive investigation reveals how a former soldier's cannabis empire went up in flames in a suspected insurance scam, leaving a trail of destruction across the Midlands.
Birmingham residents urged to report crime anonymously
Crimestoppers launches urgent campaign in Birmingham amid rising crime concerns, offering complete anonymity for those reporting criminal activity in their communities.
Thug fires firework at Birmingham bus using makeshift launcher
CCTV footage captures terrifying incident as yob targets double-decker bus with makeshift rocket launcher in Birmingham city centre, putting passengers at risk in reckless attack.
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.
£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.
Four charged in Birmingham Airport cannabis raid
Four individuals face serious charges after Border Force officers discovered a significant cannabis shipment worth thousands at Birmingham Airport in a dramatic overnight operation.
£2m cocaine seized at Birmingham Airport in NCA raid
National Crime Agency investigation leads to massive cocaine seizure and multiple arrests across Manchester and Bolton in sophisticated drug smuggling bust.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
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.
Paramedic killed by single punch - parents forgive attacker
The heart-wrenching story of paramedic Chris Smith, killed by a single punch, and his parents' extraordinary forgiveness toward the man who took their son's life.
Real-Life Peaky Blinders: Modern Gangs' Brutal Reign
Exclusive investigation reveals how modern gangsters are adopting brutal tactics from Birmingham's most infamous crime family, with extortion rackets and violence sweeping the nation.
Teen killers jailed for brutal knife murder
Two teenage killers, including baby-faced Harvey Willgoose, have been sentenced for the brutal knife murder of 18-year-old Keaton McComb in a vicious street attack that shocked the community.
Red light runner caught on dashcam in Birmingham crash
A dangerous driver who jumped a red light and smashed into another vehicle in Birmingham has been sentenced after dramatic dashcam evidence sealed his fate.
Bystanders chase down fleeing criminal in dramatic street pursuit
In a remarkable display of public courage, multiple witnesses chased down and detained a fleeing criminal in Birmingham after he attempted to evade justice following a court verdict.
Thief steals every manhole cover from street overnight
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
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.
Birmingham German Market drops German signs in accessibility move
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market faces backlash after displaying English-only signs, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation during the festive season.
Mercedes driver jailed for Christmas Day 140mph fatal hit-and-run
A reckless Mercedes driver who killed a 22-year-old woman in a horrific 140mph hit-and-run while fleeing police on Christmas Day has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The devastating incident occurred in Birmingham as the driver attempted to escape au
Innocent man shot in mistaken identity attack
CCTV captures terrifying moment motorcycle assassins target wrong man in brutal daylight attack, leaving victim fighting for life in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
Six in court over mother's mistaken identity murder
A grieving family seeks justice as six individuals appear in court accused of murdering a mother who was gunned down on her doorstep in a shocking case of mistaken identity in Birmingham.
Foster carers jailed 83 years in worst UK child abuse case
A depraved couple who ran a child abuse network from their home have been sentenced to 83 years in what police describe as 'the worst case of child abuse ever encountered'.
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.
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