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.
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.
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.
Harrowing 911 calls from Texas residents and Camp Mystic staff during July's catastrophic floods have been released. Over 100 people died in the disaster. Listen to the desperate pleas for help.
Catastrophic floods and landslides across Asia have killed over 1,500 people, with environmental groups warning unchecked deforestation worsened the disaster. Calls mount for urgent policy reform.
Torrential rains and flash floods across Asia have killed over 1,200 people, with scientists linking the destructive power to human-induced climate change. Discover the escalating crisis.
Torrential floods across Asia have killed over 1,100 people. Survivors in Indonesia and Thailand describe harrowing escapes as homes were swept away. Read their stories.
Catastrophic flooding across South and Southeast Asia has killed over 1,100 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military as rescue efforts intensify. Full report.
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.
Catastrophic flooding across South Asia has killed over 100 people and displaced millions. Governments are scrambling to respond as climate change is blamed for the extreme weather. Read the full report.
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.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate search for survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
Catastrophic flooding and cyclones have killed over 900 people and displaced four million across Asia. Read the full report on the devastating impact and international aid appeals.
Devastating flash floods and landslides across Asia have killed nearly 1,000 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military forces for rescue and aid as the climate crisis intensifies monsoon rains. Read the full report.
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Flash flooding in Indonesia's Sumatra kills 56, with dozens missing. Rescue teams battle difficult conditions as international aid mobilises. Support relief efforts now.
Global headlines: Devastating floods cause billions in damage in Vietnam, Indian cinema icon passes away, and a war refugee secures an unlikely championship win in Japan. Get the full briefing.
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.
Storm Claudia batters the UK with severe flooding, submerging cars and triggering danger to life alerts. See the videos and latest Met Office forecasts.
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.
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.
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.
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.