Birmingham's pink sky mystery solved after Storm Goretti
The cause of Birmingham's mysterious purple sky has been revealed as stadium grow lights, not snow, as Storm Goretti continues to cause UK-wide disruption. Read the full story.
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Historic Grainger Market gets £9m Levelling Up revamp
A £9 million Levelling Up Fund investment will transform Newcastle's historic Grainger Market into a top European destination, with new pavilion and events space. Discover the changes.
Historic Newcastle Market's £9m Upgrade Nears Completion
Newcastle's 200-year-old Grainger Market is set to reopen after a major £9m restoration, promising a revitalised shopping experience to rival top European markets. Discover the improvements.
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!
Mousley Bottom: From Town Tip to Nature Reserve
A Derbyshire site once poisoned by a dump, sewage and gasworks is now a vibrant nature haven. Discover the story of this remarkable environmental recovery and what it teaches us about nature's resilience.
Mousley Bottom's transformation from dump to woodland
Discover how a Derbyshire wasteland, once a toxic dump, has been reborn as a vibrant nature reserve through community action and nature's resilience. Explore this inspiring story of environmental recovery.
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.
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.
Scottish Village Reopens Community Pub Just in Time for Christmas
After a three-year community buyout, Sandbank's historic Oakbank Inn reopens, offering a lifeline against rural isolation and soaring pub closures. Discover this heartwarming story of local resilience.
Christchurch Named NZ's Most Vibrant City for 2025
Christchurch has been named New Zealand's most vibrant city in a major 2025 study. Discover the factors behind its remarkable post-earthquake transformation and cultural revival.
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.
Jersey City's Boom: Property & Jobs Soar Near NYC
Jersey City transforms from a crime-ridden area into a booming property and job market, dubbed 'Wall Street West'. Discover why experts say now is the time to buy.
Green Shoots Return to Rothiemurchus Ancient Forest
A walk through the historic Rothiemurchus woodland reveals a hopeful resurgence of pine saplings, a testament to modern conservation efforts. Discover the recovery story.
Hull named one of world's best places to visit
Hull, once the butt of jokes, is now on National Geographic's prestigious list for 2026. Discover the 5 key reasons behind its stunning transformation.
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.
Abandoned Detroit Zoo Demolished After Decades
Detroit's historic Belle Isle Zoo, abandoned since 2002, is being demolished using American Recovery Act funds. Discover the transformation from urban decay to public trails.
Liverpool community trust faces governance inquiry
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance inquiry after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to save their dream.
Oxford St pedestrianisation sparks crime fears
Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street faces backlash over crime and congestion concerns. Local residents warn it could become shoplifting hotspot. Have your say in consultation.
Nazi airport becomes Berlin's massive city park
Discover how Berlin's abandoned Tempelhof Airport, once a Nazi symbol, has been reborn as a 750-acre urban park. Explore its incredible transformation today!
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.
Man United's New 100,000-Seat Stadium Plan Advances
Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium project is central to Greater Manchester's 10-year growth strategy, with Lord Coe leading the charge. Discover the latest updates.
NYC's Orchard Street named world's 9th coolest street
New York's Orchard Street lands 9th on Time Out's 2025 list of the world's coolest streets. Discover its transformation from crime-ridden area to vibrant hub of shops and dining.
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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