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.
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.
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'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.
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.
Major disruption hits Birmingham New Street after a historic mortar device is discovered near the railway. A 100m exclusion zone is in place. Read the latest travel updates.
A wartime mortar device discovered near Birmingham's railway has caused major disruption, with a 100m exclusion zone and bomb squad deployed. Stay updated on travel delays.
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.
A deer, dubbed 'Santa's helper', caused pandemonium at an Italian station, derailing a train. Watch the dramatic footage and see how the festive chaos unfolded.
At least 13 killed and 98 injured after Interoceanic Train derails near Nizanda, Mexico. President Sheinbaum confirms fatalities on crucial trade link. Read the latest.
A major train derailment in Oaxaca, Mexico, has left at least 13 dead and 98 injured. The Interoceanic Train linking the Pacific and Gulf coasts crashed on Sunday. Get the latest updates on this tragedy.
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.
A child is fighting for life after being hit by a train at Carseldine station. Major rail delays ensued as police investigate the tragic incident days before Christmas.
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
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.
A serious crash involving an overturned vehicle has closed lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing four-mile queues and 55-minute delays. Get the latest traffic updates here.
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.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
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.
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.
An express train collision in southern Czech Republic injures 57 people, halting services. Officials confirm investigation into the cause of the morning crash. Read the latest updates.
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.
New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.
European Sleeper confirms new Paris-Berlin night train service for March 2026, running 3 times weekly. The budget-friendly route revives a cancelled link but will lack a dining car. Book tickets from December 2025.
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.