FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 39 - Caught on Camera

Fresh talks over Birmingham bin strike to be held on May Day

Conciliation service Acas will be involved in the meeting for the first time since the row flared earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Rats the ‘size of dachshunds’ terrify Birmingham residents as bin strike prompts fear of surge in rodent-borne diseases

Union officials have said the end of the bin strikes are in ‘touching distance’ after a seven-week standoff

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Over 20 trans protests planned across the UK after thousands attend weekend rallies

Protests have been planned for a second weekend with more set for May

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

“It really is like starting from scratch”: Ozzy Osbourne is doing “endurance training” ahead of final Black Sabbath show

The Prince Of Darkness will step onstage for the last time at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5

Metal Hammer · Apr 23, 2025

Birmingham bin strike talks to resume as minister calls for union to accept ‘fair deal’

The dispute over pay and job security has seen both sides locked in a bitter standoff

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Talks to resume over Birmingham bin strike

Officials from Unite and the city council will meet in a renewed attempt to break the deadlocked dispute over pay and jobs.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham review – what a brilliantly daft road trip, bab!

The comic’s love for his home town leads him on this charming and wacky odyssey to find ‘his people’ across the pond. Brummies of the world unite!

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets

The Conservatives pressed communities minister Jim McMahon to ‘rule out the humiliation of service personnel ever having to collect refuse’.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Thousands Flood Birmingham Streets as Locals Say They’ve 'Never Seen Anything Like It'

Thousands of fans flooded Birmingham city centre on Sunday night as Swedish rock band Ghost rolled into town — but it wasn’t just the music that had everyone buzzing.

The Fashion Central · Apr 22, 2025

Youth accused of Leo Ross murder appears before crown court judge ahead of trial

The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified, was not asked to enter any pleas during a nine-minute appearance before the Recorder of Birmingham.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025