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Voices: Who’s to blame for Birmingham’s bin crisis? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Birmingham’s bin strike has sparked a heated public debate over workers’ rights, public health, and the future of essential services – so where do you stand?

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Army to help tackle Birmingham rubbish as bin workers vote on strike deal

The action by members of Unite began on March 11

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Army called in to help with Birmingham’s bin problems

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The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Just Act Normal: the dark comedy drama that’s a TV feelgood joy

This talent-packed Birmingham-set series follows three children with a missing mother and their attempts to stay out of care. It's amazing how much silliness they wring out of such a chilling premise

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

Drug dealer launches bin bag of cocaine and heroin over fence as police raid home

A drug dealer was caught launching a bin bag full of cocaine and heroin over a fence as police smashed their way into a home in Birmingham.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Life term for Muslim convert who planned attacks on mosque and military targets

Jason Savage identified police stations and Army-linked locations, and researched homemade firearms and ammunition, including pipe and nail guns.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

HS2 will mean trains from London to Birmingham Airport in 32 minutes

Exclusive: Link from Old Oak Common in west London will be faster than the Stansted Express

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Birmingham bin workers to be balloted on deal to end strike

Unite, the union representing the workers, has called the government’s approach during the strike ‘a disgrace’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Rayner urges striking Birmingham bin workers to accept ‘improved’ deal

Members of the Unite union launched an all-out strike last month in a dispute over pay and jobs.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Birmingham residents urged to watch for ‘bin raiders’ as strikes spark fraud warning

Birmingham’s residents have been warned of less obvious dangers as bin strike action continues

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025