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Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue

A video shows piles of black bin bags and old furniture on the streets of Birmingham at Christmas after nearly a year of bin strikes.

Birmingham|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Mayor reviews key moments and developments in 2025
West Midlands Mayor reviews key moments and developments in 2025
Politics|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council year in review: Budget crisis, defections, protests and tram delays
Dudley Council year in review: Budget crisis, defections, protests and tram delays
Dudley|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales
Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales
Politics|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader
Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader
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Dudley|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor
Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor
Politics|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
Politics|Dec 24

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Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
Business|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
Wolverhampton|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Transport|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Business|Dec 20

UK News

Supporting image for story: Trump says Putin ‘serious’ about peace as he welcomes Zelensky for talks
Trump says Putin ‘serious’ about peace as he welcomes Zelensky for talks
UK News|1 hour ago
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Zelensky arrives in Florida for Trump talks in bid to secure Ukraine peace deal
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Brigitte Bardot remembered as ‘angel for animals’ by Peta founder
Brigitte Bardot remembered as ‘angel for animals’ by Peta founder
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rooftop hotel blaze extinguished by firefighters
Rooftop hotel blaze extinguished by firefighters
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: King greets well-wishers after Sandringham church service
King greets well-wishers after Sandringham church service
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts
Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts
UK News|5 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7

World News

Supporting image for story: Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|1 hour ago
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One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
World News|11 hours ago
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