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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|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland
Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland
Environment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
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Environment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
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Environment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Environment|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Environment|Dec 24

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Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
Environment|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
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Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
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Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal
West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
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News|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'We are living in extraordinary times': UK on track for warmest year on record, Met Office says
'We are living in extraordinary times': UK on track for warmest year on record, Met Office says
Environment|Dec 23

UK News

Supporting image for story: Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
UK News|4 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|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in midair helicopter crash
One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|9 hours 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|10 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|15 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|15 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|19 hours ago
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