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Birmingham City Council bin workers set to strike in new year

Birmingham City Council bin workers will undertake strike action beginning in January 2025 after talks broke down on Tuesday (17/12). The dispute will involve over 350 members of Unite and is taking place over what the union has described as "attacks on workers pay" Beginning on...
Stirchley

Delivery giant Getir closes a number of its Birmingham stores leaving hundreds without jobs

Rapid delivery giant Getir has made hundreds of its staff redundant after surprise closures of most of its Birmingham stores. In an interview with staff, B14 News learnt that one of the stores were given just 12 hours' notice of a "business update" which was...

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Government

“We are heading for a winter of discontent” warns local MP as unemployment in the Selly Oak constituency grows by 61%

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday (13/10) reveal that the...
Severn Trent Water

Severn Trent sees highest demand for water in history as the region sees the driest May for a century

New figures for the Severn Trent region produced by weather forecasting and analysis company...
Birmingham

Aston Villa and #BrumTogether join forces to provide clothing support for vulnerable people

The Aston Villa Foundation, Active Wellbeing Society and wider #BrumTogether network have teamed up...
Druids Heath

Video: Christmas surprise for young ‘superstar’ volunteer

WMP has delivered an early Christmas surprise to a 'superstar' schoolboy as thanks for...
Brandwood

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after early morning crash

A drunk driver has been arrested after crashing into street furniture and three cars. Emergency...
Druids Heath

Locals get together to remove over half a ton rubbish from the streets of Druids Heath

Local residents, businesses, the council and the neighbourhood policing team joined forces on Friday...
Government

MP delivers petition from hundreds of parents supporting Allens Croft & Highters Heath Nurseries

Today local MP Steve McCabe delivered a petition to Parliament, signed by hundreds of...
West Midlands Police

CCTV Images released after Kings Heath burglary

Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a house on Ashburton Road in...
Brandwood

Druids Heath man charged with 2015 New Year assault

A man has appeared at court charged with assault following a savage attack after...
Kings Heath

Police name Kings Heath pensioner who died a few days after he was assaulted and robbed in his home

Detectives have named a pensioner who died in hospital days after being found with...
Kings Heath

Police appeal following armed robbery at One Stop

Police are appealing for information following an armed shop robbery that took place in...
Selly Oak

Burst water main leaves 140,000 properties with low or no water pressure

Updated 8:10am Water supplies have now been restored to South Birmingham after two burst water...
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Stirchley

McDonald’s revives plans for Stirchley drive-thru after strong local opposition

McDonald's has launched a fresh public consultation on revised plans to build a new...
Birmingham City Council

Birmingham launches new housing repairs service for council tenants

A new housing repairs service for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders went live...
Yardley Wood

Hundreds pay tribute to former Yardley Wood bus driver Peter Harris

Hundreds of people gathered today to bid a heartfelt farewell to former Yardley Wood...
Birmingham City Council

What Birmingham City Councils new leadership means for the city

Birmingham City Council has a new political leadership after weeks of uncertainty following May's...