Striking Bin Workers Claim Public Support Grows Amid Lengthy Pay Dispute Monday, March 16, 2026 strike bins birmingham publicsupport paydispute union workers unite council industrialaction Birmingham’s bin workers, who have been on strike for over a year, say public opinion has shifted strongly in their favor amid ongoing pay disputes with the city council. At a rally outside Tyseley bin depot on March 11, … Read More
How Detectives Unraveled the Lies of a Mother Who Killed Her Baby Monday, March 16, 2026 murder investigation forensics justice homicide childabuse trial police conviction family A ruthless mother who murdered her two-month-old daughter is now serving a life sentence, but the road to justice was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a tangled web of lies. Zara Arsalan, also known as Sharandeep … Read More
DWP Faces Calls to Cut £424 Universal Credit Sickness Payments Amid Rising Mental Health Claims Monday, March 16, 2026 universalcredit mentalhealth dwp sicknessbenefits welfare welfarereform benefitclaims disability worksupport mentalillness Recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data reveals a sharp increase in Universal Credit sickness claims linked to mental health conditions. As of November 2025, over 1.3 million claimants cited mental health as the … Read More
Crook in Sutton Coldfield Scams Woman Out of £136k with Fake Gold Investment and Cartel Lies Monday, March 16, 2026 fraud scam goldinvestment suttoncoldfield gambling mentalhealth cartel trust sentencing crime A man from Sutton Coldfield has been sentenced for defrauding an elderly woman out of £136,000 by fabricating stories about investing her money in gold and inventing cartel threats to intimidate her. Steven Porter, aged 43, … Read More
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Redevelopment Scheme Faces Reassessment Over Heritage Concerns Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter redevelopment heritage planning apartments conservation urbanrenewal affordablehousing listedbuilding Plans to redevelop a site near Hockley Hill in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter will be reconsidered after concerns arose regarding the area’s historic character. The proposed scheme involves demolishing some existing … Read More
Birmingham Comprehensive Schools Among Top 300 Nationwide Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham comprehensives education schools rankings westmidlands innercity stpauls success awards Leading a comprehensive school presents significant challenges, especially in inner-city areas where resources and opportunities can be limited. Unlike selective grammar or fee-paying private schools, comprehensive schools … Read More