Birmingham Labour Faces Backlash as Garden Waste Service Remains Suspended Amid Ongoing Bins Strike Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham labour strike waste recycling collections council environment services dispute Birmingham City Council’s ruling Labour group is under intense scrutiny after announcing that it remains unable to reinstate the garden waste collection service, suspended since last spring due to an ongoing bins strike. … Read More
‘He ran full pelt across the road – he nearly made it’ – Tragedy of Birmingham dad killed by police car Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham police collision inquest tragedy emergency accident fatality 911 response A Birmingham father of two, Roger Bagnall, tragically lost his life after colliding with a police vehicle while crossing the road at speed, an inquest has heard. The 40-year-old, described as “full of life,” was … Read More
DPD Worker Pleads ‘Don’t Kill Me’ During Heart Stabbing by Alleged Robber, Court Hears Tuesday, January 20, 2026 dpd attemptedmurder stabbing handsworth robbery mahamedmahamad trial violence knifecrime birmingham A chilling courtroom drama unfolded as a DPD delivery worker recounted pleading “don’t kill me” while being stabbed in the heart during a violent robbery, a court was told. Mahamed Mahamad, 37, stands accused of repeatedly … Read More
Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Your Complete Guide Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham schools schoolholidays termdates 2026 education holidays calendar parents students Planning ahead for the school year is crucial for parents, students, and educators alike. To help you prepare, here is the full list of school holiday dates and term times for Birmingham schools in 2026 and 2027. Knowing … Read More
UK Braces for Two Severe Weather Events: Birmingham Among Areas at Risk Tuesday, January 20, 2026 uk weather freezingrain icepellets snowstorm birmingham westmidlands forecast gfs winter The UK is set to experience two dangerous and unusual weather events within days, with Birmingham and other parts of the country at risk. According to maps and charts generated by the Global Forecast System (GFS), February 1 … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More