Stories from Birmingham · United Kingdom

The bin strike in Birmingham continues after the reform leader stated he does not recognize the deal agreed between Labour and the bin men. The leader intends to renegotiate the existing agreement.

Unai Emery continues as the head coach for Aston Villa, a fact noted by fans who jokingly refer to the Europa League as the 'Emery Cup' due to his past successes, including three consecutive wins with Sevilla.

Former Italian Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. Zanardi lost both legs in a crash in 2001 but went on to win Paralympic gold medals in handcycling at the London and Rio Games. He had previously competed in over 40 Formula One races.

Aston Villa is reportedly in discussions to sign promising midfielder Bailey Rice from Rangers. Several other Premier League clubs are also interested in the player.

A Peter Kay concert in Birmingham was evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious bag. The incident occurred in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Police stopped the comedian's performance early to conduct a search of the area. No injuries or specific details regarding the bag's contents were provided. Eyewitnesses reported the comedian stopped performing after 45 minutes. A 19-year-old man was arrested in Leeds last night. Leeds United won their match 3-1, putting them nine points clear of relegation. Thousands of fans attending a Peter Kay concert in Birmingham had their evening cut short. The incident led to the cancellation of the event. Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated as a precaution due to a suspicious bag. Separately, a Peter Kayes show was called off after a similar discovery.

The theft caused internet connectivity issues for approximately 5,000 people in the area. The sentencing occurred recently, with the thieves apprehended for their actions.

A restaurant at Birmingham Grand Central failed a hygiene inspection following the discovery of mice droppings. Pest control checks were recorded on the day of the inspection, but the inspector identified the contamination.

A trial conducted by the Thomas National Centre for Miscarriage Research and Birmingham Women's Hospital has completed its initial phase. Implementing the report's findings would cost £15 million. The program aims to save 10,000 babies within one year. The trial focused on ensuring live births were recorded to validate the study's essential findings. Baroness Merron, parliamentary undersecretary of state for the Department of Health and Social Care, stated the government will carefully consider miscarriage support within the refreshed women's health strategy. The current strategy has been refreshed but miscarriage support was previously only noted for future review. Current care models in Scotland and Northern Ireland include graded care and paid bereavement leave. In Wales and England, women are reportedly sent home with paracetamol after miscarriages.

A new medical pilot program in Birmingham is testing whether routine support, medical advice, and medication offered after a first miscarriage can improve outcomes. The initiative is co-run by Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and the charity Tommy's.

The commissioners currently running Birmingham City Council have agreed to a settlement, which some suggest was motivated by the upcoming local elections. A settlement has been reached to end a 16-month bin dispute between Birmingham City Council and the UNITE union. The dispute centered on the council's plan to scrap a payment tier for workers. The deal was announced at County Hall in Birmingham, though it could not be finalized or signed due to the ongoing election period, with Birmingham going to the polls on May 7th. The Labour party faces a challenge in retaining control of Birmingham City Council in the upcoming May 7th elections. Labour could lose its majority, potentially falling from 65 out of 101 seats to a much smaller number. The party's message is that the current deal will only be finalized if a Labour council is returned.