Birmingham's Bin Bag Blues: A Humorous Take on the Rubbish Revolution

Birmingham鈥檚 Rubbish Dilemma Birmingham, UK In a city known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and, let鈥檚 face it, some of the best curry houses in the country, one thing has taken center stage recently: rubbish. Yes, you heard me right. While most cities might be sprucing themselves up for the spring, Birmingham has decided to embrace a month-long walkout that has left its streets looking like a scene from a post-apocalyptic film鈥攊f the apocalypse was themed around bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish....

April 14, 2025 路 4 min 路 793 words 路 Oliver Grimshaw, Clara Bellington

When Weather Turns Wild: A Wacky April in Newcastle and Beyond

When Weather Turns Wild: A Wacky April in Newcastle and Beyond April in Newcastle has proven to be a month of unexpected twists and turns, not just in the weather but in a series of bizarre and unfortunate events that have left locals scratching their heads and wondering if they should invest in a weatherproof van. A Sunny Start Gone Awry As the sun shone brightly over the city, April kicked off with unseasonably warm and dry weather....

April 12, 2025 路 4 min 路 724 words 路 James Thompson, Lucy Carter