8 h. ago New health building in Salford will be 'iconic' addition to city

Construction on a major project has started in the city.

Science

17 h. ago Major UK city B&M closes store 'indefinitely' as shoppers told to leave immediately

The closure of The Square shopping centre in Birmingham has led to the permanent closure of a B&M store, with shoppers told to leave and staff given a 'very vague' letter

Politics

59 h. ago Rayner to meet with Birmingham council leaders as bin strikes continue

The city council declared a major incident on Monday March 31 because of the impact of the strike by members of the Unite union.

Politics

3 d. ago Huge £677m Spanish island upgrade will link major city to airport in 11 minutes

Locals are dubious over whether the scheme will ever see the light of day, arguing the government should be 'prioritising' access to homes on the tourist-saturated island instead

Economics

3 d. ago Huge update announced on new riverside route between city centre and Salford

The plans could bring major changes to how people get around the city

Politics

3 d. ago Australia sees nearly 40% decline in plastic pollution along major city coastlines

Country has pledged to phase out unnecessary plastics by 2025 and recycle or reuse all its plastic waste by 2040

Politics

4 d. ago Birmingham refuse strike ‘must end’ says minister after visit to city

Birmingham City Council declared a major incident on Monday to deal with the weeks-long strike.

Politics

4 d. ago Scientists warn major US volcano is 'moving closer to an eruption' after earthquake activity increases

A massive US volcano looks like it will erupt in 'weeks to months,' scientists warn. It sits just 80 miles from a major city home to nearly 300,000 people.

Events

4 d. ago Manchester United announce major contract decision as Man City star makes Arsenal admission

Both Man United and Manchester City had a good weekend on the pitch last time out, each recording WSL victories.

Sport

6 d. ago Football news: Erling Haaland injury update as Bruno Fernandes' Man Utd future 'decided'

Manchester City have been dealt a major blow after Erling Haaland suffered an injury in the FA Cup while rivals Manchester United have seen captain Bruno Fernandes linked with Real Madrid

Events

7 d. ago Man City suffer major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for stint on sidelines

Haaland suffered an ankle injury during City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.

Events

7 d. ago Erling Haaland injury: Man City reveal return timeline in major new update

Superstar striker hurt his ankle during the FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth and was later seen on crutches

Events

7 d. ago BREAKING: Erling Haaland injury latest as Man City issue major update

Erling Haaland was forced off in the second half of Manchester City's FA Cup win at Bournemouth

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham City Council declares major incident over bin strike: Chaos as 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected as picket lines block rubbish trucks at depots

Members of the Unite union in Birmingham are holding an all-out strike which has led to rubbish piling up in the streets.

Events

7 d. ago Major incident declared over bin strike as 17,000 tonnes of waste left to rot

The all-out strike has led to rubbish piling up in the streets and residents complaining about rats

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham City Council declares major incident as bin strike continues

The council says bin lorries are being prevented by picket lines from leaving waste depots.

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham bin strike escalates as council declares major incident with giant rats invading homes

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident over a bin strike and said that picket lines blocking its depots are preventing waste vehicles from collecting 17,000 tonnes of rubbish

Events

7 d. ago 'Forget about Ukraine – Donald Trump's latest fallout with Putin is all about keeping China at bay'

Inderjeet Parmar, professor of International Politics at the City, University of London, believes a major fall out between Putin and Trump would 'disadvantage the US'

Politics

7 d. ago Middle East latest: Israel prepares to move deeper into Gaza and issues new evacuation orders

The Israeli military has indicated it could soon launch another major offensive in Rafah and ordered most of the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip evacuated

Politics

8 d. ago Major Erling Haaland injury update given as worrying Man City news emerges

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury against Bournemouth, forcing him to be substituted

Events