4 h. ago Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike as MP says resident 'bitten by rat'

Council estimates 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected around the city

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5 h. 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.

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5 h. 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

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5 h. 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.

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6 h. ago Birmingham bin strike escalates as council declares major incident

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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6 h. 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

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7 h. ago Rylan Clark declares 'I might propose' as listener tells him 'you'll be third wheel'

During his show last weekend, BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark jokingly said he would propose to a caller who requested one of his favourite songs to be play live on air

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13 h. ago Rylan Clark says 'oh my god' as he suggests marrying BBC listener for one reason

Rylan Clark was left stunned after a BBC Radio 2 caller made a welcome request to the former X-Factor star, who then claimed that he would be happy to get down on one knee

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14 h. ago Rylan Clark says 'I might propose to you' after being stunned on BBC Radio 2

Hosting his weekly BBC Radio 2 show at the weekend, the former X-Factor star humorously told a caller that he would be willing to propose after they had requested to play one of his favourite songs

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33 h. ago Rylan Clark asks 'are you Gordon Ramsay' after stealing from star's restaurant

Rylan Clark asked a BBC Radio 2 caller 'are you Gordon Ramsay' after stealing from the celebrity chef's popular Manchester restaurant recently

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34 h. ago Rylan Clark says 'can I check this isn't Gordon Ramsay' after stealing from restaurant

BBC Radio 2's Rylan Clark bizarrely asked a listener whether he was none other than celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during his radio broadcast

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3 d. ago Rylan Clark declares love for two famous faces after recent single admission

The BBC Radio 2 star has been sharing the love as he rides high over a special piece of career news

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3 d. ago Rylan Clark tells fans 'I can't believe I'm saying this' in emotional Rob Rinder update

Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder have been left 'overwhelmed' with their latest announcement as the BBC Two show they fronted together has scored a BAFTA TV Award nomination

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3 d. ago Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark issue joint update as they thought they'd be 'cancelled'

Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark have been nominated for a Bafta for their first-ever TV project, but that is not the only thing the presenting duo are celebrating

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3 d. ago Rob Rinder admits Rylan Clark thought they'd be 'cancelled' in major joint update

Fans have been quick to take the pair on as a new TV duo after they were first seen joining forces last year

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4 d. ago Rylan Clark declares 'can't believe I'm saying this' in major Rob Rinder update

The TV and radio presenter has been flooded with messages of support, including from GMB's Susanna Reid

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6 d. ago Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick declares 'welcome' after major family milestone update

The actor updated his millions of followers with some celebratory news as he welcomed his first child

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7 d. ago Three wildfires burn more than 3,300 acres in North and South Carolina

South Carolina governor declares emergency as North Carolina announces mandatory evacuation in Polk countyThree major wildfires that broke out in one North Carolina county still recovering from Hurricane Helene have exploded to burn more than 3,000 acres combined as South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire in the Blue Ridge mountains.The North Carolina department of public safety announced a mandatory evacuation starting at 8.20pm on Saturday for parts of Polk county in western North Carolina about 80 miles (129km) west of Charlotte. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rylan Clark says he 'felt catfished' live on Radio 2 show as star shares 'awful' joke

Radio 2 star Rylan Clark has made no secret of the fact that he loves a bit of karaoke and he even has a segment on his Radio 2 show where he sings with famous faces

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8 d. ago Rylan Clark 'felt catfished' live on Radio 2 as presenter makes 'awful' joke

Speaking in a recent broadcast of Rylan On Saturday, the TV personality told the singers this is what they'd been "waiting for", and he didn't want to be "let down"

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