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Before and after photos show how a mammoth clean-up operation has seen Birmingham's "Mumbai mountain" of rubbish cleared in just 24 hours.

Huge clean-up operation sees mountain of rubbish cleared in 24 hours

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs on Birmingham bin strikes

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Hundreds of protesters rally against Reform UK in Birmingham

Social media and telecoms firms have been urged to go ‘faster and further’ to prevent fraud.

'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

National World has backed a campaign from the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, calling for the Government to ‘Make It Fair’ and protect copyright (Pictured: Westminster)

National World among UK publishers calling for AI copyright protection

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Policing Minister pledges action on 'whole spectrum of criminality'

The Government says the new guidance will help parents save cash by preventing 'overcharging on childcare'

How much you could save on free childcare - as new 'protections' added

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompted a fiery debate during PMQs this week

Three reasons Government's Schools Bill has been controversial

The bill could mean big changes for schools and families who home school alike

What parents need to know about Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

There are existing parking problems in Dunstall Road, Wolverhampton, opposite the proposed new shop

Decision to block shop opening on rat run road could be overturned

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

From left, Brunswick PACT chairman Brian Roberts, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and policing minister Dame Diana Johnson at the Home Office discussing the NationalWorld campaign Silent Crime on November 21, 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges action on Silent Crime

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Current SEN spending is putting councils in a tricky position, the report says

Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it?

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

From left, Tory leadership candidates Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat stand together on stage after delivering their speeches during the Conservative Party Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham

'I went to the Tory conference and what I found surprised me' Mark Andrews

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers his keynote speech at the Conservative Party annual conference in Manchester. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Road closures & armed police as Tory Party Conference back in Brum

West Midlands Mayor backs Jamie Oliver’s campaign to ban junk food ads

West Midlands Mayor backs celebrity chef’s campaign against junk food

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

City council house

Every Birmingham City Council property sold following bankruptcy

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

A car burns on Parliament Road, in Middlesbrough, during an anti-immigration riot. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

What being done to stop spread of misinformation amid UK Riots

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker

'No room for hate' - West Midlands mayor issues statement on UK riots

Most Brits not confident that new govt will meet house building target

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

Labour's Jess Phillips is booed as she wins her general election count after being closely run by Jody McIntyre

Jess Phillips booed after retaining seat

The count taking place at Birmingham's ICC centre

Full list of Birmingham general election 2024 results

Birmingham skyline

When Birmingham general election results are expected to be announced

Malcolm Sedgley

Reform UK’s Solihull East candidate apologises for resurfaced posts

Polling station sign.

Everything you need to know about Birmingham's July 4 by-elections

'It doesn't matter who's in charge, they never get it right anyway'

Cost of living and housing crisis top priorities for Brummie voters

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British pop group The Spencer Davis Group, formed in Birmingham in 1963

35 cracking retro photos take you back to Birmingham in the 1960s

Before and after photos show how a mammoth clean-up operation has seen Birmingham's "Mumbai mountain" of rubbish cleared in just 24 hours.

Huge clean-up operation sees mountain of rubbish cleared in 24 hours

Locals gather outside McDonald's in Bordesley Green following rumours that a far-right protest was going to take place last summer

We visit Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhood: 'It's tense'