Birmingham City Council has been found guilty of failing to manage serious mice infestations in two separate council flats. Magistrates described the conditions as “disgusting” and issued abatement orders requiring the …
A Birmingham Indian takeaway has been hit with a £10,000 fine after a food safety inspection uncovered serious rodent infestation issues. During the inspection, officials found a dead mouse along with widespread rodent …
JK Foods 24-7 Ltd, a Birmingham-based food retailer, along with its director Jamil Zamankhail, has been fined a total of £16,000 after pleading guilty to six charges related to food safety violations. The charges stemmed from …
Birmingham has been identified as the city with the poorest restaurant hygiene ratings in the UK. Despite boasting a thriving culinary scene, including more Michelin stars than anywhere outside London, the city struggles with …
As the UK endures an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 38°C, several local councils have issued new bin collection guidelines to help residents manage waste efficiently and hygienically during the scorching …
With spring temperatures expected to soar to 29°C this Bank Holiday weekend, gardening expert Luke Newnes is urging Brits to take proactive steps to protect their homes from Asian hornets. These invasive insects pose a …
A young family in Birmingham was recently relocated from a hotel after their toddler suffered what appeared to be bed bug bites, prompting concern and calls for action regarding the quality of temporary housing. The couple, …
A recent hygiene inspection has exposed serious cleanliness and pest control issues at the Tim Hortons branch in Birmingham city centre. On December 16, the coffee shop was awarded a score of just one out of five by local …
Carole Parton, a 62-year-old grandmother from Birmingham, has endured a relentless rat infestation in her one-bedroom bungalow on Manston Road, Sheldon, for over three years. The infestation has been so severe that decaying …
The West Midlands has experienced a significant increase in rat complaints over the past year, with confirmed rodent activity rising by 16%, according to pest control specialists Rentokil. This surge is reflective of a …
Last month, a rat was spotted scurrying inside Birmingham City Council House, causing concern among staff and visitors. An anonymous source expressed outrage to BirminghamLive, describing the sighting near the food storage …
“I can’t believe we haven’t seen rats yet.” This is the bleak observation from a resident of Navigation Drive in Kings Norton, Birmingham, as the impact of the ongoing bin strike grows increasingly severe. According to the …
A shopper was left stunned after capturing footage of a live mouse inside a sealed memory foam pillow bag at Primark’s flagship store in Birmingham city centre. The unsettling discovery occurred on Tuesday when Giorgio, who …
Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January …
A rat was caught on camera darting around Birmingham New Street station, surprising passengers waiting for trains just after midnight on Saturday, November 29. The rodent was spotted near the Starbucks coffee shop close to …