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Living in limbo: A Birmingham tenant’s seven-month stay at a Travelodge due to rat infestation and sewer issues

A 28-year-old tenant of Birmingham City Council has been forced to live in a Travelodge hotel for almost seven months after a severe rat infestation and a live sewer manhole were discovered in her flat’s bedroom. The …

By Abbie Brown · Sunday 24 May 2026 · 2 min read

Birmingham

Rat Spotted Inside Birmingham City Council House Sparks Outrage

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 …

By Abbie Brown · Thursday 5 February 2026 · 1 min read

Birmingham

Rat Spotted Scurrying Through Birmingham New Street Station

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 …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Saturday 6 December 2025 · 2 min read