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2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Josh Sandiford |Sarah Julian

Image caption, Ch Insp Scott Collins with probationary constable Oliver LambPolice officers are being encouraged to swap the streets of Birmingham for the sun-kissed beaches of places like Adelaide. Recruiters from South Australia Police are holding UK information sessions for those tempted by the switch and say they have been "overwhelmed" by the levels of interest. "The workload is nowhere near as what you have over here," said Ch Insp Scott Collins.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Image source, Father Ryan ServiceImage caption, Father Ryan Service (Ieft) and Father John Waters are hoping to attend the Pope's funeralTwo priests who happened to be on holiday in Rome at the time of Pope Francis' death have said they will be representing the West Midlands "in spirit" when they attend his funeral on Saturday.

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Rubbish has piled up throughout Birmingham during the disputeMediation talks with conciliation service Acas to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bin strike dispute will be no "miracle cure", a former chief executive has said. John Taylor, former chief executive of Acas, said both parties have to understand they need to reach a solution.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gemma Sherlock |Sarah Julian

Conciliation talks planned over bin strikeGemma Sherlock & Sarah JulianReutersRubbish has piled up throughout Birmingham during the disputeMediation talks with conciliation service Acas to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bin strike dispute will be no "miracle cure", a former chief executive has said. John Taylor, former chief executive of Acas, said both parties have to understand they need to reach a solution.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sarah Julian

New dad Lycett becomes tip regular during bin strikesShyamantha AsokanBBCComedian Joe Lycett told BBC Radio WM he was at the tip "more regularly than most" people to offload dirty nappies and wipesJoe Lycett said that, as a new dad, he was visiting the rubbish tip "more regularly than most" during Birmingham's ongoing bin strikes, to offload dirty nappies and wipes. "I go to the tip, I would say, every fortnight.