Military planners have been called in to help tackle mounting piles of rubbish on Birmingham's streets following a month-long strike by refuse workers. Unite union members have been on an all-out strike since 11 March is a row over pay,

Garbage continues to pile up on the streets of Birmingham. An expert in communicable disease explains the risks.

Birmingham bin strike cannot continue, council leader says ahead of fresh talks - Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council,