In a video explainer for Birmingham Eastside, James Hickman explains how England’s local elections work and how the May 7 local elections have affected Birmingham City Council.
To learn
Nine months into Birmingham's bin strikes, why are refuse workers still on strike — and how have the strikes affected the city? In a special video explainer for Birmingham
Nearly 60,000 Ukrainian refugees have already applied for UK visas, but relatives and charities complain of long waiting lists and security flaws in the visa scheme.
Vicki Archer spoke
Birmingham Eastside spoke to DAME and Shai Brides, two up and coming bands from Birmingham on possible venue closures, performing in lockdown and the importance of live music to the city of Birmingham.
