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THERE are rats the size of cats in this UK city and mountains of rubbish along the streets. Residents have complained that ...

A local mum has voiced her frustration over the escalating rat problem in a major UK city, attributing it to fly-tipping and ...

These shocking photos show how Birmingham’s inner-city streets are being invaded by giant rats during ongoing bin strikes. The huge rodents are making life hell for thousands of fed-up residents ...

Mr Ali said: "I can't open the doors because big rats will come in, all the neighbours have been complaining. "Many people ...

Un-emptied bins and rubbish are rotting in the street, and now fly-tippers are adding to the chaos and attracting more ...

Residents have spoken of their horror after their streets were invaded by monster rats the size of cats which have been attacking cars and jumping out of wheelie bins. Locals in Labour-run ...

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Strike action by binmen in Birmingham has seen the streets descend into a haven for rodents who have grown "as big as cats".

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A frustrated mum has said "rats as big as cats" are stalking local streets attracted by fly-tipping and an ongoing bin collection strike in Britain's second biggest city. Birmingham has been ...