Birmingham garden waste service still suspended
Birmingham City Council confirms garden waste collections cannot restart due to ongoing strike disruption. Residents urged to compost or use recycling centres.
Birmingham City Council confirms garden waste collections cannot restart due to ongoing strike disruption. Residents urged to compost or use recycling centres.
UK fox mating season peaks Jan-Feb, causing eerie night screams. Experts urge drivers to be vigilant and pet owners to keep cats indoors. Learn the facts.
Folkestone holds a Holocaust Memorial Day service in the Garden of Remembrance, led by Rev Chris Johnson. Mayor Lucy McGirr highlights the 'Bridging Generations' theme. Join the community at 11am.
Harry Styles has sent fans a cryptic voice note snippet of a new song, 'We Belong Together', fuelling rumours of a 2026 album and tour. Get all the latest updates here.
Rumours are swirling that Harry Styles has booked multiple shows at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2026. Get all the details on the potential tour and the cryptic clues fuelling speculation.
We taste-tested fresh chicken soups from seven major UK supermarkets against Covent Garden. Discover which budget soup beat the premium brand and see the full price and ingredient breakdown.
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice urges West Surrey & NE Hants gardeners to join its Open Gardens fundraiser. Help raise vital funds for palliative care by sharing your green space.
Isobel Abigail Maxwell, aged two, died after falling into a pond at her Doncaster home. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes. An inquest has been opened.
An inquest opens into the death of two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell, who fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes before paramedics arrived.
Discover thrifty gardening tips for every month from expert Anya Lautenbach. Learn how to save on plants, tools, and more without sacrificing your garden's beauty. Start saving today!
Robins struggle to find food in winter. Discover the best foods like mealworms and sunflower hearts to help them thrive and make your garden a wildlife haven.
The RSPB advises leaving out leftover roast potatoes to help birds survive the cold snap. Learn which foods are safe and how to provide vital winter support for garden wildlife.
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
Get ready for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 with expert tips on attracting and feeding birds affordably. Learn about the best foods, hygiene, and how to take part in the vital citizen science project.
The popular Keter Eden 265-litre resin garden storage bench has plummeted to £85.50 on Amazon, a 34% discount and the lowest price ever recorded. Grab this versatile weatherproof solution before the deal ends.
Budding photographers can win tickets, tours and tea by entering the free 'Beauty of Belton Estate' competition. Winning shots will feature in the 2026 IGPOTY exhibition.
A Kamado-style ceramic BBQ grill has been discounted from £299.99 to just £99 on Wowcher. This limited-time offer is a perfect purchase for planning ahead for the warmer seasons.
Discover the crucial gardening tasks for January to protect plants, clear debris, and plan for spring. Act now to create a thriving, wildlife-friendly garden this year.
London Fire Brigade warns against burning Christmas trees, as January fires double. Learn safe recycling options and protect your community from preventable blazes.
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the one plant he'd never have in his garden: purple ornamental kale. Discover his winter alternative, hellebores, and get planting tips. Read more.
Experts warn of a 'winter of rats' in the UK. Follow this essential advice on securing bins, sealing gardens, and using natural deterrents to protect your home from rodent infestations.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Don't let the cold stop you! Our guide reveals the crucial pruning, sowing, and maintenance tasks to tackle in January for a thriving garden this spring. Get your tools ready.
Discover the six easiest herbs to grow indoors for a constant supply of fresh cooking ingredients. Get expert tips on light, watering, and the perfect compost for a thriving kitchen garden.
Gardening expert Helen Hutchings Cox reveals four clever ways to use autumn leaves to boost your garden's health. Discover how to create free mulch and leafmould.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.