Birmingham's 2026 bin collection changes revealed
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
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£12,000 e-bike stolen in Stourbridge smash-and-grab
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.
How to recycle your real Christmas tree in Solihull
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.
Key January Gardening Jobs for a Head Start on Spring
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.
Grow These 6 Herbs Indoors for Fresh Flavours
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.
Birmingham Christmas 2025 bin collection dates confirmed
Birmingham City Council releases revised 2025 festive waste collection schedule. Check your dates online as recycling remains suspended due to industrial action.
Don't Throw Away Fallen Leaves, Expert Warns
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.
Birmingham bin strike chaos: Queues, JCBs and police calls
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Discover Birmingham's Secret Garden in the Library
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.
Major bin collection changes for UK households in 2026
UK households will need four bins from 2026 under new government rules for recycling and food waste. Learn how the changes will affect you.
Housebuilder's donation aids mental health charity allotment
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.
Market Weighton Home Wins National Lights Competition
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
West Midlands service station named best in the UK
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
Arthritis-Friendly Secateurs Cut Garden Strain, 31% Off
Norwegian horticulturalist recommends Votrek secateurs for weak hands. Ergonomic design with ratchet mechanism minimises wrist strain. Now £18.03 on Amazon. Read our review.
Mushroom Searches Soar 153%: Identify 6 Toxic Garden Fungi
Searches for 'mushrooms in garden' have jumped 153% in a month. An expert reveals how to identify and safely remove six common but dangerous fungi, from deadly Death Caps to structural Dry Rot.
Pigeons cause 'very destructive' damage to UK winter gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society warns pigeons are damaging winter crops. Experts reveal homemade repellents using scents like peppermint and garlic to deter them.
Prince William named patron of SAS Regimental Association
The Prince of Wales expresses a 'deep sense of honour' as he is announced as the first royal patron of the elite Special Air Service Regimental Association. Read his full message.
Monty Don's Longmeadow: An Enduring Garden Project
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
Leave Cranberries for Birds This Christmas, UK Urged
UK households are asked to leave cranberries off their Christmas plates to help garden birds survive the frosty winter. Experts reveal festive foods to share and avoid.
Walsall's £32m Super Tip Opening in January
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Eight-flat Blackheath plan rejected on appeal
Planning Inspectorate dismisses appeal for eight apartments in Blackheath, upholding Dudley Council's refusal. The scheme was deemed too dense and a risk to pedestrian safety.
UK gardens could be lost under new Labour housing plan
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Birmingham Council Tips Extend Festive Opening Hours
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Gtech Cordless Garden Tools Review: Worth the Price?
A hands-on review of Gtech's cordless lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and grass edger. We tested them in a real garden to see if the performance matches the premium price tag.
Council orders demolition of £170k garden annexe
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
Walsall's £32m 'super tip' to open in late January
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
New 2026 bin rules: Four bins for UK households
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
Illegal Slug Pellets Could Land UK Households a Fine
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
Christmas Decoration Mistake Could Lead to £1,000 Fine
UK households warned over festive garden waste disposal. Dumping natural decorations risks £1,000 fines and harms wildlife. Check your local council's Christmas collection schedule now.
Welcome Break's 60th service area opens in Rotherham
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
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