UK consumers are making a permanent switch to organic tampons and pads from brands like Riley, citing superior comfort and health benefits. Discover the award-winning, plastic-free range.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
Nottingham Playhouse is recruiting a director, writer and composer for its 2026 festive Cinderella production. The open call champions new talent and sustainability. Apply by early 2026.
Waitrose announces 550 new jobs at a sustainable Bristol distribution hub, boosting local employment and supporting regional expansion. Discover the details of this major investment.
Gatwick Airport's new £10 drop-off charge makes it the UK's most expensive. Critics slam it as a 'cash grab' that hurts passengers and businesses.
Discover Kids2Kids Preloved in Solihull, where mum-of-two Jenny Charman sells quality second-hand children's items for under a fiver. A community champion changing how families shop.
Explore Kids2Kids Preloved in Solihull, where owner Jenny Charman's mission to normalise pre-loved shopping delights Birmingham families with quality, bargains, and eco-friendly finds.
London drivers face a £21 weekly rise as the Congestion Charge increases to £18. New discounts for electric vehicles introduced. Read the full details and reaction.
Popular holiday islands Tenerife and Lanzarote are on Fodor's 'No List' for 2026. Learn why mass tourism protests are prompting a rethink for UK travellers.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits to 30mph on 27 key routes to improve road safety and promote sustainable travel. See the full list of affected roads.
Community groups and businesses are invited to join the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival from 16-31 May 2026. Showcase your services and promote wellbeing in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
New research shows 7 in 10 Brits find New Year's resolutions old-fashioned, with most lasting just 10 days. Discover why small, sustainable habits are the new trend.
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Lloyds Banking Group has finished a major £116 million refurbishment of its Halifax office, creating a modern workspace for 3,500 people and boosting local talent. Read the full story.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Discover the leading UK staycation destinations for 2026, from the Yorkshire Dales to the Scottish Highlands. Plan your perfect sustainable domestic break now.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to build 54 homes where residents pay no energy bills for a decade. The scheme uses solar panels and heat pumps.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are building 54 'Zero Bills' homes in Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Residents will pay nothing for energy for a decade. Read how this sustainable initiative works.
Ryanair vows immediate appeal against a €256m fine from Italy's competition watchdog, calling the ruling 'legally unsound' and a threat to low fares. Read the full story.
A shocking 216 million pieces of children's clothing are thrown away in the UK annually. Discover the facts and the innovative solutions aiming to tackle fashion waste.
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.
Aldi is letting customers book its £3.30 Too Good To Go 'Surprise Bags' up to five days early this Christmas to cut food waste. Find out the key dates and how to save.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Stella McCartney's fashion brand sees pre-tax losses widen to £33.5m with revenues falling to a 15-year low of £16m. Discover the full financial details and the impact of her buyback from LVMH.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.