Francis House Children's Hospice teams up with Just Helping for a January 2026 Christmas tree collection across Greater Manchester. Register now for an eco-friendly pick-up in return for a donation.
Boots is giving away a free NYX The Face Glue setting spray worth £8.99 when shoppers spend £14 on selected NYX products online. Discover how to claim this festive beauty offer.
Households are warned that altered bin collection schedules over Christmas could lead to £80 fines for pavement obstructions. Experts advise planning ahead to avoid penalties and pest problems.
Beauty fans are raving about Max Factor's £10.99 setting powder from Superdrug, claiming it delivers a flawless, filter-like finish that outperforms luxury brands. Discover the budget-friendly must-have.
Birmingham's bin strike disruption is set to extend into 2026 as organisers plan a third major 'megapicket' protest. Read the latest on the ongoing industrial action.
Birmingham faces more bin chaos as a third 'megapicket' is planned for January 30, 2026. The strike over pay and roles threatens renewed disruption. Read the latest.
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.
Shoppers are hailing Rimmel London's £8 Multi Tasker Turbocharged Glow Liquid Illuminator as a 'little tube of magic' for its radiant, blendable finish. Discover why this viral Superdrug find is perfect for party season.
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.
Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury shared her secret for 16-hour flawless makeup on This Morning. Discover her 'airbrush sandwich' hack and a limited-time 20% Christmas discount on her cult products.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Boots reveals its three bestselling budget-friendly stocking fillers, all under £10 and part of a major 3 for 2 Christmas deal. Discover the top-rated gifts.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Birmingham City Council unveils a delayed masterplan to revolutionise waste collection with new weekly food waste pickups and fortnightly recycling from June 2025. Discover the changes.
Boots has slashed the price of the Liz Earle Ultimate Skincare Collection from £97 to just £38. The set includes four full-sized products and is a Star Gift this week.
Marks & Spencer slashes its Discover Full Fragrance Collection from £50 to £30. The 9-piece set lets you sample bestsellers like Velvet Amber daily. Limited time offer.
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
Discover why the Beautifect Box has won multiple awards and celebrity fans. This premium vanity case features studio-quality LED lighting and smart storage solutions.
Wolverhampton Police issue urgent warning about toxic chemicals in counterfeit toys and makeup. Over 80% of fakes fail safety tests, posing serious health risks to children.
Boots has dropped the price of the popular No7 Silver Cordless Mirror from £54.95 to just £20. This limited-time Christmas offer features a ring light and wireless design.
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.