Waitrose uses invisible tags to track plastic recycling
Waitrose partners with Welsh tech firm Polytag in a UK-first scheme using invisible tags to monitor plastic recycling, providing real-time data to improve sustainability.
Waitrose partners with Welsh tech firm Polytag in a UK-first scheme using invisible tags to monitor plastic recycling, providing real-time data to improve sustainability.
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping to collect and recycle Christmas trees across Greater Manchester. Register now to support local charities and eco-friendly disposal.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion show contrasting form in the latest Championship table. See where they rank and how Coventry lead.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
Waitrose is deploying invisible smart tags on its milk bottles to track recycling rates. This sustainability initiative, starting this week, aims to improve UK packaging recycling.
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on Heybarnes Circus in Birmingham, causing significant traffic disruption. Avoid the area.
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's issues desperate recycling appeal to shoppers regarding specific Rachel's Organic yogurt containers that cannot be processed through normal routes.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
A West Midlands police constable has been charged with assault following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Coventry, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.
Discover how a simple household trick using your radiator could transform crisp packet recycling and help tackle plastic waste across Britain.
New government data reveals Birmingham's recycling performance has worsened for the second year running, with the city now ranking among England's worst performers in waste management.
Birmingham City Council confirms Christmas and New Year waste collection changes. Essential dates and recycling tips for residents during the holiday period.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
Discover how Coventry is defying expectations with a remarkable 40% tourism surge, transforming from industrial heartland to must-visit cultural destination.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Explore the natural wonders and historic treasures of the Midlands with these two completely free attractions perfect for family adventures and educational days out.
Discover how easyJet is leading sustainable fashion by recycling thousands of outdated crew uniforms into brand-new school uniforms, supporting families while reducing textile waste across the UK.
Turn your festive fir into vital funds for St Ann's Hospice with their doorstep Christmas tree collection service across Greater Manchester.