Solihull Fly-Tipping Crackdown After 3,000+ Incidents
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
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.
Labour government mandates separate food waste bins for millions in England from 2026. New recycling and packaging rules aim to boost circular economy and cut landfill.
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.
Waitrose shoppers have until the end of Tuesday to save a third on selected festive food and drink, including panettone and stollen. Act now before the deal expires.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
A VIP day at Birmingham's Good Food Show Winter became truly special thanks to a touching moment from TV chef James Martin. Discover what made the event unforgettable.
UK pet owners are dashing to the shops less thanks to hassle-free subscription services that deliver food automatically. Discover how predictable feeding routines reduce stress.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
Wirral author Andy Hickin sells 800+ children's books promoting recycling, backed by BAMA and WD-40. His school workshops and new football-themed book inspire eco-friendly habits in young readers.
Sainsbury's faces backlash over its new Mince Pie Brioche Style Wrap, with shoppers calling the festive product 'vile' and saying it has 'gone too far'. Discover the viral reaction.
McDonald's UK removes eight international favourites from today, making way for new Grinch-themed Christmas menu including limited-edition socks. Discover the full changes.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs at risk across 27 UK sites including Halesowen and Smethwick. Read the full story.
Sainsbury's customers can add a £2 donation at checkout to support Comic Relief's food poverty initiative this Christmas. The supermarket aims to provide millions of meals.
Sainsbury's urges customers to donate £2 this Christmas to help combat food poverty. The initiative, in partnership with Comic Relief, runs until December 24.
Plans submitted for Walsall's rooftop street food venue after council closure over safety. Over 100 jobs created. Decision expected January 2026.
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
Sainsbury's has launched a controversial 'Pickles in Blankets' twist on the Christmas classic, leaving UK customers divided. Discover the festive food reaction.
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.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
A Walsall wedding caterer was hit with a £5,000+ court bill after environmental health found mouse droppings and chew marks. Check food hygiene ratings before booking.
Co-op launches 'Too Good To Waste' scheme, offering members 50% off loose bakery items from 6pm daily. Save money and help the planet with this Birmingham-wide initiative.
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.
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
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.
UK pie chain Pieminister is temporarily shutting its online store before Black Friday to prevent delivery problems and food waste. Orders resume from December 2.