Christmas recycling warning after vape fire and fairy light chaos
A Coventry recycling plant urges residents to check council rules after festive contamination soars. Last year, a vape caused a fire and fairy lights halted machinery.
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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.
Lincolnshire Hospice's Tree-Cycle Fundraiser Returns
Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.
Get Paid for Bottles at UK Supermarkets from 2027
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
£75 Pint: Britain's Priciest Draught Beer Served in Warwickshire
A tasting room in Stratford-upon-Avon is serving a £75 pint of rare American stout. Discover the story behind this ultra-premium, 21% ABV beer with a 33-month ageing process.
Rare King Charles £1 Coin Error Could Be Worth £1,000+
A rare fully gold King Charles III two bees £1 coin, a minting error, is being valued at over £1,000 by collectors. Discover the details of this unique find.
Rare Brexit 50p coin error could fetch £40k
A rare Brexit 50p coin featuring an incorrect exit date could be worth a fortune to collectors. Experts reveal the specific dates to look for in your change.
Tameside Christmas bin collection changes announced
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.
Fired Earth saved by Topps Tiles in £3 million deal
Iconic homeware chain Fired Earth has been rescued from administration by Topps Tiles in a £3 million deal, saving the brand but resulting in over 100 job losses. Discover the details of the acquisition.
Birmingham's new bin collection plan confirmed for 2026
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's New Food Waste Service Set for 2026
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's new bin collection plan revealed
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's four-bin system starts June 2026
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.
Separate food waste collections for all from 2026
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's new bin service starts June 2025
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.
Birmingham sisters raise awareness for aplastic anaemia
Sisters Erica and Aimee-Kay Bicknell from Birmingham are supporting The Aplastic Anaemia Trust's Christmas Appeal after Erica's own battle with the rare blood disorder. Their story highlights the charity's vital work.
Rare 50p Error Coin Worth Over £50 - Check Now
UK households urged to check coins for rare 2017 Isaac Newton 50p with minting error. Expert reveals distinctive lines on Queen's portrait make it worth 100 times face value.
Wirral Author Teaches Kids Recycling Through Books
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.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals enters liquidation
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.
Selfless Solihull carer honoured for decade of support
Rebekah Wyatt named Social Care Professional of the Year for her 10+ years caring for Mason, who has Dravet Syndrome. Discover how her selfless support makes a difference.
Every Welsh black bin inspected, £100 fines issued
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.
Boy's 'wobbly walk' reveals rare brain tumour
After nursery staff spotted his unsteady walk, four-year-old Raffi was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. His family now faces a dual cancer battle and a £300k fundraising mission for US treatment.
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.
Rare Vinyl Sells for Thousands on Discogs
Discover the rare AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and psychedelic records that fetched over £1,000 on Discogs in November. Learn what makes these vinyl treasures so valuable.
Manchester Tree Recycling Raises £117K for Hospices
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.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree for EACH Hospice
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 bin strike chaos escalates for Christmas
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 adds invisible recycling tags to milk bottles
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.
Black Sabbath's Lost Earth Tapes Cause Legal Dispute
Black Sabbath's original manager Jim Simpson plans to release rare 1969 Earth recordings, facing legal threats from Sharon Osbourne. Discover the untold story.
Top 15 Priciest Vintage Music Shirts Revealed
Discover the 15 most expensive vintage band shirts for sale in November 2025, from Kylie Minogue to Metallica. Explore the booming market for rare music memorabilia.
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