£80 fines for wheelie bin mistakes hit UK households
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
An expert reveals the exact times to shop at Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons for the biggest discounts on reduced items. Plan your Christmas shop and save.
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.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Morrisons launches a new Chocolate & Orange Brownie Pie for Christmas, priced at £3.25. Shoppers call it 'unreal' as the supermarket also introduces Talking Tills to combat loneliness.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons customers are being urged to learn a hidden three-digit code on fruit and veg to reduce food waste. Find out how to read the labels.
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 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.
Iceland is installing supersized 3D hanging signs of popular products in every UK store to help shoppers navigate. The change aims to cut through visual clutter.
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.
Asda urgently pulls its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls due to an incorrect use-by date. Customers warned not to eat and to return product for a full refund.
Marks & Spencer unveils ambitious plan for 500 new and revamped food stores across the UK, creating 800 jobs and transforming shopping experiences nationwide.
Food prices at nine major UK supermarkets could increase further due to potential tax hikes in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this affects your weekly shop.
M&S launches ambitious plan for 500 new and renewed Food stores, aiming to double its food business size. 20 stores opening this year, creating 800 jobs.
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and build a modern supermarket with more parking and an improved product range. Read the latest updates.
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.
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 new study reveals 99% of UK farmers face unfair supermarket practices, leading to stress and financial pressure. Join the call for a stronger food regulator.
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.
Shoppers at Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's can slash their grocery bills by exploring the World Foods aisle. Discover how spices, rice and lentils cost significantly less.
Aldi's popular Festive Bake is back on shelves for just 70p each, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Greggs' version. Discover the tasty details and other returning festive favourites.
Iceland launches a frozen Christmas dinner for four at just £25, receiving rave five-star reviews. This festive feast includes turkey, roast potatoes, and all the trimmings.
Tesco has issued an urgent product recall for Westaways Hogs Pudding 380g due to incorrect cooking. Customers are urged not to eat it and to return it to a store for a full refund.