Walsall landfill could operate for four more years
A decision on extending Walsall Wood landfill site for four years is due today. Residents report 'egg-like stench' causing health issues. Read the latest.
A decision on extending Walsall Wood landfill site for four years is due today. Residents report 'egg-like stench' causing health issues. Read the latest.
New DWP powers allow bank account checks on Universal Credit claimants. MPs warn of 'mass fishing' operations and threats to civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
Complaints against Solihull Council have surged to a three-year peak, driven by issues with waste collections and highway maintenance. Discover the key findings and the council's response.
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.
Birmingham bin strikes could extend beyond May elections as agency workers join picket lines. Council defends collection record despite ongoing dispute. Read the latest developments.
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.
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.
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
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.
Co-op Members can now get 50% off loose bakery items after 6pm daily with the new 'Too Good To Waste' scheme. Save money and help reduce food waste.
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
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.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's issues desperate recycling appeal to shoppers regarding specific Rachel's Organic yogurt containers that cannot be processed through normal routes.
Experts warn households across Britain could face severe penalties for incorrect bonfire waste disposal as new research reveals dangerous trends in fire-related incidents.
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.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
Residents in a Birmingham neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as council contractors finally clear mountains of rotting rubbish that had become a breeding ground for rats and sparked health fears.
Supermarket giant Morrisons is removing 'use by' dates from milk packaging in a bold environmental initiative that could prevent millions of pints from being wasted unnecessarily each year.
Households across Britain are bracing for council tax hikes of up to £150 as local authorities grapple with funding gaps and rising service costs.
Exclusive photos reveal how a notorious Birmingham fly-tipping hotspot has become completely impassable due to massive waste dumping, leaving residents furious and demanding immediate action.
Birmingham faces a summer of disruption as bin workers announce strike action over pay disputes. Get the full timeline and understand how this will affect collections across the city.
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.
Millions of UK households are being warned not to dispose of their yellow recycling bags as councils prepare for a major recycling overhaul that could save taxpayers millions.
North East pub operator The Inn Collection Group secures major £125 million investment to expand its portfolio of 'pub with rooms' establishments across the North of England and North Wales, creating new jobs and boosting regional tourism.
Birmingham City Council launches tough new crackdown on illegal dumping with immediate £300 penalties and enhanced surveillance across problem areas.
Volunteers are desperately needed to support Tesco's major food collection initiative aiming to provide 20 tonnes of essential supplies to food banks and charities across local communities.
Ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art household waste centre in the West Midlands promise to transform recycling services, though local residents voice significant concerns about traffic and environmental impact.