Solihull Scraps Weekly Bins for Fortnightly with Food Caddies
Solihull Council confirms major waste collection changes from October 2026, ending weekly rubbish collections and introducing mandatory food waste service with free caddies for residents.
Category : Environment
Dudley's £150k Market Area Blighted by Pigeons and Yobs
Dudley Council pledges action to clean up a £150,000 market seating area plagued by pigeons and anti-social behaviour, with plans for jet-washing and a PSPO.
£15bn Warm Homes Plan to Upgrade 5 Million Homes
The UK government launches a £15bn Warm Homes Plan, offering free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households and loans for homeowners to cut bills and reduce fuel poverty.
Dartmouth Academy Pupils Lead Waste Action Day
Pupils at Dartmouth Academy participated in a Waste Action Day, designing bin labels, creating posters, and presenting assemblies to improve recycling systems across their school.
Octopus Energy and Masdar Partner for UK Grid and Clean Energy
Octopus Energy and Masdar announce a strategic partnership to free up UK grid capacity for AI data centres using smart technology and expand clean energy across Africa.
Black-Eyed Ghost Child Haunts Staffordshire Forest
For decades, Cannock Chase in Staffordshire has been the site of eerie sightings of a black-eyed ghost child, with recent encounters adding to the chilling folklore.
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Begins: Blackcaps Now Winter Staple
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch starts tomorrow, with Blackcaps now a common winter visitor due to climate change. Over 590,000 people counted 9.1 million birds last year.
Twycross Zoo Appeal After Storm Damages Bird Aviaries
Twycross Zoo has launched a public fundraising appeal to support bird welfare after Storm Goretti caused severe damage to two aviaries, affecting multiple species including finches and cranes.
Garden Birdwatch: Wood Pigeons and Magpies Dominate Feed
A Lancashire Wildlife Trust writer shares a delightful account of larger birds like wood pigeons and magpies taking over his garden bird table, offering insights into their behaviour and the joy of urban wildlife.
Fleur de Lys Pub's Historic Pie Legacy in Lowsonford
The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford, Warwickshire, preserves its historic pie-making tradition through the award-winning Lowsonford Pie Company, serving 11 handmade flavours daily.
UK Snow Alert: Met Office Warns of Colder Snap and Showers
The Met Office warns of colder conditions and potential snow showers across parts of the UK from late January, with Scotland and northern England most at risk.
FoodFriends Feast Celebrates Lancaster Food Projects
Residents are invited to a community feast in Lancaster to celebrate the impact of FoodFriends, a lottery funding local food-growing projects, with free tickets available.
UK Northern Lights Forecast: Best Spots & Phone Photography
A guide to the UK Northern Lights forecast, including the best viewing spots and expert tips for capturing the aurora on your smartphone camera.
Widnes Wildlife Project Gets Redrow Funding Boost
The Wonky Garden in Widnes has used a £1,500 donation from Redrow's community fund to support their hedgehog rescue network and biodiversity projects, enhancing local wildlife habitats.
Water Firms to Get 'MOT Checks' and Surprise Inspections
Water companies will undergo mandatory infrastructure 'MOT checks' and face surprise inspections from a powerful new regulator, part of government plans to tackle sewage spills and service failures.
£8.3m Energy Retrofit for 650 North East Social Homes
A new consortium of five North East housing providers will invest £8.3m to retrofit nearly 650 social homes with energy efficiency measures like insulation and heat pumps.
UWE Bristol Leads South West Climate Education Hub
The University of the West of England Bristol takes over as regional lead for the Climate Ambassadors scheme, providing free support to education providers across the South West to develop climate action plans.
Northern Lights 2026: Midlands Aurora Spectacle
A stunning aurora borealis lit up UK skies, visible from the Midlands to Devon, due to a powerful geomagnetic storm from solar activity.
New 50-Acre Nature Recovery Site Opens in West Midlands
Environment Bank launches Eccleshall Habitat Bank near Stafford, a 50-acre biodiversity site creating wildlife habitats and connecting protected areas across the West Midlands region.
New Standardised Bin Rules for England from March
All households in England will see changes to waste collection under the Simpler Recycling initiative, introducing consistent four-container systems from March 31, 2026.
Nine Dogs Found Dead at Shifnal Boarding Kennels
West Mercia Police and the RSPCA are investigating after nine dogs were discovered deceased at Hatton Boarding Kennels in Shifnal. Three cats were found alive at the Wolverhampton Road address.
Octopus Energy Cuts Bills by £200 for Social Housing
Octopus Energy partners with Together Housing Group to offer the Tenant Power tariff, reducing energy costs by up to £200 per year for 1,500 social homes in Northern England.
Cadbury's New Easter Egg Flavours Taste Tested
A couple reviews Cadbury's new Biscoff and white chocolate Creme Egg variants, finding them overly sweet. The iconic Easter treat returns with innovative flavours for 2026.
UK Households Get Extra Bins for New National Collection Rules
Millions of UK households will receive additional bins and must follow new national waste sorting rules from March 31, with fines up to £400 for non-compliance.
Octopus Energy: Lower Boiler Temperatures for Efficiency
Octopus Energy advises UK households to set combi boiler flow temperatures to 60°C or below to improve efficiency and save on energy bills, as many are set too high.
Major Expansion of West Midlands E-Bike and Scooter Hire
Campaigners welcome new deal with Lime to expand micromobility services across the West Midlands, bringing over 2,000 new vehicles at no cost to taxpayers.
Amazon Vacuum Half Price vs Dyson & Shark, Owners Rave
The VACTechPro cordless vacuum cleaner is now £69.99 on Amazon, down from £129.99. Shoppers praise its performance against premium brands like Dyson and Shark, highlighting powerful suction and ease of use.
Two 'Snow Bombs' to Hit UK in Quick Succession
The UK faces two major blizzards in late January, with up to 19 inches of snow forecast. 90% of the country could be covered. Read the latest weather warnings and exact dates here.
New Zero-Cost E-Bike & E-Scooter Scheme for West Midlands
A new deal with Lime will bring over 2000 e-bikes and e-scooters to West Midlands streets from April, saving taxpayers £1.4 million annually. Discover the new affordable travel option.
Midlands Northern Lights Forecast for Tuesday Night
The Met Office reveals the chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis over the UK tonight after a spectacular display reached as far south as Devon. Find out if you can spot them.
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