Volunteers in Moseley, Birmingham, collected a shocking 1,118 discarded nitrous oxide canisters in 2025, more than double the previous year. Read about the community's fight against anti-social behaviour.
The Met Office warns of sleet, snow, and strong winds hitting Birmingham from Thursday. A yellow ice warning is in place, with travel disruption likely. Read the full forecast.
Beat the freeze and soaring energy bills. Thousands praise the powerful yet quiet Dreo 1500W Ceramic Space Heater, now a third off on Amazon. Discover top-rated, energy-efficient heating solutions.
The Environment Agency is consulting on a five-year water transfer licence for construction dewatering at Waltham Cross. Have your say before the January 2026 deadline.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches its one-year anniversary, with Conservatives accusing Labour of damaging the city's global image. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
A British Gas engineer reveals a simple trick to warm your kitchen using residual oven heat. As snow blankets the UK and temperatures plunge to -10°C, this free method helps combat the cold. Learn the safety tips and see the latest weather warnings.
Amazon slashes price on ANSIO dehumidifiers to under £1 each. Shoppers hail them as 'absolute lifesavers' for battling damp and mould in wardrobes and cupboards this winter.
Three men have been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £900 in total after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notices for littering in Walsall. Walsall Council warns residents to dispose of waste responsibly.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by community grants and volunteer power. Get involved to help reverse the 80% butterfly decline.
Birmingham's bins strike reaches a grim one-year milestone, with recycling collections suspended until at least June 2026. Residents face continued disruption.
Birmingham residents face months more wait for recycling as the bins strike hits its one-year milestone. Council confirms service transformation set for June 2026.
Shoppers reveal Marks & Spencer's £2 Special Burger Sauce is a perfect copy of McDonald's limited-edition Big Mac sauce. Discover the money-saving food hack here.
Vibrant ring-necked parakeets are thriving across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Discover the hotspots and reasons behind their surprising urban success. Send your photos to [email protected]
Martin Lewis's MSE team reveals whether leaving heating on all day saves money during the UK cold snap, with tips from Energy Saving Trust and British Gas. Compare methods to cut costs.
Adorable photos capture UK wildlife and pets playing in the snow. The Met Office forecasts more wintry weather for Birmingham and the West Midlands this week.
With a £150 energy bill cut not effective until April 2026, learn how locking in a fixed tariff now can shield your budget from winter price spikes. Discover Utility Warehouse's bundled approach to savings.
A West Midlands teacher reveals how monitoring his smart meter and switching off one overlooked appliance saved his family £20 a month. Discover his easy tips to reduce your own energy costs.
Weather maps forecast a major snow event for England on January 18, with a 196-mile band set to blanket counties from Merseyside to Hampshire. Get the latest forecast and travel advice.
A severe new snow bomb is forecast to hit the UK this Sunday, bringing 12 hours of continuous snow flurries. Maps show widespread risk from Cumbria to East Anglia. Read the full forecast and affected areas.
The Met Office has pinpointed nine days in January when snow is most likely to hit England. Discover the forecast dates and prepare for the cold snap.
A major snow event is forecast to hit the UK sooner than expected, bringing up to 60cm of snow and temperatures as low as -14°C. Get the latest details and regional impacts.
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
The UK faces a severe Arctic blast with up to 20 inches of snow and temperatures plummeting to -11C. Yellow warnings are in place. Read the latest forecast and safety advice.
British Gas urges households to close curtains to trap heat as Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings for snow across England. Expert tips to cut energy bills.
British Gas advises customers to keep oven doors open after cooking to conserve heat as cold snap hits. Simple hack can help warm your kitchen and cut energy bills.
With temperatures plummeting, remote workers are turning to a compact £14.99 Russell Hobbs ceramic heater from Amazon to stay warm without high energy bills. It's 40% off and 'packs a punch'.
British Gas urges households to prepare as Met Office issues amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice. Essential advice includes insulating pipes, checking detectors, and creating an emergency kit.
Tesco has urgently recalled three popular pâté products due to a microbiological risk. Customers are warned not to eat them and to return for a full refund.
Sainsbury's Energy customers can earn up to £1,500 in high street vouchers by referring friends. The scheme offers £30 per successful switch to over 100 retailers.