Wood Burners Pose Six Health Risks in UK Homes
New research highlights six serious health complications linked to wood burners in 2.7 million UK homes, including heart attacks and strokes, with toxic particles entering the bloodstream.
Category : Air Quality
Clarification on £300 Log Burner Fines in Smoke Control Areas
Green Man Stoves clarifies that £300 fines for wood-burning stoves only apply in Smoke Control Areas if appliances are non-compliant, urging use of DEFRA-approved stoves and dry wood.
£300 Fines for Log Burners in 37 English Areas
Households in 37 parts of England, including Birmingham and Solihull, risk £300 fines for excessive smoke from log burners in smoke control areas under the Clean Air Act 1993.
Labour urged to ban log burners after health report
A new report reveals burning wood and coal in homes causes about 2,500 deaths annually in England, prompting calls for a ban on log burners to improve air quality and public health.
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Sleet and Cold Grip West Midlands All Day
The West Midlands faces a miserable day with sleet expected to persist, as the Met Office forecasts cloudy conditions, rain, and hill snow, accompanied by a biting northeasterly wind and temperatures dropping to -2°C overnight.
West Midlands Air Pollution Hotspots Revealed
New data reveals the worst areas for air pollution in the West Midlands, with high levels concentrated in disadvantaged communities. Over 1.2 million residents are affected by dangerous particulate matter.
Met Office Warns of More Rain After 42-Day UK Deluge
The UK has endured a record-breaking 42 consecutive days of rain, with the Met Office forecasting more downpours and issuing flood warnings across the country.
Labour Consults on New Wood Burner Rules for UK Homes
The Labour government is consulting on three new regulations for wood burners after research revealed they may triple children's exposure to harmful indoor air pollution.
UK Rainy Weather: No End in Sight, Says Met Office
The Met Office has issued a stark warning as parts of the UK experience daily downpours since the year began, with Aberdeen seeing its longest sunless period since 1957.
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Birmingham Bus Gate Plan to Tackle Air Quality and Traffic
Birmingham City Council plans a new bus gate at Dartmouth Middleway to reduce harmful pollution and ease traffic jams, targeting improved air quality near schools and universities.
Birmingham Bus Gate Plan to Tackle Air Pollution
Birmingham City Council proposes a new bus gate at Dartmouth Middleway junction to reduce harmful nitrogen dioxide pollution and congestion, targeting improved air quality near schools and universities.
London Councils Urged to Scrap Diesel Fleets
New research reveals 71% of London councils rely heavily on diesel vehicles, with calls for urgent transition to cleaner alternatives to improve air quality.
Solihull Council Acts on School Car Idling
Solihull councillors approve new measures including formal warnings and education campaigns to tackle persistent car idling outside schools, addressing air quality and health concerns.
Stricter Wood Burner Laws Proposed to Cut Emissions
New UK-wide consultation proposes 80% reduction in smoke emissions from wood burners, mandatory health warning labels, and increased fines for damp wood sales.
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UK Snow Bomb: 19-Inch Blizzard to Hit 90% of Britain
Weather maps forecast a colossal 450-mile snowstorm to blanket 90% of the UK on January 29, with up to 19 inches in Scotland. Read the latest forecast and expert analysis.
UK Snow Bomb Date Confirmed by Met Office and BBC
The Met Office and BBC Weather pinpoint the exact date for the next UK snow bomb, with maps showing a dramatic cold snap. Discover the forecast and potential disruptions.
UK Faces Rare Freezing Rain and Ice Pellets Hazard
The UK is set for two rare and hazardous weather events on February 1, with freezing rain and ice pellets forecast. Birmingham and the West Midlands are in the firing line. Read the full forecast.
10 dates for UK snow risk named by Met Office
The Met Office has pinpointed 10 days when snow could hit the UK, with a 'battleground' weather pattern increasing the risk. Discover the forecast details and potential disruption.
UK Snow Forecast: -13C and 70cm Snowfall Expected
Weather maps predict the UK will be buried under heavy snow with temperatures plunging to -14C at the end of January. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
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Major UK snowstorm forecast with 20-inch drifts
Birmingham, London and other UK cities face blizzard conditions from Jan 29. Up to 51cm of snow predicted for Scottish Highlands. Full forecast and travel warning details.
51 UK cities on alert for 400-mile snow blizzard
New weather maps forecast a 400-mile blizzard hitting 51 UK cities from January 27, with up to 77cm of snow predicted. Discover the full list of affected areas and travel warnings.
Six English counties face worst snow as cold snap hits
New weather maps forecast significant snow for southern England, including Brighton and Bristol, from January 26. Discover the six worst-hit counties and the latest Met Office outlook.
UK faces 600-mile snow bomb, only three counties escape
Weather maps forecast a 600-mile snow front hitting the UK from Jan 27-30, with only Greater London, Devon, and East Sussex escaping the flurries. Temperatures could plummet to -10°C.
Midlands towns facing heavy snow within days
A major snow event is forecast to hit the UK on January 29, with dozens of Midlands towns at risk. See the full list of areas set for disruption.
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Arctic Snow Front to Hammer England, 9 Counties Spared
A major Arctic weather front is forecast to bring widespread snow to England from January 26, with only nine counties escaping the wintry blast. Get the latest maps and expert analysis.
Met Office warns of potential UK snow within days
The Met Office forecasts a potential cold snap from late January, increasing the chance of snow across parts of the UK. Get the latest details on the forecast battle between Atlantic and eastern systems.
Rare Freezing Rain and Ice Pellets Forecast for UK
A major snow event forecast for January 28 is set to trigger two rare and dangerous weather phenomena across the UK: freezing rain and ice pellets. Get the latest forecast details.
35 English Counties Face Major Snow Bomb from Jan 27
New weather charts reveal a major snow event is set to hit 35 English counties from January 27, with only four areas spared. Get the full list and latest forecast details here.
UK Snow Warning: 'Beast from the East' Scenario Forecast
The UK faces a potential 'Beast from the East' snow event from next week, with forecasts warning of severe cold and snow lasting well into February. Read the latest warnings.
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390-mile snow wall forecast for UK, nine counties on alert
Weather maps show a 390-mile wall of snow set to hit from Norfolk to Glasgow on January 23. Nine English counties are on alert for heavy snowfall. Read the full forecast.
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