A controversial plan by Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme councils to buy homes on a polluted road and leave them empty has been rejected by the government, forcing a reconsideration of alternatives like a bus gate.
A rare Saharan dust phenomenon will sweep across Britain this weekend, posing serious health risks to those with asthma and lung conditions. Experts urge keeping windows closed and limiting outdoor activities.
The Met Office has declared March 5 as the hottest day of 2026 so far, with temperatures reaching 19.2°C in London. The weather authority also warns of potential 'blood rain' from Saharan dust affecting southern UK this weekend.
The Met Office has declared March 5, 2026, the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 19.2°C in Northolt, London. This marks the first time such highs have been seen since early October, coinciding with warnings about Saharan dust affe
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Eight councils face legal threats over anti-wood burner campaigns as industry lobbyists challenge public health messaging. The Stove Industry Association targets London boroughs and other cities, sparking debate over air pollution risks.
Weather maps predict significant rainfall and light snowfall for Birmingham in mid-March, with exact dates and precipitation amounts detailed by forecasters.
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service warns of an intense Saharan dust plume moving into Europe, prompting Foreign Office travel guidance for Spain, Portugal, and France.
Provisional Met Office data reveals the West Midlands experienced its wettest winter since records began in 1836, with widespread flooding and travel disruption across the region.
Residents in Water Orton and Coleshill will receive an independent air quality assessment after complaints about dust and a 'fishy smell' from HS2 construction works. The review will be conducted by Imperial College London.
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New regulations restrict wet wood and coal sales for UK log burners, with authorised fuels listed to help households avoid £300 fines for excessive smoke emissions.
The Met Office predicts above-normal temperatures for March 2026, with drier conditions in the southeast but changeable weather bringing rain and winds elsewhere.
Weather maps forecast parts of England will reach 16C on March 4, exceeding Ibiza's expected 15C, marking a significant warm spell for early March.
All newly registered cars and vans in Britain must comply with stricter Euro 7 emissions standards from November 29, 2026, reducing nitrogen oxides and increasing vehicle costs.
The Energy Saving Trust advises households to limit wood burner use and follow safety tips to reduce air pollution and improve efficiency during winter months.
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New weather maps indicate Birmingham could be covered in snow again, with temperatures dropping to -13C and snowfall intensifying across the Midlands.
The Labour government is evaluating evidence following calls for a ban on log burners, as new research reveals domestic wood burning produces more air pollution than road traffic.
Weather forecasting maps from WXCharts indicate temperatures could plummet to -13C in early March, with northern areas like Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester facing freezing conditions. The Met Office forecasts changeable weather with rain and winds, while
Norwich City Council is proposing to ban wood-burning stoves to combat air pollution, with a consultation deadline of March 30. The Green Party initiative aims for a 'smoke-free city'.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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New research reveals 71% of London councils rely heavily on diesel vehicles, with calls for urgent transition to cleaner alternatives to improve air quality.
