Four-minute shower rule saves £70 on energy bills
British Gas urges households to adopt a four-minute shower rule to cut energy costs by up to £70 annually. Learn how this simple habit reduces water and heating bills.
British Gas urges households to adopt a four-minute shower rule to cut energy costs by up to £70 annually. Learn how this simple habit reduces water and heating bills.
Experts warn using boiling water to de-ice your car is a dangerous mistake that can shatter the glass. Discover the safe methods to clear frost and avoid a hefty repair bill this winter.
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
Leasowes High School in Halesowen has closed for the second time in days after a burst pipe caused a complete loss of water. Pupils were sent home for health and safety reasons.
Four fire crews raced to Brown Moss Nature Reserve after two dogs fell through ice. The animals were safely out of the water when crews arrived. Read the full story.
The Water2 filtered showerhead, co-created with Bear Grylls, removes chlorine and microplastics. Get £15 off with code FRIEND until 28 Feb 2026. Shoppers report better skin and hair.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
British Gas advises keeping your oven door open after cooking to heat your home. Essential safety tips for the UK's deep freeze, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place.
Emergency services are at Branston Water Park after a body was found. Police have been searching for missing 18-year-old Dylan from Wolverhampton for several weeks. Stay updated.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Experts warn UK homeowners of a surge in burst pipes as temperatures rise after a deep freeze. Learn the critical preventative steps to protect your property now.
Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds at several Birmingham parks. The council urges the public not to touch sick birds and to keep pets on leads to limit the spread.
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
Children were photographed standing on dangerously thin ice at a Birmingham beauty spot, prompting urgent safety warnings from West Midlands Fire Service following past tragedies.
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.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Two men plunged into a frozen lake at Connaught Water trying to save a dog. Essex Fire and Rescue warns of cold water dangers as UK snow alerts continue. Read the full story.
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.
Emergency services launched a major search in a Wolverhampton canal after reports of a person in the water. Read the full details of the operation and outcome.
Fire, police and ambulance crews launched a major search of a Black Country canal in Wednesfield on Sunday night. No casualties were found. Follow for live updates.
HS2 engineers installed two critical viaduct spans near Water Orton during a five-day Christmas rail closure, a major milestone for the high-speed project. Read more.
UK safety watchdog urgently recalls kids' trampoline and water beads sold on Amazon. Discover the serious injury and choking hazards and what to do if you bought them.
Police, fire and ambulance crews launched a major search in Wolverhampton after reports of a person in the canal near Bentley Bridge. No one was found. Get the latest updates.
Homeowners are using a simple 10p baking paper trick to keep shower screens crystal clear. Experts explain the science behind this chemical-free, viral cleaning hack.
Health experts urge UK households to place bowls of water around heated homes to maintain humidity and protect against the severe H3N2 flu strain. Learn the simple steps to boost your defences.
The NHS advises millions taking furosemide to watch for dehydration signs and discuss key risks with their GP. Learn the crucial drug interactions and safety steps.
The Hangsun Water Flosser, hailed by dentists and named a Which? Best Buy, is now just £18.97 on Amazon. Discover why this cordless gadget is transforming oral hygiene routines across the UK.
Martin Lewis reveals how single people, low-income families, and benefit claimants could save over £1,000 a year by switching to a water meter or social tariff. Act now to cut your bills.
Waitrose urgently recalls No1 Deeside water bottles due to possible glass fragments. Check batch codes for Nov/Dec 2027 dates. Do not consume, return for full refund.