Birmingham's 2026 bin collection changes revealed
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
Hair experts warn that using straighteners on damp hair boils water inside the shaft, causing permanent structural damage known as 'bubble hair'. Discover the risks and how to protect your locks.
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
Explore Birmingham's dramatic suburban evolution through 30 archive photos. See how areas like Longbridge, Castle Vale, and Northfield have been transformed over decades.
A Liverpool mum, once 22 stone, lost 13 stone after her dad gifted her Mounjaro jabs for Christmas. Read her incredible weight loss journey and transformation.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
The new Clara hair styling range has launched in the UK with significant Boots discounts. Our review examines if the anti-frizz ionic tools offer salon-quality results at a fraction of the price.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Demolition begins on historic stands at Edgbaston Stadium for a £46m revamp, featuring a Radisson RED hotel and new facilities, set for completion ahead of the 2027 Ashes. Discover the future of Birmingham's iconic cricket ground.
Beauty fans hail John Frieda PROfiller+ Thickening Spray for 'results after one use'. Now on offer at Boots, reduced from £9.25 to £6.17. Discover the product said to thicken hair by 200%.
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Shoppers hail the Keskine IPL hair removal handset as a 'life-saver'. Get the gadget for £159.20 with code REACH20, saving £140. See reviews and results.
Shoppers are rushing for a luxury Dyson Airwrap-inspired multi-styler on Wowcher for only £99, a 70% saving. Get party-ready glamour without the premium price tag this Christmas.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
This Morning's Josie Gibson displays her incredible 5 stone weight loss after Caribbean holiday, revealing her natural fitness regime and newfound confidence. See her transformation story.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Discover how Kirit Thakore's journey from a chaotic rickshaw ride in India to his work with ex-offenders in the East Midlands is changing lives through peer mentoring and his new book.
Boots has slashed the price of Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners by over 70% this Black Friday. Get this professional-grade styling tool for just £19.50 and achieve salon-perfect hair at home.
Amazon slashes 25% off the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler, now just £299. This sought-after hair gadget is the perfect Christmas gift for beauty enthusiasts.
Newcastle tour operator Dawson & Sanderson reports £9.9m turnover and strategic investments despite profit dip. Discover how late summer bookings boosted performance.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
The £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield regeneration project enters a crucial phase as archaeological works begin, uncovering the city's medieval past before transforming the city centre.
Shark's premium cordless vacuum cleaner sees 36% price cut to just £160 during Amazon's Black Friday event. Perfect for pet owners with anti-hair wrap technology.
Amazon UK slashes 33% off the ghd Original Hair Straightener for Black Friday. Get the premium styler for just £92.78. Limited time offer for sleek, salon-quality hair at home.
Caerphilly County Borough Council's procurement team secured three honours at the GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards for their innovative work and collaborative initiatives.
Ross Lee transformed his life from homelessness to a thriving garden design business by creating his own peaceful haven. Discover how gardening became his therapy and career.
Dermatologists reveal overusing dry shampoo can cause folliculitis, irritation & hair loss. Discover safer alternatives & how to use it correctly. Protect your scalp health today.
A hairdresser recommends a popular serum after noticing less hair fall in just one month. Discover the Kérastase Genesis Trio and other Black Friday beauty deals.
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.