The University of Birmingham unveils a pioneering magnet recycling facility, bringing sintered magnet manufacturing back to Britain and boosting green supply chains. Discover how this cuts CO2 and creates jobs.
PSPA charity hosts a free Lincoln event on March 25 for families & clinicians to improve support for rare conditions PSP & CBD. Register now to attend.
The woman known only as 'B', alleged to be Queen star Freddie Mercury's secret child, has died from a rare spinal cancer at age 48. Her story is revealed in a new book.
England's new Simpler Recycling rules start March 31, 2026, standardising waste collection. Households risk £400 fines for incorrect sorting. Learn the changes now.
Households in England face fines up to £400 for recycling errors under new national rules from March 31. Learn about the four-bin system and banned items to avoid penalties.
Pilgrims Hospices' Christmas tree recycling campaign raised over £84,000 from 4,600 trees, funding vital end-of-life care in East Kent. Discover how community action makes a difference.
Households in England will receive four new bins from March 2026 under Simpler Recycling rules. Discover the 31 banned items and how the new system will affect you.
Walsall Council confirms the state-of-the-art Household Waste Recycling Centre in Aldridge opens February 2. The 'biggest in Europe' facility features 38 skips and a reuse shop. Learn more.
From March 2026, Lincoln residents must separate food waste for weekly kerbside collection. The scheme will turn waste into green energy and fertiliser, cutting emissions. Find out what you can recycle.
Dudley Council begins delivering 80,000 food waste caddies as new national rules start in April. Learn about the new collection schedule and the private sector debate.
Birmingham is set for a rare and dangerous weather phenomenon this Sunday, with freezing rain and black ice expected after a week of snow. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
New national recycling rules start March 31, 2026, requiring four-bin separation. Households in England risk £400 fines for non-compliance. Check your local council's plans now.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm reveals a stunning bear-and-cub sculpture crafted from recycled Christmas trees, highlighting conservation and a major recycling drive. Drop off your tree until January 25.
East Cheshire Hospice's annual Christmas tree collection is back, aiming to top last year's £160,000 haul. Volunteers will navigate Macclesfield traffic, including FA Cup crowds, to recycle trees and fund patient care.
Topps Tiles reports a 2% rise in like-for-like sales, marking its fifth quarter of growth. The firm also completes CMA process and acquires Fired Earth brand. Shares climb 2%.
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.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
All households in England face new 'Simpler Recycling' rules from April 2026, with four waste streams and potential £110 fines for non-compliance. Get up to speed now.
A viral bin worker warns that putting crisp packets in household recycling could lead to bins being left unemptied. Discover the correct way to recycle them and avoid contamination.
A refuse collector reveals the common household item that contaminates recycling loads, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to dispose of it correctly.
The UK government confirms a major bin collection overhaul from 2026, requiring households to separate waste into seven streams. Find out what this means for you.
Birmingham City Council confirms new fortnightly general waste collections from June 2026, with weekly food waste pickups. Learn the key dates and how your service will change.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service changes from June 2026, including fortnightly general rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and details.
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Countryfile's Adam Henson shares exciting news of a 'critically endangered' Suffolk Punch foal due in May 2026 at his Cotswold farm. A major boost for rare breed conservation.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping for the 2026 Christmas tree recycling appeal across Greater Manchester. Register your tree for collection to raise vital funds. Bookings close January 5.
A rare 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p coin with a unique design error is fetching over £1,000 at auction. Discover if you have this valuable collector's item in your change.
Birmingham City Council apologises for long waits at Castle Bromwich tip and advises using alternative sites. Residents also report missed bin collections.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.