£80 fines for wheelie bin mistakes hit UK households
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
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Free Santa Grotto Bus in Newcastle for 7th Year
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Birmingham Council faces fine over missed waste deadline
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
Freshfields Christmas Appeal: Your Donation Doubled
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Tameside Christmas bin collection changes announced
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Boots' Top 3 Stocking Fillers Under £10 on 3 for 2
Boots reveals its three bestselling budget-friendly stocking fillers, all under £10 and part of a major 3 for 2 Christmas deal. Discover the top-rated gifts.
Family's 15-Year Tree Collection for East Cheshire Hospice
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Leicester Charity's Christmas Appeal for 2000 Children
LCH Charity launches its 'Give the Gift of Hope' appeal to support 2,000 disadvantaged children in Leicester this Christmas with gifts, warm clothes, and festive experiences.
Birmingham's New Food Waste Service Set for 2026
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Family Santa's Grotto Returns in Cwmbran for Charity
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Birmingham's new bin collection plan revealed
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham's four-bin system starts June 2026
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.
Birmingham's new bin service starts June 2025
Birmingham City Council unveils a delayed masterplan to revolutionise waste collection with new weekly food waste pickups and fortnightly recycling from June 2025. Discover the changes.
Liz Earle Skincare Set Slashed by £60 at Boots
Boots has slashed the price of the Liz Earle Ultimate Skincare Collection from £97 to just £38. The set includes four full-sized products and is a Star Gift this week.
M&S's £30 Fragrance Set: 9 Scents for Everyday
Marks & Spencer slashes its Discover Full Fragrance Collection from £50 to £30. The 9-piece set lets you sample bestsellers like Velvet Amber daily. Limited time offer.
Tesco's Christmas campaign helps shoppers give back to charity
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
Birmingham's Rudy's gives free pizza for charity toys
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
Birmingham bin strike: Agency workers join picket lines
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
Hospital staff abseil for charity, raising £36,000
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike rally
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.
eBay partners with InPost for new UK parcel service
eBay UK collaborates with InPost to offer a new out-of-home delivery service via lockers and parcel shops, providing greater flexibility for buyers and sellers.
Fundraisers abseil 100ft at Anfield for cerebral palsy charity
Five courageous supporters abseiled 100ft down Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, raising over £1,200 for Stick ‘n’ Step. Discover how you can support their vital work for cerebral palsy.
Santa Experience at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
Birmingham bin lorries blocked by protesters
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Ghost Mini Moon Collection: Travel-Size Perfume Review
Discover Ghost's Mini Moon Collection: travel-friendly perfumes with impressive staying power. Explore celestial scents from £35 and find your new favourite fragrance.
Scope closes two more charity shops in UK
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Birmingham bin workers rally in fly-tipping hotspot
Striking Birmingham bin workers hold rally in Alum Rock fly-tipping hotspot with overwhelming community support. Strike costs council £14 million. Read the latest.
Scope closes two more shops after 77 closures
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
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