Get Paid for Bottles at UK Supermarkets from 2027
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
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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.
West Midlands Garden Centre's Huge Christmas Section & Café
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Birmingham's new bin collection plan confirmed for 2026
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'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.
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.
Separate food waste collections for all from 2026
Labour government mandates separate food waste bins for millions in England from 2026. New recycling and packaging rules aim to boost circular economy and cut landfill.
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.
Inquest finds hospital failings in death of girl, 12
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
Walsall's former M&S store approved for college transformation
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.
Wirral Author Teaches Kids Recycling Through Books
Wirral author Andy Hickin sells 800+ children's books promoting recycling, backed by BAMA and WD-40. His school workshops and new football-themed book inspire eco-friendly habits in young readers.
Walsall College plans for former M&S store decided
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals enters liquidation
Metals recycling firm Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs at risk across 27 UK sites including Halesowen and Smethwick. Read the full story.
Every Welsh black bin inspected, £100 fines issued
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
Waitrose uses invisible tags to track plastic recycling
Waitrose partners with Welsh tech firm Polytag in a UK-first scheme using invisible tags to monitor plastic recycling, providing real-time data to improve sustainability.
Manchester Tree Recycling Raises £117K for Hospices
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping to collect and recycle Christmas trees across Greater Manchester. Register now to support local charities and eco-friendly disposal.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree for EACH Hospice
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling
Birmingham bin strike chaos escalates for Christmas
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
More Police in Birmingham After Stabbings
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Waitrose adds invisible recycling tags to milk bottles
Waitrose is deploying invisible smart tags on its milk bottles to track recycling rates. This sustainability initiative, starting this week, aims to improve UK packaging recycling.
3 West Midlands Garden Centres with Christmas Magic
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
Final 3 Weeks for Bassetlaw Garden Waste Service
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.
Sainsbury's urgent recycling plea over yogurt pots
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's issues desperate recycling appeal to shoppers regarding specific Rachel's Organic yogurt containers that cannot be processed through normal routes.
Birmingham protest banner calls for hanging Tory councillors
West Midlands Police are investigating after a protest banner calling for Conservative councillors to be hanged appeared during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Birmingham city centre.
£679m Liverpool Royal Eye Hospital revival confirmed
A landmark £679 million contract has been signed to breathe new life into Liverpool's iconic Royal Eye Hospital, ending years of dereliction and creating a vibrant mixed-use destination in the heart of the city.
Liverpool's St John's Market Up for Sale
One of Liverpool's most historic retail destinations, St John's Market, is now available for purchase in a landmark commercial property opportunity that could reshape the city's shopping landscape.
Vintage photos reveal Birmingham's lost shopping era
Vintage photographs reveal the golden age of Birmingham shopping, from bustling market stalls to grand department stores that defined a generation.
Birmingham's historic markets face demolition threat
Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Markets could be demolished as part of the massive £2 billion Paradise Circus regeneration scheme, raising concerns about the future of the city's historic trading heart.
Woman seriously injured in Birmingham city centre attack
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack near Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre.
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