Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
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Garlic Lawn: Natural Solution for Garden Pests
Discover how planting garlic in your lawn could be the ultimate organic defence against aphids, mildew, and other common garden problems. This natural gardening tip is taking UK gardens by storm.
Birmingham's Reimagined Party Season: Style & Sustainability
Discover how Birmingham is transforming party season with sustainable fashion, local designers, and unforgettable events. Your complete guide to celebrating in style while supporting the city's vibrant scene.
Solihull cycle route plan to transform travel
Solihull Council unveils ambitious plans for a new strategic cycle route connecting key locations across the borough, aiming to reduce congestion and promote active travel.
Staffordshire Farm Wins Triple at Business Awards
A remarkable family-run farm in Staffordshire has achieved an extraordinary triple victory at the county's business awards, celebrating excellence in sustainability, diversification and community engagement.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Peel Ports £10m Liverpool investment boosts green logistics
Liverpool's maritime capabilities receive major boost as Peel Ports announces £10 million investment in new eco-friendly equipment and infrastructure, creating jobs and slashing emissions.
Macquarie buys Bristol & Birmingham Energy from EDF
Global investment giant Macquarie finalises strategic purchase of Bristol Energy and Birmingham Energy from EDF, marking significant consolidation in Britain's sustainable energy sector.
£6.5m Railway Upgrade Kicks Off on Key Transport Route
A landmark £6.5 million railway enhancement project has commenced, promising significant improvements to track infrastructure and future service reliability across a vital transport corridor.
Liverpool's blueprint for sustainable economic growth
Liverpool's economic leaders reveal their blueprint for sustainable growth, focusing on green innovation, skills development and strategic partnerships to transform the region's economic landscape.
Train guard's heartbreaking reply goes viral
A poignant exchange between a railway worker and passenger reveals the hidden emotional toll on transport staff, sparking widespread discussion about compassion in public transport.
Birmingham's New Urban Village: Sustainable Development Plans
Discover how a leading property developer is transforming a former industrial site into a sustainable urban community with hundreds of homes, green spaces, and commercial units in Birmingham.
Dudley Metro extension faces mine shaft safety challenge
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
Five New National Express Bus Routes Launch in Black Country
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
Labour pressured to expand free bus travel for under-25s
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
Dartmoor's £10m Visitor Experience Plans Revealed
A major new visitor attraction is coming to Dartmoor National Park, promising immersive experiences and sustainable tourism with significant economic benefits for the region.
EasyJet recycles crew uniforms into school wear
Discover how easyJet is leading sustainable fashion by recycling thousands of outdated crew uniforms into brand-new school uniforms, supporting families while reducing textile waste across the UK.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
Midlands Demands 24-Hour Transport to Save Night Economy
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Welsh Steel Firm Wins Network Rail Contract
Celsa Steel UK secures groundbreaking contract to supply recycled steel for Britain's railway infrastructure transformation, creating jobs and boosting sustainable manufacturing.
Black Country wins £20m for tech innovation hub
A major £20 million investment is set to transform the Black Country into a pioneering hub for sustainable technologies and digital innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across the Midlands.
Duchy of Cornwall Farm Building Approved in Gloucestershire
The Duchy of Cornwall secures planning permission for an innovative agricultural building at Home Farm, Tetbury, marking another step in the estate's commitment to sustainable farming practices.
Ancient Three Sisters Method Boosts Small Gardens
Discover how an ingenious Native American planting technique from centuries ago could transform your small UK garden space, creating sustainable, high-yield crops without chemicals.
Willenhall & Darlaston Railway Stations Reopen After 60 Years
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Wolverhampton's £27m Transport Hub Approved
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Farndon Underpass Transformed by Environmental Art
Discover how a once-gloomy underpass in Farndon, Cheshire, has been transformed into a vibrant environmental art installation celebrating local wildlife and sustainability.
Labour's pay-per-mile road tax plan faces fury
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
Labour condemns West Midlands bus service changes
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Solihull Council reviews energy standards for new developments
Solihull Council launches groundbreaking review of energy standards for new buildings, aiming to slash carbon emissions and lead West Midlands' climate fight with sustainable development requirements.
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