Fisherman's 30-minute licence rant lands £2k fine
A Staffordshire angler's aggressive 30-minute tirade at an Environment Agency officer over a missing rod licence has resulted in a £1,994 legal bill. Read the full story.
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Artificial Grass Environmental Warning for UK Homes
Plymouth University experts warn artificial grass damages soil health, overheats in sun, and harms wildlife. Discover the eco-impact before installing.
Flood alerts for Shropshire after Met Office warnings
Environment Agency issues flood alerts for Shropshire areas. Residents urged to prepare as Met Office weather warnings trigger flooding concerns. Stay safe.
Flood alerts issued for two Midlands areas
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for parts of Shropshire as the Met Office forecasts heavy rainfall. Residents urged to be prepared and avoid flood water.
West Midlands Flood Alert: Three Areas at Risk
Flood alerts issued for three West Midlands areas as Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain remains in effect. Environment Agency urges residents to 'be prepared'.
Jen Heal Named New CEO of Design Commission for Wales
Chartered town planner Jen Heal promoted to lead Wales' design advisory body. She will champion design excellence to boost economic growth and community wellbeing across Wales from January.
Birmingham hit by flood alerts as rain deluges city
Birmingham faces a weekend washout with heavy rain and five flood alerts issued. The Met Office forecasts unsettled weather with maximum temperatures of 9°C. Stay informed.
Household Goods Built to Last Over 100 Years
Discover the longest-surviving household goods, from Victorian sewing machines to 1970s microwaves, defying today's throwaway culture and still in daily use.
Storm Claudia Floods Midlands Roads, Disrupting Travel
Cars navigated flooded roads in the Black Country as Storm Claudia brought heavy rain and amber weather alerts. See the footage and latest Met Office forecast.
12 Flood Warnings for West Midlands After Storm Claudia
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Storm Claudia Aftermath: 15 Flood Warnings in Midlands
Storm Claudia's aftermath brings 15 flood warnings to the Midlands. Roads are blocked and train services are disrupted. Get the latest travel updates here.
Telford landfill stench warning for December
Residents near Granville Landfill in Telford are warned of a temporary increase in unpleasant odours during essential gas well installation work in December 2025.
Winter hosepipe bans continue in three UK regions
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
15 West Midlands Areas on Flood Alert for Storm Claudia
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
Midlands faces drought threat without wet winter
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Bonfire Night Wildlife Protection: 3 Essential Tips
As fireworks light up November skies, discover how traditional Bonfire Night celebrations impact local wildlife and learn three simple changes to protect animals while enjoying the spectacle.
Urgent UK beach warning as sewage contaminates coastlines
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
Frankenstein Trees: Birmingham's Radical Conservation Experiment
Groundbreaking conservation project in Birmingham sees deceased trees given new life through innovative 'tree bolting' technique, creating instant wildlife habitats and challenging traditional forestry methods.
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