Dad's dog poo side hustle earns £24k a year
A Derby father-of-four earns £24,000 annually cleaning dog waste for elderly and disabled clients. Discover how his 12-hour-a-week business Pet Poo Pick is booming.
A Derby father-of-four earns £24,000 annually cleaning dog waste for elderly and disabled clients. Discover how his 12-hour-a-week business Pet Poo Pick is booming.
Dog owners in England and Wales must follow six key Public Spaces Protection Order rules or risk on-the-spot fines of £100. Learn the regulations to avoid prosecution.
New government rules require all English councils to collect food waste weekly from March 2026. Find out how this major bin collection shake-up will affect your household.
A veterinary student issues a vital warning to UK dog owners after her beloved corgi, Lucy, died from injuries caused by playing fetch with a stick. Learn the safer alternatives.
Birmingham City Council confirms garden waste collections cannot restart due to ongoing strike disruption. Residents urged to compost or use recycling centres.
Meet ten wonderful dogs looking for adoption at Dogs Trust centres in Kenilworth and Loughborough. From playful pups to calm companions, find your perfect match and change a life today.
Major changes to household waste collection begin March 31. UK homes must separate food waste and recycling into four streams. Fines for rule-breakers could reach £400. Get the details.
Green Sefton's winter habitat management sees contractors clearing invasive scrub from Ainsdale's dunes to protect rare species like the Natterjack Toad. Discover how the work revitalises this protected landscape.
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.
The Water2 filtered showerhead, co-created with Bear Grylls, removes chlorine and microplastics. Get £15 off with code FRIEND until 28 Feb 2026. Shoppers report better skin and hair.
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.
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.
Storm Goretti brings snow and hidden risks. Rock salt on UK pavements can cause chemical burns and poisoning in dogs. Experts advise on paw protection and urgent vet care.
Alan Wright from Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges dog owners to keep pets on leads in sensitive areas to protect pregnant sheep and ground-nesting birds this spring. A vital message for 2026.
A clinical animal behaviourist with 20+ years' experience shares five simple techniques to enrich your senior dog's life and strengthen your bond. Learn how to teach 'Nose to Hand' and more.
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
As Britain faces a brutal cold snap, discover a clever kitchen hack to clear a frozen windscreen instantly without damaging the glass. Learn the 'ziplock' method and a homemade de-icer spray.
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.
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.
A professional dog trainer with 30 years' experience names five popular but 'overrated' breeds, warning of overbreeding, health risks and mismatched owner expectations. Read the full list.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption across Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull & Wolverhampton. One has waited 1,000 days. Can you offer a fresh start?
Harvey, a seven-year-old Border Collie hailed as Britain's brightest dog, can identify over 200 toys by name. Discover his incredible talent and how he helps scientific studies.
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.
A leading expert warns of lethal winter threats to dogs, including antifreeze and rock salt. Learn the symptoms and vital preventative steps to keep your pet safe.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.