A seven to nine-week-old kitten named Forrest Gump was rescued after being found stuck to a cruel glue trap among flytipped waste in Birmingham. The RSPCA highlights the illegality and cruelty of these devices.
A list of 59 vehicles from manufacturers like Ford, BMW, and Mercedes will see first-year VED rates soar to £5,690 as part of government efforts to push drivers toward electric vehicles.
Iceland Foods has announced the nationwide rollout of bagless home deliveries, replacing plastic and paper bags with reusable crates in a major sustainability initiative.
Civic Pride Rossendale's AGM at Rawtenstall Cricket Club gathered nearly 50 attendees to review a successful 25th Jubilee year, including Green Flag awards and new projects. The charity announced expansion plans and ongoing community beautification effort
Provisional Met Office data reveals the West Midlands experienced its wettest winter since records began in 1836, with widespread flooding and travel disruption across the region.
New nationwide bin collection rules take effect from March, requiring households to manage up to four bins with fines up to £80 for non-compliance. Food waste separation is a key focus.
British Pie Week celebrates the versatile comfort food. Nigella Lawson shares her easy chicken, mushroom, and bacon pie recipe using shop-bought pastry and minimal washing up.
Two individuals have been issued £400 fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping in Woodwards Road, Pleck, with Walsall Council warning of prosecution for non-payment.
Scotland has officially approved alkaline hydrolysis, known as water cremation, as a sustainable alternative to burial. This marks the first new legal disposal method introduced in over a century, responding to growing demand for environmentally conscious
The Ninja Air Fryer PRO, model AF140UK, is now available for just £79 in a limited-time promotion from Amazon and Ninja, offering a 21% discount on the usual price.
Parents can get the Paddington Audio Tonie Character for free through a TopCashback promotion. The £15 cashback welcome bonus covers the cost at Argos, offering a beloved bedtime story narrated by Stephen Fry.
Low-income UK households can access grants up to £30,000 for free solar panels, heat pumps, and double-glazing through the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme until March 2028.
Weather maps indicate five counties in England will see significant snowfall in mid-March, while the West Midlands avoids the wintry conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across the UK.
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid continues to set the standard for luxury family SUVs with refined comfort, hybrid performance, and practical seven-seat packaging after recent updates.
A TikTok binman says removing labels from tins and jars is often unnecessary, but stresses containers must be clean to avoid contamination and ensure collection.
Bristol City Council warns that public funding alone is insufficient to meet net zero targets, calling for private sector investment to decarbonize the city and fund climate actions.
Residents in Water Orton and Coleshill will receive an independent air quality assessment after complaints about dust and a 'fishy smell' from HS2 construction works. The review will be conducted by Imperial College London.
New regulations restrict wet wood and coal sales for UK log burners, with authorised fuels listed to help households avoid £300 fines for excessive smoke emissions.
EDF Energy recommends reducing shower time to four minutes, potentially saving households £60 yearly on energy bills, amid high business energy costs and industrial challenges.
Mark St David's Day on March 1 with traditional Welsh recipes from Eat Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, featuring rack of lamb with laverbread sauce, lamb rarebit hotpot, and lamb cawl for a heritage-inspired feast.
Ofgem has shared 10 practical energy-saving tips for UK households to reduce usage and lower bills during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Green GEN Cymru has named its innovative electricity pylon technology 'ACCC Cardiff' after the Welsh capital. The new conductor doubles capacity on smaller pylons and is designed to withstand harsh Welsh weather while reducing visual impact on the landsca
KP Snacks has brought back the classic salt and vinegar Skips flavour, which was discontinued in 2016, now spotted in convenience stores for £1.35.
Motoring experts warn that eight common car features, including touchscreens and LED headlights, could be phased out by 2030 due to safety and environmental concerns.
The Drew&Cole Clever Chop, reduced to £22.50, is hailed by shoppers for its ability to chop, mince, and purée ingredients quickly, with strong reviews on Amazon.
Devon Council has approved permanent changes to street lighting, including earlier switch-offs and dimming in residential areas, following a successful trial that saved £270,000 annually and reduced carbon emissions by 200 tonnes.
Lifestyle reporter Angela Patrone compares air fryer and oven methods for baking banana bread, revealing which yields a moister, tastier loaf. Includes a classic recipe from BBC Good Food.
Discover how alpines offer a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution for pots and containers, thriving in harsh conditions with minimal watering and winter care.
TikToker Jordon Cox reveals how McDonald's customers can get a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by completing a simple receipt survey, with the hack working repeatedly for unlimited cheap meals.
The Met Office forecasts above-average temperatures for March, with a 17C heat blast expected in parts of the UK, bringing dry weather after months of rain.