Man fined £2k for dumping nappies in Wolverhampton
Onoriu Batista fined £660 plus costs after fly-tipping nappies, cans, and medication on Coleman Street; council vows to pursue offenders.
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Cannock Chase fire contained after 15 crews tackle blaze
A large fire at Cannock Chase has been contained after 15 crews tackled the blaze. Crews remain to dampen hotspots; residents advised to close windows.
UK Solar Panel Rule Change: Earn £300 from August 27
From August 27, UK households with solar panels can earn up to £300 annually under a new export tariff rule change, boosting renewable energy income.
Crosby Coastal Park Flora Thrives Despite Skylark Pressure
Crosby Coastal Park's vascular plant list updated to 389 species, including 26 notable ones, despite challenges from visitor pressure on Skylarks.
Sutton Park Fires Extinguished as Region Battles Blazes
Firefighters quickly extinguished multiple small fires in Sutton Park near Boldmere Gate, preventing spread to homes. Crews across region tackle grassland blazes amid dry weather.
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YouGarden Wallflower Deal: 60 Plug Plants for £9.99
YouGarden offers 60 Sugar Rush wallflower plug plants for £9.99, down from £23.99. Hardy, fragrant blooms for autumn and spring colour. Order now.
Climate UK slams Walsall Council for scrapping net zero pledge
Climate Emergency UK criticises Walsall Council for removing climate pledge, calling it 'virtue signalling' and urging redoubled efforts amid heatwave.
11 West Midlands schools join Sing2Save campaign
Eleven West Midlands schools have signed up for Sing2Save, a nationwide campaign uniting children in song to raise funds for Butterfly Conservation, with a Birmingham concert this August.
Birmingham fly-tippers dump beds, fridges and chairs as trust issues plea
Bournville Village Trust reports rise in fly-tipping in south Birmingham, urges residents to report offenders and dispose of waste responsibly to keep neighbourhoods clean.
Supermarkets Ban Disposable BBQs Amid Wildfire Risk
Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Co-op have pulled disposable BBQs from shelves to prevent wildfires, with Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, and M&S already banning them since 2022.
CPRE Dorset 100th Anniversary Event at Milton Abbey
CPRE Dorset celebrates 100 years of countryside protection with a panel debate at Milton Abbey, featuring Kate Adie and Mary-Ann Ochota, plus tree planting plans.
Burnham Weighs Drink-Drive Limit Cut in New Strategy
The Andy Burnham administration is set to publish consultation results on a new drink-drive limit, potentially lowering the threshold in England, with younger drivers targeted.
MPs Call for Disposable Barbecue Ban Over Wildfire Risk
MPs and farmers urge PM Andy Burnham to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales, citing wildfire risks and drought conditions affecting nearly half of England.
72 grey belt sites identified in Solihull green belt review
Solihull Council reveals 72 potential grey belt sites from Arup's green belt assessment, but stresses they won't automatically be developed, as local plan consultation looms.
Volunteers to help River Tyne clean-up after nurdle spill
Volunteers will play a major role in cleaning up the River Tyne after a billion nurdles spilled, with the Port of Tyne meeting groups to coordinate safe efforts.
New MOT Rules: Points and Vehicle Seizure Considered
The government may introduce tougher penalties for MOT failures, including penalty points and vehicle seizure, following a consultation response due in August.
Edgbaston Reservoir Levels Plummet After Driest July
Edgbaston Reservoir's water levels have dropped dramatically after the driest July on record, exposing vast areas of the bed and disrupting rowing clubs.
Firefighters tackle large grass blaze at Sheldon Country Park
Firefighters battled a large grassland fire at Sheldon Country Park in Birmingham on August 3, 2026, with black smoke visible near a school. Crews brought it under control.
Park Blaze: Black Smoke Near Sheldon School
Black smoke billows near Mapledene Primary School in Sheldon as a park blaze breaks out, with firefighters and police at the scene. Emergency services urge the public to avoid the area.
Bewdley Chippy Goes Viral for Its Giant Fish and Chips
Merchant's in Bewdley has become an online sensation after a TikTok video of its giant fish and chips racked up more than one million views in days.
Clarkson's Best IPA Now a Pub Pie in West Midlands
Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone IPA, named England's Best IPA at the World Beer Awards, is now a pub pie in the West Midlands. Here's where to find it.
Rare anoa calf takes first steps at Chester Zoo
A critically endangered lowland anoa calf, named Mentari, has taken her first steps outside her den at Chester Zoo, boosting hopes for the species' survival.
Severn Trent reservoirs drop to 8-month low amid drought
Severn Trent reservoirs drop to 71.4% capacity, lowest since November 2025, as Birmingham and West Midlands are officially declared a drought area.
Barr Beacon Fire Sends Smoke Across West Midlands
A major grassland fire at Barr Beacon has sent huge plumes of smoke across the West Midlands, with fire crews tackling the blaze and residents urged to keep windows closed.
Severn Trent: West Midlands Reservoirs Exceptionally Low
Severn Trent Water says reservoir levels in the West Midlands are exceptionally low after months of dry weather, urging millions of customers to save water.
Roast Man's Quest to Find Birmingham's Best Sunday Dinner
James Adams, aka Roast Man, has been hunting for Birmingham's best Sunday roast since 2021, braving 30C heat, cost hikes, and an angry chef.
Met Office warns of heavy rain across 29 areas on Monday
The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning covering 29 areas on Monday, with western Scotland and the Midlands set to see the worst downpours after a weekend of sunshine.
West Midlands reservoir notably low, EA warns
The Environment Agency has warned that a key reservoir in the West Midlands is notably low, urging families and businesses to use water responsibly.
Bat Walks in Bury Reveal Nature's Summer Soundtrack
Bat enthusiasts can tune into nature's summer soundscape in Bury, where guided walks with ultrasound detectors reveal four bat species in Kirklees Valley.
29 Appliances to Unplug Before Holiday to Save Energy
Unplug these 29 household appliances before your holiday to slash standby power waste, reduce fire risks, and save at least 300 kWh each year.
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