Birmingham City Council's Local Plan mandates that the Sports Quarter, including the new BCFC stadium site, must support a proposed nature conservation site and provide appropriate mitigation.
All Saints Church Hall in Gobowen received a £2,500 donation from Persimmon Homes to install air source heat pumps, solar panels, and insulation, cutting costs and carbon footprint.
The Met Office forecasts rain in the West Midlands this weekend, ending a dry spell. Temperatures will drop to around 17°C with cloudy skies and light winds.
New cars may be fitted with speed alarms that sound over 30mph, plus breathalysers and black boxes, as part of a government road safety drive to cut deaths and injuries.
Birmingham faces a shift from sunny weather to rain next week, with temperatures peaking at 28C but cloudy skies bringing rain chances, according to the Met Office.
Both European ECMWF and US GFS models converge on widespread 35C-37C from early next week, with maps showing 37C searing south and east England on July 29.
From August 15, 2026, UK manufacturers and importers cannot place new batches of TPO-containing nail gel products on the market. Customers welcome the ban, citing health concerns.
A yellow heat alert has been issued for the West Midlands and Shropshire, with temperatures expected to reach 30°C, posing health risks to vulnerable groups.
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on household electricity saves average EV drivers £17.64 annually for 7,100 miles, but public charger users face 20% VAT, sparking fairness debate.
A former coal mining training centre in South Wales is being redeveloped into an eco-friendly learning facility. College staff seek old photos and stories for a massive artwork.
Temperatures could reach 39C in parts of England on August 6, potentially making it the UK's hottest day of 2023, surpassing the current record of 37.7C set in June.
Green Sefton reminds visitors to respect the Sefton Coast during heatwaves, banning barbecues, camping, and golf practice to protect rare wildlife and habitats.
The Labour government under PM Andy Burnham proposes stricter stove emissions limits, higher fines for wet wood sales, and new warning labels, with HETAS and Woodsure reacting.
Walsall Council's Reform leaders have submitted a motion to scrap net-zero targets, calling the 2019 climate emergency declaration 'performative' and vowing to focus on tangible outcomes for taxpayers.
Water levels in the West Midlands are critically low after months of dry weather, prompting drought warnings and calls for conservation.
The 229-year-old Wyrley and Essington Canal, a hidden gem behind Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, forms part of the UK's longest linear nature reserve, offering wildlife, history, and a thriving community.
Drone footage captures a massive 500-acre wildfire in Wales, with firefighters battling the blaze. The fire has caused significant damage and is under investigation.
Cardiff Council has secured a £27,500 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force to clean chewing gum from streets and prevent future litter, using specialist sealant and equipment.
The West Midlands is approaching drought status due to low rainfall, putting pressure on water supplies, agriculture, and the environment, according to the Environment Agency.
The Met Office explains that wildfire smoke from Canada, over 900 miles away, has drifted across the UK, causing skies to turn grey and opaque.
A large grass fire at a popular Black Country park has left significant damage, with firefighters tackling the blaze for hours. The cause remains under investigation.
Speeding fines for driving under 30mph have more than tripled, with 125,133 offences in 2025. Motorists face £160 penalties as 20mph zones expand across England and Wales.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £9,000 boiler upgrade grants are available from Tuesday, as Octopus Energy reports a 330% surge in heat pump enquiries and nearly tripled oil-to-heat pump conversions.
Brinsley Headstocks Nature and Heritage Reserve has been awarded the Community Green Flag for the 12th consecutive year, marking a milestone as the Green Flag Award Scheme celebrates 30 years.
A free self-guided nature trail with ten stops, interactive quiz, and sticker reward launches at Druridge Bay reserve, funded by People's Postcode Lottery.
Andy Burnham's plan to cut VAT on home EV charging to 0% gives £45 boost to driveway owners, but public charger users still pay 20%, sparking fairness concerns.
A simple cucumber preservation tip using kitchen paper and a sealed zip-lock bag can keep them fresh for up to 19 days, according to food experts at Kitchn.
Andy Burnham's £45 VAT cut on electricity bills from October could increase to £255 for households who switch to the cheapest fixed deals, according to Uswitch.
Aldi introduces EV charging at over 250 stores with 40p per kWh for fast charging, partnering with Drax Electric Vehicles to expand sustainable options for shoppers.
A 79-year-old widow in Birmingham has refused a £4.5 million offer for her garden to make way for a bypass, in a bid to save a 500-year-old oak tree on her property.