Sir David Attenborough's BBC series reveals Britain's 10 million pet cats kill 55 million birds annually. Experts recommend simple steps like collar bells and indoor dawn/dusk confinement to reduce wildlife deaths.
The fourth heatwave of summer could hit England on July 23, with temperatures up to 34C, according to WX Charts and Met Desk data.
A new outdoor classroom, designed to withstand heatwaves, has been opened at Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery in Merstham after two years of fundraising by the Friends of Lime Tree.
Denbigh and District Probus Club members heard from beekeeper Barry Griffiths about the UK's nature depletion, bee life cycles, and how to protect pollinators.
Britannia Park in Rowley Regis has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag following a £2.7m renovation. It is the only new addition among 17 Sandwell sites receiving the award in 2026.
The first waste has been delivered to the new West Midlands Combined Authority energy-from-waste facility, a key step in diverting rubbish from landfill and generating electricity.
The heatwave in the West Midlands and Shropshire is set to end with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures from Friday, according to the Met Office.
The UK heatwave shows no signs of ending, with temperatures potentially reaching 33C and no substantial rain forecast for most of England into next week.
A new poll reveals that 78% of Britons support banning plastic in bathroom products to reduce pollution, with strong backing across all demographics.
More than 100 parks and green spaces across the West Midlands have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024-2025, recognising their high standards.
EVA England warns Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile eVED tax for EVs will not work, citing complexity and cost concerns for drivers doing 8,000 miles.
Severn Trent Water urges customers to reduce usage as demand hits record levels amid heatwave, with supply struggling to keep up. The company warns of potential shortages.
Christopher's & The Peel in Tamworth is seeking community support after a kitchen fire on June 11. Manager Sarah Gill urges customers to visit for drinks and cold food to help the independent business recover.
The Met Office warns thunderstorms are looming after Birmingham's heatwave. Temperatures will not exceed 30C this week, peaking at 29C on Wednesday before dropping to 24C by the weekend.
Households can get free air conditioning units worth up to £2,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), a government initiative offering grants for air-to-air heat pumps.
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A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle wildfires in the Brecon Beacons, a popular Welsh beauty spot, with multiple crews and aerial support deployed.
Severn Trent has urged West Midlands households to use less water after reaching a trigger point due to record demand during the heatwave, with 203 million extra litres used in one day.
A 390-mile wall of rain is set to soak almost all of England by July 26, with up to 7.5mm/hr of rain expected, according to WXCharts data.
Parts of the UK, including the Midlands, are at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires as the heatwave persists, according to Natural England and fire chiefs.
The Met Office confirms the UK heatwave will last until at least next week, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. Emergency services warn of extreme wildfire risk and issue amber heat health alerts.
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, starting April 2028, with rates of 3p and 1.5p per mile respectively.
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for owning petrol or diesel cars under new DfT proposals to close a loophole in emissions laws for modern vehicles.
Temperatures in the Black Country are set to soar above 30°C this week, prompting a heat health warning. A cooler change is expected by Friday, with thunderstorms possible.
The UK heatwave is set to continue with 'extreme' wildfire risks this weekend, as 2026 becomes the first year to record six separate days over 35C.
60% of the public support new electric bike rules, with 61% deeming e-bikes too dangerous. 42% unaware faster e-bikes face same laws as vehicles. Expert calls for tougher regulations.
West Midlands Fire Service extinguished a grassland fire at Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green on July 10, 2026. Around a dozen firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported. The park had recently been mowed.
The DVLA has issued a warning about changes to the Expensive Car Supplement for electric cars. EVs costing £50,000 or less are no longer subject to the supplementary tax if first registered from 1 April 2025.
Households can get money back for recycling as Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's join a government deposit return scheme starting October 2027, paying 20p per container.
Japanese knotweed hotspots in the West Midlands and Black Country have been identified, with Birmingham, Dudley, and Sandwell among the worst affected areas.
HMRC has introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for petrol and diesel drivers, effective from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2027, with rates based on CO2 emissions.