10 Accessible West Midlands Walks for Summer
Discover 10 easily accessible walks across the West Midlands perfect for all abilities. From canals to parks, these routes offer scenic views and are ideal for summer exploration.
Category : Green Spaces
Nature Ranger Appointed to Boost Green Spaces at Stepping Hill
Matt Ross joins Stepping Hill Hospital as nature recovery ranger, enhancing green spaces for staff, patients, and visitors' wellbeing, with plans for wildflowers and biodiversity.
Mammals of Manchester's Mosslands Revealed by Camera Traps
Camera traps on Little Woolden Moss capture brown hare, roe deer, and fox, revealing the elusive mammals of Manchester's peatlands, thanks to The Mammal Society's research.
£240 Pay-Per-Mile Tax for Electric Vehicles from 2028
Drivers of popular electric cars face a new £240 annual pay-per-mile tax from 2028, with rates set at 3p per mile for fully electric vehicles and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids, affecting models like Tesla, BMW, and Nissan.
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New Log Burner Rules: £2,000 Fines Proposed Under Burnham
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.
Hidden Canal Nature Reserve Behind West Midlands Retail Park
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.
Brinsley Headstocks Wins Green Flag for 12th Year
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.
Arrow Valley Country Park: Ideal Weekend Destination
Arrow Valley Country Park offers stunning lakeside walks, wildlife, and family activities, making it the perfect weekend escape in Birmingham.
Sober Fan Matt Guest Enjoys Pub Without Alcohol at World Cup
Matt Guest, sober for nearly five years, watched England's World Cup quarter-final at a pub without alcohol, feeling more present and without a hangover.
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Heatwave-Proof Outdoor Classroom Opens at Lime Tree Primary
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.
First Waste Arrives at West Midlands Energy-from-Waste Plant
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.
Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Including British Tourists
A wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain, has killed at least 12 people, including four British tourists, forcing 1,000 residents to evacuate. Firefighters battle the blaze amid a 40°C heatwave.
Living Roof Bus Stop Installed in Bacup
A new 'living roof' bus stop in Bacup features drought-tolerant plants to support pollinators, improve air quality, and absorb rainwater, with more planned in Waterfoot and Haslingden.
Caldicot Library Wildlife Garden Community Project
Friends of Caldicot Library create first wildlife garden with Keep Wales Tidy scheme, attracting pollinators and birds. Project includes workshops and celebration event.
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Garden Weatherproof Storage Solutions
Discover how to keep your outdoor space organised and protected from the elements with durable weatherproof storage options for your garden.
Supermarket Deposit Return Scheme: October 2027 Start
UK supermarkets will pay you for returning empty bottles and cans from October 2027. No receipt needed. Cash, card, or voucher back.
Derby School Eco-Councillors Transform Dumping Ground on TV
Green-fingered children at Arboretum Primary School in Derby transformed a fly-tipping site into a vibrant green space with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, earning a feature on Channel 5's Love Nature series.
Strummercamp Inspires Manchester Nature Festival Plans
After Strummercamp, Alan Wright reflects on planning the Manchester Festival of Nature, a free community event on June 28 at Heaton Park, featuring stalls, parades, and wildlife activities.
Probus Club Talk on Welsh Water Environmental Issues
Denbigh and District Probus Club enjoyed a talk by Professor John Solbé on environmental issues affecting Welsh waters, covering pollution, salmon threats, and solutions.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Receives £225K National Lottery Grant
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust receives a £225,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop sustainable, accessible flagship nature reserves across Yorkshire.
Sefton Coast: Painted Lady Butterflies and Spring Wildlife Surge
Explore the stunning biodiversity of Sefton Coast in mid-May, from peak bird migration and wildflowers to the arrival of Painted Lady butterflies and other fascinating insects.
New Wildflower Plots in Bootle's Poets Park After Community Call
Four new wildflower plots are being created in Bootle's Poets Park following community research. Volunteers and schoolchildren help sow seeds for a riot of color from spring to summer.
May Bank Holiday 2026 Weather: Mixed Sunshine and Showers
The Met Office forecasts a mixed May Bank Holiday weekend with sunny intervals and showers. London may see highs of 22°C on Saturday, but cooler and unsettled weather follows.
Manchester Joins Global City Nature Challenge for Wildlife
Manchester is set to compete with hundreds of cities worldwide in the City Nature Challenge from April 24-27, encouraging residents to document local wildlife via the iNaturalist app.
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Residents Call for Safer, Cleaner West Midlands Green Spaces
Hundreds of West Midlands residents have voiced their demands for safer, cleaner parks and outdoor areas as part of a major consultation by the West Midlands Combined Authority aiming to become the UK's first 'Outdoor Region for Everyone'.
Birmingham's Blossom Bash Opens Four New Community Spaces
Families in Birmingham welcomed spring at a free Blossom Bash event hosted by the National Trust, marking the opening of four new blossom spaces designed by young competition winners.
Prince William and Jill Scott in new Fields in Trust project
The Prince of Wales partners with Lioness Jill Scott to mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces for communities across the UK.
Rochdale's Deeplish Community Garden summer harvest
Discover how a Rochdale community garden, funded by the Green Spaces Fund, transformed a barren yard into a vibrant green oasis for over 350 residents. See the impact.
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