Met Office warns of heavy thundery showers for Midlands Bank Holiday
The Met Office forecast heavy and possible thundery showers across the Midlands on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, with highs of 21C and brighter spells later.
Category : Pollution Control
New Littering and Fly-Tipping Fines from Sept 2026
From 1 September 2026, England will see higher fines for littering and fly-tipping, with maximum penalties rising to £750 and £1,500 respectively, as confirmed by the government.
Shropshire rivers rated poor for water quality
Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Ludlow rivers are among England's worst for water quality, with 7% of bathing sites rated poor, according to the Environment Agency.
UK Heatwave Won't Hit Everywhere: Three Regions Miss Out
BBC Weather warns the UK heatwave will not affect all regions, with Scotland, Wales, and western England likely to miss out. Temperatures may reach 26°C elsewhere.
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Super El Niño: Drought Risk for West Midlands and Staffordshire
The 'super El Niño' phenomenon could bring a prolonged hot, dry summer to the UK, increasing drought risks for the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
Northern Water Firms Face 500 Environmental Breaches
Environment Agency inspectors uncovered nearly 500 permit breaches by Northern water companies last year during record inspections, with over 3,000 found nationally.
Birmingham Man Arrested in £2M Waste Packaging Fraud Probe
A 49-year-old Birmingham man has been arrested in a dawn raid as part of a major Environment Agency investigation into waste plastic packaging fraud and money laundering involving over £2 million in fraudulent credits.
Warning Over Environmental Impact of Washing Up Liquids
A new warning highlights how common washing up liquids containing sodium lauryl sulphate and petrochemicals can harm waterways and marine ecosystems when they enter drainage systems.
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fines in Pollution Crackdown
Petrol and diesel vehicle owners could be fined up to £1,000 for driving cars that exceed UK emission standards, with experts warning about common signs of excessive pollution.
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Wood Burner Ban Planned for English Households
The Labour government proposes stricter emission limits for new wood-burning stoves, potentially banning older models to improve air quality and support nature recovery.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone Charges Start June 2024
Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will face daily charges in Birmingham's Clean Air Zone from June 1st, 2024. Find out if your car is affected and the costs involved.
New speed limits planned to tackle NI road noise
The Department for Infrastructure unveils a draft plan to cut vehicle noise pollution, including speed restrictions in 10 areas. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
New Wood Burner Rules Branded 'Absurd' and 'Stupid'
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
Partial ban on wood-burning stoves in England
New UK pollution targets could see wood-burning stoves partially banned in England. Learn how the government's environmental plan will affect households and air quality.
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