2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (367+ words) From March 31 2026, every household in England will be affected by the Labour Party government's new Simpler Recycling plans A change to "long-standing" bin collection rules means UK households risk a "400 fine from the spring. From March 31 2026, every household in England…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (215+ words) A former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills could have five new flats built on it. If approved, applicant Azid Gungah will create a three-storey building with parking, bin store, and bike storage. The ground and first floor will each…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (218+ words) There were lengthy queues at Castle Bromwich Household Recycling Centre Birmingham city council is urging householders to use alternative tips following lengthy queues at one site. Householders who were keen to get rid of their Christmas rubbish endured long waits…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (423+ words) Gardeners are being urged to sprinkle chilli powder or a hot sauce like Tabasco over their gardens this September. It might sound odd, but the fiery orange seasoning can play a vital role in your outdoor space as summer gives…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (545+ words) August marks the start of the decline in peak season for garden birds, as sparrows, starlings, blackbirds, robins and numerous other British species watch their offspring leave the nest and begin foraging independently. To support these young birds throughout the…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (348+ words) Southern Water is the latest to bring in restrictions for customers following the driest spring in 100 years. Millions more households have been hit with a hosepipe ban in DAYS as a fourth firm confirms restrictions. Southern Water is the latest…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (360+ words) Watering the garden, cleaning cars and filling paddling pools is banned from in from Friday, Yorkshire Water has said. Households in Yorkshire have become the first to be hit with a hosepipe ban - as a new UK heatwave hits. Watering…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (389+ words) An invasive species of hornet have reportedly returned in full force this year, with more sightings than ever before documented. Asian Hornets are identified by their yellow legs, orange face, and a dark black or brown body with one yellow…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (422+ words) Rats as 'as large as cats' have been spotted in one Spanish hotspot. One shocked person captured a clip of a big rodent, as another came out from beneath a boardwalk in Malaga, Spain. The unnerved individual reportedly screamed when…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (408+ words) Pigeons can be a pain for some if they have decided your back garden or balcony is the place they want to live, and they are causing you unnecessary disruption. It can be hard to know what to do in…...