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Full Cost of Walsall’s Controversial Battery Storage Project Fight Revealed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 walsall battery storage greenbelt anesco legal costs appeal council planning Walsall Council has disclosed that taxpayers have spent £81,555.22 in total defending their opposition to a contentious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed on green belt land in Great Barr. The dispute began in 2021 … Read More
Bin lorry destroyed by fire caused by lithium battery in Midlands Saturday, January 24, 2026 battery fire safety binlorry disposal recycling council midlands incident environment A lithium battery discarded in a household bin sparked a fire that completely destroyed a bin lorry in North Warwickshire, leaving the council deeply concerned about safety risks to its workers. The incident occurred during … Read More
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Electric Peugeot Catches Fire on Driveway as Man Escapes Danger Saturday, January 17, 2026 fire electric peugeot lithium-ion battery whaleybridge emergency ev safety derbyshire In the early hours of 23 November 2025, a dramatic fire broke out on a driveway in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, when an electric Peugeot suddenly burst into flames. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., with local residents … Read More