Waitrose First UK Supermarket to Halt Mackerel Sales Over Sustainability Concerns Monday, May 4, 2026 waitrose fishing sustainability mackerel ocean seafood ethics conservation nutrition environment Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to ban the sale of mackerel from May, taking a significant step to support sustainable fishing and safeguard ocean ecosystems. The supermarket will stop sourcing all fresh, … Read More
RSPB Advises UK Households to Pause Seed Feeding for Birds from May to October Monday, May 4, 2026 rspb birds feeding disease hygiene seed summer autumn birdfeeders conservation The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has issued new guidance asking UK households to stop leaving seed out for wild birds between May 1 and October 31. During the warmer months of summer and autumn, the risk … Read More
Council Rejects Controversial Plan to Convert Historic Birmingham Medical Building into Hotel Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham planning heritage conservation hotel architecture artsandcrafts community development kingsnorton City planners have unanimously rejected a proposal to convert a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style medical surgery in Birmingham into a 21-bedroom hotel. The building, located at the junction of Middleton Hall Road and … Read More
Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … Read More
The DIY Mistakes That Cost Birmingham Neighbourhoods Their Conservation Status Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham conservation heritage victorian architecture preservation renovation historic legislation neighbourhood Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of … Read More
200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More