New School Dinner Rules Announced for England Starting September 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 schoolmeals nutrition government education health policy england children labour reforms From September 2026, schools in England will adopt a new set of food standards aimed at providing healthier, more nutritious meals for children. The Labour Party government has announced these sweeping changes as the first … Read More
£80 Fines for Putting Food Waste in Wheelie Bins Across England from April Saturday, April 11, 2026 foodwaste recycling wastecollection environment fines england councils wheeliebins bincollection pests From April, households across England face £80 fines if they dispose of food waste in their wheelie bins. New nationwide rules, effective from March 31, require residents to separate food waste from general rubbish to improve … Read More
Warwickshire Star and Eight Others Emerge as Strong Contenders for England Selection After Ashes Wednesday, April 8, 2026 cricket england countychampionship testcricket emiliogay jamesrew benfoakes ollierobinson danmousley matthewpotts sport The 2026 County Championship kicked off quietly over Easter weekend, but beneath the surface, the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a tumultuous Ashes series that left question marks over England’s lineup and strategy, the … Read More
Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More
Homeowners to be compelled to sell homes for new towns across England Friday, April 3, 2026 housing development compulsorypurchase england government homeowners urbanplanning newtowns property labour The Labour Party government has unveiled plans to develop seven new towns across England, raising concerns as homeowners may be forced to sell their properties to accommodate these large-scale projects. The selected sites … Read More
Midlands City of Leicester Named Poorest in England Due to Low Disposable Income Friday, April 3, 2026 leicester midlands poverty disposableincome england financialstruggles incomeinequality nottingham stokeontrent deprivation Leicester has been identified as the poorest city in England according to a recent study examining disposable income—the money households have left after covering essentials such as mortgages, rent, and bills. The findings … Read More