Vandals Saw Down Trees on Digbeth High Street Amid Community Outcry Monday, May 18, 2026 vandalism digbeth trees environment publicrealm birmingham police urbanregeneration community justice Trees along Digbeth High Street, part of a recent public realm improvement project, have been sawed down in a shocking act of vandalism. Local residents and officials have expressed outrage, urging authorities to take swift … Read More
Government Urged to Cut All UK Road Speed Limits by 10mph to Ease Fuel Costs Monday, May 18, 2026 speedlimits fuel transport environment government policy energy electricvehicles uk remote_work Calls are growing for the UK government to reduce all speed limits by 10mph as a response to soaring fuel costs exacerbated by the ongoing Iran conflict. Environmental group Transport and Environment (T&E) has outlined … Read More
Warning Issued Over Pesticide Contamination in Traditional English Roast Dinner Ingredients Thursday, May 14, 2026 pesticides greenpeace england roast vegetables banned environment agriculture health sustainability Greenpeace has raised serious concerns over the presence of a hazardous mix of pesticides, including seven substances banned by the European Union, on vegetables and soft fruits commonly used in traditional English roast … Read More
UK Considers Ban on Glyphosate Weedkiller Amid New EU Trade Deal Wednesday, May 6, 2026 glyphosate uk euntrade weedkiller health environment defra cancer agriculture pesticides The UK is facing the possibility of restricting the use of glyphosate, a popular weedkiller connected to serious health and environmental concerns, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union. Glyphosate has … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
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