Midland Mother Loses Daughter to Beach Infection: A Call to End Environmental Neglect Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pollution water environment e.coli drama tragedy investigation regulation documentary advocacy In July 1999, eight-year-old Heather Preen was enjoying a family holiday at Dawlish Warren beach in Devon when she fell ill with what seemed to be a common bug. Soon, her condition deteriorated, leading to hospitalization … Read More
‘Monster’ HS2 Project Shakes Residents’ Homes at Night as Council Demands Meaningful Benefits Friday, February 13, 2026 hs2 warwickshire waterorton coleshill construction disruption noise environment community infrastructure The Reform administration at Warwickshire County Council has called on HS2 to provide “monumental” benefits for communities enduring daily disruption from the massive construction project. Residents in Water Orton … Read More
Worst Areas for Air Pollution in the West Midlands Revealed Thursday, February 12, 2026 airpollution westmidlands pm25 publichealth environment pollutionmonitoring cleanair deprivation airquality urbanhealth New measures to combat the high levels of air pollution in the West Midlands are set to be introduced soon. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive an update on the region’s … Read More
I visited ‘grim’ Birmingham park – and it could be the worst in the city Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham henrybarberpark flytipping rubbish litter dumping environment community seagulls pollution In Japan, the absence of bins encourages people to take their rubbish home. In Birmingham, however, the lack of bins has turned Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green into a dumping ground. At one entrance, a pile of bin bags … Read More
Walsall Council to Approve £1m Payment and 125-Year Lease for New £50m Free School on Reedswood Park Woodland Friday, February 6, 2026 walsall education woodland lease council school development environment funding planning Walsall Council is poised to approve a significant investment next week, granting a 125-year lease of 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland for the construction of a new £50 million secondary free school. Alongside the lease … Read More
Wood and Log Burners Face Possible Partial Ban in England Under Labour’s Environmental Crackdown Friday, February 6, 2026 woodburners pollution england environment labour pm2.5 stoves airquality defra nature Wood and log burners in England could soon be restricted or partially banned under new environmental proposals spearheaded by Labour’s Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds. The move aims to reduce harmful PM2.5 pollution … Read More