Midland Water Firm Dumped Sewage into UK Waterways Over 36,000 Times Last Year Friday, June 12, 2026 severntrent sewage waterways gmb regulation pollution infrastructure stormoverflow waterindustry investment Severn Trent, a major water supplier serving over 4.5 million customers across the Midlands, parts of the south-west, and mid-Wales, discharged raw sewage into UK waterways more than 36,000 times last year. These figures, … Read More
New Rules Proposed for Wood and Log Burners Across England to Cut Emissions Tuesday, June 9, 2026 woodburner logburner emissions pollution labour regulations defra futurehomes airquality health The UK government has introduced new proposals aimed at tightening regulations on wood and log burners in all homes across England. Following consultations in January after Christmas, the Labour Party is pushing for stronger … Read More
Criminal Investigation Launched After 59,000 Tonnes of Waste Dumped at Midland Fly-tip Site Saturday, May 23, 2026 fly-tipping wastecrime environment nottinghamshire investigation illegaldumping conservation enforcement community pollution Startling aerial drone images have revealed a massive illegal fly-tipping site in woodland near the village of Ranskill, Nottinghamshire, where 59,000 tonnes of household waste have been dumped. The Environment Agency (EA) … Read More
Worker Exposes Hazardous Rubbish and Clinical Waste Piled Outside Dudley Health Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 dudley nhs healthcentre waste clinicalwaste pollution rubbish rodents community council Dudley Council’s leader has launched a fierce condemnation of the NHS following the discovery of rubbish and clinical waste accumulating outside the Ladies Walk Centre in Sedgley. The waste, including hazardous clinical … Read More
Inside Kings Heath: The Suburb Caught in a Heated Traffic ‘Culture War’ Wednesday, April 1, 2026 kingsheath birmingham ltn traffic pollution roadsafety elections community transport culturewar In the suburbs of Kings Heath, Birmingham, a bitter dispute over a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme has escalated into what many parents describe as a “culture war.” As the city gears up for the council elections on May … Read More
4 New UK Driving Laws and Rule Changes Coming April 2026 – Full Guide Monday, March 30, 2026 uk driving law veh tax ev pollution drivingtest parking regulations Starting April 2026, new UK driving laws and regulations will take effect, impacting everything from vehicle tax rates to parking enforcement and test booking procedures. One of the most significant updates centers on Vehicle … Read More