Crumb and Play: A Unique Dutch Barn Soft Play Café and Garden Near Birmingham Tuesday, May 12, 2026 softplay family sustainability woodland dutchbarn playcafe lichfield ecofriendly childrensplay community When most of us think of soft play centres, images of bright plastic structures, harsh fluorescent lights, and uninspired snacks often come to mind. That’s what makes Crumb and Play such a refreshing change. Nestled inside a … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More
'Revolutionary' EV Charging Upgrade Promises Huge Savings for UK Drivers Friday, May 8, 2026 ev electricvehicles instavolt charging batterystorage energystorage infrastructure sustainability ultrarapid grid A groundbreaking development in electric vehicle (EV) charging is coming to the UK, promising substantial cost savings for drivers. InstaVolt, one of the country’s leading public EV charging operators, has announced a £2.5 … 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
Drivers Encouraged to Switch to Electric Cars to Benefit from Ultra-Low 1.8p Per Mile Charging Saturday, April 25, 2026 ev electricvehicles fuelprices chargingcosts petrol diesel evadoption taxation carleasing sustainability Rising petrol prices are pushing a growing number of drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs). New research reveals that 70% of non-EV drivers are now more likely to explore electric cars, with … Read More
National Trust to Close 137 Holiday Cottages Across the UK, Shifting Focus to Long-Term Rentals Thursday, April 23, 2026 nationaltrust holidaycottages uk tourism housing sustainability climatechange rentals conservation propertymanagement The National Trust has announced plans to close 137 of its holiday cottages throughout the UK, marking a significant change for holidaymakers and visitors. While the Trust currently owns more than 500 cottages nationwide, … Read More