Canary Islands Featured on Fodor's 'No Travel' List for 2026 Amid Tourism Strains Sunday, January 4, 2026 canaryislands tourism overtourism travel sustainability environment spain fodorstravel holidays localcommunities The Canary Islands have long been a favourite getaway for British tourists, celebrated for their year-round sunshine, vibrant resorts, and convenient four-hour flight from the UK. This partnership between visitors and locals … Read More
150,000 UK Households Receive Finger-Prick Test for Childhood Lead Exposure Sunday, January 4, 2026 lead exposure childhood testing uk health environment research bloodtest leeds Around 150,000 households in Leeds are receiving letters inviting them to participate in a pioneering new study that uses finger-prick blood tests to screen children for lead exposure. This study, called the Elevated … Read More
Major Milestones Across the Midlands in 2025: What You Need to Know Saturday, January 3, 2026 midlands 2025 development economy infrastructure innovation community education environment progress 2025 has been a year of significant developments across the Midlands, showcasing the region’s resilience, innovation, and growth. While news cycles often highlight challenges, it’s essential to recognize the positive strides … Read More
Canary Islands Placed on Travel Ban List for 2026 Due to Overtourism Thursday, January 1, 2026 canaryislands overtourism sustainability travelban tourismimpact environment localcommunities fodors vacation climatechange The Canary Islands—comprising Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro—are beloved by millions of British tourists each year, drawn to their sunny beaches and relaxing resorts. … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Public Realm Upgrade to Begin Early Next Year Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham publicrealm citycentre urbanrenewal infrastructure pedestrian construction environment transport business Extensive public realm improvements are set to commence in Birmingham city centre early next year, marking the start of a two-year project aimed at enhancing the urban environment for residents, visitors, and businesses … Read More
Contentious Issue Drives Dudley Council’s Most Popular Online Petition of 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 dudley council petition asylumseekers housing planning environment community publicdebate localgovernment Residents of Dudley have multiple avenues to voice their concerns, including the ability to start online e-petitions on the council’s official website. Any petition that garners over 3,000 signatures qualifies for a full … Read More