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
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
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
Labour Urged to Implement Higher Charges to Curb SUV Use on UK Roads Sunday, February 1, 2026 suv pickups cleantransport pollution roadsafety charges labour london parking emissions sport The Labour Party government faces mounting pressure to introduce higher charges aimed at discouraging the rising number of SUVs and US-style pickup trucks on UK roads. Recent analysis by Clean Cities of Department for … Read More
Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Sewage Plant: Items You Should Never Flush Tuesday, January 6, 2026 sewage sewageplant blockage hygiene pollution wastewater plumbing environment sanitation fog On the outskirts of Birmingham lies Minworth Waste Water Treatment Works, one of Europe’s largest sewage treatment plants. Handling waste from 1.8 million people across Birmingham and the Black Country, this facility … Read More