Airpollution

Woodburners

£300 Fines Imposed for Non-Compliance with New Wood Burner Rules from March 2026

UK households using wood burners and log burners now face fines of up to £300 if they breach updated DEFRA regulations introduced to reduce air pollution. While wood burners are not banned, their use in designated smoke …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Wednesday 10 June 2026 · 2 min read

Airpollution

Worst Areas for Air Pollution in the West Midlands Revealed

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 air …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Thursday 12 February 2026 · 2 min read