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Warning Issued Over Pesticide Contamination in Traditional English Roast Dinner Ingredients

Greenpeace has raised serious concerns over the presence of a hazardous mix of pesticides, including seven substances banned by the European Union, on vegetables and soft fruits commonly used in traditional English roast …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 14 May 2026 · 2 min read

Birmingham

Birmingham to Ban Pavement Parking in Major Safety Overhaul

Birmingham is set to ban an everyday driving manoeuvre—parking on pavements—as part of a significant push to improve pedestrian safety. The city council is seeking new powers from the Government that will allow them to …

By Abbie Brown · Sunday 22 February 2026 · 2 min read