Bin lorry destroyed by fire caused by lithium battery in Midlands Saturday, January 24, 2026 battery fire safety binlorry disposal recycling council midlands incident environment A lithium battery discarded in a household bin sparked a fire that completely destroyed a bin lorry in North Warwickshire, leaving the council deeply concerned about safety risks to its workers. The incident occurred during … Read More
Residents Warned of Potential Increase in Odours from Midlands Landfill in December Saturday, November 15, 2025 landfill odour emissions environment gas telford midlands waste disposal monitoring Residents near the Granville Landfill site in Priorslee, Telford, have been advised to prepare for a temporary rise in unpleasant odours in the coming weeks. The Midlands landfill, operated by Potters (Midlands), is … Read More