A senior Solihull councillor has confirmed that the shift to fortnightly bin collections, coming into effect this autumn, will remain in place despite dissatisfaction from some residents. Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet …
Aldi and Tesco have stepped up to share crucial advice for shoppers on how to keep bananas fresh and prevent them from turning brown and mushy too quickly. Aldi teamed up with food storage specialist Kate Hall to provide tips …
As the UK faces soaring temperatures reaching up to 38°C, New Forest District Council has released urgent advice to local residents regarding rubbish disposal during the heatwave. To help manage hygiene and safety concerns, …
Starting from March 31, households across England will phase in a new bin collection system under the Simpler Recycling Scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The initiative aims …
Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and …
Bananas are a popular fruit in many UK households, but they have a notorious reputation for ripening quickly and spoiling fast. Their bright yellow skin soon develops unattractive brown spots, eventually turning black, and …
Lidl has temporarily suspended its popular Bakery Happy Hour promotion in some UK stores, disappointing many loyal customers. The promotion, which offers a 20% discount on bakery items from 7pm, was part of Lidl’s ongoing …
From April, households across England face £80 fines if they dispose of food waste in their wheelie bins. New nationwide rules, effective from March 31, require residents to separate food waste from general rubbish to improve …
M&S has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing food waste by repurposing unsold bakery loaves into delectable frozen garlic bread. Shoppers looking to enhance their meals with fresh garlic bread can now find this …
Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for …
From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this …
Households across the country will need to adapt to significant changes in how they manage their rubbish as a new national bin collection system is introduced. From March 31, most residents will receive new bins and be …
Solihull is preparing for significant changes to its waste collection system this autumn. The council has announced a “comprehensive communication campaign” to ensure residents are fully informed as weekly rubbish collections …
Millions of households across the UK are set to receive additional bins as part of a significant overhaul of the national waste collection system. Starting March 31, new rules will require residents to separate their waste …
Dudley residents are receiving new bins as the council enforces mandatory changes to domestic waste collection. Starting in April, local authorities are legally required to collect food waste alongside other recyclable …