Mystery Litter-Picker Takes Birmingham Street Clean-Up Requests Amid Bin Strikes Saturday, January 17, 2026 litter cleanliness birmingham environmentalism community binstrikes urban activism sustainability volunteering A mysterious figure known only as ‘DailyRubbish’ has been making waves across Birmingham, responding to growing calls for street clean-ups amid ongoing bin strikes. Armed with a cart-on-wheels and a litter picker, … Read More
Birmingham Launches UK’s First Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Plant, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham recycling rareearth magnet hydrogen innovation sustainability manufacturing criticalminerals technology The University of Birmingham has inaugurated the UK’s first commercial rare earth magnet recycling facility, located at Tyseley Energy Park in the West Midlands. This groundbreaking plant promises to reduce the nation’s … Read More
The 9 Best Charity Shops in and Around Birmingham for Bargain Buys Tuesday, January 13, 2026 charity birmingham thrift bargains preloved sustainability shopping secondhand community reuse Shopping second-hand is not just a smart way to save money—it’s also a powerful way to support sustainability. By giving pre-loved items a second life, you help reduce waste and keep quality goods out of landfills. In recent … Read More
West Midlands Police Training Centre to Become 76-Bed HMO Supporting Healthcare Workers Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmo smethwick westmidlands windmillhouse healthcare regeneration policetraining accommodation sustainability urbandevelopment The former West Midlands Police training centre, Windmill House, in Smethwick is set to be transformed into a substantial 76-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This redevelopment follows its sale last year after being … Read More
Aldi Urges Shoppers to Donate Warm Clothing and Gifts by January 6 Monday, January 5, 2026 aldi donation thesalvationarmy inpost winter charity sustainability community clothing gifts Aldi is inviting shoppers to join a winter donation drive by clearing out warm clothing and unwanted gifts post-Christmas. Partnering with The Salvation Army and InPost Lockers, Aldi has made it easier than ever to give back … Read More
Canary Islands Featured on Fodor's 'No Travel' List for 2026 Amid Tourism Strains Sunday, January 4, 2026 canaryislands tourism overtourism travel sustainability environment spain fodorstravel holidays localcommunities The Canary Islands have long been a favourite getaway for British tourists, celebrated for their year-round sunshine, vibrant resorts, and convenient four-hour flight from the UK. This partnership between visitors and locals … Read More