Binman's simple tip for knowing what goes in each bin
A binman says the simplest way to know what goes in each bin is to check your council website, as rules vary by area and wrong items may be left uncollected.
Category : Environment
Gartmore Village Hall faces £3,500 water bill threat
Gartmore Community Trust warns its village shop may close after water charges could rise by £3,500, prompting Stirling MSP Alyn Smith to write to ministers.
Owning Six Guns: Bridging the Divide on Firearm Safety
A liberal gun owner explains how giving away free gun locks in rural Virginia builds trust and saves lives, one conversation at a time.
Alan Titchmarsh's two garden items that make it feel special
Alan Titchmarsh reveals two black urns placed at the patio entrance can transform a garden, framing the view and making the space feel more special.
El Nino 'supersized' and set to last until 2027, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation warns the 'exceptional' El Nino will intensify and last until at least February, demanding exceptional preparation and response.
Get stained pillows white again with 1 natural laundry item
White vinegar in the washing machine can restore stained, sweaty pillows to a clean, white, stain-free state, says organisation expert Carrie Higgins.
Gardeners urged to use eggshells to deter slugs and snails
Gardeners are urged to scatter crushed eggshells around plants as September rain brings slugs and snails, protecting flowers without chemicals.
Binman shares tip to get extra recycling wheelie bin
A binman says councils may provide extra recycling bins if residents ask. The tip applies to most councils, not all, and local rules vary.
Point Nemo: The Ocean's Loneliest Spot and Spacecraft Graveyard
Point Nemo in the South Pacific is the most remote ocean location, 2,688 km from land, and serves as the final resting place for spacecraft, including the ISS.
Bathroom mould disappears overnight with 2 staple items
A cleaning influencer's hack uses bleach and kitchen roll to remove bathroom mould overnight, but it's only a temporary fix for recurring problems.
Heathrow expansion would overshoot UK climate targets: report
New modelling says UK aviation is already forecast to exceed limits in the seventh carbon budget, even before a third Heathrow runway is built.
Coalition tobacco excise cut plan rejected by health experts
Health experts, AMA, and Labor reject Coalition's 80% tobacco excise cut, warning it will kill people and undermine public health efforts.
Glasgow needs help to prosper after £110m black hole bombshell
Glasgow faces severe problems on several fronts, including poverty and homelessness, after a £110m black hole, and needs a new task force to help it flourish.
Shopper's hairdressers compliment her hair thanks to 31p collagen
Shoppers say a 31p-a-serving collagen supplement from iHerb brought 'noticeable improvements' in skin, hair and nails within weeks, with one hairdresser complimenting the results.
Soda Crystals Clean Oven, Shower and Toilet for £1.69
A £1.69 bag of soda crystals from Savers cleaned oven glass, shower glass and toilet limescale with minimal effort, outperforming white vinegar in a hands-on test.
Australia's EPA Approves First Coal Project, Extending Saraji Mine
Australia's new environmental protection agency has approved its first coal project, extending the Saraji mine in Queensland until 2055, despite climate groups' objections.
Gardeners urged to use eggshells to protect plants from pests
Gardeners are urged to scatter eggshells on flowerbeds as rainy weather returns, deterring slugs and snails naturally without chemicals or cost.
Divide perennials now for years of garden life
Dividing herbaceous perennials in September prevents overcrowding, boosts blooms and draws pollinators, keeping gardens thriving for years.
Vinegar-soaked bread in wheelie bins deters flies and maggots
A TikTok user urges homeowners to place vinegar-soaked bread at the bottom of wheelie bins to deter flies and maggots, offering a three-step method for September infestations.
Dunston Staiths repairs: £3,000 appeal to kickstart restoration
Heritage teams launch a £3,000 fundraising appeal to begin first-phase repairs on the historic Dunston Staiths in Gateshead, ensuring the landmark can remain open to the public.
Bread and vinegar in wheelie bins: TikTok trick to stop maggots
A TikTok user urges Britons to place vinegar-soaked bread in wheelie bins this September to deter flies and maggots, a trick reportedly effective as warm weather lingers.
Water firms dumped sewage for 43,000 hours this summer
Water companies dumped sewage into England's rivers and seas for over 43,000 hours in July and August, with 636 sickness reports linked to swimming, according to Surfers Against Sewage.
Private Equity Owns 11 of England's 20 Biggest Children's Care Providers
Private equity owns or partly owns 11 of England's 20 largest children's care providers, with big four fostering agencies paying over £200m in interest to shareholders since 2020.
China's emissions fall 1% amid Iran war as oil use drops
China's CO2 emissions fell 1% after the US-Israeli war on Iran, driven by a 32% cut in oil imports and surging electric vehicle use, analysis shows.
Patagonia sues Trump over Utah national monument reductions
Patagonia has joined a lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, which removed protections from nearly 3 million acres.
Woman in 50s hails Augustinus Bader Rich Cream as 'holy grail'
A woman in her 50s says Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream, used by Victoria Beckham, 'addresses all my skin issues' and has left her skin looking better than ever.
Nepal floods: thousands missing as survivors search for loved ones
More than 5,000 people are missing in Nepal after flash floods, with survivors like Dil Bahadur Shrestha searching for their loved ones in the mud.
Five essential September gardening jobs expert urges
Gardening expert Paul Parker of J. Parker's shares five essential September jobs: divide perennials, lift tender bulbs, prune fruit trees, check for vine weevil, and save seeds.
Lake Tahoe swimmer gets 38 stitches after otter attack
A swimmer at Lake Tahoe in Nevada was bitten by a river otter, requiring 38 stitches and rabies shots, the second such attack in a month.
Monty Don's September Lawn Task for Thick Green Grass
Lawns can recover from summer heat with Monty Don's September tip: rake away thatch and moss before seeding for thick, green grass by autumn.
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