More households in England will be getting two new bins as part of national changes to collection rules. New rules are gradually being introduced by local councils. And it means households having to ...

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has praised the move by East Riding Council to install portable defibrillators on its full fleet of bin wagons. Sam Kennard, community defibrillator manager at BHF ...

Few things rival the aroma of a freshly baked loaf of bread drifting through the home. Baking bread is surprisingly straightforward, and the reward is well worth the modest effort involved. One of the ...

A teenager charged after a 'firearm was found in a bin in Thornaby ' has been named. Dalton Ashworth, 19, of Sunnyside in Coulby Newham, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with ...

As spring ushers in milder weather and brighter skies across the UK, it also brings an unwanted side effect - pongy wheelie bins that attract hordes of flies as the plastic containers warm up. When ...

Working out which items belong in which bin feels like an endless puzzle. One thing that constantly sparks confusion is takeaway containers. We all enjoy a cheeky takeaway, but once you've polished ...

Derby's leader claims residents will soon see "a difference" in the city after the authority put a spare £4 million in the bank - but the news has triggered a row over council tax. Councillor Nadine ...

New bin rules are now being enforced - with £200 fines for UK households for making a toothpaste mistake. Waste experts have had their say after the Simpler Recycling scheme was rolled out by the ...

Food waste bins are a small change that can make a big difference. Separating peelings, leftovers and out-of-date food from the rest of the rubbish helps keep general waste bins cleaner and less ...

Two everyday kitchen essentials, utilised by the majority of Britons daily, have been prohibited from bins under fresh regulations being rolled out by English councils. Guidelines on which food and ...

UK homeowners are being warned that their rubbish may not be collected if their wheelie bins exceed strict weight limits, even if the lids are fully closed. While many residents believe that a shut ...