Gloucestershire Coal Mines Proposed as Nuclear Waste Storage in the 1950s Friday, April 3, 2026 nuclear waste gloucestershire coal mines forest dean radioactive opposition 1950s In the 1950s, the British government seriously considered storing nuclear waste in disused coal mines in Gloucestershire. Following the initial stages of the UK’s atomic energy and weapons program, plans were approved to dump … Read More
Tewkesbury Council Proposes Bin Fines Amid Concerns Over ‘Bin Police’ Reputation Friday, February 13, 2026 tewkesbury bins fines council waste conservation enforcement community petition reputation Tewkesbury Borough Council in Gloucestershire is considering new measures to address an ongoing issue with wheelie bins being left out after collection, a problem described as “blighting” the medieval town. Proposed changes … Read More
Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines for Left-Out Wheelie Bins Amid Public Concern Friday, February 13, 2026 tewkesbury council bins fines enforcement conservation community waste policy public Tewkesbury Borough Council in Gloucestershire is exploring new measures to address the ongoing issue of wheelie bins being left on streets after collection, a problem residents say mars the historic town’s appearance. … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Rubbish Crisis Amid Funding Shortfall but Foresees No Cut in Bin Collections Monday, December 22, 2025 gloucester rubbish recycling council ubico waste funding streetcleaning bailout collection Gloucester City Council is grappling with a severe funding crisis that has raised fears streets could soon be marred by piles of uncollected rubbish. The council urgently requires a Government bailout loan estimated between … Read More
Cheltenham Christmas Bin Collections Moved Up to Five Days Earlier Friday, December 5, 2025 cheltenham christmas waste recycling bincollection wrappingpaper scrunchtest foodbanks holidayschedule environment One of the biggest questions during the festive season is: when will my bins be collected? For residents served by Cheltenham Borough Council, the waste and recycling collection schedule for Christmas and New Year has now … Read More
Tiny Kitten Rescued from Gloucestershire Waste Plant Using Recorded Meows and Custom Walkway Sunday, November 23, 2025 kitten rescue gloucestershire energy waste facility fcc environment animal meows A tiny tortoiseshell kitten experienced a remarkable rescue after being discovered hiding within the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. The discovery sparked a thoughtful and creative rescue operation by the plant’s … Read More