St Mary's Church bells have been chiming through its clock mechanism since 1896, but are now to be silenced during the night because they have been deemed "prejudicial to health".
Ashwell p...
A village Christmas tree in Meavy, Devon, finds itself without lights after Devon County Council forced the lights to be turned off following a health and safety complaint.
The tree, which...
If you haven't already got your Turkey, why not consider a grey squirrel for your Christmas table centrepiece?
Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall suggests that grey squirrels are both plentif...
Stockton Town Centre came under the spotlight recently as residents dubbed the town's Christmas tree as the "worst". The offending object, which looks like a large white cone with snowflakes printe...
In an unusual twist to the traditional nativity play, a performance of the Christmas story in south Wales will see Mary wearing a safety helmet as she rides the donkey to Bethlehem, or the square i...
The Christmas period is a time for family, friends, giving, sharing and, unfortunately, waste (and usually lots of it!). Wrapping paper, boxes, cards and leftover food are just some of the things t...
'Tis the festive season again, and no doubt all over the UK employers and employees are preparing their offices for Christmas and possibly even an office Christmas party. If so, here are a few hand...
The Baggott family have been left in dismay this year after Scrooge council bosses ordered them to pull down their Christmas decorations, as well as ordering them to tear down their shed where they...
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced the creation of a new Waste Crime Team which will help tackle serious and organised crime within the waste in...
Reports are heard every year of disgruntled office workers who have been banned from putting up decorations during the festive period because of 'elf and safety. However, the myths surrounding offi...
National Tree Week began on Saturday 30 November, just as thoughts turn to the seasonal task of choosing your Christmas tree.
As always, it comes down to whether you pick a real tree or an...
The switching on of the Christmas lights display in Brighton and Hove was almost banned because of health and safety fears. The Council had threatened to cancel the event because children would hav...
Mayhem broke out in Berkshire as residents were fearful that a Christmas-themed attraction would cause traffic congestion, health and safety issues and have an impact on the environment.
Ho...
Tablets, smartphones and similar electronic gadgets are topping children's Christmas lists across the UK this festive period. However, parents are being asked instead to consider a low-tech alterna...
The pilot badger cull in Gloucestershire has been deemed a failure after only 39% of the badgers estimated to be in the area were killed, missing out on the minimum 70% target.
The failure...
