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...
The humble Brussels sprout has become obligatory at the Christmas table, whether you like them or not. Despite the vegetable being the subject of an easy joke, scientists have proven how they can b...
Last Christmas, Stanley in County Durham proudly unveiled their £10,000 metal Christmas tree which, when lit, put a very modern twist on the traditional town Christmas tree. However, within one hou...
The switching on of Christmas lights has become an important event in many communities. However, instead of one large Christmas light 'switch-on', Witney has decided to opt for three separate celeb...
For those who still buy a real Christmas tree, disposing of it can be a real pain once Christmas is over. In New York City however, the problem is dealt with sustainably by the City's Department of...
A report has revealed that public sector staff in Scotland are too dependent on air travel rather than rail services, and have flown to London up to 100 times as frequently as taking the train in t...
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Expert advice on how the latest environmental legislation affects universities and further education colleges will be available from Cedrec at the forthcoming EcoCampus legislation update (10 Decem...
A sports club has been charged with corporate manslaughter and fined more than £130,000 after it pleaded guilty to a number of health and safety failings which led to the death of a young gir...
New analysis has revealed that more people in London and the South East have reported ill-founded health and safety excuses than anywhere else in the UK.
The Health and...
In a bid to meet the requirements of the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have put for...
