Air pollution

Smell Away’s new HEPA filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles

Ad Feature This air purifier is a MUST for all allergen sufferers

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The laws around log burners that could land you with a criminal record

New research from the University of Birmingham suggests the air inside our homes may be more polluted than the air outside. Scientists have monitored pollution levels in suburban houses and found that everyday activities like cooking and lighting candles can contribute to poor indoor air quality.

Birmingham study: home air pollution revealed

Birmingham’s CAZ was launched in 2021 as part of the city council’s plan to tackle poor air quality and lessen the risk to public health.

Divisive Clean Air Zone hasn't met key health target in two spots

Birmingham girls face fewer healthy years

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The rules, fuels and regulations around wood burners for 2025

Currently, there are approximately 1.5 million log burners in UK homes

The complex rules and fines around log burners explained

Moonlit Park BIRMINGHAM

We visited Birmingham playground to see huge impact of toxic pollution

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Log burners: do they save money on central heating?

West Midlands bus

Calls to bring ‘broken' West Mids bus network back into public control

Birmingham skyline

Top 15 cleanest neighbourhoods in Birmingham, including Kings Norton

Dame Esther Rantzen believes BBC buildings may have caused lung cancer

Birmingham skyline

10 hottest neighbourhoods in Birmingham unveiled

Victoria square and Council House in Birmingham

How air pollution rates in Brum compares to 13 cities in UK & world

Air quality in Solihull

The 10 Solihull neighbourhoods with the worst air quality

The worst air pollution scores in the Sandwell have been revealed

The 10 Sandwell neighbourhoods with the worst air quality

Birmingham skyline

The 15 Birmingham neighbourhoods with the best air quality

Air pollution

Air pollution in Birmingham: the 15 areas with the worst air quality

Urge to use a Smart Energy Meter (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Making savings on rising bills using a smart energy meter

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

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