New 4-bin recycling rules start March 31 with £400 fines
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
All English homes face new four-bin recycling rules from March 31, 2026. Lawyer Gary Rycroft explains the system and how to avoid £400 fines. Check your council's rules now.
Netflix confirms Virgin River Season 7 launches March 12, 2026. New photos reveal a mystery woman with Mel & Jack. Get all the cast details and fan reactions here.
A fitness writer tests the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout against the classic 10,000 steps a day goal. Discover the pros, cons, and which one experts say is best for your health and wellbeing.
A top psychic predicts 2026 will be a year of extremes, from wild weather and political surprises to major celebrity news. Discover the detailed forecasts for the UK and beyond.
From Lily Allen's tour to Catherine Zeta-Jones' TV comeback and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, discover the must-see entertainment of 2026.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy on Long Island escaped his home and called police during a break-in, drawing comparisons to the classic film 'Home Alone'. Read his brave story.
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles swapped the pit wall for the cockpit, securing a class victory at the Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi just a week after the F1 season ended. Discover how he balances leadership with racing.
Pentagon documents reveal a $264 million plan to prepare RAF Lakenheath for US nuclear weapons, marking their first return since 2008. Construction starts in 2027, with over 200 personnel deployed.
Guy Adams, 50, went from self-confessed couch potato to a shirtless magazine cover model in just 12 weeks. Discover his incredible fitness journey and the simple diet and exercise plan that made it possible.
A 12-year-old has been detained in Malmö, Sweden, accused of a fatal drive-by shooting in a botched £20,000 contract killing. Read the shocking details.
A complete guide to the 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America. Discover capacities, key matches, and unique features of each venue.
Lily Allen announces a massive 2026 UK tour with theatre shows, arena concerts & a festival headline slot. Get all the dates and ticket information here.
Discover what happened to Premier League stars like Raheem Sterling and Tyrell Malacia who have disappeared from view this season. Explore their surprising journeys.
Comprehensive guide to the upcoming NCAA basketball season featuring top teams, player predictions, and expert analysis of championship contenders.
Alana Odysseos and Shaine March sentenced to 20 years for horrific hammer assault on 18-year-old in east London, leaving victim with life-changing injuries.
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Former Royal Navy personnel complete 135-mile Staffordshire protest march, demanding government action on veteran homelessness and housing support failures.
In a stunning NCAA women's basketball upset, Texas Longhorns eliminated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80-68, while South Carolina and UCLA secured dominant victories in the tournament's second round.
Massive chunk of Chinese Long March rocket falls near Australian town, sparking fresh concerns about uncontrolled space debris and global safety protocols.
London's property market experiences unprecedented surge as Rightmove data reveals the largest March budget increase since 2013, with asking prices climbing £5,207 amid growing buyer demand.
Metropolitan Police officers arrested a man displaying the Star of David symbol during a pro-Palestine demonstration in central London, sparking controversy and accusations of double standards in protest policing.