Amy Britton

Patrick Mower returns to Emmerdale as Rodney Blackstock after a six-month absence. Rodney appears alongside step-grandson Elliot, offering advice about education and work, while Nicola encourages Elliot to attend university. Fans welcomed the character’s return on social media, although the storyline also reveals that Rodney’s son-in-law Jimmy will later be killed and that several other characters are leaving the ITV soap.

Residents should first wait up to 24 hours, check for schedule changes, and inspect their bin for tags indicating contamination, excess weight, or an open lid before reporting a missed collection. Reports are generally made through the relevant council using a government postcode tool, usually within 24 to 48 hours of collection, with councils typically returning within two to three working days. Procedures vary for food waste, Scotland, and privately collected bins in Ireland. If a council fails to respond, residents should follow up with their reference number, submit a formal complaint, and escalate the matter to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.