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1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted

New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.

Adult Advent Calendars Fuel UK Waste Crisis

Environmental campaigners condemn luxury Advent calendars as 'superfluous consumerism' contributing to plastic waste. Discover the shocking statistics and expert insights.

Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain

A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.

Eco dive watches in £40 Black Friday deal

Sustainable brand Detrash offers £40 off limited-edition dive watches made from recycled surgical steel and ocean plastic, plus free vegan strap. Choose your serial number while supporting eco charities.

Why women in their 30s are getting facelifts

Facelifts among women in their 30s are surging by 17% as beauty culture normalises extreme procedures. Discover the psychological and physical risks behind this alarming trend.

15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads

Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.

60m waste mountain in Kidlington threatens river

A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.

Fly-tippers dump mountain of waste in Oxfordshire

A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.

Message in a bottle returns with angry litter note

A woman's romantic quest using messages in plastic bottles ends after a litter picker returned one with a stern note, costing her £7. Read her story and the environmental wake-up call.

Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility

Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.

UK bans misleading 'eco-friendly' wood burner adverts

The UK's advertising watchdog has banned 'green' claims for wood-burning stoves following a landmark investigation that found manufacturers were misleading consumers about their true environmental impact.

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