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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.

Transform Focaccia with Waste Olive Brine

Stop pouring olive brine down the drain. Discover how this flavour powerhouse creates the perfect salted crust for a light, fluffy focaccia. Elevate your baking today!

Golden Syrup Toffee Sauce: Zero-Waste Recipe

Discover how to rescue that half-used tin of golden syrup from your cupboard and create a luxurious homemade toffee sauce that's perfect for desserts and reducing food waste.

Heathrow fly-tipping epidemic hits West London

West London communities near Heathrow are fighting back against an epidemic of illegal fly-tipping that's turning streets into dumping grounds. Discover how residents are taking action against the environmental blight.

10 Genius Ways to Use Leftover Chutney

Discover innovative culinary hacks to rescue leftover chutney from your fridge. From glazes to marinades and salad dressings, transform your condiments into kitchen superstars.

Plastic Bag Hack to Revive Dying Houseplants

Discover how a humble plastic bag could be the secret to saving your wilting houseplants. Expert gardeners reveal this surprising revival technique that's taking the plant community by storm.

India's toxic trash mountains: A human crisis

An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.

London Borough Named England's Litter Capital

Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.

FBI fires Kash Patel over government jet misuse scandal

The FBI has fired controversial top official Kash Patel after an internal investigation uncovered his repeated misuse of government jets for personal travel, sparking fresh concerns about accountability within the agency.

London emergency services waste £11m on false alarms

Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.

Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists

A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.

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