Westminster is UK's noisiest area, study finds
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
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Elephant & Castle food hall confirms 2026 closure date
Popular South London food hall Mercato Metropolitano confirms it will remain open until the end of 2026, despite approved plans for redevelopment. Discover the future for its 40 independent traders.
Walthamstow restaurant hit with noise abatement notice
A Walthamstow restaurant has been banned from playing loud music after 10pm following noise complaints. The council served a noise abatement notice. Read the full story.
Home Depot deploys noise machines against LA day labourers
Advocates demand removal of high-pitch sound devices at a Los Angeles Home Depot, alleging they cause illness and are used to intimidate immigrant workers waiting for jobs.
US Town Sues Drax Over Pollution From Biomass Plant
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is poisoning their community with toxic air pollution. Read the full investigation.
Greenwich Borough Hall licence saved with earlier Saturday close
Greenwich's Borough Hall has avoided a licence suspension after noise complaints. Its Saturday hours have been cut by one hour and new noise controls imposed following a council review.
OneOdio Focus A6: Budget ANC headphones punch above weight
The OneOdio Focus A6 headphones offer premium features like active noise cancellation and 75-hour battery life for just £52.13. Our review finds they challenge far pricier models.
Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Tigris River in danger of disappearing, threatening Iraq's future
Iraq's historic Tigris River is heavily polluted and drying up, endangering millions and ancient communities like the Mandaeans. Urgent action is needed to prevent an ecological and cultural catastrophe.
London's 'Least Happy' Borough Revealed in 2025 Index
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.
London mystery bangs caused by private fireworks display
Londoners feared an invasion after loud bangs echoed across the capital. The source was a private fireworks display on the Thames in Greenwich. Read the full story.
Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could Eliminate Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Wood burner crackdown in new UK air pollution plans
Open fires and wood-burning stoves face new restrictions as the government aims to slash harmful PM2.5 pollution by 2030. Learn what the plans mean for you.
Borough Hall licence review after noise complaints
Greenwich's historic Borough Hall faces a licence review following resident complaints over late-night noise and disruption, pitting community concerns against the venue's economic benefits.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025
Lambeth has been named Borough of the Year at the New London Architecture awards for its community projects and youth programmes. Discover why this south London area won.
London foodie guide: Where to eat, stay and tour
Discover a two-day London itinerary packed with culinary delights, from Borough Market tours to hidden cocktail bars. Our guide reveals where to eat, stay and explore for the ultimate taste of the capital.
Wood-burning stoves face partial ban in new UK pollution plan
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
London's Best Restaurant 2025: A Bargain Greek Feast
Discover Agora souvla bar in Borough Market, named London's number one restaurant for 2025. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and affordable meals under £50 per person.
8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
Mohana Culture Collapses as Pakistan's Lake Dies
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
Trump EPA Seeks to Abandon Deadly Soot Pollution Standards
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal experts warn could lead to thousands of premature deaths and undermine public health protections.
Cyber attack disrupts two major London councils
Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council hit by a major cyber attack, disrupting services for 360,000 residents. Emergency plans are now in effect.
Borough Market: London's Historic Food Paradise
Discover Borough Market, London's historic 18th-century food haven. Explore artisan producers, global street food, and must-try spots like The Black Pig. Plan your visit today!
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