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SNCF fined €1,000 after train noise distresses cat

France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.

Girl's Death Certificate Makes UK Air Pollution History

The heartbreaking story of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Her mother's relentless fight for justice exposes a public health crisis and a legal landmark that cha

Church Data Breach Exposes 200 Abuse Victims' Details

Anglican Church leaders face fury after a catastrophic data breach exposed highly sensitive personal information of nearly 200 victims of clergy sexual abuse. The monumental security failure has been condemned by victims and MPs alike.

18,000 Radioactive Barrels Found Dumped in Atlantic Ocean

Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.

Sadiq Khan mulls fines for loud headphones on Tube

Mayor Sadiq Khan is exploring new measures to tackle noise pollution on the London Underground, including potential fines for passengers playing music loudly through headphones, sparking a debate on public transport etiquette.

High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data

A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.

UK Health Alert: Toxic Saharan Dust Cloud Blankets Britain

Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.

Mysterious 'Debris Balls' Invade NSW Central Coast Beaches

Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.

Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames

A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.

Kerala's nurdle crisis: Tiny plastics, huge problem

Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles are inundating Kerala's shores, crippling local fisheries and sparking environmental outrage. Discover how this microplastic menace is bypassing regulations and what activists are demanding.

Noise cameras target loud cars with £100 fines

High-tech roadside cameras are being rolled out across the UK to catch drivers with excessively loud vehicles, with fines of up to £100. The crackdown aims to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.

Neighbour's 6am habit divides street

A quiet neighbourhood is divided after one resident's early morning routine causes a stir. Find out why this 6am habit has everyone talking.

Life at Britain's busiest motorway junction

Residents near one of the UK's busiest motorway junctions share their daily struggles with noise and pollution—but some surprising benefits keep them staying put.

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