Polite litter accounts for almost half of UK rubbish
A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.
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Tenant caught dumping trash after receipts expose her
A tenant who thought she could get away with littering in her apartment block was caught after residents found her name on discarded receipts. Read the full story of the petty revenge.
Clarkson: Use Snipers to Shoot Countryside Litterbugs
Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson sparks outrage with extreme solution to countryside littering, suggesting hidden marksmen should 'shoot dead' offenders in provocative new column.
Woman fined £150 when wind blows cardboard from full bin
A London woman was hit with a £150 penalty when a piece of cardboard escaped from an overfilled council bin during windy weather, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
Lake District campaigners demand tourist tax over litter crisis
Furious Lake District residents and campaigners are calling for a tourist tax and on-the-spot fines to tackle a surge in littering, fly-camping, and anti-social behaviour, blaming a 'tsunami' of visitors for degrading the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tourists slammed for trashing popular UK beach
Visitors to a beloved UK beach have sparked outrage after leaving behind piles of rubbish, with locals calling for urgent action to protect the area.
Teen fined £150 for dropping crisp packet
A teenager in Westminster was slapped with a hefty £150 fine for dropping a single crisp packet, sparking debate over council enforcement tactics.
Cornwall couple fined for parking and littering in one go
A couple in Cornwall faced two fines simultaneously—one for parking violations and another for littering—sparking debate over council enforcement tactics.
Cornwall couple fined for littering after paying parking ticket
A couple in Cornwall was mistakenly fined for littering after paying for a parking ticket, sparking outrage and raising questions over council enforcement.
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