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Traffic pollution directly increases heart disease risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a shocking link between traffic pollution and increased risk of coronary heart disease. Discover how invisible particles are putting millions at risk and what you can do to protect yourself.

Two killed aiding kangaroo on Sydney freeway

Two women killed after being struck by a car while trying to aid an injured kangaroo on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Sydney. A third woman remains in critical condition.

A130 Roundabout Crash Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Essex

A tragic collision between a car and an 80-year-old pedestrian on the A130 Fairglen Interchange roundabout in Essex has resulted in a fatality. Essex Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the incident that has left the local community in shock.

Two dead in devastating Essex roundabout crash

A major collision on the A127 in Essex has left two people dead and five with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as investigations into the cause of the crash begin.

45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste

A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.

Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.

UK mulls Paris-style ban on oversized SUVs in cities

Exclusive: Ministers are examining drastic new measures to restrict giant 'Chelsea tractors' from British cities following a landmark move in Paris, as concerns over pedestrian safety and emissions reach boiling point.

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

Mother shot dead in Louisiana road rage horror

A tragic road rage incident in Louisiana ends in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Katelynn Strate, leaving her two young children traumatised. Authorities are hunting for the gunman.

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.

UK Pothole Crisis: 33% Surge in Breakdowns in 2023

New RAC data reveals a dramatic 33% increase in pothole-related breakdowns across the UK in 2023, with drivers facing a growing threat from deteriorating road surfaces and calling for urgent government action.

79-Metre Sinkhole Forces Emergency UK Road Closure

A massive 79-metre-long sinkhole has suddenly opened up on the A1101 in Cambridgeshire, prompting an immediate and indefinite road closure. Motorists are being urgently diverted as safety concerns mount.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

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