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Everest rubbish deposit scheme scrapped over cheating
A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
20 Tonnes of Rubbish Left at Coogee Beach on Christmas
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
20 Tonnes of Rubbish Left at Coogee Beach After Christmas Party
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
Coogee Beach Christmas party leaves huge rubbish pile
A massive Christmas Day gathering of backpackers at Sydney's Coogee Beach resulted in a huge rubbish pile, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Christmas revellers trash Sydney's Coogee Beach
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
92% US Tariff Threatens Italian Pasta on UK Shelves
The Trump administration proposes a 91.74% duty on Italian pasta imports, risking price hikes or disappearance of premium brands from UK and US shops. Discover the impact on consumers and trade.
Fly-tipping crisis as 1 in 5 see large-scale dumping
Shocking poll reveals 20% of Brits have witnessed large-scale illegal fly-tipping, with most saying it's getting worse. Read the full story on the UK's waste crime epidemic.
Man pleads guilty to dumping animal parts at New Forest churches
Benjamin Lewis, 47, admitted to dumping a decapitated deer's head and lambs outside churches in Hampshire. He pleaded guilty to religiously aggravated harassment and theft. Read the full story.
Fly-tipping rates soar to 14-year high across UK
New data reveals a 6% surge in fly-tipping, with the City of London recording the worst rates. Experts warn of organised crime links and call for tougher action.
Millions in landfill tax blocks illegal waste cleanups
The Environment Agency faces a multi-million pound landfill tax bill to clear illegal dumps, stalling action on sites like the 25,000-tonne mountain in Wigan. Read why communities are suffering.
Angry Ginge's live stream dumping revealed in I'm A Celeb
I'm A Celebrity star Angry Ginge reveals how his girlfriend brutally dumped him via text during a six-hour live stream. Discover the emotional story he shared with Ruby Wax.
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.
Arrest over illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read about the Environment Agency's investigation and the urgent call to protect the local environment.
Man arrested over Oxfordshire illegal waste dumping
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a large-scale illegal waste dump was discovered on a floodplain near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Read more on the ongoing investigation.
Arrest over huge illegal waste tip in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell. Read the latest on the investigation.
Arrest after 500ft illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a massive 500ft-long illegal waste dump beside the River Cherwell. Read the latest on this major environmental crime investigation.
Fly-tippers dump 150m waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre long mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating. Urgent action is needed to tackle this pollution crisis.
Illegal Waste Dump Pollutes Oxfordshire River
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching pollutants into the River Cherwell, with evidence pointing to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
12-metre waste dump threatens River Cherwell
Urgent action demanded as 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington risks polluting River Cherwell. MP warns of 'ecological disaster' from criminal fly-tipping gangs.
12-Metre Illegal Waste Dump Threatens River
An 'obscene' 12-metre high illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. MP demands Government action. Urgent clean-up needed to prevent environmental disaster.
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.
Fly-tipping 'mountain' threatens Oxfordshire river
A 10-metre high illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, described as an 'environmental catastrophe', threatens the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
500ft Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire Threatens River
A 500ft-long illegal waste dump, potentially orchestrated by a crime gang, threatens the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Removal costs may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
150m illegal waste mountain threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150m-long illegal plastic waste dump created by organised crime is causing an environmental catastrophe in Oxfordshire, threatening the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Urgent action demanded.
Liverpool's 25,000 tonne rubbish mountain sparks rat invasion
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
Melbourne Murder Trial: Rubbish Tip Body Disposal Revealed
Exclusive court revelations expose how Marat Ganiev allegedly disposed of Isla Bell's body in a remote tip after her mysterious disappearance from Melbourne.
300 containers of human remains found in Las Vegas desert
Shocking discovery in the Nevada desert as authorities uncover approximately 300 containers filled with human cremated remains, sparking a major investigation into funeral home practices and proper burial protocols.
Organised Waste Crime Costs UK £1 Billion Annually
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are exploiting Britain's waste disposal system, costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental havoc across the UK.
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