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500ft Fly-Tip Mountain Threatens Oxfordshire River

A 500ft-long mountain of hazardous waste illegally dumped in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff, prompting an Environment Agency probe. Report information anonymously.

Mother fined £1,000 for envelope by full bin

A mental health nurse in West London faces a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping after leaving a cardboard envelope next to an overflowing communal bin. The council is reviewing the case.

COP30: Amazon tipping point threat examined

As COP30 continues in Belém, scientists warn the Amazon faces irreversible collapse. Discover why climate negotiations matter and what's at stake for global climate targets.

Disgraced MP Gareth Ward Guilty of Sexual Assault

Former Conservative MP Gareth Ward convicted of brutal sexual assaults against two men while serving in public office. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked Westminster.

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.

Organised Crime Behind UK Fly-Tipping Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are turning illegal waste dumping into a multi-million pound enterprise, overwhelming British countryside and communities.

Amazon recalls WLive dressers over safety risks

Critical safety recall issued for WLive fabric dressers sold on Amazon UK, posing dangerous tipping risks to children. Full refunds available as authorities warn consumers to stop use immediately.

Man fined £500 for clearing rubbish from public alleyway

A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.

Coral reefs approach climate tipping point

New scientific research reveals coral reefs are approaching a critical climate threshold that could trigger irreversible damage to marine ecosystems worldwide.

Lyft's tipping feature backlash costs business

Ride-hailing giant Lyft faces unexpected backlash as new tipping feature drives customers away, raising questions about the future of in-app gratuities in the competitive transport sector.

Earth's largest ocean current slowing - climate warning

Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.

UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste

A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.

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