DARK SECRETS: 15 | Vintage Vibes

Plan to fine offenders who emit chimney smoke in 41 areas of Gedling

It will be discussed next week

Nottingham Post · Apr 13, 2023

More than 3,000 storm overflows regularly dumped sewage into waterways last year

There was a sharp rise in water firms’ overflows classed as having a ‘high spill frequency’ in England in 2022, according to Lib Dem analysis.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

First wild beaver in Wales in years caught felling trees in garden

Pembrokeshire couple intrigued to discover what was causing damage catches culprit on stealth camera

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Rare tick disease discovered in England

Health authorities warn hikers and mountain bikers to be vigilant as first UK case of tick-borne encephalitis confirmed

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

Deadly tick-borne virus ‘likely’ to be in UK after first case detected

The assessment, published by a joint UKHSA and Defra committee, based its findings on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

England’s top beaches faced 8,500 hours of sewage dumping last year, study says

Many blue flag beaches were covered in waste, and Brighton was among the worst-hit, Lib Dem report shows

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Starmer criticises government’s ‘flimsy’ plan over water pollution in England

Labour leader accuses ministers of turning rivers into ‘open sewers’ after Thérèse Coffey says firms will face tougher penalties

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

Anger at government U-turn on promised ban on fur imports

Ministers accused of ‘betrayal of both animals and voters’ after refusing to change law

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

Water companies could face unlimited fines for polluting

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to announce next week plans ministers believe will ‘make polluters pay’

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2023

Reports of rotten pork being sold in UK may lead to tighter control of FSA

Therésè Coffey may bring Food Standards Agency, now overseen by health department, under remit of Defra

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023