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Romania achieves 94% recycling rate in two years

Romania's deposit return scheme transforms recycling habits, achieving 94% collection rate for beverage packaging. Discover how this EU success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.

Unimetals Recycling collapses, 650 jobs at risk

One of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, Unimetals Recycling, has collapsed into liquidation, putting approximately 650 jobs in immediate danger. Discover the full story behind the failure.

Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strike are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.

Explosion near Buenos Aires airport injures 15

A huge explosion at an agrochemical factory near Buenos Aires sent a mushroom cloud into the sky, injuring at least 15 people and causing major flight disruptions. Follow for live updates.

Eurostar's Ashford exit creates 'ghost town'

Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.

Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility

London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.

House destroyed in Detroit gas explosion

A house in Detroit was reduced to rubble by a massive gas explosion. Neighbours had reported smelling gas before the blast. No injuries were reported.

Medomsley Abuse: 368 Sexual Offences Ignored

Shocking report reveals how Neville Husband committed hundreds of sexual offences at Medomsley detention centre while authorities ignored systematic abuse for decades.

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