Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
CCTV captures a person in a purple dinosaur costume illegally dumping rubbish in Southend-on-Sea, sparking online amusement and debate over new bin collection rules. Read the full story.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Discover how two brothers built a £10 million business rescuing designer and celebrity-worn clothing from landfill, recycling 1,500 items daily and preventing fashion waste.
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.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
Revealing how organised criminals are dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste across Britain with impunity, creating environmental disasters that cost millions to clean up.
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
A 40ft-high waste mountain in Oxfordshire grew within months, prompting PM's condemnation and Environment Agency criminal investigation. Read the latest developments.
Sajmir Beca, 30, died after seeking shelter from cold in industrial bin. The incident highlights dangers faced by rough sleepers during winter months.
A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.
A 150m long illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. PM Sir Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as a criminal investigation launches.
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field transformed into a 10-metre high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic.
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.
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field became a 10m high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic and its environmental risks.
A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.
The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste annually, set to reach 82 million by 2030. Discover how to responsibly recycle your old devices and protect sensitive data.
A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.
A 500ft long illegal waste dump near Kidlington is risking toxic run-off into the River Cherwell. The Environment Agency is investigating what could be Britain's biggest fly-tip.
Bexley Council hikes fly-tipping fines to £1,000 in a major crackdown. Over 70 new signs installed as part of 'Fly-Tipping Fortnight'. Learn how to avoid fines.
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest will strike in December after rejecting a 3.2% pay offer. The GMB union demands a pay rise reflecting the high cost of living. Read the latest.
Exclusive investigation reveals how streets surrounding Britain's busiest airport have become illegal dumping sites for everything from fridges to hazardous waste, sparking local fury and environmental concerns.
West London communities near Heathrow are fighting back against an epidemic of illegal fly-tipping that's turning streets into dumping grounds. Discover how residents are taking action against the environmental blight.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.
Shocking new data reveals one East London borough has earned the unwanted title of England's most litter-strewn area, with streets plagued by persistent waste problems.