16 h. ago We’re facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source

Pfas are poisoning our soil and polluting our lungs. The EPA is finally sounding the alarm – but that’s not enoughSeveral years ago, I made a movie called Dark Waters, which told the real-life story of a community in West Virginia poisoned by Pfas “forever chemicals”. DuPont – a chemical manufacturing plant – contaminated the local water supply, killing cows and wildlife, making its workers sick and exposing local residents to toxic chemicals. It was an environmental horror story.It’s still happening across the country. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Falkirk residents urged to check if they are entitled to council tax reduction

Hundreds of households could be eligible once the new rate is in place.

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6 d. ago Councils urged to declare ‘nature emergency’ and draw up plans to help wildlife

Woodland Trust research shows just 12% of UK local authorities have an action plan for reversing declines in nature.

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7 d. ago West London councillor urged to withdraw 'sexist and misogynistic' comment about Rachel Reeves

West London councillor urged to withdraw 'sexist and misogynistic' comment about Rachel Reeves  Yahoo News UK

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7 d. ago Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer

Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migrationEurope’s most senior human rights official has said there is evidence of asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, as he urged mainstream politicians not to concede to populists on migration.The commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, told the Guardian he was concerned about the treatment of asylum seekers at the EU’s external borders in Poland and Greece, as he warned against a “securitisation response” that goes too far. Continue reading...

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Check if you are eligible for council tax reduction and claim what's yours

The Welsh Government is urging people to check whether they are due a council tax reduction

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1 week ago Residents of Dumfries and Galloway village urge council to save historic bridge before it's too late

The Old Bridge of Dee was built nearly 300 years ago and is struggling to cope with modern day heavy lorries and tractors.

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2 w. ago Charity urges people to check for Council Tax discount before higher bills start in April

Citizens Advice Scotland estimates around two million people will be affected by the rise in Council Tax.

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2 w. ago Inside 'spooky' cottage abandoned for 25 years that's now on market for £700k

The three-bedroom property has been deserted for decades and is now taken over by plants and wildlife

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2 w. ago Vital Falkirk food pantry under threat as council set to close its home

MP Euan Stainbank is urging Falkirk Council to 'get back round the table' to find a home for Martha's Pantry.

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2 w. ago Liverpool and Arsenal’s path to Champions League final emerges as draw is set

Liverpool and Arsenal have learned the two clubs they could be playing the Champions League round of 16 with all the play-off games completed on Wednesday

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2 w. ago Sneaky drivers 'face £1,000 fine' and their car seized for filthy offence

The upper limit for the how much you can be fined has gone up over the years as councils urged to make good use of their enforcement powers

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3 w. ago Glastonbury 2025: 15 incredible acts rumoured to join festival line

More names start to emerge as potential Glastonbury Festival performers as resale dates draw closer 🎶🎪🎟

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