Dramatic rise in illegal camping is ‘putting nature at risk’

Conservationists are being forced to clean up after inconsiderate Britons who flock to beauty spots and camp overnight but refuse to tidy up after themselves.  As lockdown restrictions have eased in the UK, many people have taken camper vans or tents into the countryside with friends as a form of impromptu staycation. However, as many … Read more

Illegal lenders should be jailed ‘for five years’, say MPs 

Illegal lenders who take advantage of cash-strapped customers should be jailed ‘for five years’, say MPs By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 20 July 2020 The All Party Parliamentary Group on Alternative Lending fears the coronavirus crisis will prompt a spike in illegal lending … Read more

Over 3,000 lockdown revellers flock to illegal rave near Bath

Around 3,000 people gathered at a former RAF airfield near Bath last night for an illegal rave.  The event, which started at around 11pm on Saturday, was still ongoing as of midday this afternoon. Footage showed people thronged together, breaking social distancing rules as they gathered to dance, drink and blast music at the former … Read more

Over 3,000 lockdown revellers flock to illegal rave near Bath

Around 3,000 people gathered at a former RAF airfield near Bath last night for an illegal rave.  Despite police officers at the scene attempting to disperse revellers, the event, which started at around 11pm on Saturday, was still ongoing as of midday this afternoon. Footage showed people thronged together, breaking social distancing rules as they … Read more

Revellers gather for huge illegal block party in Notting Hill’s Portobello Road in central London

Police had to use a dispersal order to break up a large crowd of Londoners illegally partying on Saturday night near Portobello Road.  Alarming footage showed several people dressed up for a night out singing and dancing in one of London’s busiest areas despite a public health risk during the coronavirus pandemic.  A witness to the … Read more

Revellers gather for huge illegal block party in Notting Hill’s Portobello Road in central London

Revellers gather for huge illegal block party in Notting Hill’s Portobello Road as police issue dispersal order An block party took place on Portobello Road, central London on Saturday Police described the event as disruptive, illegal and a COVID-19 health risk  The party turned violent and members of the public complained about the party A … Read more

Riot police fend off barrage of bricks and bottles in battle to shut down illegal rave in London

Riot police fended off a barrage of bricks and bottles thrown by revellers as they shut down an illegal rave attended by hundreds in London last night. Video from the scene shows officers in riot gear forming a line as they walk down a street near the Woodberry Down Estate in Finsbury Park to disperse crowds. … Read more

Riot police fend off barrage of bricks and bottles in battle to shut down illegal rave in London

Riot police fended off a barrage of bricks and bottles thrown by revellers as they shut down an illegal rave attended by hundreds in London last night. Video from the scene shows officers in riot gear forming a line as they walk down a street near the Woodberry Down Estate in Finsbury Park to disperse crowds. … Read more

Illegal fires rage in Amazon rainforest after Brazil outlawed them

The shocking condition of the Amazon has been caught on camera by conservationists as illegal wildfires ravage the rainforest.  Images from Greenpeace taken between July 7 and 10 show the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso ablaze despite it being illegal to start fires in the state since July 1st. As of yesterday, the Brazilian authorities extended … Read more

Prince William calls for world to end to illegal wildlife trade

The Duke of Cambridge encouraged the international community to come together to end the illegal wildlife trade for good, in a virtual meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces and leading conservation organisations today.  Prince William, 38, admitted that 2020 had taken an unexpected ‘heart-breaking course’ as he took part in his first webinar, and … Read more