Litter wardens have sparked fury in a Royal borough for using ‘Stasi-like’ tactics to rack up fines by targeting innocent residents. Patrollers in Windsor slapped an 82-year-old with a £100 fine after a piece of tissue fell from her handbag as she rummaged for her keys. The privately hired snoopers – who have been dubbed … Read more
It was a massive campaign which saw tens of thousands of big-hearted Britons clear rubbish across the country – helped by an army of child volunteers. Now Keep Britain Tidy and campaign supporters, including the Daily Mail, have one thing to say to the heroes who took part in the Great British September Clean: Thank … Read more
The Countess of Wessex was joined by her husband Prince Edward and their two children as they took to a Hampshire beach to pick up litter today. Sophie, 55, and the Earl of Wessex, 56, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the Great British Beach Clean on Southsea Beach in Portsmouth with Lady Louise Windsor, … Read more
The Countess of Wessex was joined by her husband Prince Edward and their two children as they took to a Hampshire beach to pick up litter today. Sophie, 55, and the Earl of Wessex, 56, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the Great British Beach Clean on Southsea Beach in Portsmouth with Lady Louise Windsor, … Read more
Getting out to clean up our communities is a ‘wake-up call to all of us’, one of the country’s leading bishops has said. Speaking on behalf of the Church of England, the Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, praised the Great British September Clean. He said the environment is a ‘core part’ of being … Read more
Plastic-based food wrappers have ousted cigarette butts as the dominant form of litter polluting our beaches and waterways, experts have revealed. Each September, the US-Based environmental group Ocean Conservancy holds the International Coastal Cleanup — a single day of litter picking across the globe. According to newly-released figures, last years’ cleanup — involving more than 943,000 volunteers … Read more
How clean is your town? TV’s tidy queen Aggie MacKenzie signs up to the big British litter pick Aggie MacKenzie, 64, has called on the public to stop ‘consciously dumping’ She is urging the public to battle against the scourge of litter across the UK Miss MacKenzie constantly sees wrappers, chewing gum and dog poo … Read more
She was recently announced as one of the 12 contestants taking part in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. And ahead of her debut on the dance floor, EastEnders star Maisie Smith showed her love for the environment as she and her pals spent the day picking up rubbish in their neighbourhood. The 19-year-old … Read more
Seven-year-old litter heroine has been cleaning up for five years! Eco-conscious family patrols 55-mile stretch of beach to clear rubbish Rayer began tidying Northumberland’s beaches from when she was able to walk Her parents said they brought up their three children to protect the environment She has started a petition calling for stricter penalties on … Read more
Seven-year-old litter heroine has been cleaning up for five years! Eco-conscious family patrols 55-mile stretch of beach to clear rubbish Rayer began tidying Northumberland’s beaches from when she was able to walk Her parents said they brought up their three children to protect the environment She has started a petition calling for stricter penalties on … Read more