It’s George C-LOO-ney: Hollywood legend reveals he once pranked close friend Richard Kind by DEFECATING in his pet cat’s litter tray The Hollywood star, famed for being something of a joker on set, was a young jobbing actor when Kind allowed him to move into his one-bedroom flat But Clooney, 59, admitted boredom got the … Read more
‘Barmy’ Wrexham council is slammed for refusing to replace missing litter bins because they ‘attract rubbish’ In counterintuitive move a North Wales council has removed bins to reduce litter Wrexham council branded ‘barmy’ by one critic after claiming ‘bins attract litter’ Council’s environmental chief said people are more likely to fly-tip near bins By Milly Vincent … Read more
Child litter louts are going ‘unpunished’, warn experts as figures reveal 72% of fines for dropping rubbish are given to men in their 20s Children are getting away with the unsociable crime by escaping fines Litterbugs caught in 2020 were overwhelmingly aged between 20 and 29 years But littering is an ‘unpunishable crime for youngsters’, … Read more
Pink women’s underwear discovered by astronaut Tim Peake is among top ten weirdest items found on beach litter picks Pair of women’s underwear found by Tim Peake among top 10 weird beach finds The astronaut discovered the pink pants during a litter pick in Chichester The litter pick was one of hundreds organised by Marine Conservation … Read more
1. Hand Sanitiser vs Soap Hand sanitiser has been in high demand globally during 2020, but the 70% alcohol gel which kills bacteria and viruses (including COVID-19) often comes in a plastic bottle. To reduce plastic consumption, consider switching to a bar of soap and warm water for washing your hands. Bars of soap can … Read more
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
With bin bags, gloves and boundless enthusiasm, it’s the little litter pickers who are leading the charge against rubbish. Scouts and community teams, conscientious siblings and eco-tots have shown just what the Daily Mail’s Great British September Clean is all about. The campaign – run in conjunction with Keep Britain Tidy – comes to a … 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