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The man dumped waste from his customers in a Cambridgeshire village car parkKirstie McCrum Network Content Editor19:21, 29 Jul 2025The fly tipped waste in the Eversden recreation ground car park(Image: South Cambridgeshire District Council)A Cambridge handyman has been fined almost £4,000 after he dumped waste in a village car park. The man, a Cambridge resident operating as MSH Handyman, was taken to court following an investigation into several reports of fly tipped waste in the Eversden recreation ground car park.Environmental Crime officers from South Cambridgeshire District Council attended the location photographing the waste and seizing evidence. The officers then traced…

Image: BOOM on Pexels.com The UK has set a clear goal: to reach Net Zero by 2050. This means reducing carbon emissions as much as possible. So that the country releases no more greenhouse gases than it should. Given that about 17% of the UK’s total emissions come from heating buildings (commercial, residential, etc). So, the biggest challenge with this mission is heating homes. One of the major steps for solving this is the Free Boiler Scheme, which is part of the ECO4 Scheme. It provides support to low-income, fuel-poor homes by upgrading old, inefficient boilers to cleaner, modern heating…

Sunrise Academy in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, which is part of the Eastern Education Group, has created the new facilities to help its 52 students — aged 10 to 16 — eat more healthily and learn about food and nutrition as part of the school day. The investment is part of a broader revamp of the school, which provides SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, and aims to give every young person the best possible chance to succeed. To mark the opening, Labour MP for Lowestoft Jess Asato visited the school to officially open the new kitchen. Dr Nikos Savvas,…

UK Landscapes is a Business Reporter clientFounded in 1997 by Andrew Preston, UK Landscapes has over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality landscape solutions across the UK. Andrew’s entrepreneurial vision was to challenge the industry status quo by proving that, with effective management and a directly employed workforce, landscape maintenance could be delivered consistently and to a high standard. That vision quickly turned into reality.A family business rooted in innovationThe company’s early success attracted several national retailers seeking the same level of quality and consistency. It became a true family business when Andrew’s son, Leigh, joined in 2000 – becoming…

An interior design expert has shared some of the biggest blunders she’s seen clients make when painting their homes – including adding accent walls and making a space seem smallerInterior design expert Tash Bradley has been sharing her top tips(Image: Emma Lewis Photography)Decorating your home is a great way to add some personality to your space and to express your creativity.And there are a number of different ways to put your own stamp on your property – the simplest being to change the paint on the walls.But according to an expert, there are a number of common painting mistakes that…

Melbourne, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melbourne, Victoria – As warm temperatures persist across Melbourne, mould growth in homes is becoming a growing concern. Plumbing experts at Fix-It Right Plumbing Melbourne have highlighted the link between damp conditions and the increasing prevalence of mould, urging homeowners to take precautionary measures. A representative of Fix-It Right Plumbing explained how water leaks and inadequate ventilation can lead to mould infestations, which pose serious health risks. “As professional plumbers, we see firsthand how these issues contribute to mould problems,” the representative said. “Addressing plumbing and drainage issues early can prevent significant damage…

A London-based property refurbishment company and a roofing contractor have been fined a total of £800,000 after a worker was injured in a fall from scaffolding.Site of the unplanned lifting operation. Source: HSEThe man had been working as a labourer for Premier Property and Construction on a project managed by Axis Europe at Cathcart Hill in London on 15 April 2024.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Premier had failed to adequately plan, manage and monitor the work, particularly regarding routine lifting operations and the use of appropriate lifting equipment and accessories.It also found that Axis…

The Environment Agency has issued five flood alerts, warning that high river levels on Tuesday December 9 may lead to flooding. Minor flooding is anticipated at the River Adur East Branch from 4pm which could affect fields, gardens, and potentially the A281 at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury. Fields and roads are also expected to be affected at the Upper Ouse, with the potential for minor flooding from noon, affecting fields near Sloop Lane, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The areas surrounding the Western Rother and Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes in West Sussex could also be affected. An…

Dezeen Showroom: based on European beech timber, Project Wood tiles by Casalgrande Padana recreate the look of wood by mimicking the texture of the grain. Developed with design studio SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli, the Project Wood collection delivers the warming effect of natural wood along with the durability and performance qualities of porcelain stoneware. The Project Wood collection is suitable for both indoors and outdoorsThe tiles are etched with a delicate wood grain texture that recreates the tactile quality of wood, and are available in five natural-looking medium-brown shades. The Project Wood collection is available in two formats – one for…

Surrey and West Sussex boundary changes could still be achieved despite the government’s rejection of an initial proposal for a new cross-border unitary authority. The leaders of Crawley BC and Reigate & Banstead BC proposed forming a unitary, changing the borders of Surrey and West Sussex to remove the hard administrative boundary that cuts across the heart of the Gatwick Diamond. Together the areas form a £13bn-plus economy – the largest economy in the sub-region and cojoined by the world’s busiest single-runway airport in Gatwick – and leaders believe the plan would maximise the future economic growth potential of our…