Pollution incident kills fish and wildlife in Moray tributary
A pollution incident in Moray has killed fish and other wildlife in a tributary of the River Spey, with investigators working to identify the source of the spill.A chemical, thought to be caustic soda, is understood to have entered the Knockando burn in the last few days.The burn flows into the River Spey and the affected stretch is more than a mile long, or about 2km.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said it was investigating the incident and trying to establish both the source and the impact.Local fishery officials said salmon in the burn had been wiped out, while eels and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
Wildfires continue to burn in mid-Wales beauty spots
Firefighters have been battling wildfires in the Elan Valley area of Powys, mid-Wales, since Sunday.The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has deployed a helicopter to drop water on high-risk areas as the fires continue to spread.The National Trust Cymru has closed the Hafod Estate to the public as a precautionary measure.Fire crews are actively responding to fires near Claerwen Reservoir and Teifi Pools and have urged the public to avoid visiting these areas.Local shepherd Glyndwr Jones described the situation as "quite frightening," expressing concern for local farms and livestock, especially lambs that have been on the hills... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 18:02 LONDON
UK's largest environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
A landmark legal case involving over 4,500 claimants has reached the High Court in London, accusing a major chicken producer and a water company of polluting the rivers Wye, Lugg, and Usk along the Welsh-English border.The claimants, who live or work near these rivers, have brought the case against Avara Foods and Welsh Water.They allege pollution caused by the spreading of chicken manure on farmland and sewage spills.The rivers have experienced green algae blooms, foul smells, and slime, which have affected local residents and businesses.The claim demands compensation and action to improve the rivers' conditions.This case is described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 02:31 LONDON
