Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park

That’s nuts! Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park Martyna Lachut said mother Maria was fined for feeding squirrels in Hounslow Maria was told it is considered littering by enforcement officer in Lampton Park Council said feeding squirrels encourages pests and is therefore a health hazard  … Read more

Face masks and plastic gloves found littering 30 per cent of beaches 

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

Security firm called in after Snowdon plagued by illegal camping and littering

Security firm is called in to patrol village at foot of Snowdon that has been plagued by illegal camping and littering after being flooded by day trippers since lockdown was lifted Villagers are furious the behaviour of touristsv isiting the 3,560ft mountain They say some descending on Llanberis have started fires and gone to the … Read more

Customer support worker, 22, is given a £120 littering fine after feeding pigeons with crumbs

Customer support worker, 22, is given a £120 littering fine after feeding pigeons with crumbs from her Greggs vegan sausage roll while sitting in a Manchester square Kerris Fenn, 22, tore up the last mouthful of her lunch and scattered it for birds  But she was quickly collared by Piccadilly Gardens’ enforcement officers  Manchester City … Read more

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside – and hurting animals Woodland Trust says there has been a surge of damaging behaviour at its sites  The cost of clearing up damage for the year is projected to be about £134,000  The trust said that the litter includes broken glass … Read more