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The government estimates that 20% of waste in England is illegally managed. In the Waste Crime Action Plan, external, launched under Keir Starmer’s administration, the government said the Environment Agency would step in “on an exceptional basis to clear sites where that waste presents an untenable risk to the public and the environment”.Private landowners whose land is used for illegal waste dumping are normally expected to pay for the clear-up.Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a nationwide crackdown on waste crime and plans to clean up three more of the largest illegal tips in England.In total, six supersites have…

Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday: “Rangers had no style, no desire, no movement, no tackles, no shots, no control. They offered absolutely nothing over 120 minutes. I’m not that shocked given what I’ve watched in the first few games.”The questions are going to start coming Derek McInnes’ way. Rangers played five different formations tonight and they offered nothing.”They had a week to prepare for this game. I don’t know what they did. I didn’t see how they were going to score. They got played through far too easy.”I think of Kaunas, Progres Niederkorn – that’s up there with those defeats.…

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Investigators specialising in rape and sex offences will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by the end of 2027, the government has said. Ministers are speeding up the rollout of the scheme, previously announced by Sir Keir Starmer’s government, by 18 months as part of efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). They are also offering more money for some forces to boost protection orders. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the previous plans were “too slow” and ministers should be “laser focused” on tackling such crimes. One charity has welcomed the measures, but says…

Arsenal continue their pursuit to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City target Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa make direct contact to sign Rafael Leao.Arsenal are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, who is keen to move away from Atletico Madrid. (Mail), externalManchester City have identified attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as a potential target but Everton club value the Senegal international at around £80m. (Guardian), externalAston Villa have made direct contact with AC Milan and Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 27, as they try to beat Galatasaray in the race to sign him. (Fabrizio…

Wain Estates acquired the company which owned the golf club in April 2021. The site is privately owned, has no public rights of way and has remained unused since the club closed.Neil Lewis, the company’s planning director, said the firm wanted to hear residents’ views.”Our proposals look to bring historically private land back into use, creating a new place with a range of benefits for the wider community,” he said.”This would include new sports facilities, walking and cycling routes, alongside a range of new homes of different sizes and tenures.”He said the company envisaged a “green and welcoming development”, with…

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People carrying out home renovations will gain greater protections against “cowboy builders” through a new database of trusted traders and a payment system offering more safeguards, the government has said. Traders signing up to the scheme launching next month will need to demonstrate certain standards of customer service, transparency and dispute resolution.Prime Minister Andy Burnham said unscrupulous tradespeople “leave families with months of stress” as well as unfinished work.The National Federation of Builders said the changes would not stop rogue operators while the Tories suggested there would be added paperwork for firms already operating legitimately.Citizens Advice has said home renovations…

Carlos Alcaraz will start his US Open title defence against Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury. Second seed Alcaraz, who won the men’s title in New York last year, has not played a competitive singles match for more than four months because of inflammation in his playing right wrist.Despite his lack of action, the 23-year-old Spaniard is still considered by many as the favourite to triumph again – particularly because his great rival Jannik Sinner is not playing due to a knee injury.The pair may have been a cut above…

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