Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Thursday 20 August 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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On screen

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ITV, ITV News West Country, 21 July 2026

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Updated Thursday 20 August 2026

Dormant

PM raises waste crime fines to £5,000 in crackdown on illegal dumping

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a crackdown on waste crime, introducing increased fines and new enforcement powers to tackle illegal dumping and waste offenses.

8 channels

Updated Tuesday 21 July 2026

Dormant

Hydrogen sulfide gas from landfill causes health concerns in Calne

Residents in Calne report a bad smell and health concerns due to hydrogen sulfide gas emanating from a local landfill.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Thursday 20 August 2026 1m 33s 1.7%
Tuesday 21 July 2026 3m 12s 4.9%