Man taken to court after wheelie bin falls over – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 10th, 2008 in litter, news by sally

“A householder has been taken to court for dumping rubbish after his wheelie bin toppled over, spilling its contents.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 10th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Legal blunder allows drivers to get away with littering – The Times

Posted October 31st, 2008 in environmental protection, legislative drafting, litter, news by sally

“Thousands of motorists who litter Britain’s roads every day are escaping penalty because of a bureaucratic blunder.”

Full story

The Times, 31st October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Sausage roll fine case dismissed – BBC News

Posted August 28th, 2008 in fines, litter, news by sally

“A mother who was taken to court after refusing to pay a £75 fine for dropping a piece of sausage roll on the pavement has had her case dismissed.”

Full story

BBC News, 27th August 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Apple core case dropped at cost of £5,000 – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 2nd, 2008 in litter, news by sally

“A former plumber with a heart condition who was arrested for dropping an apple core has had the case against him halted following a £5,000 investigation. ”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 2nd July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Boy is fined for dropping balloon – BBC News

Posted May 29th, 2008 in litter, news by sally

“A teenager who was fined for littering when he dropped a deflated balloon in a city centre may fight the case.”

Full story

BBC News, 28th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Apple core lands man in jail – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2008 in litter, news by sally

“A man spent a night in a police cell after being arrested for dropping an apple core, it was revealed today.”

Full story

The Guardian, 9th May 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk