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International Environment Group claims PFAS

Meeting to discuss chemical pollution concerns in Thornton-Cleveleys

A meeting for residents of Thornton-Cleveleys who are concerned about chemical pollution in the Lancashire town will take place on 21 May 2026.

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Environment Emissions Airport

Legal challenge to Luton Airport expansion to be heard in Court of Appeal

A legal claim opposing the expansion of Luton Airport will be heard in the Court of Appeal next week on 19 and 20 May 2026.

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Human rights Inquests

Inquest into the death of Tom Parsons finds a lost opportunity by doctors treating him at East Surrey Hospital materially contributed to the development of blood clots which caused his death

An inquest has found there were significant omissions in the care given to 32-year-old Tom Parsons at East Surrey Hospital before his death, and that his overall care should have been better.

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