Cars could soon be banned from driving down roads where there are schools, in a bid to improve air quality. Environmentalists in Portsmouth have urged councillors to introduce the ban, after the city has come under fire for it dangerously high pollution levels. Clean air zones The latest readings of dangerous nitrous dioxide (NO2) in Portsmouth show that 16 areas in the city are currently above the ‘safe’ level – four more than in 2017. The worrying pollution levels could see the city have a Clean Air Zone imposed, which could force drivers to pay up to £8 per day to use their cars. Leeds, Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Southampton are all required to introduce a Clean Air Zone by 2020, in an effort to tackle pollution levels. Now environmentalist group, Portsmouth Friends of the Earth, are urging councillors to take similar action in Portsmouth. ‘School Streets’ The group have proposed to councillors to implement ‘School Streets’ in … [Read more...] about Cars could soon be banned from driving down roads where schools are located
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Tanya Bardsley banned from Ladies Day Style Award
Tanya Bardsley doesn’t do things by halves when it comes to style, and today she upped the ante with her latest fashion accessory - a horse. But it wasn’t just any old nag, but a steed that perfectly matched her Ladies Day outfit for this year’s Aintree Racecourse event. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star teamed up with the mare, called Lucky, to stand out from the crowd at with this season’s fashion must-have - tiger print. It looks like Tanya's narrow escape on tonight's 5Star show Celebs On the Ranch, where she can be seen being flung from a horse, has not deterred her from her love of fillies. Tanya said: “Ladies Day at Aintree is one of the most important days in my social calendar, who doesn’t like getting dressed up?” The mum-of-four, who is currently starring in the ninth series of the RHOC along with Dawn Ward, revealed that she’d decided to ditch designer names for the “ultimate accessory”. Both Tanya and the … [Read more...] about Tanya Bardsley banned from Ladies Day Style Award
FROZEN OUT: Police crack €1 MILLION banned gas crime gang and help save the planet
SPANISH police have smashed an organised crime gang that they claim earned up to €1 million by illegally trading ten tons of ozone-depleting gas.The Guardia Civil discovered a company and an organised crime group involved in the illegal export of ten tons of the banned R-22 refrigerant gas smuggled from the EU.The Seprona nature protection branch of the Guardia Civil carried out the investigation supported by Europol and the French National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale). Europol said ten people were involved in illegal earth-destroying activities.The investigation revealed that a company in Valencia, Spain, was involved in smuggling the R-22 refrigerant gas without a legal licence, earning between €500,000 to €1 million in profit for the criminal gang.Police launched their investigations in 2017 when the Spanish Ministry of Environment was informed of R-22 gas allegedly being exported to Panama illegally. The operation found that the company repackaged R-22 … [Read more...] about FROZEN OUT: Police crack €1 MILLION banned gas crime gang and help save the planet
Meghan Markle Banned From Some Royal Jewels Unlike Duchess Kate – Reports
Some precious items in the Royal Collection of jewels, loaned to Princess Diana, Duchess of Cambridge Katherine and worn by Queen Elisabeth herself, have not been opened up to the relatively new member of the family, Duchess of Sussex Meghan, The Sun reports, citing its “impeccably placed royal insider”. According to this source, the situation has been going on for several months and has already upset Meghan’s husband, Prince Harry. The Queen and her trusted advisers are said to decide whether to loan out jewels or not, and “Meghan’s behaviour, including before the Royal Wedding, caused resentment with forces within Buckingham Palace”. READ MORE: Meghan Markle to Lose Third Aide in Five Months — Reports According to the report, the royal grandmother informed Prince William that some jewels, worn by Princess Diana, would not immediately … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Banned From Some Royal Jewels Unlike Duchess Kate – Reports
Confusion reigns over Scott Brown’s ban after SFA rule change
Confusion reigns as an SFA rule change resurfaced to potentially cast doubt on Scott Brown ’s charge. The Celtic captain stands accused of "not acting in the best interest of Scottish football" after celebrating in front of Rangers fans following his side’s 2-1 win on Sunday. Brown was spotted gesturing to the away support at full-time. But the SFA’s Rule 200 - which deals with retrospective action for on-field incidents - was changed back in 2017 to remove punishment for gestures and actions towards the crowd. That move to tweak the rulebook was made after consultation with PFA Scotland and the the Coaches and Managers Association. The change came to light after Josh Windass escaped punishment in September 2017 after he swerved a ban for an obscene gesture aimed at Partick Thistle supporters. Neil Lennon also avoided a ban for gesturing towards Rangers fans during his side's 3-2 win in August of the same season. It’s unclear if there has been reversion of … [Read more...] about Confusion reigns over Scott Brown’s ban after SFA rule change