A recycling centre in Cambridgeshire has vowed to stop composting if the smell from their site gets too strong during the heatwave – with an ‘odour monitoring officer’ checking the smell. Since September last year, villagers have been complaining that an odour which smells like "putting your head into a bin" from AmeyCespa's Waste Management Park in Waterbeach has been making them feel ill. The lingering smell from the site has previously affected a number of people, particularly those with asthma. The company plant recycles domestic garden and kitchen waste produced in Cambridgeshire into quality soil improver, available free of charge for members of the public to take and use back in their gardens. The Environment Agency (EA) visited the 400-acre site on Ely Road in July last year, and confirmed that the company "needed to do more" to control odour emissions from the site. People living or working near the recycling site claim that the smell has been worse over the … [Read more...] about This is why Waterbeach smells so bad
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Teacher suffers from rare genetic disorder than makes her smell like FISH
A WOMAN suffers from a rare condition that makes her smell like fish. Connie Christy, 43, from Sheridan, Indiana, has trimethulaminuria, a genetic disorder that causes sufferers to omit a pungent odour. It affects the breath, sweat and urine. The mum-of-two has revealed she "reeks to high heaven" within 30 minutes of eating certain foods, especially fish and eggs, as her body is unable to break them down. Connie, who is a teacher, cannot detect the odour herself, but instead relies on her husband, Shane, 44, and sons Drake, 19, and Jake, 16, or friends to let her know when they notice it. Sadly, Connie recently revealed that she suffered terribly as a student due to the pungent pong. Her classmates used to call her "Connie the Tuna". It wasn't until she was 19 that her parents sat her down to reveal the reason why she emitted a continuous fish-like odour. Connie did everything she could do disguise the smell; however, perfume and showering daily just didn't work. It wasn't until … [Read more...] about Teacher suffers from rare genetic disorder than makes her smell like FISH
Why two young Brits quit their city jobs, took pay cuts and started new lives as fish farmers and dung shovellers
WAGES are stagnant, landing a decent grad job is a challenge and sky-high house prices can clip your wings before you get a chance to fly the nest... young people today do have it tough. It's no wonder then, that everyone seems to have their own big plan to escape the soul-crushing grind of the nine-to-five, perhaps by moving abroad, living off-grid in the woods or chasing that childhood dream of becoming a professional eater. A new life in the highlands But while most of us just waffle on about how much we'd like to start over again, Charlie, a fed-up graduate and a paid-up member of Generation Rent, actually decided to do something about it. The 25-year-old was working in a call centre in Brighton and thoroughly unfulfilled, stuck at his mum's while he saved for a deposit and searched for a job better suited to his interest in environmental science. He was also sick of spending eight hours a day sat behind a desk, telling Sun Online that he felt "like a battery chicken" … [Read more...] about Why two young Brits quit their city jobs, took pay cuts and started new lives as fish farmers and dung shovellers
Dad who suffocated wife and drowned kids stands trial: updates from court
The trial of a dad who suffocated his wife and drowned his two children is due to continue today. Sami Salem, 30, was charged with murder after his family’s bodies were found in their ground floor flat in Falkner Street, Toxteth. Salem admitted killing his family and dousing the flat in 25 litres of petrol, leaving the gas on and taking an overdose on Tuesday, May 30, last year. Residents in neighbouring buildings were evacuated over fears of a gas leak, but allowed to return a short time later. Post-mortem examinations found mum Arena Saeed, 30, was killed by asphyxiation, suffocation and blockage of her airways. Daughter Shadia, six, died of asphyxia, blockage of her airways and possible drowning, while son Rami, four, died from drowning. Salem denies murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, but prosecutors claim there is evidence he was “controlling” Mrs Saeed and suggest the killings were “planned.” Salem’s brother, Nabeel Salem, told … [Read more...] about Dad who suffocated wife and drowned kids stands trial: updates from court
From fish to sour milk, what your bad BREATH could be saying about your health
DO you constantly suffer from bad breath? And no matter how often you brush your teeth or how much gum you chew you just can't seem to keep the smell away? Apart from it being a social faux pas, it could actually be a sign that something is wrong with your health. Each different smell your breath has could be a sign of gum problems, throat problems, a bad diet or even kidney or liver problems. Luckily, there are several things you can do to get your breath smelling clean and fresh again like drinking plenty of water and remembering to floss when you brush your teeth. But if you are finding your partner shies away from a kiss unless you've sucked on a Tic Tac, it's a good idea to speak to your GP or dentist. Here's what could be wrong if your breath smells bad.1. Fleshy problem Noticed your breath smells like rotting flesh? This could happen for a number of reasons. Tonsillitis If your breath smells like rotting flesh it could be a sign you have tonsillitis, according to Dr Harold … [Read more...] about From fish to sour milk, what your bad BREATH could be saying about your health