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Ash dieback disease costing councils in the South millions
An airborne tree fungus is costing local authorities across the south of England millions of pounds. A Freedom of Information request by the BBC has revealed the financial impact of ash dieback. The disease was first detected in the UK in 2012 and Hampshire County Council confirmed it had spent more than £3m removing 15,000 trees. Experts now fear ash dieback could kill more than 70% of the UK's native ash tees.
Isle of Wight man set to move from collapsing cliff home
An 83-year-old man left living on a cliff edge after the ground collapsed from beneath his home is to finally move out. George Gardiner has lived in the former tea rooms at Luccombe on the Isle of Wight for more than 20 years. Following a landslip in 2022 his home has gradually been pulled apart, with his drive and garden falling away. Over the past year the ground level has dropped, causing the home to buckle. Mr Gardiner is due to move out in March. Mr Gardiner said: "It's so sad...
Poole pensioners boycott communal heating over energy bills hike
Pensioners living at a housing association complex have switched off their heating in protest over big rises to communal hot water and energy costs. Some residents at Tanglewood Lodge in Poole have said the prices have become unaffordable and they fear being left with no option other than to move. Communal energy and hot water bills at the flats have risen by 567% from £22.15 to £125.63 per week. Stonewater, which runs the block, said it would support struggling residents.
Poole pensioners boycott communal heating over energy bills hike
Image caption, Joan Power told the BBC she turned her heating off three weeks ago in protest against rising communal bills Pensioners living at a housing association complex have switched off their heating in protest over big rises to communal hot water and energy costs. Some residents at Tanglewood Lodge in Poole have said the prices have become unaffordable and they fear being left with no option other than to move.
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