Steaming pile of compost in Telford sparks fire service call-out
A steaming pile of compost caused a fire alert in Telford this morning.
Telford|Jan 27
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Compost heap on fire near Ludlow
Firefighters put out a fire in a compost heap in a garden near Ludlow.
Ludlow|Aug 4, 2022
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Community project in Shrewsbury gets boost with compost donation
A community project in Shrewsbury has benefited from a donation of compost to help get it off to a good growing season.
Shrewsbury|Jun 15, 2021
Shrewsbury
1,500-ton compost fire burns through the night in Telford
Firefighters from across Shropshire spent last night putting out a fire involving about 1,500 tons of foliage and compost.
Telford|Sep 28, 2020
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Shropshire farmer uses sheep fleeces for compost due to low cost of wool
A farmer today revealed how the low cost of wool has forced him to use fleeces from his flock of 2,000 sheep for compost, instead of selling them.
Farming|Jul 20, 2020
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IN PICTURES: Tractor's trailer full of compost overturns in Perton
A several-tonne-trailer carrying compost crashed onto its side along a busy road whilst being towed by a tractor.
Transport|Mar 14, 2016
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Compost from cannabis farms donated for scheme
Compost from cannabis farms raided by police is being put to better use helping a school create a wildlife garden.
News|May 1, 2014
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Veolia compost site plan binned by Telford & Wrekin Council
Waste giant Veolia's hopes of building a composting plant in a country park in Telford have been dashed after councillors threw out their plans.
Donnington|Dec 13, 2012
Donnington
Free kitchen compost bin liners are dropped by council
Free liners for food slop buckets in Wolverhampton are being scrapped by council bosses.
Wolverhampton|Jul 26, 2012
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Villagers to fight compost unit bid
Villagers are launching an action group to fight plans for a massive composting unit near their north Shropshire homes. Villagers are launching an action group to fight plans for a massive composting unit near their north Shropshire homes. People in Childs Ercall, near Market Drayton, said the action group was "in the pipeline" after developers unveiled plans for the unit in a hangar in the village. It would house a demonstration unit where bosses from Wrexham-based In-Vessel Composting would show prospective clients how the hi-tech kit works. Almost 100 people attended a meeting in Childs Ercall last week to hear more on the plans. They raised fears over possible noise, smells and traffic problems. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
Whitchurch|Mar 23, 2010
Whitchurch
Plan for huge compost unit
Developers want to build a massive composting unit to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of waste a year in north Shropshire, it emerged today. Developers want to build a massive composting unit to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of waste a year in north Shropshire, it emerged today. The site near Whitchurch would handle about 6,000 tonnes of municipal waste and about 12,000 tonnes of commercial waste each year. Joint applicants R L Matson And Sons and TES (Trade Effluent Services) Ltd have applied to Shropshire Council for permission to build the facility. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
Whitchurch|Mar 22, 2010
Whitchurch
Thousand join fight on 'killer compost'
More than 1,250 people have signed a petition started in the Black Country calling on the Government not to lift a ban on a "killer compost" which they say ruined their crops.
West Bromwich|Aug 18, 2009
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Compost centre is hit by fire
Flames ripped through tons of wood stored at a recycling centre behind one of the area's most popular garden centres.
Cannock|May 9, 2009
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Poisonous compost kills school's crops
A school's vegetable plot is the latest victim to fall foul of a "killer compost" that is continuing to wipe out crops across the Black Country.
Sandwell|Aug 5, 2008
Sandwell
Joy over compost accolade
Civic leaders in Newport are wriggling with delight after their cemetery worm farm won an international accolade. Newport Town Council has scooped an award from The Green Organisation for its environmentally-friendly composting system at Newport Cemetery. Civic leaders in Newport are wriggling with delight after their cemetery worm farm won an international accolade. Newport Town Council has scooped a Green Apple gold award from The Green Organisation for its environmentally-friendly composting system at Newport Cemetery. Glyn Gratton, town mayor, was presented with the award by wildlife personality David Bellamy. Town clerk Dee Halliday said it was an "amazing" accolade. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
News|Nov 7, 2006
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