"I could fit in there," thought Charles Cavey, and the rest is history.

Locals and shop staff in Bude think the rise in fly-tipping is due to new bin collection rules.

The discarded chewing gum could also be turned into trainer soles or stationery by firm Gumdrop Ltd.

A volunteer litter picker in Leek said his new role has given him routine and purpose after attempting to take his own life.

More than 700 sensors will help staff plan more efficient waste collection routes, a council says.

Braintree District Council will consider moving general waste collections to every three weeks.

The case was the 12th prosecution for littering made by Bromley Council since the start of September.

The penalties were handed out following three fly-tipping incidents in Hull.