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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cumbrian odour pilot scheme rolled out nationwide
AN Environment Agency (EA) scheme that was tested in Penrith has been rolled out nationwide. The EA had been piloting an online incidents reporting system, which had included the Penrith area. Residents can use this service to report unpleasant smells from waste facilities, industrial sites and farms. The MP for Penrith and Solway, Markus Campbell-Savours, said: 'The new online reporting tool was one of the first things I discussed with the Environment Agency following my election in July last year. "I hope that this helps the authorities build a clearer picture of the impact the issue has in Penrith.' Markus Campbell-Savours (Image: Laurie Noble)Jeff Thomson, from Fresh Air for Penrith, has been campaigning for an easier way for residents of Penrith to report unpleasant smells. He said: 'This will allow people, including those not too keen to use a direct phone line, access to the EA's reporting system. Some may find it easier, and more convenient, than making a phone call. 'The online system will allow fuller details to be submitted by complainants. Hopefully, this will give more information to the EA to allow them to investigate, and take any necessary action, based on much more detailed intelligence.' Mr Thomson believes the added reporting method will contribute significantly to helping identify the source - and a solution - to Penrith's long running odour pollution problem, the so-called Penrith 'pong'. Mr Campbell-Savours added: 'Jeff Thomson has worked hard for a number of years to ensure local residents know the best ways to raise concerns of odour nuisance issues in Penrith.' Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron visited the Omega Proteins plant last week, with Lib Dem town councillor Susan Davies, where they presented the views of local residents over the odour. Those wishing to report an odour environmental incident can now either phone the EA's designated 24/7 hotline free on 0800 80 70 60 or go to This is a 24/7 online service which can be accessed through mobile phones, laptops or computers.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Ashes to ashes: Army official likens India air defence to lethal Lillee-Thomson duo
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army, drew a cricket eulogy during a press conference on Operation Sindoor as Virat Kohli announced his retirement. Ghai, while explaining the air defence system's power and precision, likened it to deadly duo of Australian fast bowlers, Jeff Thomson and Dennis during the press conference, he mentioned that it was an apt mention today given that Kohli announced his retirement from Test Virat Kohli retired today, we can talk about cricket and since he is my favourite cricketer too like other Indians. I remember an incident when I was in school in the 70s. There was a match between England and Australia. At that time, two ace bowlers of Australia - Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee destroyed the English batting line-up. At that time, Australia coined a proverb - 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must." He further said, "If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you," he said to explain how powerful and precise the air defence system strength of India's air defence ecosystem was seen during Operation Sindoor and the strikes that followed as Pakistan escalated the situation. The two countries engaged in intense cross-border drone and missile strikes coming to a war-like situation before announcing a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, hit nine terror camps, eliminating over 100 terrorists across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). Rattled by India's response to Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, it fired drones and missiles toward India's border cities, but all of them were successfully destroyed by India's powerful air defence system.
