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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow homes among those pumping sewage into rivers
Two housing developments in Harrow have been identified as illegally pumping sewage into rivers. A new trial project, funded by the mayor of London, aims to tackle these misconnections across west London.
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World · HarrowMayor launches £1.8bn plan for London's rivers
A decade-long initiative to improve London's waterways has been announced by the Mayor of London. The plan includes £1.8bn from water companies, boroughs and charities, plus £2.7m from the mayor. Ten areas, including parts of Harrow, are set for funding to combat sewage pollution and restore wildlife.
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WorldNew Study Links Road Noise to Parkinson's Risk
A new study following over 3 million Danish participants for 18 years has established a link between road noise and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The European Environment Agency reports 110 million Europeans suffer high noise pollution levels.
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