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Toxic pollution at beauty spot, tests suggest

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Evidence of toxic pollution at a protected beauty spot has been found by a BBC investigation.

Period28 May 2026

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  • TitleToxic pollution at beauty spot, tests suggest
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/05/26
    DescriptionThe BBC visited the site with Dr Muhammad Ali, associate professor of materials and environmental innovation at the University of Portsmouth.

    He identified asphalt, painted masonry and plastics in and around the bank, some of it firmly embedded in the soil.
    Producer/AuthorBob Cooper
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x9k22z9g5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
    PersonsMuhammad Ali