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Some locals describe is as like old, used nappies . Others like faeces . Steve Meakin, from Poolfields a mile from the tip says it s like having a rotten egg in your top pocket . Resident Suzi Stringer whose bedroom looks out onto the landfill site. The Environment Agency said hydrogen sulphide levels recorded at the site exceeded World Health Organisation guidelines Waste management company RED Industries said it was acutely aware of the communities concerns and work was under way to seal an extensive area of the site . The odour given off is causing stress, anxiety and sleeplessness, Public Health England said ....
In January police officers arrested campaigner Nathan Wint after he reportedly chained himself to the gates. At the time police revealed he had been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass . The road outside the quarry had to be cordoned off while officers were at the scene speaking to Nathan. His sister, Kim Wint, said: I think it stinks. I live in Trent Vale so it’s not as bad there but my family are in Silverdale and Knutton. The smell is affecting everyone, and people worry about their children s health from breathing it in. “It was supposed to be slowing down this year but the smell is as bad as ever. ....
Campaigner claims people living near landfill site are plagued by 'headaches, burning eyes and nausea' stokesentinel.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stokesentinel.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.