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Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year Hiyah Zaidi

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Paved driveways could be banned as house builders face new restrictions Alex Nelson

The cost of a single-use carrier bag has now increased from 5p to 10p for all businesses in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cost of single-use carrier bags in England increases to 10p across all businesse... Helen Johnson

All stores in England will have to increase the price of single-use plastic bags (Shutterstock)

Plastic bag charge to double from 5p to 10p within days - what you need to know Group Reporter

South Tyneside will be part of a series of nature-based projects to help tackle flooding.

Sea grass and oyster beds to help prevent flooding in South Tyneside By Laura Parnaby, PA

Every river in England falls below the minimum standard, according to The Environmental Agency (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every river in England has failed to meet water quality standards - here's what ... Ethan Shone