Our article on the Times on people exposed to PFAS in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, is out now:
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Alarm over ‘forever chemicals’ in blood of Lancashire town residents
Banned carcinogens were found in record levels when inhabitants of Thornton-Cleveleys who live near a chemicals factory were tested
www.thetimes.com
September 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Our article on the Times on people exposed to PFAS in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, is out now:
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
PFAS can be passed from mother to child in breastfeeding.
In Thornton-Cleveleys, people are warned not to eat home grown veg or garden-reared eggs.
Forever chemical pollution can turn health-giving acts into something potentially harmful.
Our report on @theworld.org
theworld.org/segments/202...
In Thornton-Cleveleys, people are warned not to eat home grown veg or garden-reared eggs.
Forever chemical pollution can turn health-giving acts into something potentially harmful.
Our report on @theworld.org
theworld.org/segments/202...
October 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
PFAS can be passed from mother to child in breastfeeding.
In Thornton-Cleveleys, people are warned not to eat home grown veg or garden-reared eggs.
Forever chemical pollution can turn health-giving acts into something potentially harmful.
Our report on @theworld.org
theworld.org/segments/202...
In Thornton-Cleveleys, people are warned not to eat home grown veg or garden-reared eggs.
Forever chemical pollution can turn health-giving acts into something potentially harmful.
Our report on @theworld.org
theworld.org/segments/202...
People in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, want answers about how exposure to internationally-banned PFOA, classed as cancer-causing by the WHO, may have impacted their health:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘I just want to know if it has caused my cancer’: life in the shadow of Lancashire Pfas factory
People in Thornton-Cleveleys want answers on the impact of widespread contamination around the chemical plant
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
People in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, want answers about how exposure to internationally-banned PFOA, classed as cancer-causing by the WHO, may have impacted their health:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social went on BBC Newshour to talk about the PFAS pollution at Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire
- who knew what & when about health risks from that pollution?
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- who knew what & when about health risks from that pollution?
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September 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social went on BBC Newshour to talk about the PFAS pollution at Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire
- who knew what & when about health risks from that pollution?
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- who knew what & when about health risks from that pollution?
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We organised blood tests for people living near a chemical factory in Thornton-Cleveleys where we uncovered high emissions of PFAS forever chemicals, including internationally-banned, cancer-causing PFOA.
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
September 24, 2026 at 6:46 AM
We organised blood tests for people living near a chemical factory in Thornton-Cleveleys where we uncovered high emissions of PFAS forever chemicals, including internationally-banned, cancer-causing PFOA.
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
TONIGHT: 10pm, BBC + ITV News, + in The Times online
We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
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We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
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Thornton families' cancer fears in shadow of 'forever chemical' plant
People in Thorton in Lancashire had been advised not to eat locally-grown produce over contamination fears.
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September 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
TONIGHT: 10pm, BBC + ITV News, + in The Times online
We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
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We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
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The insidious nature of PFAS pollution - people who've only ever tried to do the best for their family's health realising something harmful has crept in.
ITV News covered the tests we ran on PFAS levels in people's blood in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
www.itv.com/news/2026-09...
ITV News covered the tests we ran on PFAS levels in people's blood in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
www.itv.com/news/2026-09...
September 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The insidious nature of PFAS pollution - people who've only ever tried to do the best for their family's health realising something harmful has crept in.
ITV News covered the tests we ran on PFAS levels in people's blood in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
www.itv.com/news/2026-09...
ITV News covered the tests we ran on PFAS levels in people's blood in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
www.itv.com/news/2026-09...
Our article on PFOA pollution near the plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
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Toxic substances from chemicals firm site found polluting protected river
Guardian investigation reveals ‘extremely high levels’ of toxic effluent in Lancashire river
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June 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Our article on PFOA pollution near the plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire:
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Beach walk from Cleveleys to Blackpool with my Holga 120N. Ilford HP5 Plus developed in Thornton HD 2 Bath. #filmphotography #believeinfilm #ilfordhp5 #holga #toycamera #lancashire #ilfordphoto
April 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Beach walk from Cleveleys to Blackpool with my Holga 120N. Ilford HP5 Plus developed in Thornton HD 2 Bath. #filmphotography #believeinfilm #ilfordhp5 #holga #toycamera #lancashire #ilfordphoto
Most had high levels of PFOA - a Group 1 carcinogen, banned internationally, + linked to health conditions including kidney + testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis + thyroid disease.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
September 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Most had high levels of PFOA - a Group 1 carcinogen, banned internationally, + linked to health conditions including kidney + testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis + thyroid disease.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Why is the EA overlooking “a giant chunk of toxic material” linked to harm to sexual function, fertility + child development when investigating forever chemicals pollution near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire?
Our new article, out now:
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Our new article, out now:
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Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant
Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions
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October 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Why is the EA overlooking “a giant chunk of toxic material” linked to harm to sexual function, fertility + child development when investigating forever chemicals pollution near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire?
Our new article, out now:
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Our new article, out now:
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We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.
70% of people tested had levels of PFAS in their blood that, in the US, would be classed as 'high-risk' for adverse health effects.
1 person had the highest levels of PFAS ever recorded in anyone's blood in the UK.
70% of people tested had levels of PFAS in their blood that, in the US, would be classed as 'high-risk' for adverse health effects.
1 person had the highest levels of PFAS ever recorded in anyone's blood in the UK.
September 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.
70% of people tested had levels of PFAS in their blood that, in the US, would be classed as 'high-risk' for adverse health effects.
1 person had the highest levels of PFAS ever recorded in anyone's blood in the UK.
70% of people tested had levels of PFAS in their blood that, in the US, would be classed as 'high-risk' for adverse health effects.
1 person had the highest levels of PFAS ever recorded in anyone's blood in the UK.
BBC News - Egg warning due to PFAS near Thornton-Cleveleys chemical site
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Egg warning due to PFAS near Thornton-Cleveleys chemical site
Scientists say eggs collected close to the site near Thornton-Cleveley had raised levels of chemicals.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
BBC News - Egg warning due to PFAS near Thornton-Cleveleys chemical site
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dr David Megson + Sam Hammond on the Today Programme discussing why a multi-agency investigation at Thornton-Cleveleys didn't recommend bio-monitoring for affected people.
Dr Megson says health monitoring is common practice in similar situations in other countries:
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Dr Megson says health monitoring is common practice in similar situations in other countries:
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September 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Dr David Megson + Sam Hammond on the Today Programme discussing why a multi-agency investigation at Thornton-Cleveleys didn't recommend bio-monitoring for affected people.
Dr Megson says health monitoring is common practice in similar situations in other countries:
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Dr Megson says health monitoring is common practice in similar situations in other countries:
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On BBC Breakfast this morning - Hayley Hassall updates on our investigation into PFOA pollution in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. We discovered a huge 12,000 ng/l of the forever chemical, classed as a group 1 carcinogen by the WHO, near a chemical plant discharge outlet in the River Wyre.
June 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
On BBC Breakfast this morning - Hayley Hassall updates on our investigation into PFOA pollution in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. We discovered a huge 12,000 ng/l of the forever chemical, classed as a group 1 carcinogen by the WHO, near a chemical plant discharge outlet in the River Wyre.
‘I just want to know if it has caused my cancer’: life in the shadow of Lancashire Pfas factory
‘I just want to know if it has caused my cancer’: life in the shadow of Lancashire Pfas factory
People in Thornton-Cleveleys want answers on the impact of widespread contamination around the chemical plant
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2026 at 6:55 AM
‘I just want to know if it has caused my cancer’: life in the shadow of Lancashire Pfas factory
Tune in to ITV or BBC, or read the Times online in half an hour's time to discover the results of residents' blood tests in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire 👇🏾
TONIGHT: 10pm, BBC + ITV News, + in The Times online
We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
share.google/g2HJYCoTglTs...
We tested people living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire for PFAS.
Tune in to find out what we uncovered.
More on the background to the situation in Thornton-Cleveleys via the link below:
share.google/g2HJYCoTglTs...
Thornton families' cancer fears in shadow of 'forever chemical' plant
People in Thorton in Lancashire had been advised not to eat locally-grown produce over contamination fears.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Tune in to ITV or BBC, or read the Times online in half an hour's time to discover the results of residents' blood tests in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire 👇🏾
If you've been listening to the Today Programme this morning you may have just heard Sam Hammond + Dr David Megson being interviewed about the emerging PFAS pollution situation in Thornton-Cleveleys.
So grateful to Radio 4 + 6 BBC + ITV News, The Times for their coverage of this important issue.
So grateful to Radio 4 + 6 BBC + ITV News, The Times for their coverage of this important issue.
We organised blood tests for people living near a chemical factory in Thornton-Cleveleys where we uncovered high emissions of PFAS forever chemicals, including internationally-banned, cancer-causing PFOA.
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
Last night, BBC News spoke to people as they received their test results:
September 24, 2026 at 7:58 AM
If you've been listening to the Today Programme this morning you may have just heard Sam Hammond + Dr David Megson being interviewed about the emerging PFAS pollution situation in Thornton-Cleveleys.
So grateful to Radio 4 + 6 BBC + ITV News, The Times for their coverage of this important issue.
So grateful to Radio 4 + 6 BBC + ITV News, The Times for their coverage of this important issue.
"I know the chemicals can cause early births...my twins were born 3 months premature...I'm really worried about what's going to happen to my due baby", explained a visibly shaken Mario Panteli:
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Alarm over ‘forever chemicals’ in blood of Lancashire town residents
Banned carcinogens were found in record levels when inhabitants of Thornton-Cleveleys who live near a chemicals factory were tested
www.thetimes.com
September 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
"I know the chemicals can cause early births...my twins were born 3 months premature...I'm really worried about what's going to happen to my due baby", explained a visibly shaken Mario Panteli:
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Thornton Cleveleys residents receive latest PFOA soil test results; legal experts outline potential remediation and rights | Adam Green
Thornton Cleveleys PFOA contamination update at Hillhouse
Thornton Cleveleys residents receive latest PFOA soil test results; legal experts outline potential remediation and rights
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June 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Thornton Cleveleys residents receive latest PFOA soil test results; legal experts outline potential remediation and rights | Adam Green
September 29, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🔺 EXCLUSIVE: Banned carcinogens were found in record levels when inhabitants of Thornton-Cleveleys who live near a chemicals factory were tested
Alarm over ‘forever chemicals’ in blood of Lancashire town residents
www.thetimes.com
September 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM
🔺 EXCLUSIVE: Banned carcinogens were found in record levels when inhabitants of Thornton-Cleveleys who live near a chemicals factory were tested
Bentham, Thornton Cleveleys - and how many other places?
Back to Bentham: What next for the people of Bentham waiting for PFAS answers?
#PFAS
#Bentham
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#PFAS
#Bentham
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Back to Bentham: What next for the people of Bentham still waiting for answers?
Almost four months ago, ITV released their documentary on high PFAS levels in the blood of some Bentham residents. Bentham, once dubbed ‘the most PFAS polluted town in the UK, has been in the spotl…
climatewithbrian.com
July 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Bentham, Thornton Cleveleys - and how many other places?
This is very sad. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thornton Cleveleys allotments shut over 'forever chemicals' in soil
People in Wyre who hold plots near to the former ICI plant are asked to collect their belongings.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This is very sad. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thornton Cleveleys band are very kindly doing another fundraising concert on 7th November for SUDCUK in memory of Alexander and Isabelle. My Dad is conducting and has written his own piece of music. I'd love to give them a good turnout. Please RT and come if you can.
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thornton Cleveleys band are very kindly doing another fundraising concert on 7th November for SUDCUK in memory of Alexander and Isabelle. My Dad is conducting and has written his own piece of music. I'd love to give them a good turnout. Please RT and come if you can.