Flytipping in England rises for second year running

Figures show there were nearly 900,000 incidents of illegally dumped rubbish on roadsides, alleyways and footpaths

The flytipping of rubbish on England's roadsides, alleyways and footpaths rose for the second year running, official figures published on Tuesday show.

There were nearly 900,000 incidents recorded across the country, up from 852,000 the year before, when incidents jumped 20% for the first time in several years.