A repeat fly-tipper who claimed illegally dumping waste was “easy money” has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and carry out 60 hours of unpaid work.
The charges have been brought about following an investigation by Manchester City Council.
Jordan Hargreaves – 26, of Sale Road, Northenden – was tracked down by officers who discovered fly-tipped waste on two separate occasions in the Northenden area in October and November 2018.
On each occasion, evidence was found within the waste which linked it to residential addresses, and when investigating officers contacted the residents involved, they were advised that Hargreaves – advertising as ‘Northwest Removals’ on social media – had collected the waste from them and charged a fee in the range of £40 – £50 to remove and dispose of it on their behalf.
After the residents in question agreed to provide witness statements to confirm their accounts, investigators from Manchester City Council’s Environmental Crimes team were able to track Hargreaves down, and when interviewed under caution, admitted to collecting the waste.
He stated that he had advertised waste collection services on social media as he believed this was a way of making “easy money”.
During the same interview, Hargreaves also admitted that he did not have a waste carrier’s license and that waste he had previously collected had been burned, rather than fly-tipped.
In an advertisement posted to Facebook and in private messages between Hargreaves and the residents involved, it was claimed that Northwest Removals was licensed waste carriers.
But Hargreaves admitted during the interview that this was false.
Hargreaves was sentenced at Tameside Magistrates Court on 23 November 2020 and was handed a 12-month Community Order with 60 hours unpaid work, as well as being ordered to pay court costs of £1,000, plus a victim surcharge of £85 – a total penalty of £1,085.
Speaking on the charges, Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar – Executive Member for Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council said: “Hargreaves thought that his fly-tipping operation would make him ‘easy money’ [and] he treated Manchester residents with contempt, so it’s more than fitting that he has been told to pay a significant sum and work for free, to pay the community back for his crimes.
“I’d like to remind residents that people who advertise waste disposal services on social media should always be able to provide proof that they are licensed to carry waste [but] sadly, waste cowboys like Hargreaves will dump your waste illegally and this could result in a knock on your door from our Environmental Crimes team. “I’d like to thank our team for tracking Hargreaves down and securing his conviction, after residents agreed to act as witnesses in his prosecution.”
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Tens of thousands queue for exclusive new Selfridges Jellycat toy
Daisy Jackson
Selfridges has today unveiled a brand-new, exclusive Jellycat toy – and it’s proving so popular an online queue has had to be put in place.
At the time of writing, a whopping 28,000 people are currently in a virtual queue to purchase the adorable new Jellycat character, with a wait time of more than an hour.
Today, Selfridges debuted a world-exclusive toy for the department store – a plushie version of its iconic yellow bag.
The Jellycat Amuseables toy comes in a soft yellow fabric, with the signature Jellycat smile, plus corded handles and legs.
And it does function as a miniature bag too, perfect for storing other pieces from your collection.
It’s been launched to celebrate a milestone 25 years of partnership between the two brands.
The Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc Group
The Selfridges x Jellycat exclusive retails at £48 – and its price has done absolutely nothing to deter people from shopping.
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As well as being stocked online, the Selfridges bag soft toy is available in store in Exchange Square and at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, as well as in Birmingham and London.
Judd Crane, Selfridges Executive Director, Buying and Brand, said: “We are very proud to be part of Jellycat’s incredible story, as one of the brand’s first stockists, launching at Selfridges in 2000,” reports The Industry.Fashion.
The current queue on the Selfridges website for the Jellycat exclusive
“We have watched the Jellycat brand, and family, evolve as its loyal and inclusive community of fans and collectors continues to grow and grow. Twenty five years later, Jellycat is a firm favourite with our customers, who come to us for characters and experiences which make their day brighter.
“The Selfridges yellow bag is perhaps the most recognisable part of our brand personality, and we are excited be able to share it with Jellycat!”
You can pick up the Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag in-store and online from today.
To celebrate 25 years of @Jellycat and @Selfridges, there’s a brand new character on the shelf and she’s beautiful 🥹💛 📍 Available now at both Selfridges Exchange Square and Trafford Centre #manchester#selfridges#jellycat#jellycatcollection#manc
There’s a FREE Children in Need event coming to MediaCityUK
Thomas Melia
An all-new and completely free to enjoy Children in Need event is making its way to MediaCityUK later this November, and it’s bringing along some iconic brands.
Everyone’s favourite yellow bear is returning to Manchester to take over MediaCityUK and rename it Pudsey’s Piazza for one night only.
Pudsey Bear is heading down to MediaCityUK and he’s bringing all the best activities, games, famous food, live music and more for four hours of FREE family-oriented fun.
You can expect to see Pudsey and the team alongside a whole host of celebrities, brand partners and lots of friends when Children in Need hosts its celebration later this November.
Some of the brands which have been announced include staple high street bakery Greggs, a collaboration between McDonald’s and its sports counterpart, Fun Football UK.
DJ AG is just one of the special guests preparing to take over MediaCityUK this November for Children in Need (Credit: Supplied)
Also joining the bill is viral TikTok potato-loving duo Spud Bros, who will be serving up their famed jacket potatoes with an array of fillings to choose from inside their recognisable big red van.
Greggs will be bringing a huge double-decker bus to Pudsey’s Piazza at MediaCityUK with treats on hand throughout this evening celebration, as well as interactive games for you to play.
You’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of a replica Red Arrows jet, which will be situated on the piazza all night long courtesy of aerial experts Royal Air Force.
If that wasn’t enough for you, your night will be soundtracked by the one and only viral nomad music maker DJ AG, who’ll be playing out tunes as part of a charity livestream at the bandstand.
MediaCityUK is the home of BBC Children in Need, so it’s only fitting that Pudsey would throw one of his biggest parties yet right here in Greater Manchester.
Pudsey and his friends are transforming MediaCityUK into Pudsey’s Piazza on Friday, 14 November from 4pm to 8pm, and they’re encouraging anyone to come along, especially since it’s FREE.
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7th December 2020 
