Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection
via theguardian.com
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Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promises A mountain of rubbish sits behind a metal fence in the village of Bickershaw, where it has remained for more than 20 months. For many residents, it is a physical manifestation of the north-south divide […]