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RAF Upper Heyford Site Recorded Worst UK Forever Chemical Levels

October 29, 2026

An aerial view of a fire pit at former RAF Upper Heyford in 1989

Testing at the former RAF Upper Heyford base earmarked for 9,000 homes revealed polyfluoroalkyl substances exceeding European surface water safety thresholds by a factor of over…

Roughly 40 Barrels of Forever Chemicals Removed From Islip Fuel Depot, says Developer

October 10, 2026

A number of dark green containers inside what appears to be an open building. There are two red crates on one side. The

Barrels of firefighting foam containing forever chemicals at the Islip Fuel Depot in Oxfordshire have been removed following concerns raised by campaigners.

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