Litter Pickers Remove 50 Bags of Rubbish from River Wear

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In Short: A community group in Durham, England, has collected over 50 bags of rubbish from the River Wear, including a challenging extraction of a full-sized fridge freezer.

A community group in Durham, England, has collected over 50 bags of rubbish from the River Wear, including a challenging extraction of a full-sized fridge freezer, according to reports from the BBC. The group, known as the Durham City Riverscape Community, formed just before the coronavirus pandemic to carry out monthly litter picks along the River Wear.

The removal of the fridge from the river was the hardest challenge the group had taken on to date, according to a spokesperson for the group. However, the team proved equal to the task, demonstrating the dedication of volunteers and the support of the City of Durham Parish Council.

Clerk of the City of Durham Parish Council and co-founder of the litter picking group, Adam Shanley, praised the scale of dedication from volunteers, stating that 'none of this incredible progress would be possible without the phenomenal, unwavering support of the City of Durham Parish Council.

The group will continue to back their volunteers every step of the way as they work tirelessly to safeguard the River Wear for generations to come, according to a statement from the BBC North East.

Litter Pickers Remove 50 Bags of Rubbish from River Wear

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