‘Weedkiller a risk to nature’

THE world’s most popular weedkiller is devastating wildlife, research suggests.

DIY giant B&Q stopped selling Roundup last year after it was linked to causing cancer in the US.

Birmingham University found it damaged waterfleas’ DNA. Lead author Dr Luisa Orsini said: “Claims it causes diseases and disorders ranging from cancer to autism stack up.”

Pharmaceutical group Bayer strongly rejects claims glyphosate-based Roundup is carcinogenic.

LORRY drivers face long waits to cross the Channel as they head for the Port of Dover yesterday.

The Dover Traffic Access Protocol was brought in on the A20 in Kent due to the high volumes of freight traffic as talks on a trade deal ground slowly on.