Land Which Has Been Turned Into a Massive Illegal Tip in Wigan Is Reportedly Owned by King Charles III's Estate

Enormous illegal Greater Manchester waste dump dubbed one of worst in the UK is on land partially owned by the King

Wigan Council has said it will have to consider an offer to transfer ownership due to the costs involved

King owns part of Wigan site that has become ‘UK’s worst illegal waste dump’

Duchy of Lancaster claimed it is exempt from cleaning up the site, due to an ancient feudal law

Land which has been turned into a massive illegal tip in Wigan is reportedly owned by King Charles III's estate

A huge illegal waste dump in Wigan, which is making life a misery for neighbours, is on land owned by the King’s private estate, it has been claimed.

Revealed: a rotting illegal waste site belongs to the King’s royal estate

It's been called one of the most dangerous illegal waste sites in the country - a huge 25,000 tonne dump of rubbish located next to a row of houses and a primary school near Wigan.