Residents express outrage after garden waste is dumped on graves at Caister Village Cemetery, prompting council to pledge action against recurring fly-tipping incidents in the sacred resting place.
Rachel Cross was visiting the graves of her parents and daughter at Caister Village Cemetery on Sunday, April 27, when she encountered a disturbing sight: "mounds of mud and cuttings” dumped over old graves. Cross expressed her dismay, stating, “It’s disgusting and disrespectful."
Caister Parish Council, which oversees the cemetery located by Holy Trinity Church on Norwich Road, has voiced its disappointment regarding the incident, labelling the act of fly-tipping garden waste as “unacceptable.” In a post on social media, the council indicated its intention to take further action should such incidents continue.
Community responses to the social media post reflected similar sentiments. One commenter highlighted the inappropriateness of fly-tipping in a graveyard, calling it “downright disgraceful.”
Reports indicate that this is not the first occurrence of fly-tipping at the cemetery. Similar incidents were noted last year but reportedly ceased before resuming recently. The cemetery serves as a final resting place exclusively for residents who have lived in Caister for five years or more, as well as individuals who have resided in care homes in the area. The ongoing issue raises concerns among local community members regarding the respect afforded to such sacred spaces.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
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9
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The narrative is recent, referencing an incident on April 27, indicating fresh content without clear signs of being outdated or recycled from older stories.
Quotes check
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7
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Rachel Cross's quote could not be verified as an original source online, but its context suggests it might be recent. No earlier references to the quote were found, suggesting potential originality.
Source reliability
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8
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The narrative originates from a local news outlet, EDP24, which, while not globally renowned, provides local news coverage and appears to have a community-focused agenda without immediate signs of bias.
Plausability check
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9
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The claim of fly-tipping in a cemetery is plausible, especially given community responses and the council's involvement, making it likely a genuine local issue.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative appears fresh with no clear indicators of being outdated or recycled. The source is a local outlet with no immediate signs of bias, and the claims are plausible given the context and community response.
