The Environment Agency closed the site due to concerns about poor management and pollution.

An academic says an increase in plasterboard sent to landfill could be behind a spike in smells.

Walleys Quarry landfill can now no longer accept waste after an Environment Agency order was issued.

The Environment Agency alleges poor management at the landfill site in Staffordshire.

The UK Health Security Agency says the odour can cause discomfort and short term health effects.

The site, which takes waste intermittently, has handled construction materials in recent years

The council says complaints about the landfill have been higher than last year in most months.

No rubbish from Harborough households will be sent to landfill "unless absolutely necessary".