内容摘要：The widower of popular Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has been sentenced to death by hanging in connection with her death three years ago

The widower of popular Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has been sentenced to death by hanging in connection with her death three years ago

Newhaven resident Cat Fletcher, who lives near the site, said: "At different times on different days, there is a very overwhelming putrid smell that makes you not want to sit in your garden."Paul Keene, a Lewes District councillor and Newhaven resident, told

: "I've seen mothers covering their baby's faces when they're walking near the plant."The stack extension was to try to deal with the smell and pollution issues, but it has made things worse."Last week, I went into my garden and the smell was so strong I felt sick to my stomach. It's like a bitumen and burning asphalt smell. It's unbearable."

Lucienne Emberglow, another resident, said the smell was "overwhelming" and made her eyes water.Jamie Crawford, who has lived in Newhaven for 20 years, said: "We feel neglected, almost abandoned. So many people have been writing to the council."

Kate Peach, owner of Each Peach Forest School which is about half a mile from the factory, said: "It's strong, it's unpleasant and smells a bit chemically.

"Two or three times a week, staff will report they need to bring the children from outside because the children complain about the smell. It catches in their throat."The mood in the capital Port Louis reflected this changing tide, as people gathered on Monday in anticipation of results that signalled a fresh direction for the country.

They were dancing and singing in the streets and blowing vuvuzelas. They also waved the country's flag and held fire crackers.Ibrahim, who voted for the Alliance for Change told the BBC that "growing public dissatisfaction" was a major reason the ruling party lost.

The cost-of-living crisis has been a major issue for many Mauritians, along with a growing concern about governance and corruption.On the campaign trail, both parties promised to improve the lives of people on the islands.