Bristol's Spanish Water Imports During Crisis Expose UK Failures
Spain's Costa del Sol faces severe drought, with conflicting pool regulations causing tensions between residents and tourists, exposing UK water management failures.
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Water Bills To Jump For Millions After Regulator Approval
CMA allows five water firms to raise bills by extra £556m over five years, adding 3% on average to household charges.
Water Bosses Recalled by MPs Over Christmas Outages
South East Water bosses recalled by MPs over Christmas outages as thousands remain without water in Kent and Sussex.
Devon Town Hit by Parasite Outbreak in Tap Water
Over 20 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium in Devon tap water; residents told to boil water.
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Hosepipe Ban and Heat Health Alerts Across England as Third Heatwave Arrives
Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans in place across England as third heatwave brings temperatures up to 33C.
Poison Water Review: The 1988 Cornwall Mass Poisoning Exposed
Documentary revisits 1988 Cornwall water poisoning scandal, highlighting greed, incompetence, and victims' fight for justice.
Stop Pouring Milk Down the Drain, Experts Warn
Experts warn UK households not to pour milk down the sink due to plumbing blockages and environmental harm.
Thames Water Demands MP Pay £1,400/hr Legal Fees
Thames Water tried to force MP Charlie Maynard to pay up to £1,400/hr legal fees after he challenged its bailout in court, but the Supreme Court rejected the demand.
Iran Must Move Capital From Tehran Due to Water Crisis, President Says
Iran's president says Tehran must be relocated due to water crisis and subsidence, proposing a move to the Persian Gulf coast.
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Sixth Day Of Water Crisis Hits Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells faces sixth day without water as South East Water blames freezing weather; schools and businesses close.
China's Ancient Rainwater Harvesting Powers Modern Buildings
China revives ancient rainwater harvesting for modern buildings like the Bird's Nest, reusing up to 50% of water needs and advancing sponge city goals.
Iran's Water Crisis Deepens as Dam Levels Plummet
Water levels in Mashhad's dams fall below 3% as Iran faces severe drought, with officials warning of cuts and potential evacuation of Tehran.
10-Tonne Fatberg Removed From West London Sewer
A 10-tonne fatberg of congealed fat and wet wipes broke a Chelsea sewer, costing Thames Water £400,000 to repair.
England Faces Extreme Drought Emergency In 2024
England faces extreme drought in 2024 with emergency plans being drawn up by government and water companies as reservoirs drop to critical levels.
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Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis Enters Sixth Day
Tunbridge Wells faces sixth day without water as South East Water blames freezing weather; schools and businesses shut, residents struggle.
Couple's Water Usage War Divides Guardian Readers
A couple argues over water usage: Peter monitors consumption to cut bills, while Winnie feels policed. Guardian readers weigh in.
South East Water CEO to Step Down After Kent and Sussex Supply Outages
South East Water CEO David Hinton to step down after supply outages in Kent and Sussex, following chair's resignation and MP criticism.
Boil Water Notice For 24,000 Homes In Kent
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 homes in Kent after water quality issues recur; water restored but must be boiled.
MP Demands Water Boss Resigns Over Tunbridge Wells Crisis
MP Mike Martin calls for South East Water CEO David Hinton to resign after three-day water outage in Tunbridge Wells, affecting 23,000 properties.
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Thames Water warns nationalisation likely if creditor talks fail
Thames Water warns of potential nationalisation if creditor talks fail, as it reports £1.6bn annual loss and rising debt.
Sewage Spills Twice as Bad in UK National Parks as Outside, Report Finds
Sewage spills in UK national parks are twice as bad as outside, with 254,808 hours of pollution in 2024, campaigners say.
Burnham's Public Ownership Plans for Water and Energy
Andy Burnham aims to bring water and energy under public control if he becomes PM, a move that could cost billions but reduce bills. Critics warn of taxpayer burden.
Major Incident Declared as 30,000 Homes Without Water in Kent and Sussex
Major incident declared after 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex left without water due to cold weather and Storm Goretti; schools closed.
Woman Dies in Strinesdale Reservoir Tragedy
Woman dies after getting into difficulty at Strinesdale Reservoir in Manchester; police say no suspicious circumstances.
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Toxic Chromium Plume Spreads Onto Native Land in New Mexico
A toxic chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has spread onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding safety limits and raising health concerns.
Massive Data Centres Strain Australia's Drinking Water
Data centres in Sydney and Melbourne are projected to consume vast amounts of drinking water, raising concerns about sustainability and resource strain.
Labour MPs Slam Thames Water for £2.5m Bonuses Amid Crisis
27 Labour MPs demand Thames Water claw back £2.5m in executive bonuses and scrap future payouts amid pollution and debt crisis.
Uniqlo Billionaire's Hawaii Golf Courses Drain Water Amid Drought
Uniqlo billionaire's Kapalua golf courses use potable water amid drought, losing PGA event and sparking legal battles over irrigation.
Dozens Rescued After Burst Water Main Floods North London Street
Dozens rescued by firefighters after burst water main floods Caledonian Road in Islington, north London. No injuries reported.
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South East Water Admits Failure In Handling Water Outages
South East Water failed to communicate during winter outages, leaving tens of thousands without water; CCW report finds fewer than 10% satisfied.
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