15-year-old girl drowns in River Severn accident
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Two London men arrested following a kidnapping and high-value robbery in Oxford where victims were forced to hand over a £121,039 watch and $1.5m in cryptocurrency. Police appeal for witnesses.
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
Plan your festive travel as Network Rail's £130m works close key stations. Over 2,500 trains face disruption. Check the full list of closures and plan ahead.
London recorded only 8 treasure discoveries in 2024, down from previous years, while Norfolk leads with 138 finds. Explore the changing landscape of UK treasure hunting and mudlarking.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions for emergency repairs on an infrastructure defect, causing severe travel disruption between England and Wales. Motorists are urged to use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge diversion. Plan your journey now.
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 ultra-pure water stations. Find the full locations list and pricing details for this new sustainable service.
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
London's South Bank transforms into a glittering wonderland with Winter Light's free art trail. Discover neon installations, hourly light shows & festive markets until January 18, 2026.
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling and his family are safe after masked men broke into their Berkshire home. Police are investigating the third burglary attempt targeting Sterling in seven years.
New data reveals Israeli forces and settlers have attacked Palestinian water infrastructure over 250 times since 2020, creating a public health catastrophe in Gaza and West Bank.
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling and his family escaped unharmed after masked men attempted to break into their home. Police are investigating this second burglary targeting the England international.
Heavy police presence at Reading College after boy injured in assault. Thames Valley Police urge public to avoid Kings Road area as search operation continues.
Breaking: Reading College remains in lockdown as armed police conduct a manhunt following a suspected stabbing that left a boy injured on campus Thursday afternoon.
A massive £1.1 billion regeneration project is set to create a brand new neighbourhood in Beckton, featuring 2,000 homes, shops, and community facilities along the River Thames.
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
London's riverside music extravaganza Labyrinth on the Thames announces major expansion plans that could see the festival almost double its capacity by 2026, bringing more world-class acts to the capital's iconic waterfront.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces backlash after comparing residents of a small English market town to Tolkien's hobbits during a controversial podcast appearance, drawing local outrage and accusations of arrogance.
Water companies could bill households twice for infrastructure repairs to tackle sewage pollution under new Ofwat proposals being challenged in court by environmental campaigners.
Hundreds gathered in Kingston upon Thames to protest the UK government's controversial deportation flight to Jamaica, demanding an end to the hostile environment policy.
Major roadworks and utility upgrades will cause significant traffic disruptions across Harrow this November. Plan your routes as multiple key roads face temporary closures.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has been directed to take immediate measures as potentially harmful PFAS chemicals are detected in UK water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.
Discover how Newham Council's ambitious £1bn regeneration project will transform East London with 3,000 sustainable homes, new parks, and community facilities along the River Thames.
England's iconic canal network faces unprecedented threats from climate change, with severe underfunding putting these historic waterways at risk of deterioration and closure.
Plan ahead for significant travel disruption across London's transport network this November 2025. Multiple Tube lines, London Overground and rail services face closures and alterations - here's everything you need to know.
Multiple London Underground lines and rail services will be suspended this weekend due to essential engineering works, affecting travel across the capital. Plan your journey now to avoid disruption.
A vital section of the Thames Path near Kew Gardens has collapsed into the river, creating dangerous conditions and cutting off popular walking routes. Local authorities warn pedestrians to avoid the area as emergency repairs get underway.
A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.