Wessex Water Executives Got £50k Extra Amid Bonus Ban
Wessex Water's CEO and CFO received £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent company in a year they were banned from bonuses due to pollution. Read the full investigation.
Wessex Water's CEO and CFO received £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent company in a year they were banned from bonuses due to pollution. Read the full investigation.
California is officially drought-free for the first time since 2000, thanks to wet winters and recent storms. Explore the impacts and what it means for the future.
Bioderma's iconic Sensibio H2O micellar water, loved by Victoria Beckham, is now discounted at Boots. Discover the gentle, celebrity-approved skincare staple.
A 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could become a free, biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and a sandy beach, pending Hackney Council approval. The community-led project promises a nature-first haven for locals.
The City of London Corporation is reviewing the seasonal schedule of Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond, with a view to potentially opening it year-round due to soaring demand for open water swimming.
Plans for a free, naturally filtered wild swimming spot with a sandy beach in East London's Hackney could accommodate up to 1,200 swimmers daily. See the ambitious vision.
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Reusable water bottles are a breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli. Experts reveal the essential cleaning steps you're likely missing to protect your health.
Plans for a floating, natural water swimming pool in Canary Wharf's Eden Dock have been approved. The 50-metre facility, set to open in summer 2026, will feature saunas and a clubhouse. Discover this new urban oasis.
Waitrose urgently recalls two bottled water products due to potential glass contamination. Customers warned not to drink and to return for a full refund. Separate salmonella alert for pistachio nougat.
Essential maintenance by TfL, Thames Water and others will cause road closures and traffic delays across Kensington and Chelsea throughout January. Plan your journey.
A major search operation continues off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services braved dangerous seas as they hunt for two missing people. Read the latest updates.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton Beach on New Year's Day. The RNLI warns of cold water shock dangers during winter dips.
A letter to the Guardian highlights the environmental cost of long showers, urging a rethink of water use in the climate crisis. Discover how small changes can make a big difference.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after trying to rescue a woman struggling in the sea off Brighton beach. Sussex Police confirm the tragic incident, as RNLI warns of cold water dangers.
A man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea near Brighton Palace Pier. The RNLI issues urgent cold water safety warning. Read more.
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
A series of road closures are planned across Hammersmith and Fulham in January 2026 for essential utility and council works. See the full list of dates and locations.
A snorkeller is missing off Western Australia's coast near Ledge Point. Emergency services have launched a major land, sea, and air search operation. Stay informed on the developing situation.
Survivalist Bear Grylls co-owns Water2's Pod 2.0 filter, removing 99.99% of microplastics. Save £20 with code VIEWER and over £140 annually versus bottled water.
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
Donald Trump vetoes a safe drinking water project for Colorado, prompting Rep. Lauren Boebert to suggest political retaliation over her push for Epstein files release. Read the full story.
Waitrose recalls No 1 Deeside mineral water due to potential glass fragments. Customers urged to return bottles for a full refund. Check batch codes here.
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
Waitrose urgently recalls its No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Water due to potential glass fragments. Customers warned not to drink and to return for a full refund. Check batch codes now.
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
The RNLI urges caution for festive sea dips after two swimmers vanished on Christmas Day. Key safety advice includes assessing conditions, avoiding solo swims, and wearing appropriate gear.
Virginia Water in Surrey has been crowned one of Britain's poshest villages for 2025. Discover the £15m mansions, exclusive Wentworth Club, and why even dog walkers sign NDAs.