30,000 homes without water in Kent and Sussex
A major incident is declared after 30,000 properties lose water supply in Kent and Sussex. Schools close and hospitals are impacted as South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti.
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Major water incident declared across Kent and Sussex
Kent County Council declares a major incident as thousands face water outages. Storm Goretti and power cuts blamed. Find out affected areas and where to get bottled water.
Millions of UK homes threatened by surface water flooding
Traumatised flood victims across England are joining forces to demand action as climate change and failing infrastructure put millions more properties at risk. Read their stories.
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.
Foreseen water failure left 24,000 homes without supply
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.
How to properly clean your reusable water bottle
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.
New natural water swimming pool approved for Canary Wharf
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.
Long Showers: A Costly Habit for the Planet
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.
Sewage in Water Kills 10 in India's 'Cleanest City'
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.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Saves £140 & Cuts Plastic
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.
California snowpack boosted by December storms
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.
Water boss got £170k bonus despite pollution ban
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
Water restored after Christmas outage in Hastings
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Hastings water crisis on Christmas Day after pipe bursts
Hundreds in Hastings face a dry Christmas as a burst pipe drains reservoir. MP slams Southern Water's 'years of neglect'. Bottled water stations set up as company races to fix supply.
Couple clash over extreme water saving measures
Peter and Winnie are at odds over his strict water-saving rules, from timed showers to reusing egg water. Is he being eco-conscious or controlling? You decide.
Reuse Grey Water to Save Money on Rising Bills
With water bills soaring, UK households are advised to reuse grey water from baths and sinks to cut costs and help the environment. Expert tips inside.
Burst pipe floods London station, rail chaos until Christmas Eve
Major rail disruption on key London route after burst water pipe submerges tracks at Rye House. No trains between Liverpool Street and Hertford East until Dec 24.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Thames Water defers £2.5m boss bonuses until new year
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
Thames Water pauses £2.5m executive bonus payments
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
Wessex Water hit with £11m sewage enforcement package
Wessex Water must pay an £11m enforcement package for sewage leaks, with shareholders funding the upgrades, not customers. Read the latest on the water sector crackdown.
UK Flood Alert: Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption Warning
The Met Office warns of life-threatening flooding and travel chaos as heavy rain hits saturated ground. Yellow and amber warnings are in force across the UK. Check your local forecast now.
UK weather: Four days of warnings as month's rain to fall
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Tehran's water crisis: Evacuation threat as supplies run low
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Tehran faces 'Day Zero' as water supplies run critically low
Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, forcing water rationing and potential evacuation for 15 million. Experts cite climate change and mismanagement. Could London be next?
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Datacentre boom threatens Australia's drinking water supply
Sydney's datacentre water demand could surpass Canberra's entire supply within a decade. Experts warn of a crisis as AI growth strains resources. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water plant had 2024 health risk notice
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
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