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Sea turns brown at popular UK beauty spot as MP debunks 'sewage spill' claims

It was initially feared that the discolouration was caused by sewage, but 'rigorous testing' confirmed that this was not the case

Chronicle Live

Sea at stunning beach turns brown as children enjoy half-term dip

It was initially feared to be raw sewage pouring into the sparkling turquoise waters in St Agnes, but an MP says it was run-off from fields

Wales Online

Horrifying moment massive sewage spill leaks into beautiful secluded beach in UK

Video footage showed a huge flood dark brown sewage mixing with the pale blue sea at St Agnes beach in Cornwall

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REVEALED: Shortlist for Western Morning News Business Awards 2022

Judges have selected the finalists for the Western Morning News Business Awards 2022

Birmingham Post

Woman left with £2,000 water bill after housing association fails to fix leak

Melanie Scott de Mendez told Sanctuary Housing about the leak as soon as she found out about it, but four months on they still hadn't fixed the issue

Daily Mirror

Mum shocked to get water bill for almost £2,000

Melanie's water usually costs her just £470 for six months

Wales Online

Protesters to take to beaches this weekend against sewage discharges

This comes as 11 of the 17 water companies were issued fines by the industry regulator

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Protesters to take to beaches over sewage discharges into English seas

Demonstrations from Falmouth to Whitstable to demand water firms do more to reduce pollution

The Guardian - UK

Drought, pollution, floods: Avon in Devon tells story of UK rivers in distress

A journey down the waterway in an area of outstanding natural beauty highlights troubles facing UK rivers

The Guardian - UK

Shellfish ‘forgotten victims’ of sewage polluting UK waters say Lib Dems

Waters containing shellfish were dumped in nearly 29,000 times last year, with the longest event lasting 5,000 hours.

The Independent UK

Monitors for measuring sewage going into sea 'faulty or not installed'

The Liberal Democrats say Environment Agency data shows water companies are failing to monitor sewage discharges along the coastline including at British seaside resorts

Wales Online

People calling 999 to report neighbours for ‘breaking’ hosepipe bans which haven’t started

Hosepipe bans will begin for over 16 million people around the UK from next week

The Independent UK

UK weather: Met Office warns of ‘dangerous’ floods across country

Yellow thunderstorm warning follows weeks of drought caused by extreme heat and little rainfall

The Guardian - UK

As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

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Daily Mirror

UK hosepipe bans mapped: Where are they, what are the rules and how long will they last?

Hosepipe bans are already in place in several areas across the UK but more places will be facing restrictions very soon — here's a roundup of all the bans and when they'll end

The Independent UK

Cornwall faces hosepipe ban amid drought and heatwave

South West Water said the ban would come into force from August 23 to protect dwindling supplies.

The Independent UK

Devon and Cornwall hit with first hosepipe ban in 26 years

‘We’ve been left with no other choice,’ water company spokesperson says

Bristol Post

Drought could be declared in the South West tomorrow

A set of restrictions could be brought in

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Manchester Evening News

What water companies are telling customers across UK amid drought fears

Many water companies across the country are taking necessary steps to help tackle a potential drought in the coming weeks

The Guardian - UK

Ban bonuses for water firm bosses until they fix leaky pipes, say Lib Dems

England’s water and sewage chiefs awarded themselves £27m amid leakages of 2.4bn litres a day

Wales Online

24 places likely to see hosepipe bans next as first comes into force

The second ban will be implemented from next Friday

Wales Online

Millions of homes look set to see hosepipe bans within weeks

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

Birmingham Post

Finance chief joins Celtic & Co from fellow Cornish fashion brand Seasalt

Martin Hayball previously held senior finance roles with Pennon Group and South West Water

The Guardian - UK

Jail water firm bosses over ‘appalling’ pollution, says Environment Agency

Report shows English water and sewage firms’ performance on pollution has declined to worst in years

Daily Mirror

UK heatwave: Locals miffed after being told to 'save water for tourists'

South West Water urged each of its two million customers in Devon and Cornwall to use five litres less per day amid soaring temperatures, rising number of visitors and people moving to the region

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