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Record number of English bathing sites classified as having poor water quality

River water quality distinctly worse than that of coastal bathing sites, results from tests for harmful bacteria found

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Annual figures for England’s bathing waters branded ‘unacceptable’ by a Government minister.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

More flooding likely this week after rain from Storm Bert, UK minister says

Warnings remain in England and Wales as ex Environment Agency chair says not enough is spent on flood defences

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

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Met Office accused of incompetence in ‘clear underestimation’ of Storm Bert as clear-up continues

The Met Office insists Storm Bert was ‘well forecast’ – but that hasn’t stopped criticism from some quarters

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Ministers told ‘incompetence’ at Met Office led to underestimation of Storm Bert

Hundreds of homes were left under water, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Water watchdog is chasing its tail on executive bonuses

Ofwat hasn’t stopped recipients getting their bonuses but its increased powers in other areas are meaningful

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the River Severn?

Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

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UK’s intensive farming hotspots have 79 times more chickens than people, data shows

Despite large poultry units being a key driver of river pollution, their number has soared near the Wye and Severn

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

‘It’s a national disgrace’: fury at sewage-filled Windermere over toxic algae and dead fish

Campaigners blame United Utilities for blighting famous lake with raw effluent

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

Rescue mission begins after mysterious crayfish deaths in Northumberland

At least 100 white-clawed crayfish, the UK’s only native species, have been found dead since the end of September

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

Housing developments in London flushing raw sewage directly into rivers

Seven housing developments in north and west London are found to be flushing sewage directly into rivers that flow into the Thames

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Hard-hit Defra to have budget slashed further despite warnings

Department’s finances were slashed during austerity and campaigners say more cuts will stall progress to meet nature and climate targets

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

‘It is about people’s love of the river’: swimming group fighting for rights in the Avon

Conham River Park is home to a group devoted to protecting and promoting the use of the river

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024

Revealed: water firms in England ‘passed’ pollution tests that were never carried out

Self-monitoring regime will change to plug loophole that allowed failing sewage plants to pass pollution checks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

New Water Commission must create an environmental enforcer that is feared

The current division of responsibilities between Ofwat, the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate hasn’t worked

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

‘Forever chemicals’ outlast any government – all the more reason for dealing with them now

Letter: Choosing not to tackle them where they are known to lurk is just postponing the grief, writes Woody Caan

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

UK rivers contain ‘cocktail of chemicals and stimulants’ endangering aquatic life

Exclusive: Researchers find 61% of fresh waters in the UK contain high levels of phosphate and nitrate

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

Storm Ashley mapped: Where and when are ‘danger to life’ weather warnings in force across UK?

Met Office is warning of possible damage to homes, power cuts and disruption to travel by air, road, rail and ferry

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Top-rated UK water firms ‘dumped 1,374 illegal spills into rivers’

Exclusive: United Utilities and Severn Trent had four-star environment ranking but discharges breached permits, campaign group says

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024

Flooding of AFC Wimbledon 'totally predictable' claims campaign group

The Cherry Red Records Stadium was flooded when 10,000 litres of water poured in after drains backed up in heavy downpours

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2024

New weather warnings issued as London set to be battered by heavy rain

Yellow weather warnings come into force on Sunday, for wind and rain which will hit areas already saturated by downpours earlier in the week.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2024

UK braced for heavy rain and strong winds days after flooding

Up to 80mm of rain could fall in some areas on Sunday, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2024

UK weather: 60mph winds to batter country after week of heavy rain and floods

Up to 80mm of rain could fall in some areas on Sunday, the Met Office said

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

UK weather: strong wind warning issued as England and Wales cope with floods

Transport disrupted and more than 60 flood warnings still in place, with more downpours to come

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