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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - Caught on Camera

Liverpool Council seeking answers over River Mersey sewage spill

Cabinet member confirms contact has been made with the Environment Agency

Liverpool Echo

Water company not to blame for 'raw sewage' dumped in River Mersey

United Utilities said a caravan site and factory waste was to blame for the lumps of sewage found in the water at Otterspool

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's United Utilities customers could be paying more for their water

The Liverpool water supplier can now charge customers an additional £24.1 million

Liverpool Echo

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Pensioner, 82, 'can't shower at same time as neighbours'

"I don't think it's too much to ask to be able to wash yourself"

Manchester Evening News

Environment Agency knew sewage was being dumped into rivers years ago, leak reveals

Exclusive: Revelation comes after agency’s chair told MPs in May the practice had only recently come to light

The Guardian - UK

Pub's hilarious sign to attract customers after busy road 'turns into pond'

Nigel Maloney put up a sign saying 'wet feet welcome'

Manchester Evening News

Thousands of wet wipes and sanitary products on beach 'linked to sewage'

United Utilities said it was "important to remember" things like wet wipes should not be disposed of down the toilet

Liverpool Echo

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United Utilities warns on profits as costs jump by £65m

In May it forecast that its underlying operating costs would be around £100m for the year

Birmingham Post

Major road closed amid 'collapse' as drivers told to avoid the area

Motorists are facing 'serious traffic congestion'

Manchester Evening News

Why it took 10 WEEKS to fix a leak in a South Manchester street

The leak was finally fixed last Friday

Manchester Evening News

Beachgoers told to avoid swimming after sewage and pollution alerts issued

There are currently 28 pollution warnings in place throughout the UK.

Manchester Evening News

United Utilities blame caravan site and factory waste for sewage in Mersey River

Around 100 beaches in England were hit by raw sewage discharges last month, sparking national outrage

Liverpool Echo

Rats 'rule the streets' as scared neighbours are 'living in hell'

One woman said living in the area is like "living in Victorian times"

Liverpool Echo

Map shows devastating truth of sewage grot spots in Merseyside

The map from The Rivers Trust highlights some of the spots most affected by sewage overspill in Merseyside

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M56 traffic warning after road floods next to junction

Drivers have been told to avoid the area if possible

Liverpool Echo

M62 crash, lightning causes fire and nan locked up

The latest evening ECHO headlines on Wednesday, September 7

Liverpool Echo

Lightning bolt sets United Utilities plant on fire

An eyewitness said they saw "the biggest flash" and heard "the loudest crash of thunder" before the silo went up in flames

Liverpool Echo

Blaze at water plant, ex pro footballer jailed and woman collapsed in gym

The latest evening ECHO headlines on Tuesday, September 6

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Rail line reopens in Greater Manchester after five days of disruption due to flooded line

Flood damage was caused to more than three miles of track.

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of fake cigarettes found in 'hidden compartments'

Police visited several stores after reports of shops selling fake cigarettes to minors

Manchester Evening News

Rail services in East Manchester still disrupted as flooding repairs from burst mains pipe continue

It is the fifth day of disruptions on the line due to a burst water main

Manchester Evening News

'Waterfall' railway bridge damaged as major water leak now stopped

Trains, however, continue to be suspended for a fourth day

Manchester Evening News

Trains cancelled and lines closed after thousands of gallons of water submerges tracks

Trains running between Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds via Stalybridge and on the Glossop line are being impacted

Manchester Evening News

Tameside leak leaves households in Droylsden with no water

Local businesses have been forced to close this morning due to the leak

Manchester Evening News

Passengers face 'severe delays' in Manchester due to flooding on railway lines

A burst water main began flooding the tracks in the early hours of Thursday

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