Coastguard's urgent warning for New Year's Day swimmers
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.
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Amber Cold-Health Alert Issued for London and All England
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
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.
RNLI Warning to New Year Sea Swimmers After Christmas Disappearances
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.
Amber Cold Alert: UK Faces Freezing New Year Temperatures
The UKHSA issues an amber cold health alert as temperatures are forecast to plummet below freezing from New Year's Day, posing serious health risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Amber Cold Alert Issued as Temperatures Set to Plummet
The UKHSA has issued amber cold health alerts for northern England, warning of a potential rise in deaths among vulnerable people as temperatures drop severely overnight. Check on neighbours.
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.
Why Brits brave icy seas on Boxing Day & New Year's Day
Discover the science and mental health benefits driving the UK's Boxing Day and New Year's Day sea dip craze. From cold water euphoria to safety tips, find out why thousands take the plunge.
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.
58-year-old UK cold case solved after DNA breakthrough
The 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol was solved 58 years later, marking the UK's longest-running cold case breakthrough. Discover how modern forensics and relentless review brought justice.
Australia's Christmas Weather: Heatwaves and Chilly Temps
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
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.
Sir John Stanley, Former Defence Minister, Dies at 85
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Arrest in 32-year-old Welsh farm murder case
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze on their Welsh farm. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Arrest in 1993 South Wales farmhouse double murder case
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 shotgun killings of Harry and Megan Tooze in Llanharry. South Wales Police's forensic review leads to new development in the 30-year-old cold case.
Human remains identified as woman missing for 19 years
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been confirmed as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police continue their investigation into her death.
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.
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.
Global Photo Diary: Cold Moon, Snow, and Sport
From the Cold Moon rising over Gaza to Seoul's first snow and a dejected Ben Stokes, explore the powerful images that defined Friday, December 5th, 2025.
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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