23,000 homes without water in Kent and Sussex
Water watchdog Ofwat expresses concern as 23,000 properties in Kent and Sussex face a fourth day without supply after Storm Goretti. South East Water under scrutiny.
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Monzo app outage leaves UK customers locked out
Monzo Bank's app suffered a major outage on Tuesday, disrupting payments and logins for millions. The digital bank is investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
Monzo banking app down for thousands of users
Monzo's app suffered a major outage on 13 January 2026, leaving customers with limited functionality. The bank has activated its backup system while engineers work on a fix.
Major X Outage Coincides with UK Grok Probe
A widespread X outage left millions unable to access the platform, coinciding with a UK Ofcom investigation into explicit deepfakes generated by its Grok AI. Read the latest on the tech failure and regulatory clash.
25,000 homes without water as major incident declared
A major incident is ongoing in Kent and Sussex as 25,000 properties face water outages. Storm Goretti blamed for power cuts and burst pipes. Read the latest updates.
El Paso water main break leaves 100,000+ without supply
A catastrophic break in a major water line has left over 100,000 El Paso residents with little to no water, prompting a boil notice and school closures. Officials warn repairs could take days.
Cornwall Storm Chaos: Homes Still Without Essentials
Four days after Storm Goretti's 100mph winds, thousands in Cornwall remain without power or water. An MP calls it a 'national emergency'. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Radar failure cancels 20+ flights at Birmingham Airport
A power outage at a key radar site halted arrivals into Birmingham Airport overnight, causing over 20 flights to be cancelled, diverted or severely delayed. Read the latest on the disruption and past incidents.
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.
Berlin power grid attack leaves 35,000 homes without electricity
A major power outage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without heat or light in sub-zero temperatures. Officials blame left-wing extremists for the arson attack. Read the latest.
Berlin power outage leaves 50,000 in dark after arson
A major power outage in Berlin, suspected to be arson, has plunged tens of thousands into darkness. Full details on the investigation and restoration timeline here.
Berlin power cut hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson
A suspected arson attack on power cables in Berlin has left 45,500 homes without electricity, with repairs expected to last until Thursday amid freezing conditions. Read the latest updates.
Explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, as Maduro blames 'terrorists'
Multiple explosions reported in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, causing power outages. President Maduro denounces 'terrorist attack'. Get the latest updates on the developing situation.
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.
Eurostar delays after Channel Tunnel power outage
Eurostar and LeShuttle services resume with major delays after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel blocked all lines, disrupting thousands of New Year travellers. Check before you travel.
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.
Moscow Blackout After Ukrainian Drone Strike
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
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.
Mass Power Outage Halts San Francisco, Freezes Robotaxis
A major power failure left 130,000 PG&E customers in the dark across San Francisco, crippling traffic signals and stranding autonomous Waymo vehicles. Mayor urges residents to stay indoors.
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.
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