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.
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Yellow Cold Health Alert Issued for London in 2026
A yellow cold health alert is in force for London as temperatures are forecast to plummet after New Year's Day 2026, posing serious risks to vulnerable residents. 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.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim rescue in Devon
A festive swim turned to tragedy in Budleigh Salterton as two men were swept away. One survivor describes being 'dragged to safety' in treacherous conditions.
Man named after Christmas Day Devon sea search ends
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute after a major Christmas Day search off Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after 'punishing' sea conditions.
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.
Two men missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon
Emergency services urge public to avoid swimming off Devon coast after two men go missing at Budleigh Salterton. Search called off as families are informed.
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.
Two missing swimmers prompt Devon police sea warning
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
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.
Coastguard ends search for missing men off Devon coast
Coastguard and RNLI teams have concluded their search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Police urge against Boxing Day swims.
Two missing in Devon sea search on Christmas Day
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Search for two missing in water off Devon beach
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Two Christmas Day swimmers missing off Devon coast
Two men are missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services continue search amid severe weather warnings. Stay out of the water.
Christmas Day sea swim in Cornwall amid weather warnings
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
Christmas Day Wind and Cold Warnings in Force
The UK faces disruptive 55-65mph winds and a three-day cold weather health alert on Christmas Day, with travel and power cuts expected. Stay informed and safe.
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.
Cold health alert and wind warnings for UK Christmas
A yellow cold health alert and severe wind warnings have been issued for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, leading to event cancellations and travel disruption. Stay informed and check your journey.
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.
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.
London Fog: 10-Hour Met Office Warning Hits Capital
A 10-hour yellow fog warning has been issued for parts of London, affecting travel from midnight to 10am on Wednesday. Check if your area is impacted.
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.
UK Flood Alert: Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption Warning
The Met Office warns of life-threatening flooding and travel chaos as heavy rain hits saturated ground. Yellow and amber warnings are in force across the UK. Check your local forecast now.
UK weather: Four days of warnings as month's rain to fall
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
Yellow warnings as month's rain to fall in a day
The Met Office warns of up to 80mm of rain in 24 hours for parts of SW England and Wales, with flood alerts active. Check your local forecast and travel advice.
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.
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