Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
Milton Keynes council battles developers to preserve The Point, the UK's first US-style multiplex cinema. Historic 1980s landmark faces demolition threat despite community campaigns.
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £891m funding for Lower Thames Crossing, with construction starting in 2026. The 14.5-mile route will feature Britain's longest road tunnel.
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The US Navy allegedly knew of dangerous airborne plutonium levels at Hunters Point shipyard for 11 months before alerting officials. Discover the health risks and ongoing cover-up.
Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces launch the UK's first AI virtual assistant, 'Bobbi', to handle non-emergency queries and free up staff for critical incidents.
Your complete guide to London Bridge's Winter by the River Christmas market for 2025. Discover opening times, new attractions, and what to expect from the festive riverside experience.
Over 100 volunteers are scouring the Thames for the rare, hairy-shelled snail. Join the citizen science effort to protect this unique London species.
Discover London's premier rooftop venues offering spectacular views of the 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks. Book your VIP spot for an unforgettable celebration overlooking the Thames.
Discover the best free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display. Plan your celebration and welcome the new year in style.
Andrew Collins from Greenford has been convicted of rape after plying a vulnerable woman with alcohol. He awaits sentencing in January 2026.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Kansas City Chiefs heir Gracie Hunt endorses Turning Point USA's rival halftime show amid conservative backlash against Bad Bunny's NFL selection. Read the full story.
Terrence Duddy steps down as BBC Children in Need chair after receiving suspended sentence for causing serious injury to cyclist. Read the full story and police statement.
Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.
Daniel Lopatin's new album Tranquilizer uses Y2K sample CDs to create kaleidoscopic soundscapes addressing contemporary information overload. Discover this uncanny ambient masterpiece.
Masked criminals stole over £1.1 million in cryptocurrency during a daring daylight robbery in Oxford. Four arrests made in complex police investigation. Contact Thames Valley Police with information.
Masked robbers stole a £450k watch and £1.1m in Bitcoin after forcing their way into a car in Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
Two London men arrested following a kidnapping and high-value robbery in Oxford where victims were forced to hand over a £121,039 watch and $1.5m in cryptocurrency. Police appeal for witnesses.
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.
London recorded only 8 treasure discoveries in 2024, down from previous years, while Norfolk leads with 138 finds. Explore the changing landscape of UK treasure hunting and mudlarking.
Monmouth faces its worst flooding in three decades after the River Monnow burst its banks. See how the community is responding and the cleanup efforts underway.
A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking in the River Tees at Barnard Castle. Emergency services recovered her body on Saturday.
The body of a 20-year-old woman was recovered from the River Tees near Barnard Castle after a major emergency service search. Her next of kin have been informed.
A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.
Severe flood warnings indicate a 'significant risk to life' in Wales as a major cold weather alert is issued for five English regions. Stay informed on the latest updates.
Southern California prepares for up to 5 inches of rain from an atmospheric river, with evacuation warnings issued for flood and landslide risks. Stay informed and follow official advice.