Castle Water bids £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
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Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
Hayling Island: A Coastal Gem Near London
Discover Hayling Island, a stunning escape less than two hours from London. Explore miles of award-winning beaches, rich history, and world-class water sports for the perfect day trip or weekend.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
Overloaded migrant boat rescue details revealed
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
England faces widespread drought in 2026
The Environment Agency warns England faces a widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall, risking hosepipe bans and crop damage. Urgent water conservation is needed.
Toxic Bio-Bead Spill Threatens Sussex Coast Wildlife
Southern Water admits responsibility for catastrophic bio-bead spill on Camber Sands beach, threatening marine life with toxic plastic pellets. Learn about the environmental impact.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
Woolwich's new £115m water park replaces old centre
Woolwich Waves, a new £115 million water park, is set to open in December, replacing the demolished 1980s Waterfront Leisure Centre. Discover the new facilities and regeneration plans.
Morrisons Installs SpotlessWater Stations Across UK
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 ultra-pure water stations. Find the full locations list and pricing details for this new sustainable service.
Colorado River states miss water management deadline
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
London Snow Forecast: Icy Blast Due Next Week
Weather maps indicate potential snowfall for London on November 21. Find out which areas are most at risk and the Met Office's latest forecast.
West Virginia miner trapped in flooded mine for 4 days
Rescue teams continue searching for a miner trapped in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder mine after flooding incident. Multiple agencies involved in urgent response operation.
Israel Attacks Palestinian Water Sources 250+ Times
New data reveals Israeli forces and settlers have attacked Palestinian water infrastructure over 250 times since 2020, creating a public health catastrophe in Gaza and West Bank.
Wessex Water fined £11m for sewage failures
Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m for wastewater management failures. The penalty will fund improvements to reduce sewage spills across the South West.
Latin America's AI Boom Sparks Data Centre Resistance
Communities in Chile and Uruguay are taking governments to court over secretive data centre deals as AI expansion threatens water resources in drought-stricken regions.
Flooded UK Coalmines Power Green Heating Revolution
Abandoned coal mines across the UK are being transformed into revolutionary low-carbon heating sources, offering cheap warmth to communities while fighting climate change.
British volunteers evacuate children from Gaza
A grassroots network of British citizens is undertaking dangerous rescue missions to evacuate children from war-torn Gaza, defying government inaction with extraordinary acts of courage.
Kristen Stewart Champions Female Film Directors
Hollywood star Kristen Stewart makes powerful plea for gender equality in film directing, calling for more opportunities for women filmmakers during London screening of her new project.
Water bosses lose bonuses as Ofwat cracks down
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
Water firms seek double charging for sewage fixes
Water companies could bill households twice for infrastructure repairs to tackle sewage pollution under new Ofwat proposals being challenged in court by environmental campaigners.
UK Water Alert: Forever Chemicals Action Ordered
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has been directed to take immediate measures as potentially harmful PFAS chemicals are detected in UK water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.
Thai Cave Rescue Hero's Return in New Documentary
Discover how Dr Richard Harris, the Australian diver who risked everything in the 2018 Thai cave rescue, confronts new challenges in the documentary 'Resurgence', exploring trauma, purpose and the power of human resilience.
British-Irish women rescued after 3 days in Himalayas
Two adventurous women survive 72 hours trapped in treacherous Himalayan terrain before dramatic mountain rescue operation brings them to safety.
Cyclist survives 3 days in ravine drinking red wine
In an astonishing tale of human endurance, a French cyclist survived 72 hours at the bottom of a 130-foot ravine in the French Alps, staying hydrated with nothing but a bag of red wine until rescuers heard his faint cries for help.
Epic Theme Park 2 Hours From London
Discover a thrilling UK theme park offering world-class rollercoasters, water rides and family entertainment within easy reach of London - your next weekend adventure awaits!
Virginia Water: Perfect Autumn Walk Near London
Just 40 minutes from central London lies Virginia Water Lake, offering one of Surrey's most spectacular autumn displays with golden foliage, serene lakes, and stunning waterfalls.
Puntland's drought crisis through powerful photography
Stunning photography reveals how relentless drought and disappearing rainy seasons are transforming life in Somalia's Puntland region, forcing communities to adapt to an increasingly arid landscape.
Great Barrier Reef Pipeline Sparks Environmental Fury
A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.
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