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.
Sky has launched its January 2026 sale with major savings on TV, Netflix and fibre broadband bundles. Deals include Sky Stream packages from £39 and a Sky Glass Air TV for £4.25/month. Learn more.
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.
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.
Waitrose urgently recalls two bottled water products due to potential glass contamination. Customers warned not to drink and to return for a full refund. Separate salmonella alert for pistachio nougat.
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.
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.
A series of road closures are planned across Hammersmith and Fulham in January 2026 for essential utility and council works. See the full list of dates and locations.
A snorkeller is missing off Western Australia's coast near Ledge Point. Emergency services have launched a major land, sea, and air search operation. Stay informed on the developing situation.
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.
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
Donald Trump vetoes a safe drinking water project for Colorado, prompting Rep. Lauren Boebert to suggest political retaliation over her push for Epstein files release. Read the full story.
Waitrose recalls No 1 Deeside mineral water due to potential glass fragments. Customers urged to return bottles for a full refund. Check batch codes here.
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.
Waitrose urgently recalls its No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Water due to potential glass fragments. Customers warned not to drink and to return for a full refund. Check batch codes now.
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.
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.
Virginia Water in Surrey has been crowned one of Britain's poshest villages for 2025. Discover the £15m mansions, exclusive Wentworth Club, and why even dog walkers sign NDAs.
For nearly five decades, the Shea family of Fremantle, Western Australia, has waged an epic, environmentally costly water balloon battle every New Year's Eve. Discover the rules, raids, and legacy of their chaotic tradition.
Molly-Mae Hague credits Medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild for transforming her skin's clarity. Discover the viral K-Beauty toner pads she swears by for glass skin results.
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
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.
Pottery fragments discovered near Turkey's Durupinar Formation suggest human activity during the Biblical flood era. Archaeologists call for urgent site protection. Read the latest findings.
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.
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.
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.
Discover how switching to microwaveable glass food containers can drastically reduce food waste and washing up for British families, especially after big holiday meals.
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.
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt major polluters from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move environmental groups warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full analysis.
A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges Londoners to avoid pouring festive fats and gravy down sinks to prevent costly blockages and environmental damage.