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Police tell family of prisoner's death by voicemail

Exclusive: The family of a deceased prisoner was informed of his death via a cold voicemail message, sparking outrage and a formal investigation into Thames Valley Police's shocking breach of protocol.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package

Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.

Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.

Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms

Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern

Jung Chang's mother died alone due to China's zero-Covid

Wild Swans author Jung Chang reveals the tragic story of her 90-year-old mother's solitary death in Chengdu, barred from a final reunion by China's relentless zero-Covid policies. A searing indictment of a system that sacrifices humanity for control.

UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears

Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Fan Denied £70k Prize Over Brother's AFL Link

An Australian Rules Football fan has been stripped of a massive £70,000 betting win after it was revealed his brother plays for the Sydney Swans, in a dramatic ruling that has sparked outrage.

Royal Navy's Fourth of July Thames Flotilla for US

The Royal Navy staged a dramatic boat parade on the River Thames to mark the Fourth of July, a gesture of UK-US solidarity. The event, featuring a flotilla of vessels, paid tribute to the special relationship between the two nations.

Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences

Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia

Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis

Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.

Teen Hero Saves Man in Dramatic Thames Rescue

A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.

Three Charged Over Teen Rape in Surbiton Park

Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.

Police CCTV Operator Jailed for Voyeurism in High Wycombe

A former CCTV operator and police employee from High Wycombe, Graham Smith, has been sentenced to two years in prison for voyeurism and misconduct in public office after secretly filming women in public toilets and a gym changing room.

High Wycombe man jailed for 12 years in brutal hammer attack

A 34-year-old man from High Wycombe has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a vicious, unprovoked hammer attack on a 67-year-old man, leaving him with life-altering injuries. Thames Valley Police condemn the 'cowardly and shocking' act of violence.

England's Water Crisis: The Leaking Truth

Exclusive analysis reveals how decades of underinvestment, rampant leaks, and failed regulation have pushed England's water system to the brink of collapse. Discover the radical solutions needed to avert a national disaster.

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