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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

Venice Beach declared hazardous due to sinkholes and sewage

Exclusive: Venice Beach, California's world-famous coastline, faces emergency closure as dangerous sinkholes, raw sewage spills, and crumbling infrastructure create a severe public health hazard. Authorities warn visitors to avoid the area.

NASA returns ancient asteroid dust older than the Sun

In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to

UK's Dirtiest Beaches Revealed for 2024

Exclusive data from the Environment Agency exposes the UK beaches failing water quality tests. Discover if your favourite seaside destination is on the alarming list of polluted bathing spots.

Thames 'Wet Wipe Island' clean-up shocks London

A massive clean-up operation has removed a grotesque 'wet wipe island' from the River Thames, exposing London's growing sewage pollution crisis. Discover how this environmental eyesore formed – and what's being done to stop it.

Water boss paid £1.3m despite pollution failures

The CEO of Yorkshire Water received a staggering £1.3m payout despite the company's failure to meet sewage pollution targets, sparking fury among customers and environmental groups.

Sewage leak sparks chaos at Atlanta Airport

A major sewage leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has caused travel chaos, with passengers reporting foul odours and potential health hazards. Authorities are scrambling to contain the situation.

Labour: England faces worst sewage crisis in history

Labour's shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, accuses the government of failing to protect England's waterways as sewage spills reach record levels. Experts warn of severe ecological damage and public health risks.

Water firms must prioritise public over profits

A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.

New watchdog to tackle UK water pollution crisis

As public outrage grows over sewage spills and water pollution, a new regulatory body promises to hold water companies accountable. But will it be enough to clean up Britain's rivers and coasts?

Sharkey attacks government inaction on water reform

Former Undertones frontman and clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey criticises the government's lack of progress on water reform, as sewage spills continue to plague UK rivers and coasts.

Tennis trophy shipped in container shocks fans

French tennis prodigy Lois Boisson received her Hamburg Open trophy in a shipping container, sparking amusement and confusion. The 17-year-old wildcard's victory was historic, but the presentation left fans baffled.

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