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Lewandowski Lobbying Sinks Noem's FEMA Bid

Exclusive: A planned FEMA director role for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was abruptly withdrawn after Trump ally Corey Lewandowski's unauthorised lobbying sparked a fierce backlash from Biden officials and ethics watchdogs.

Welsh Water fined £40m for data misreporting

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.

Strictly Come Dancing Rocked by Triple Scandal

The glitterball is tarnished as Strictly Come Dancing faces its most turbulent period yet. We reveal the three major scandals involving secret bans, bitter celebrity feuds, and a toxic backstage atmosphere that producers are desperately trying to contain.

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.

Police: NRL Match-Fixing Scandal Was "Easy to Detect"

A leading police financial crimes expert has revealed how sophisticated betting patterns made the 2010 NRL match-fixing scandal involving Canterbury Bulldogs' Ryan Tandy remarkably easy to detect, raising serious concerns about sports integrity.

Strictly Pro Dancer Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

A professional dancer from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested by Scotland Yard following serious rape allegations. The shocking development has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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.

Strictly cocaine scandal rocks BBC

A shocking cocaine scandal involving a Strictly Come Dancing professional has left the BBC reeling. Find out the explosive details and how it's impacting the show.

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.

Mormon missionary arrested for child exploitation

A Utah-based Mormon missionary has been arrested on disturbing charges of luring young boys with gifts in exchange for sexual favours. The case has sent shockwaves through the community.

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.

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