London air pollution: 74K asthma cases cost NHS £300M yearly
Groundbreaking UCL research reveals London's air pollution causes 74,000 asthma cases and costs NHS £300 million yearly. Discover which boroughs face the greatest health threat.
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Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
US Wildfire Smoke Deaths Surge 25,000% Amid Climate Crisis
A new study reveals a sharp rise in US deaths from wildfire smoke pollution, directly linking the public health emergency to the worsening climate crisis.
Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
Police Investigated Over Windsor Castle Security Breach During Trump Visit
Exclusive: Police watchdog investigates Thames Valley force's handling of a major security breach near Windsor Castle during President Trump's 2018 UK visit, raising serious questions about royal protection protocols.
Thames Water paid £1m+ to firm part-owned by Starmer adviser
Exclusive: Troubled utility giant Thames Water paid over £1 million to a corporate intelligence firm co-owned by a key adviser to Keir Starmer, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and corporate governance.
Council's Wheelie Bin Washes Up 300 Miles Away on Beach
A wheelie bin from Cumberland, over 300 miles away, has made an astonishing journey to a Southend beach, prompting a council investigation into how domestic waste completed an epic coastal voyage.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
Private Thames Island For Sale - Cheaper Than London Flat
An extraordinary private island on the River Thames, complete with two luxury mansions, is on the market for the price of a London one-bedroom flat. Discover this unique slice of paradise in Berkshire.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster
A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la
Severed Head Found on Thames Riverbank in London
A grim discovery on the River Thames in London has sparked a major police investigation after a severed human head was found by a member of the public. Authorities are working to identify the victim and determine the circumstances surrounding this chillin
Kayaker confesses to faking his own death in insurance scam
Exclusive: A British kayaker who faked his own death in a bizarre insurance fraud scheme breaks his silence, revealing the immense guilt and regret that led him to turn himself in to police.
Girl, 9, Found Dead in River Thames in London Tragedy
A major search operation for a missing nine-year-old girl in London has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from the River Thames. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
Thames Torso Mystery: 20 Year Hunt for Boy in the Blue
Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.
Man dies after being rescued from River Thames in London
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
Traffic pollution directly increases heart disease risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a shocking link between traffic pollution and increased risk of coronary heart disease. Discover how invisible particles are putting millions at risk and what you can do to protect yourself.
Olympians swim in raw sewage to protest Thames pollution
British Olympians protest Thames sewage pollution with a hazardous swim from Parliament to Tower Bridge, demanding government action on water company discharges.
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.
Govt Ignored Road Runoff Law for 25 Years, Poisoning Rivers
A parliamentary committee hears that toxic chemicals from England's roads are poisoning rivers unchecked, with the government accused of a 'shocking dereliction of duty' for failing to implement a 25-year-old law.
Public helps police catch knifeman in dramatic Thames chase
In a stunning display of public courage, a boat owner joined police in a dramatic river chase to apprehend a suspect who jumped into the Thames in a desperate bid to escape. Watch the moment of capture.
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
Couple killed in tragic A40 crash hours after seen together
A devoted couple was tragically killed in a collision on the A40 in Oxfordshire just hours after they were last seen together. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
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
Sheffield Water Crisis: Sewage Spills and Supply Failures
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
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.
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