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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.

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.

Family of Four Die in River Derwent Tragedy

A major emergency response unfolded in North Yorkshire as a family, including two young children, was recovered from the River Derwent near Malton. Police are investigating the tragic circumstances.

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

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.

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.

Teen's miracle escape after truck plunges into river

A teenage driver had a miraculous escape after his pickup truck crashed through a dock and sank into the South River in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Emergency services performed a dramatic water rescue.

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.

Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe

Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.

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.

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