Girl, 13, breaks wrist on ungritted Oxford cycle path
A 13-year-old girl suffered two broken bones after slipping on an icy pavement in Oxford. Her family slams the council for failing to grit key school routes, raising urgent safety concerns.
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AA warns drivers about cold medicine risks this winter
The AA urges UK drivers to check cold and flu medication labels for drowsiness warnings. Key winter driving tips for icy conditions revealed to keep motorists safe.
RAC: 16 essential items for your car in snow
The RAC urges UK drivers to pack 16 essential items and drive with caution as snow and ice cause hazardous conditions. Be prepared for winter breakdowns.
16 essential items for your car in UK snow
The RAC issues vital winter driving advice as snow and ice sweep the UK. Discover the 16 essential items to keep in your car and crucial safety tips for treacherous roads.
Two men fall into frozen lake in Essex rescue attempt
Dramatic footage shows a passer-by's brave attempt to save a man and dog from a frozen lake in Epping Forest. Both men ended up in the sub-zero water. Fire services issue urgent safety warning.
Two men rescued from frozen lake in Epping Forest
Dramatic rescue at Connaught Water after man and hero passer-by fall through ice trying to save dog. Fire service issues urgent safety warning as UK faces freezing temperatures.
NHS 'penguin walk' advice to avoid slips on ice
The NHS is urging people to adopt a penguin-like waddle to stay safe on icy paths. With snow and ice warnings across the UK, this simple technique could prevent serious injury. Learn the steps and what to do if you fall.
Snowflake dashboard light explained for UK cold snap
As the Met Office issues snow and ice warnings, a rare dashboard light may appear. We explain what the snowflake symbol means and how to drive safely in freezing conditions.
NHS issues vital ice safety advice amid UK weather warnings
The NHS shares crucial steps to take if you slip on ice and reveals the 'penguin waddle' technique to prevent falls during the UK's cold snap. Stay safe this winter.
Water bills to rise as Ofwat budget soars to £72m
Households face higher water bills as the budget for Ofwat, the soon-to-be-abolished regulator, jumps 28% to £72 million. Discover how this impacts you and the planned overhaul.
Hastings homes without water on Christmas Day
Hundreds in Hastings faced a dry Christmas after a burst pipe. Southern Water's infrastructure failures are condemned by local MP. Read the full story.
100 Families Without Water on Christmas Day
A burst water main left around 100 households in Sussex with no running water on Christmas Day. Southern Water set up emergency bottled water stations. Were you affected?
Couple's water usage war divides Guardian readers
Peter's obsession with cutting water bills leads to household conflict over showers and flushes. Guardian readers deliver their verdict on the domestic dispute.
Hastings Christmas water crisis after pipe burst
Southern Water warns Hastings residents could lose supply from Christmas Eve after a major pipe burst. Emergency bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable households.
Scottish Water kept E. coli reservoir open for a year
Scottish Water failed to shut a contaminated reservoir for nearly a year, posing a 'clear risk to public health'. Read the shocking details as bills are set to soar.
Water Boss: CEO Should Not Resign Over Kent Supply Crisis
South East Water director defends CEO as 24,000 Kent homes face a boil water notice. Calls for resignation 'misunderstand' wider industry challenges, says company. Read the latest.
Sixth day of water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.
Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters sixth day
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe tap water after a chemical fault. Residents told to boil water, as calls grow for army intervention and CEO resignation.
Massive Data Centres Strain Australia's Drinking Water
The explosive growth of data centres in Australia is consuming billions of litres of drinking water for cooling, sparking a national debate over resource allocation and sustainability.
Boil Water Notice for 24,000 Homes in Kent
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells after five days, but issues a crucial boil water notice. Residents face ongoing disruption as company apologises.
Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters fifth day
Tunbridge Wells faces a fifth day without running water, affecting 24,000 people. MP demands CEO's resignation as schools close and residents struggle. Read the full story.
Water chaos in Tunbridge Wells after chemical mishap
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO's resignation.
MP demands water boss resigns over Tunbridge Wells crisis
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water. Lib Dem MP Mike Martin brands it an 'utter disgrace' and demands the CEO's resignation. Read the full story.
65p Baking Soda Hack for Safer Icy Paths
Prevent slips this winter with a natural, 65p de-icer made from baking soda. Learn how to make this eco-friendly solution to clear your paths and driveways safely.
Castle Water offers £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
Construction worker's tap water warning goes viral
A construction worker's viral video reveals corroded UK water pipes, urging households to use filtration systems. Despite official safety ratings, the footage raises concerns.
Lake Tahoe water contaminated with feces - boil order issued
Emergency boil-water advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area after dangerous fecal bacteria detected in water supply, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
Sydney Paint Harvests Drinking Water From Air
Groundbreaking technology developed by University of Sydney researchers can extract litres of drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture using nothing but specialised paint.
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