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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.

UK govt's new sewage plan faces criticism

The UK government has announced a revised plan to reduce sewage discharges into rivers, but critics argue it lacks urgency and fails to meet environmental targets.

UK seaside towns face sewage disaster

Popular British coastal resorts are facing a sewage nightmare, with raw waste flooding beaches. Experts warn of health risks as tourists flock to affected areas.

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