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Thames Water sewage leak closes Hammersmith Bridge

Major infrastructure failure sees Hammersmith Bridge shut indefinitely after Thames Water sewage leak contaminates River Thames, sparking health and environmental concerns across London.

Ibiza sewage flood turns holidays into nightmares

British tourists face holiday horror as raw sewage floods Ibiza's popular resorts, contaminating beaches and forcing desperate visitors to wade through contaminated waters. Health warnings issued as the Mediterranean paradise battles infrastructure collap

Sewage Crisis Threatens Britain's Historic Sporting Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how sewage pollution is threatening Britain's most cherished sporting traditions, from The Boat Race to The Grand National, with organisers and athletes speaking out about the environmental emergency.

Labour to block water boss bonuses over pollution

Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new rules blocking water company executives from receiving bonuses if their firms commit serious environmental offences, following public outrage over sewage dumping.

Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.

Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species

Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.

Major Gas Leak Forces Sydney CBD Evacuation

A major gas leak has triggered a large-scale emergency response in Sydney's central business district, forcing evacuations and causing significant disruption. Read the latest updates.

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.

6,000 Hours of Sewage Pollutes UK National Parks

Shocking new data reveals sewage was pumped into the rivers and lakes of Britain's most treasured national parks for thousands of hours last year, with the Lake District and Snowdonia among the worst hit.

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

Falmouth's 'Third World' Sewage Crisis: A National Scandal

The picturesque port town of Falmouth, a jewel in Cornwall's crown, is facing an environmental disaster as raw sewage repeatedly floods streets and homes, with residents and officials branding the situation a 'national scandal'.

Costco Gas Tank Leak Kills Worker in California

A warehouse worker has died following a catastrophic industrial gas leak at a Costco in California. The incident, involving a nitrogen tank, has prompted an urgent investigation into workplace safety protocols.

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

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

Marvel's 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Leaks Online

A low-quality bootleg of the rumoured 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer has surfaced online, sending the Marvel fandom into a frenzy. Get the full breakdown of the leaked footage and what it means for the MCU's Phase 6.

Government Sued Over 'Illegal' Water Pollution System

Wildlife Trusts launch unprecedented legal challenge against the UK government, accusing it of unlawfully permitting rampant pollution in England's rivers and coastal waters, causing devastating ecological harm.

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.

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