Water Quality Up: 93% of UK Bathing Sites Now Safe
Thousands enjoy Boxing Day swims as government data shows 93% of UK bathing sites meet safety standards. New enforcement powers target sewage spills and executive bonuses.
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Emma Hardy: Progress on UK water quality
Water Minister Emma Hardy outlines government action on sewage, enforcement, and a £104bn infrastructure plan to restore confidence in UK bathing waters.
Dutch Startup Sells €10 Train Tickets from Amsterdam
Dutch rail startup GoVolta launches €10 tickets between Amsterdam and Hamburg, rivalling budget airlines with direct, guaranteed seating. Services start March 2026.
Hamburg Museum's Princess Kate Wax Figure Divides Opinion
A Hamburg wax museum unveils a new Princess of Wales statue, but its likeness prompts questions. Discover the artist's 30-hour smile challenge and the museum's history of controversial royal figures.
Kate Moss in planning row over village sewage system
Supermodel Kate Moss objects to neighbour's garden room plans, citing strain on Little Faringdon's overwhelmed sewage system. The village faces an ongoing infrastructure crisis.
Asteroid Bennu teems with life's building blocks
NASA's Bennu sample contains sugars vital for life and a baffling 'space gum', reshaping theories on the origins of life in our solar system. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
Historic 5,000ft rock core drilled from Great Glen Fault
A priceless 5,000ft rock core extracted from Scotland's Great Glen Fault offers scientists a unique window into Earth's distant past, potentially answering fundamental geological questions. Discover the story.
Thames Water revenue surges 42% as complaints rise
Thames Water reports a 42% revenue surge driven by bill increases, while customer complaints jump 75%. Rescue talks with creditors continue to avoid collapse.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution, citing health risks and a case of a teenage rower contracting E coli.
Water firms issued £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions via green bonds for environmental projects while maintaining a poor pollution record. Critics call it 'corporate greenwash on steroids'. Discover the full investigation.
Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters
One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.
Ex-Liverpool Star Daniel Agger's Surprising Post-Football Career
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger reveals his surprising post-football ventures, from a multi-million pound sewage business to tattoo artistry and charity work. Discover his unconventional path.
15 English Sewage Plants Use Risky Plastic Beads
Exclusive analysis reveals 15 sewage plants on England's south coast use plastic bio-beads like those spilled at Camber Sands, posing ongoing environmental risks.
Brian May's wife on brutal realisation after leaving London
Queen's Brian May and wife Anita Dobson swapped their flooded London home for a lavish Surrey estate. Discover their new life and Anita's poignant retirement home realisation.
Sydney beaches contaminated with dangerous faecal levels
Shocking water testing reveals Sydney's picturesque swimming spots contain dangerous levels of faecal matter. Discover which beaches to avoid and safety tips.
DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Polio detected in Germany after 30 years
The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth
Sewage spill floods Perth hospital in suspected sabotage
A disgruntled patient is suspected of sabotaging a Perth hospital, causing a sewage spill that flooded the emergency department. Discover the full story and its impact on patient care.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Rome's fountain turns into sewage spectacle
Shocking scenes in Rome as the iconic Barcaccia Fountain transforms into a bubbling cesspool, leaving tourists horrified and authorities scrambling for answers.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Philadelphia Sewage Crisis: Wastewater Floods City
Environmental emergency declared as Philadelphia's ageing sewer systems overflow, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into rivers and streets. Health warnings issued for residents.
Sydney Fatberg Source Revealed in Shocking Report
Groundbreaking investigation uncovers the true origin of massive fatbergs that forced multiple Sydney beach closures, exposing systemic failures in waste management.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
Lizzo copyright lawsuit over Truth Hurts sample
Pop superstar Lizzo confronts copyright infringement allegations over uncredited sample in her hit song 'Truth Hurts', with actress Sydney Sweeney's social media post adding fuel to the legal fire.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Water company condemned over serious pollution incident
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
German man charged over teen's livestreamed death
A Hamburg man faces criminal charges after allegedly filming and sharing footage of a 16-year-old's fatal fall, sparking outrage across Germany about online content regulation.
Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.
Welsh holiday park abandoned with raw sewage hazards
Shocking investigation reveals a Welsh holiday park abandoned to decay, with raw sewage and dangerous structures leaving families devastated and demanding answers.
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