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.
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.
Water Minister Emma Hardy outlines government action on sewage, enforcement, and a £104bn infrastructure plan to restore confidence in UK bathing waters.
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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.
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Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Shocking scenes in Rome as the iconic Barcaccia Fountain transforms into a bubbling cesspool, leaving tourists horrified and authorities scrambling for answers.
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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.
Groundbreaking investigation uncovers the true origin of massive fatbergs that forced multiple Sydney beach closures, exposing systemic failures in waste management.
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.
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