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Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025

Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.

Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp

A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.

Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers

Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.

Bethell stars as England crush South Africa in ODI

England's young guns, led by a spectacular 88 from Jacob Bethell, secured a dominant 157-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

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

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

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

UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears

Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Huge Sale On Leak-Proof Water Bottles

Beat the heat and save big! Huge discounts on premium, eco-friendly water bottles from Chilly's, Ocean Bottle, and more. Limited time offer for savvy shoppers.

26 Dead in Horrific South Africa Bus Crash

A bus carrying 46 passengers has crashed and rolled down an embankment in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in a catastrophic death toll of 26 and leaving dozens more injured. The devastating incident occurred on the R518 road near Mokopane.

Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis

Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.

Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in Nigeria's Borno State

In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.

Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives

Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.

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