Thousands without water after burst main in south London and Surrey
Thousands of homes across south London and Surrey are without water due to a burst main in West Molesey, Surrey, which Thames Water says will take some time to fix.
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Thames Water leak hits 18 London and Surrey postcodes
A Thames Water leak has left 18 postcodes in London and Surrey without water or with low pressure, emptying supermarket shelves.
Thames Water outage: Huge leak hits 14 postcodes across five boroughs
Thousands of homes across south-west London have no water or low pressure after a huge leak. Thames Water says 14 postcodes across five boroughs may be affected.
Chris Kamara's son breaks down as star opens up on health battle
Chris Kamara's son Jack was moved to tears after the TV presenter spoke about completing the Great North Run despite his speech apraxia diagnosis.
Brits urged to save water as young adults are biggest users
Young adults in England and Wales use more water than older generations, with Gen Z taking longer showers and millennials favouring baths, according to a new survey.
UK Needs New Reservoirs, State Should Build Them
Britain needs new reservoirs to secure water supplies, and the state — not private firms — should build them, argues a new report.
Wessex Water hosepipe ban: first in 50 years
Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban for all 1.4 million customers across four counties, the first since 1976, as drought conditions persist.
Water firms explore surge pricing during droughts
Water companies in England and Wales could raise bills during droughts under Ofwat proposals to reduce consumption, with five firms already allowed to increase prices.
Pour vinegar down drains on Monday to prevent blockages (09.08.2026)
Households urged to pour vinegar down drains on Monday to prevent blockages after weekend rain. Simple, cheap method avoids toxic chemicals.
Remove Sun Cream Stains with Citric Acid Soak
Soak sun cream-stained clothes in citric acid before washing to remove stubborn marks, as advised by cleaning expert Anna Louisa.
Best 44p Kitchen Fly Solution: My Test of 3 Methods
A kitchen fly test found a 44p sticky ceiling trap outperformed a fly curtain and electric racket, clearing flies in 48 hours.
South West Water announces new hosepipe ban for Devon and Cornwall
South West Water confirms a hosepipe ban for Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly from Saturday, citing dry weather and high demand.
Citric acid for £2.50 banishes kettle limescale
Citric acid, costing around £2.50, removes limescale from kettles in minutes – an online cleaning fan demonstrates the method in an Instagram video.
Your legal rights to water plants during a hosepipe ban
Drought has been declared across seven UK regions, with more than 20 million households under hosepipe bans. Here is how to water your garden legally.
More than 10% of households plan to ignore hosepipe ban
More than one in 10 households in England living under hosepipe bans say they will not fully comply, a YouGov survey for the Press Association has found.
Hosepipe ban: 1 in 10 will flout rules, poll shows
A YouGov poll for the Press Association finds 11% of households under hosepipe bans plan to ignore them, with 10% ready to report neighbours.
1 in 10 Brits skip baths to save water and cut bills
A poll of 2,000 adults finds one in 10 Brits have not taken a bath in over a decade, with most preferring showers to save water and reduce bills.
Water privatisation linked to soaring bills and environmental failures, analysis finds
Analysis reveals water privatisation has led to soaring bills, high leakage, and no net investment, with shareholders extracting billions from England's water assets.
Steve Reed 'furious' over 36% water bill rise in England and Wales
Environment secretary Steve Reed says he is 'furious' about a 36% average rise in water bills in England and Wales, and criticises industry and regulator.
Lanzarote Extends Water Emergency to February 2027
Lanzarote extends its water emergency until February 2027 and approves €6.4m (£5.5m) for infrastructure upgrades to tackle drought and supply disruptions.
Ministers urged to review water licences as demand soars
Ministers urged to review water licences as campaigners warn approved licences allow 33 trillion litres a year, enough to fill Lake Windermere 107 times.
England's Water Crisis: The Leaking Truth
England faces water shortages despite rainy reputation, with drought risks, population growth and climate change threatening supplies.
Water Industry's £104bn Spending Spree Faces Challenges
Water firms in England and Wales embark on record £104bn upgrade programme, but face contractor shortages and inflation amid regulatory overhaul.
South East Water Ordered to Pay £30.5m Over Supply Failures
Ofwat fines South East Water £30.5m for supply failures affecting hundreds of thousands, with funds for fixes and community support.
TT2 donates new RNLI rescue craft to Roker Beach
A £8,400 donation from TT2 has funded a new rescue watercraft, named TT2 Safe Passage, for RNLI lifeguards at Roker Beach, enhancing rapid emergency response during the summer season.
Water Bosses’ Pay Rises Despite Bonus Ban and Public Fury
Water bosses' pay rose 1.5% to £25.3m despite a bonus ban, with loopholes allowing retention payments and extra awards, sparking public and political outrage.
Swedish Town Faces World's Worst Forever Chemicals Contamination
Kallinge, Sweden, discovered extreme PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at an airbase, raising long-term health concerns.
Sadiq Khan names 10 London wild swimming spots
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces £1.8 billion 10-year plan to clean up rivers, naming 10 locations for wild swimming and revitalisation, with City Hall adding £2.7m.
South East Water's Communication Failure During Winter Outages Highlighted by Report
CCW report finds communication failures by South East Water during winter supply crises; less than 10% satisfaction.
4 Cleaning Jobs Banned Under England's Hosepipe Ban
Millions face water restrictions after prolonged dry spell. Hosepipe bans prohibit cleaning patios, windows, cars, and more unless exempt.
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