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Thunderstorms to hit north of UK while south continues to sizzle

The UK is braced for sizzling temperatures in the south and thunderstorms in the north on Sunday. The hot weather has already seen several wildfires erupt across England, while a body was found in a Doncaster lake after emergency services responded ...

14 Aug 2022 at 11:09

Don’t call us to report hosepipe ban breaches, say police

People have been urged not to call the police to report breaches of the hosepipe ban. Forces have already received 999 calls about residents’ use of water, even before restrictions are in place. However, the hosepipe ban is a civil matter, not a ...

19 Aug 2022 at 13:36

Yorkshire Water reveals hosepipe ban could last ‘well into’ next year

Yorkshire Water has told its more than five million customers the hosepipe ban could continue “well into” 2023 if there is a dry winter. The firm’s first ban in 27 years came into effect from August 26, when it said hot, dry weather and “the ...

28 Sept 2022 at 00:48

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban from August 26

Yorkshire Water has become the fifth company in England and Wales to announce a hosepipe ban as Britons continue to swelter through hot and dry conditions. The company, which has more than five million customers, made the announcement early ...

12 Aug 2022 at 08:25

Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come

The UK could see temperatures as high as 35C this weekend, amid wildfires, drought, and thunderstorms. It comes as the southern half of the UK has been beset by drought conditions this weekend, while the northern half braces for ...

13 Aug 2022 at 23:23

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Ofwat has ‘serious concerns’ over Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and others

Water regulator Ofwat said it has “serious concerns” over the sewage treatment works of five water suppliers. Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and Yorkshire Water submitted reports in December which ...

09 Mar 2022 at 09:25

Public invited to help name orphaned otters in search of new home

The public has been invited to name two orphaned otters as experts try to find a new riverside home for the pair. The cubs were separated from their mothers in bad weather in January last year. After numerous failed attempts ...

06 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Wet wipes still biggest culprit in sewer blockages, Yorkshire Water says

Wet wipes incorrectly flushed down toilets remain the most common cause of sewer blockages in Yorkshire Water’s network, the company said. Wet wipes were linked to 11,946 of the 25,976 blockages (46%) the water firm had to ...

12 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Public will pay for storm overflow upgrades for years, says Water UK

The public will have to pay towards upgrading storm overflows for up to a century after water companies apologised for polluting England’s rivers and promised change. Ruth Kelly, chair of the trade body Water UK, said ...

18 May 2023 at 09:37

Three water company bosses decline bonuses

Three water company bosses have decided to give up their bonuses this year following public anger over sewage pollution in Britain’s rivers. Chief executives Nicola Shaw of Yorkshire Water, Sarah Bentley of Thames ...

09 May 2023 at 12:21

City

Thames Water crisis: Which other suppliers are struggling?

Fears over the financial health of Thames Water have brought other suppliers into the eye of the storm over their debt mountains. In December, industry regulator Ofwat flagged five water suppliers whose financial ...

29 Jun 2023 at 17:36

City

Water firms given go-ahead for £2.2bn of upgrades

Water companies will be allowed to spend another £2.2 billion upgrading their networks after projects were approved by regulator Ofwat. The businesses – mainly United Utilities – will invest in 33 infrastructure ...

27 Jun 2023 at 12:49

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