Water firm objects to 1,650 new homes in Leominster
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
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Bizarre items found in Birmingham's sewage system
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
NHS in 'calmer waters' but winter virus pressure persists
The NHS reports flu cases are steadying but hospitals remain extremely busy, with 95% of beds full. Over half a million more flu jabs have been administered compared to last year. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of danger yet' as cold alerts ar
Village school shrinks capacity as families flee HS2 disruption
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Birmingham's growing sewage blockage problem revealed
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
RWE's £200m Battery Storage Project for Wales
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plan revealed
Birmingham City's ambitious new stadium plans would create a 62,000-capacity ground, ranking as the fifth largest in the UK. Discover the club's Premier League ambitions.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Wessex Water faces £11m penalty over sewage spills
Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pays £11m for wastewater network failures. The cost cannot be passed to customers despite recent bill increases. Discover the full story.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Urgent UK beach warning as sewage contaminates coastlines
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
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