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No end in sight for communities left without tap water

Welsh Water are dealing with a "threefold increase" in burst water mains following the rapid change in temperature over the weekend

Wales Online

Burst pipes 'double' in Scotland as cold snap ends - how to fix rapid thawing

As temperatures rise, the rapid thawing of frozen pipes can cause them to break completely.

Daily Record

Four boys died after falling through frozen lake then spending 20 minutes under ice

Brothers Samuel Butler, 6, and Finlay Butler, 8, passed away along with their cousin Thomas Stewart, 11, and Jack Johnson, 10, on December 11.

Daily Record

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Four children who died after falling into icy lake drowned, inquest hears

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, all four boys died after falling into a frozen lake

Manchester Evening News

United Utilities explains why town was left without water

People all over Newton-le-Willows reported having no water on Sunday

Liverpool Echo

Boys who fell through ice on lake died of drowning inquest told

Fresh evidence of the heroic efforts to save the youngsters has emerged

Wales Online

Two schools shut and thousands left without water for days as pipes burst

Residents have had to queue for bottled water

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Prosecution over alleged illegal Murrumbidgee pumping under way

Prosecution over alleged illegal pumping from Murrumbidgee underway

The Canberra Times

Brits warned of water rationing and shortages with supplies 'turned off for weeks'

Nine of the last twelve months brought below average rainfall and Thames Water have warned that water rationing will be becoming more and more common in the years ahead

Daily Mirror

Check your property now, NI Water appeals as demand on supplies continues to rise

“The damage that can be done from a leaking pipe can cost thousands and can take months to repair”

Belfast Live

Reports of burst pipes double across Scotland due to freezing temperatures

REPORTS of burst water pipes have more than doubled as a result of thawing ice, Scottish Water has said.

The National (Scotland)

Warning after multiple reports of people walking on icy ponds and lakes

The incidents come despite the tragic deaths of four young boys last weekend

Wales Online

Riverland communities encourage tourists to visit the region and support local businesses

Riverland locals are using innovative ways to entice visitors to the region amid the River Murray flood emergency, saying people should not miss this natural event.

ABC News

Busy Nottinghamshire road becomes 'ice rink' due to burst water pipe

Engineers from Severn Trent were called to Stapleford after two streets have been affected by a burst water pipe on Saturday, December 17.

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Daily Mirror

Barriers erected round Solihull lake where four boys died after plunge into icy water

The horrific incident which claimed the lives of four young boys has prompted urgent warnings to young people across the country over the dangers of playing on ice

ABC News

When and where the River Murray flooding is expected to peak in South Australia's Riverland

Floodwaters from NSW and Victoria are inundating South Australia's Riverland region. Here is a look at what is expected in the coming weeks.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle vicar's ice tragedy fear after almost stepping onto frozen lake in Newcastle park

The Rev Mark Edwards MBE narrowly avoided walking out onto Leazes Park lake, mistaking it for snow-covered grass

Daily Record

Renfrewshire school pupils dicing with death after being spotted on frozen waterways

Police have appealed to young people to stay off the ice after four boys died in a tragic incident in the West Midlands.

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Nottingham Post

Warning as young people seen playing on frozen lake just days after Solihull tragedy

Following the deaths of four boys who were recovered from a frozen Solihull lake, emergency services around the country are urging people to stay safe.

Daily Record

Ice danger warnings as large-scale rescue operation saves swan from frozen Lanarkshire loch

The incident sparked widespread concern following reports that children had been spotted trying to get onto the ice

The Independent UK

More questions than answers at Colorado River water meetings

More questions than answers are surfacing at a conference in Las Vegas about what to do about projected shortages of Colorado River water relied upon by seven U.S. states, Native American tribes and Mexico

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council staff break ice around city ponds to stop public playing on frozen water

Council staff have taken measures to stop being getting onto frozen ponds after a drop in temperature. The local authority has warned people of the dangers of icy water.

Daily Mirror

Police hunt boy who pushed girl into frozen pond in 'dangerous' prank before Solihull

Humberside Police have hit out at the boy who is said to have shoved the girl in the water while she was walking in a park with her sister, calling it an "extremely dangerous and reckless act"

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council accused of "throwing good money after bad" after agreeing to pay £200,000 to Whitesands consultants

Campaigner John Dowson has accused the local authority of "insensitive spending"

AAP

Levee failure may impact SA flooding

South Australian authorities say the failure of a Murray River levee in NSW may increase the volume of water surging across the border.

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