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Thousands set to get £30 knocked off their next water bill - see who's eligible

South West Water confirmed customers in Cornwall are set to receive £30 off their next water bill after helping restore Colliford Reservoir, which was depleted by the summer's drought

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Welsh Water to pay hundreds of pounds to customers left without tap water for days

The payments will compensate for days spent without water and for 'additional costs' incurred

Wales Online · Dec 22, 2022

Southern Water asks customers to use less water as homes in Hampshire left without supply

Thousands of homes in Hampshire have been left without running water amid rains and burst pipes

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022

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Police caution young men for jumping into flooding River Murray on inflatable mattresses

Police say the men were drinking before jumping into the River Murray on the mattresses. The river has been closed for swimming due to ongoing flooding and high flows.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Residents left for days without tap water claim they've had no support

Residents say they were left without water supplies for over 48 hours

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

900 properties still without water as west Wales shortage continues

Welsh Water has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

'It's awful - and right before Christmas': Tragedy as body of woman found in Salford Quays

"Just the other day all the water here was completely frozen over because of the temperatures. It must have been so cold."

Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022

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Bristol Water accused of leaving 'trip hazard' after pavement works

It's been left "sticking up above the pavement"

Bristol Post · Dec 20, 2022

Thousands of homes without water for third day after 'mass outbreak of burst pipes'

Welsh Water 'can't guarantee' things will all be back to normal today

Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022

Up to 35,000 homes left without running water after surge in burst pipes

Properties in Kent and Sussex have been affected by disruption to water suppy

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

'Freeze-thaw' leaves some homes in Northumberland without water following icy weather

The water board Northumbrian Water said that their teams are working to repair leaks and minimise the impact on customers

Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022

The pitfalls of managing water in the Murray-Darling in worsening climate extremes

Tracing the epic journey of rivers from source to sea highlights the complexities of managing water in Australia as drought and flood extremes intensify.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Water warning as Scotland's supplies disrupted amid 'rapid thaw' - check your postcode

Scottish Water repair teams have been mobilised to respond to incidents across the country.

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

Reports of burst pipes in West Lothian rose by 150 per cent during cold snap

Scottish Water has issued tips on how to stop pipes freezing should the temperatures take a tumble again

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

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Nottingham Post · Dec 19, 2022

Sherwood woman frustrated as burst water pipe creates 'large' stream running past home

Severn Trent had intended to repair the burst water pipe, but were forced to reschedule. This left the street partially flooded by the water which flowed day and night for four days

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

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

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

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.

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Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022

United Utilities explains why town was left without water

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

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

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 · Dec 19, 2022

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

Residents have had to queue for bottled water

The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2022

Prosecution over alleged illegal Murrumbidgee pumping under way

Prosecution over alleged illegal pumping from Murrumbidgee underway

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

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

Belfast Live · Dec 18, 2022

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”

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