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Swimmers who got gastroenteritis blast water firm for releasing sewage into sea

They said it ruined their holiday

Wales Online

Gateshead woman's fury after sewage dump at Kent seaside leaves her, partner and dog with gastroenteritis

Georgia Hearn has slammed Southern Water for dumping sewage in the sea

Chronicle Live

Warning to dog owners as beauty spot sealed off

The council said there is a danger to pets and humans

Liverpool Echo

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Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban as millions face restrictions after extreme weather

Millions in Kent and Sussex have been told by South East Water to restrict their use of hosepipes and sprinklers from August 12

Daily Mirror

Two million more households to be hit by hosepipe ban today as dry spell goes on

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions

Daily Mirror

Fury in 'filthy' Nottingham estate where homes and cars 'covered in dust'

Some neighbours said it is 'hard to breathe'

Nottingham Post

Fury over Trafford homes 'flooded with raw sewage'

Twice a year houses are being submerged under the water

Manchester Evening News

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Warning to dog owners over deadly toxin outbreak in park lake

People are being warned to keep clear of the water amid the outbreak

Liverpool Echo

Brits could face fine of up to £1,000 for using hosepipe as ban begins

This month so far has been England's driest July since 1911 with the scorching temperatures leading to widespread wildfires, droughts and an increased demand for water

Daily Mirror

Tyne is the only river in England where wild salmon 'not at risk'

37 of the 42 salmon rivers in England are now categorised as "at risk" which means stocks have fallen below sustainable levels

Chronicle Live

A new nuclear power station needs a vast supply of water. But where will Sizewell C get it from?

Plans for the site have got the go-ahead. The knock-on effect for Suffolk’s rivers and seawater will soon be clear, says author William Atkins

The Guardian - UK

People in England urged to curb water use amid driest conditions since 1976

Local hosepipe bans considered as Environment Agency officials prepare to declare drought in August

The Guardian - UK

First British hosepipe ban announced with people told save water amid drought fears

Today's meeting did not result in bringing in restrictions, as those in England have instead been urged to "carefully consider the amount they are using given the unprecedented conditions"

Daily Mirror

‘This stinks’: Government accused of hiding from scrutiny over sewage in rivers

Ministers refuse to say whether they have met with water companies to solve problem

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban punishment - £1,000 fine for breaking rules and how you can get caught

Water suppliers have acted to the dry conditions by applying hosepipe bans, with consequences for those who flout the rules as the UK faces extreme heat and a continued lack of rain

Wales Online

£100m boost for communities suffering from repeated flooding

The Frequently Flooded Allowance aims to improve access to public funding for small communities recovering from water damage

The Guardian - UK

Wild salmon stocks at ‘crisis point’ with lowest on record in England

Government report calls for urgent action including removing barriers in waterways and better water quality

Evening Standard

London weather: Heat and thunderstorms coming to capital in August amid drought warning

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

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Evening Standard

UK drought warning as further heatwaves cannot be ruled out

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

Bristol Post

22 beach car fails that left a Bentley, Ferrari and Range Rover stranded

Don't let it happen to you when you're next on holiday!

The Guardian - UK

Anglian Water chief lands £1.3m pay despite two-star pollution rating

Campaigners say bonus curbs on Peter Simpson not enough as company logs 25% of all serious pollution incidents last year

Daily Mirror

'Devastating' cyanide pond spill killed '2,000 fish' as firm agrees £20k payout

Fishermen knew something was wrong at Adam's Pond at Shipley Country Park, Heanor, Derbyshire, when dead fish started 'popping up', with Environment Agency tests revealing cyanide had entered the water

Daily Mirror

Brits may be hit with first hosepipe ban in 10 years due to low reservoir levels

Water authorities around the country are advising people to be careful over how much they are using while Southern Water could impose a hosepipe ban affecting one million people

Liverpool Echo

The council is asking people to ditch their cars and turn to public transport in the area

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C proposes changes to way radioactive waste is stored

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation ahead of a decision being made on the proposals later this year

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