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Only official bathing spot on Thames fails tests for bacteria linked to sewage

Data shows E coli and intestinal enterococci at levels unsafe for swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream, near Oxford

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Human waste found in water at Hucknall park after sewage leak

'You can see brown murky water and toilet paper, it's grim'

Nottingham Post · Nov 15, 2022

South Yorkshire village endures seventh week of toxic smoke from industrial fire

Waste stored in Kiveton Park building caught fire in September and is proving difficult to extinguish

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Weather patterns may lead to flooding in February, Met Office warns

Government embarks on campaign to raise awareness over weather threat as England remains in drought

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Flood warnings across the UK after torrential downpours - including 40 flood alerts

It comes as the UK has been battered with torrential rain overnight, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for rain as well as multiple flood warnings

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

UK weather: Fresh flood warnings as week of heavy downpours begins

Parts of England have seen more than a third of the average monthly rainfall for the area after Met Office issued weather warning

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

People are complaining about a mysterious stink wafting across Manchester

It is believed to have come from a waste site

Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022

EA head signals desire to change rule that exposes extent of river pollution

Environment Agency’s James Bevan says he wants to change law that provides tough water testing regime

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022

If more houses had water butts, it could help with drought, flooding and water pollution

Earlier this year, southern England experienced its driest July on record. The drought affected many parts of the UK and grew so acute that Thames Water’s hosepipe ban will remain in force into 2023.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

UK sewage scandals put Hong Kong billionaire in firing line

Hong Kong firm’s $1bn deal to sell stake in water company receives cool response in UK after pollution controversies.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022