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Bather, beware: British beaches and rivers have a sewage problem. It has seeped into election talk

Britain has become notorious as a place where a casual swim could lead to an extended visit to the toilet, if not the hospital

The Independent UK

Planned megafarm could make river as ‘filthy’ as Wye, Norfolk residents claim

Plans by Cranswick for scheme involving millions of chickens and pigs would kill wildlife in waterway, opponents say

The Independent UK

"Someone is going to die" - shocking warning about river pollution as wild swimming season starts

Lawmakers and campaigners say fatalities are next after an outbreak of dangerous water-borne disease

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Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers

Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and 50% in Northern Ireland breaching regulations

The Guardian - UK

Oxford confirm illnesses before Boat Race but stop short of blaming pollution

The River Thames was shown to have high levels of E coli in the race buildup but Oxford ‘cannot definitively’ identify the cause of the stomach bug that affected three members of their team

The Guardian - UK

Oxford captain says ‘too much poo in water’ after boat race loss

Research earlier this week found high levels of E. coli were in the part of the river used for the annual race

Evening Standard

The Boat Race 2024: E.coli outbreak leads to safety advice from organisers

Traditional celebration by some winning crews could be a thing of the past

Evening Standard

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Boat Race organisers warn rowers not to enter water after E coli discovery

Boat Race organisers have issued new safety guidance for the race on Saturday, warning rowers not to enter the water and to cover any open wounds

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency failed to protect River Wye from chicken waste, court hears

Campaigners argue in legal challenge that loophole has allowed poultry farmers to pollute river

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency accused of ‘scandalous neglect’ over chicken excrement entering River Wye

Charity says new evidence shows how poultry farms are draining excrement into river system

The Guardian - UK

London faces water rationing ‘imminently’, claims leading environmentalist

River Action chief executive James Wallace made his comments at a Greater London Authority hearing about Thames Water.

Evening Standard

Henley Regatta organisers say event marred by sewage pollution

‘Sewage pollution is harming the environment that we enjoy and respect so much’, the regatta’s chairman said

The Independent UK

Campaigners say Henley Regatta is being ‘severely impacted’ by sewage waste

Dozens of local volunteers supported by River Action tested the waters of the Henley Mile in the build-up to the annual rowing event

Evening Standard

Henley regatta organisers complain of sewage pollution from Thames Water

Concerns raised after tests found stretch of river used for world-famous event had dangerous bacteria

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Call for Thames Water inquiry after children fell ill after swimming in river

Campaigners condemn pollution and shortages as government and regulator discuss possible bailout

Wales Online

High Court review to look at River Wye pollution

A large amount of organic manure has been spread over the land to facilitate the poultry industry's rapid growth near the River Wye, which as a result, has lead to a substantial increase in levels of phosphorus in the soil

The Guardian - UK

Landmark decision on mega poultry farm could mean ‘life or death’ of River Wye

Welsh government considers whether to block plan after experts say manure from intensive units is turning Wye into ‘pea soup’

The Guardian - UK

Scrapping farm nature payments may worsen English river pollution up to 20%

Exclusive: Removing incentives due to replace EU scheme would leave rivers in ‘even more degraded state’

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The Independent UK

Rivers face ‘horror story’ as country heads for drought, say campaigners

River Action has urged the Government to act as low water levels mean more concentrated pollution in Britain’s rivers.

The Guardian - UK

Tesco suppliers must raise standards to avert death of River Wye, say campaigners

River Action warns of phosphates in excrement produced by intensive chicken farming suffocating life

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