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Water company bosses told to 'swim in the mess you've made' after pollution warnings

The campaign launched this month, which at the time of writing had garnered 48,386 signatures, said: 'We challenge the CEOs of South West Water and Southern Water to swim in the mess they've made'

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Pensioner's clifftop home collapsing into sea but he won't move out

George Gardiner, 82, says he won't be leaving despite the ground falling away

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

'My clifftop house is collapsing into the sea but I won't move' says defiant owner, 82

George Gardiner, 82, used to run a tea room with his late wife in the precarious property in Luccombe on the Isle of Wight but says he won't be leaving despite the ground falling away

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Do not pour leftover Baileys down the sink, warns water expert

Many people may be getting rid of their leftover Baileys after Christmas, but whatever you do, don't pour it down the sink

Dublin Live · Jan 5, 2023

People warned against pouring leftover Baileys down the sink after festive season

A serious warning has been issued to anyone thinking of pouring any leftover Baileys or other creamy alcohol down the sink for Dry January as it can cause blockages

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Swimmers warned to avoid Kent coast after sewage spills following heavy rain

Water companies have been criticised for sewage pollution and discharging into Britain’s waters

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023

Sea swimmer claims water company’s ‘disgusting’ sewage dumps left her bedridden

Julia Walker, 43, developed a kidney infection that left her unable to stand after swimming in the sea at Shoreham, West Sussex

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Thousands of Brits facing Christmas with no water as big thaw causes pipes to burst

Queues for bottled water have been causing traffic chaos in parts of southern England after melting snow and ice caused a higher than normal number of burst pipes and water mains

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 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

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