3 d. ago Large parts of the county are STILL suffering from hosepipe bans even though it is November

Yorkshire Water and South East Water's hosepipe bans, which were introduced in July, remain in place.

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3 d. ago Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban following 'above average rainfall'

The ban was introduced in July when UK experienced the warmest summer on record

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6 d. ago Ricky Gervais warned his dream £5million mega mansion could be left under 1.5metres of water in 'life

The comedian will have to gain a special flood permit and has been advised to sign up to a helpline if his plans are approved to demolish a £6M home in Marlow and replace it with a swanky mansion.

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8 d. ago Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso blocks Leeds United's January transfer approach

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is keen to strengthen his squad as it continues its fight against relegation and has been hoping to land one of Spain's brightest young stars in January

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1 week ago More than 90% of London firms fear impact of further Budget tax hikes

Half of London firms say they will be forced to freeze pay, pause bonuses, or halt hiring

Economics

1 week ago UK school poisoning as three students rushed to hospital after lab chemical horror

Horror unfolded at Lord William’s School in Thame, Oxfordshire, after three children deliberately added copper sulphate to their water bottles following a science lesson

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1 week ago Castle Water vows to create 2,000 jobs at Thames Water in fresh bid approach

The utility firm has returned with an improved proposal for Thames, which is in advanced talks with creditors and regulators to secure funding.

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2 w. ago Single fault at Thames Water works could imperil London’s supply

Coppermills plant, which serves up to 4mn people, underscores scale of the challenge for troubled utility

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2 w. ago Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator

Ofwat said the failures related to the maintenance of Wessex Water’s network to ensure it could cope with flows of sewage and wastewater.

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3 w. ago London community groups call for government action on Thames Water

London community groups call for government action on Thames Water  South West Londoner

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3 w. ago Water companies block £4m in bonuses over serious pollution issues

Six water companies blocked bonus payouts to bosses worth more than £4million under new rules relating to environmental performance

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3 w. ago Water firms blocked from paying £4m in executive bonuses as households see bills hiked

Britain's water regulator has blocked £4million in executive bonus payouts over the last year amid efforts to crack down on poor performance in the sector.

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3 w. ago Thames Water among six water firms to have bonuses for top bosses blocked

More than £4 million of potential bonuses were banned under new rules on performance-related executive pay, regulator Ofwat said.

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4 w. ago Bromley road to close temporarily for Thames Water repair works

Bromley road to close temporarily for Thames Water repair works  This Is Local London

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