Cumbria's Wild Swimming Spots & Health Benefits
Discover 7 stunning wild swimming locations in Cumbria and the proven health benefits of cold water immersion. Expert tips for safe swimming included.
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Man beats depression with outdoor swimming
Richard Williams from Worcestershire battled depression and alcohol abuse. Discover how outdoor swimming became his lifeline and changed his life for the better.
Man beats depression through outdoor swimming
Richard Williams transformed his life through outdoor swimming after battling depression and alcohol abuse. Discover how cold water therapy helped him achieve sobriety and happiness.
Stop Pouring Boiling Water Down Drains, UK Warned
Plumbing experts warn UK homeowners against pouring boiling water down sinks this winter. The practice can melt PVC pipes, cause leaks, and worsen blockages. Discover safer alternatives.
Stay warm outside with this hot water bottle hack
Discover a simple winter warmth hack using a hot water bottle and a tote bag. Stay cosy on cold walks, but check your bottle's expiry date first to stay safe.
Stanley Quencher Black Friday Deal: Just £29.50
Amazon's Black Friday deal offers the viral Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler for just £29.50 - 34% off the RRP. After extensive research, this is the best price available nationwide.
Four-minute shower rule to cut UK energy bills
Brits urged to adopt a four-minute shower rule this winter. Cutting shower time could save £60 annually on energy bills and 17,000 litres of water per household.
Pay-per-litre water charge urged for UK gardens
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
Emergency services respond to River Wye incident in Hereford
Police, paramedics and firefighters descended on Hereford's River Wye after reports of a person entering the water. A man was located and taken to hospital. Officers remain at the scene.
Winter hosepipe bans continue in three UK regions
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
Rossendale Ramblers: Autumn walks in Yorkshire
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
Midlands faces drought threat without wet winter
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Morrisons adds paid pure water stations in UK stores
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 ultra-pure water stations across UK stores. Find locations, costs, and how this new service benefits tradespeople and shoppers.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Morrisons adds pure water stations to UK stores
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service pure water stations. The initiative supports local professionals and enhances sustainability. Find your nearest location.
Wessex Water faces £11m penalty over sewage spills
Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pays £11m for wastewater network failures. The cost cannot be passed to customers despite recent bill increases. Discover the full story.
Emergency Cost of Living Packs Sent to UK Households
Vulnerable households nationwide are receiving emergency support packages containing essential items as fuel poverty reaches critical levels this winter.
Labour urges halt to DWP benefit cuts amid cost crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
Coventry Foodbank's Christmas Bear Fights Hunger Crisis
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
£46k+ Earners Face Higher Tax in Fiscal Drag Squeeze
New analysis reveals how the frozen income tax threshold is dragging more workers into higher tax brackets amid the cost of living crisis. Discover if your salary makes you one of the 'fiscal drag' victims.
Homeware chain with 30 stores collapses into administration
British home furnishings retailer collapses into administration, closing all 30 stores and making 250 staff redundant in devastating high street blow.
Welsh Water Performance Lagging Behind Competitors
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
HMRC's Tax Crackdown: £100 Fines Loom for Households
HMRC is preparing to issue automatic £100 fines to households who fail to complete tax returns on time, with experts warning this could impact millions during the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Government takes control of crisis-hit HMP Birmingham
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
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