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.
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.
A new interactive map reveals 50 unsolved murders across the West Midlands, including the tragic cases of 'Little Girl Blue' and Jacqueline Thomas. Explore the cold cases and seek justice.
Liverpool athlete Abbie Roscoe triumphs at British Transplant Games in Manchester, winning four gold medals just two years after life-changing kidney transplant from her mother.
The Met Office warns of significant snowfall and freezing temperatures set to hit England this week, with weather maps revealing which regions will be hardest hit by the Arctic conditions.
Britain braces for an unprecedented 8-day snow event as weather maps reveal exact dates when a polar freeze will engulf the nation with continuous snowfall.
A vibrant new mural celebrating Birmingham's iconic People's Pool has been unveiled at Moseley Road Baths, transforming the historic building's exterior while honouring its community heritage.
Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as temperatures plummet, with significant snowfall expected across Midlands and northern counties disrupting travel and schools.
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Thousands of state pensioners are missing crucial benefits worth thousands. Discover the five key DWP payments that could boost your income immediately.
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.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike across the UK. Learn to spot the critical difference between cold and flu symptoms that could save a vulnerable person's life.
Revolutionary facial recognition technology is being deployed across Birmingham in a bid to finally solve eight chilling unsolved murders that have haunted the city for years.
The daughter of a Jaguar Land Rover worker murdered in a brutal 1994 attack continues her three-decade fight for answers as West Midlands Police renew their appeal for information.
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Britain braces for a brutal polar vortex as weather maps reveal the precise date temperatures will plummet to -10C, bringing widespread snow and travel disruption.
New weather maps reveal an alarming deep purple freeze descending on the UK, with temperatures potentially plummeting to -10C as an Arctic air mass sweeps across Britain, bringing widespread frost and icy conditions.
A severe Arctic freeze is poised to grip the UK with dramatic temperature drops and widespread snow expected across multiple regions within days. Discover when the cold snap will hit your area.
The AA settles the age-old winter driving debate with expert advice on quickly clearing your windscreen and staying safe on icy roads.
Atherstone prepares for a transformative £27 million leisure facility featuring state-of-the-art swimming pools, fitness suites, and community spaces, promising to boost wellbeing and social connections.
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
Discover the surprising reasons why we feel colder as we age and practical, expert-backed strategies to stay warm and healthy during winter months.
Millions of British families face a perfect storm of rising costs as council tax, broadband and mobile bills, and water charges are all set to increase simultaneously this spring, adding hundreds of pounds to annual living expenses.
Millions of households across the UK could access thousands of pounds in government support schemes to combat rising energy costs this winter. Discover what help you're entitled to.
Thousands of households across England and Wales are set to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as temperatures plummet below zero. Discover if your area qualifies for this vital support.
The Met Office has issued a stark warning as snow and ice threaten to grip the Midlands this week, with temperatures set to plunge below freezing and widespread disruption expected.
Meteorologists warn of significant temperature drops and potential snow across the UK as an Arctic air mass sweeps in later this month. Discover when the cold snap will hit and which regions face the most disruption.
Dramatic weather maps forecast a major snow event hitting the UK in coming weeks, with northern regions and higher ground facing significant disruption as temperatures plummet.
Don't get caught out by plummeting temperatures! Discover the 10 must-have items every UK driver needs to keep in their car this winter for safety and peace of mind.
Britain faces travel chaos and school closures as Met Office warns of significant snowfalls reaching up to 10cm in coming days. Get the latest weather warnings and regional breakdown.
The Midlands is set for a dramatic temperature plunge as weather experts pinpoint the exact date snow could blanket Birmingham and surrounding areas. Discover when the big freeze arrives and how cold it will get.