Failing water companies must not be bailed out by hard pressed customers - Andy Brown
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/failing-water-companies-must-not-be-bailed-out-by-hard-pressed-customers-andy-brown-4578742
The tragic death of Maureen Gilbert: why did a much-loved mother die in her flooded home?
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/17/tragic-death-maureen-gilbert-much-loved-mother-die-flooded-home
River Don sewage dump: Yorkshire Water pays £150,000 penalty for an unauthorised sewage discharge
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/environment/river-don-sewage-dump-yorkshire-water-pays-ps150000-penalty-for-an-unauthorised-sewage-discharge-4586240
Beverley: Plans to turn former underground water reservoir into four-bedroomed house
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/beverley-plans-to-turn-former-underground-water-reservoir-into-four-bedroomed-house-4574973
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Legacies from two good friends who loved nature helping save "Yorkshire's Wild Isle" from developers
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/legacies-from-two-good-friends-who-loved-nature-helping-save-yorkshires-wild-isle-from-developers-4575412
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Yorkshire Water fines will be spent improving waterways: More than £1.6 million of fines paid by Yorkshire Water will be reinvested in improving local waterways ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24239470.new-scheme-will-spend-yorkshire-water-fines-improving-waterways/
Residents fume as beauty spot hit with 'obscene' rubbish again just days after major clear up 😡 www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/residents-fume-holmfirth-beauty-spot-28977762
Partnership boosts disabled access at Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs: A LONG-term partnership between Experience Community and Yorkshire Water saw a group of ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24235265.partnership-boosts-disabled-access-swinsty-fewston-reservoirs/
Yorkshire Water pays £150,000 penalty for river Don sewage dump: Yorkshire Water has paid a £150,000 penalty for an unauthorised sewage discharge into the river ...
thestar.co.uk/news/environment/yorkshire-water-pays-ps150000-penalty-for-river-don-sewage-dump-4586119
'Shocking' findings in Keighley river pollution survey: A RIVER pollution survey has revealed “shocking” results across Keighley.
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24230108.shocking-findings-keighley-river-pollution-survey/
For sale: Incredible escape to the country just minutes from a market town: Falling in love can do strange things to a person’s psyche and so it was when Amanda ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/for-sale-incredible-escape-to-the-country-just-minutes-from-a-market-town-4569147
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Will 'Bidoyng' will solve Barlick's power supply issues: WEST Craven councillors have been given a lesson in problems with 'elderly low voltage circuits' and ...
cravenherald.co.uk/news/24233750.will-bidoyng-will-solve-barlicks-power-supply-issues/
No government wants water companies with long term debt requirements on its balance sheet - Martin Towers
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/no-government-wants-water-companies-with-long-term-debt-requirements-on-its-balance-sheet-martin-towers-4578746
Adventure park with axe throwing and archery opens doors: 'We can’t wait to welcome the public now it has officially opened'
gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/new-north-yorkshire-adventure-park-28919939
Yorkshire Water told to pay compensation to customers 'without delay' following 'huge disruption' caused by burst water pipe
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/yorkshire-water-told-to-pay-compensation-to-customers-without-delay-following-huge-disruption-caused-by-burst-water-pipe-4577999
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Update: Raw sewage leaking out onto Doncaster railway station passenger tunnel: Doncaster rail commuters are facing a raw sewage leak in the passenger tunnels at ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/update-raw-sewage-leaking-out-onto-doncaster-railway-station-passenger-tunnel-4581538
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Dogs die after apparently eating poison at Lindley Wood Reservoir: A DEVASTATED dog owner is warning other pet owners to be vigilant after her dog died after ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24264527.dogs-die-apparently-eating-poison-lindley-wood-reservoir/
Yorkshire Water investing £8.9m in wastewater treatment works including at the River Don
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/environment/yorkshire-water-investing-ps89m-in-wastewater-treatment-works-including-at-the-river-don-4593962
Yorkshire Water is set to invest £797m over the next 12 months in network improvements as it continues to enhance and upgrade its operations.
Major Doncaster road re-opens after emergency Yorkshire Water repairs: A major Doncaster road has re-opened after emergency work was completed by Yorkshire Water ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/major-doncaster-road-re-opens-after-emergency-yorkshire-water-repairs-4586139
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Drones in peatland restoration at Swinton Estate near Ripon: A pioneering research project at Swinton Estate near Ripon is testing whether drones could cut the ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24233677.drones-peatland-restoration-swinton-estate-near-ripon/
‘Yorkshire Water left me with brown tap water – I’m one of 12,000 affected’: A burst water pipe in Goole, East Yorkshire impacted 12,700 households between ...
inews.co.uk/news/yorkshire-water-brown-tap-water-12000-affected-2993543
York: £10,000 cash boost to save Holgate's Severus Hill: A £10,000 cash boost has been donated to help save a patch of wild nature in the heart of Holgate which ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24230535.york-10-000-cash-boost-save-holgates-severus-hill/
IN PICTURES: Scarborough area WI's join together for clean river campaign: Scarborough area WI’s gathered at North Yorkshire Water Park last month to hear about ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/in-pictures-scarborough-area-wis-join-together-for-clean-river-campaign-4578854
Julian Sturdy and Luke Charters clash over sewage discharges: YORK Outer Conservative MP Julian has hit out at Labour’s “lies and mistruths” about storm ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24229005.julian-sturdy-luke-charters-clash-sewage-discharges/
All the roadworks taking place across the Hull area throughout spring: There will be road closures, lane closures, and temporary traffic lights
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/roadworks-taking-place-across-hull-9196457
Popular bus services between Keighley and the Dales are back: POPULAR 'summer Sunday' bus services from Keighley into the Yorkshire Dales are back.
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24214734.popular-bus-services-keighley-dales-back/
Human remains found at prison sewer site are thousands of years old: The individual was discovered in a burial monument unearthed by archaeologists
independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/full-sutton-prison-sewage-human-remains-b2518947.html
Brace Yourself For the Comeback of Citizen Scientists: From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental ...
wired.com/story/citizen-science-water-safecast/
North Yorkshire Water Park: European Axe Throwing Champion Carl Howe opens new Adventure Wood
yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/north-yorkshire-water-park-european-axe-throwing-champion-carl-howe-opens-new-adventure-wood-4567515
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Yorkshire Water dumped sewage into rivers and seas for more than half a million hours last year
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/environment/yorkshire-water-dumped-sewage-into-rivers-and-seas-for-more-than-half-a-million-hours-last-year-4571452
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Yorkshire Water to invest £1.4m to improve Wharfe river water quality: YORKSHIRE Water has announced it is planning to invest £1.4m in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding to ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24186168.yorkshire-water-invest-1-4m-improve-wharfe-river-water-quality/
All the roadworks taking place across the Hull area throughout spring: There will be road closures, lane closures, and temporary traffic lights
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/roadworks-taking-place-across-hull-9196457
Martin Lewis' one check to slash water bills before Monday price hike: Water bills are going up on Monday but Martin Lewis says you could be wasting a lot of ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/martin-lewis-one-check-slash-28892126
Relief as 100ft sewer blockage in Dringhouses, York, cleared: Residents in a York street faced a 100ft blockage in their sewer - and feared their gardens could ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24193609.homes-dringhouses-york-faced-35-metre-sewer-blockage/
York homeowner in stopcock row with Yorkshire Water: YORK householder Mike Laycock has spoken out after Yorkshire Water refused to repair a broken stopcock ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24164816.york-homeowner-stopcock-row-yorkshire-water/
Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water appear in court: Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water are among five UK water companies which have appeared in court ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24196792.northumbrian-water-yorkshire-water-appear-court/
Yorkshire Water has urged people not to move barriers so they can drive through the roadworks ‼🚫 Read more: trib.al/X4kVh5H
Environmental campaigner and singer Feargal Sharkey coming to Ilkley: MUSICIAN and environmental activist Feargal Sharkey will visit Ilkley on Sunday supporting ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24183268.environmental-campaigner-singer-feargal-sharkey-coming-ilkley/
Shock as drivers flout Wrose Road works closure barriers: A Bradford resident has spoken about being shocked by drivers who have flouted road closed signs to ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24159193.shock-drivers-flout-wrose-road-works-closure-barriers/
Parking meters vandalised and ANPR cameras stolen at Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs after Yorkshire Water introduce charges
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/parking-meters-vandalised-and-anpr-cameras-stolen-at-fewston-and-swinsty-reservoirs-after-yorkshire-water-introduce-charges-4542539
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Wetherby Leeds: New bathing site considered at River Wharfe as campaigners hit out over 'raw sewage' dangers
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/environment/wetherby-leeds-new-bathing-site-considered-at-river-wharfe-as-campaigners-hit-out-over-raw-sewage-dangers-4536165
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Yorkshire Water issues plea to reservoir visitors: YORKSHIRE Water is urging visitors to its reservoirs to take care throughout the spring and summer.
keighleynews.co.uk/news/24221147.yorkshire-water-issues-plea-reservoir-visitors/
A peaceful walk around Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire: A peaceful, atmospheric walk around Grimwith Reservoir with only the birds and the lapping of the waves on ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24215910.peaceful-walk-around-grimwith-reservoir-yorkshire/
Major Doncaster closed for eight to ten days for Yorkshire Water to commence urgent repairs
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/major-doncaster-closed-for-eight-to-ten-days-for-yorkshire-water-to-commence-urgent-repairs-4574274
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Richmond residents reveal pollution in tests of River Swale: Citizen scientists have revealed the results of six months of testing water of the River Swale and ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24217057.richmond-residents-reveal-pollution-tests-river-swale/
Man buys new coat for his dog after EuroMillions cash windfall: David Greenwood says he is still in shock
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/man-buys-new-coat-dog-28667879
Hopes wild beavers could return to Sheffield waterways hundreds of years after extinction
itv.com/news/calendar/2024-02-13/hopes-that-wild-beavers-could-return-to-waterways-after-hundreds-of-years
York: Protesters urge Yorkshire Water to act on pollution in Ouse: Dozens of protesters marched through the centre of York today calling for action against ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24111551.york-protesters-urge-yorkshire-water-act-pollution-ouse/
Seaweed testing under way in Scarborough to pinpoint pollution: An environmental expert has been recruited to analyse seaweed along the North Yorkshire coast in ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24202473.seaweed-testing-way-scarborough-pinpoint-pollution/
North Yorkshire Water Park opens new Adventure Wood as European axe throwing champion performs ribbon cutting
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/north-yorkshire-water-park-opens-new-adventure-wood-as-european-axe-throwing-champion-performs-ribbon-cutting-4565884
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Whitby swing bridge to trial traffic-free weekends: Whitby swing bridge is set to trial traffic-free periods on weekends.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24198936.whitby-swing-bridge-trial-traffic-free-weekends/
Huddersfield street left covered in sewage as residents unable to use front door: Locals in Woods Avenue, Marsden, say the issue has been going on for years
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/huddersfield-street-left-covered-sewage-28721633
£60m investment announced to improve wastewater treatment in Ilkley: YORKSHIRE Water has announced plans to invest in the region of £60m at its wastewater ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24201279.60m-investment-announced-improve-wastewater-treatment-ilkley/
YORKSHIRE WATER UPDATE:
The Selby Times spoke to a representative for Yorkshire Water regarding the shortage this morning ...
Transpennine Route Upgrade: Busy Yorkshire road to close for ten weeks as Transpennine Route Upgrade gets underway
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/transpennine-route-upgrade-busy-yorkshire-road-to-close-for-ten-weeks-as-transpennine-route-upgrade-gets-underway-4559371
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Water bosses to face ban on bonuses - but move 'too weak and feeble', say Liberal Democrats
news.sky.com/story/water-bosses-to-face-ban-on-bonuses-but-move-too-weak-and-feeble-say-liberal-democrats-13069794
Pharmacy provision on agenda for West Craven Committee: WEST Craven councillors are due to meet in Earby next week to discuss a variety of issues.
cravenherald.co.uk/news/24194599.pharmacy-provision-agenda-west-craven-committee/
Environmental campaigner and singer Feargal Sharkey visits Ilkley: ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner and singer Feargal Sharkey visited Ilkley on Sunday to support the ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24192902.environmental-campaigner-singer-feargal-sharkey-visits-ilkley/
'Floods in York aren't your fault - the human waste that follows is': 'Floods in York aren't your fault - the human waste that follows is'
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24115654.floods-york-arent-fault---human-waste-follows-is/
River Ouse floodwater branded 'disgusting' in new lab report: Flood water from the River Ouse in York has been branded "disgusting filth" after lab ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24086458.river-ouse-floodwater-branded-disgusting-new-lab-report/
Primary school in Selby sends pupils home after water leak: Barwic Parade Community Primary School in Selby closes for the "safety and health" of its ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24177499.primary-school-selby-sends-pupils-home-water-leak/
Holderness Road closure as water main bursts: Diversions are in place but East Park and Woodford Leisure Centre are still reachable
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/holderness-road-closure-water-main-9089988
The stunning Yorkshire reservoir perfect for a spring walk: The Reservoir can hold 3.5 million cubic metres of water
examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/stunning-yorkshire-reservoir-perfect-spring-28616521
Clifton Green: Temporary traffic lights cause major delays: Temporary traffic lights next to Clifton Green in York are causing "serious delays" ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24091663.clifton-green-temporary-traffic-lights-cause-major-delays/
Penalties of £1.7m paid to 'make amends' for environmental offences across Yorkshire in 2023, Environment Agency reveals
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/environment/penalties-of-ps17m-paid-to-make-amends-for-environmental-offences-across-yorkshire-in-2023-environment-agency-reveals-4539748
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Harton: Work starts on Yorkshire Water’s service reservoir: Work has started on a new £8.5 million service reservoir to improve drinking water in an area near ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24149493.harton-work-starts-yorkshire-waters-service-reservoir/
Work ongoing at Whitby West Cliff in attempts to reduce discharges into River Esk
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/environment/work-ongoing-at-whitby-west-cliff-in-attempts-to-reduce-discharges-into-river-esk-4529142
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Repair work has started on Stainforth rising water main burst: Thorne-Moorends Town Council has this morning reported that repair work has started on the ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/repair-work-has-started-on-stainforth-rising-water-main-burst-4525838
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Yorkshire Water starts charging at three reservoir car parks: A TRIAL is underway at Yorkshire Water's reservoirs at Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston following ...
cravenherald.co.uk/news/24122443.yorkshire-water-starts-charging-three-reservoir-car-parks/
'Shocking' sewage spillage into the River Wharfe in Ilkley reported: CLEAN river campaigners in Ilkley say shocking reports emerged on Tuesday of a sewage ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24118749.shocking-sewage-spillage-river-wharfe-ilkley-reported/
Work on new £15m Ilkley sewer completed by Yorkshire Water: YORKSHIRE Water has completed a new 835-metre sewer underneath Ilkley to reduce the frequency and ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24115738.work-new-15m-ilkley-sewer-completed-yorkshire-water/
Yorkshire Water to offer support to people who struggle with six per cent bill hike
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/yorkshire-water-to-offer-support-to-people-who-struggle-with-six-per-cent-bill-hike-4504762
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Scar House: The ambitious reservoir project which created its very own Yorkshire village
yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/scar-house-the-ambitious-reservoir-project-which-created-its-very-own-yorkshire-village-4475481
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Asbestos in drinking water: What does it mean for human health?: Hundreds of thousands of miles of pipes made from asbestos cement deliver drinking water to ...
bbc.com/future/article/20240124-asbestos-in-drinking-water-an-overlooked-health-risk
Burst water main forces Broad Lane, Bradford, to close: A road in Bradford is closed this morning due to a burst water main. Buses are having to divert.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24076090.burst-water-main-forces-broad-lane-bradford-close/
Pipes at risk at Yorkshire Water ready for freeze-thaw conditions: YORKSHIRE Water is preparing for potential impact this week as the Met Office warns of ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24060143.pipes-risk-yorkshire-water-ready-freeze-thaw-conditions/
MP insists Yorkshire river is safe to swim in as he pushes for bathing water status
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/environment/mp-insists-yorkshire-river-is-safe-to-swim-in-as-he-pushes-for-bathing-water-status-4479477
Selby: Ceiling collapses after water leak off Flaxley Road: Emergency crews were called to a home in Selby where water was leaking through the walls.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24080817.selby-ceiling-collapses-water-leak-off-flaxley-road/
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