Remembering Birmingham's 1970s ‘Beach’ at Edgbaston Reservoir Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham edgbaston reservoir history 1970s water leisure nature recreation urban Though Birmingham is landlocked, locals have long found creative ways to savor the water during warm summer days. In the 1970s, before affordable travel to coastal areas was common, residents embraced what was nearby — … Read More
New Hosepipe Ban in Kent Imposes £1,000 Fines for Car Washing Starting July Monday, June 29, 2026 hosepipe ban kent water drought conservation southeastwater fines droughtgroup heatwave Starting July 3, households in nine regions across Kent will face £1,000 fines if caught washing their cars using hosepipes, as South East Water enforces a new hosepipe ban this summer. The ban prohibits the use of … Read More
Millions Missing Out on Huge Savings from Energy, Water, and Broadband Support Wednesday, June 10, 2026 costofliving energy water broadband debt socialtariffs regulators consumersupport nao repaymentplans Millions of households across the UK are missing out on vital cost of living support for essential services like energy, water, and broadband. According to the National Audit Office (NAO), debt owed to these service providers … Read More
New Tiered Water Charges Proposed for Households with Hot Tubs and Large Gardens in England Monday, May 18, 2026 water pricing conservation affinitywater portsmouthwater tieredcharges households sustainability citizensadvice trial Households in England with large gardens or hot tubs could soon face higher water bills under proposed tiered pricing plans aimed at promoting water conservation. Water companies are exploring new billing models, including … Read More
Midland Mother Loses Daughter to Beach Infection: A Call to End Environmental Neglect Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pollution water environment e.coli drama tragedy investigation regulation documentary advocacy In July 1999, eight-year-old Heather Preen was enjoying a family holiday at Dawlish Warren beach in Devon when she fell ill with what seemed to be a common bug. Soon, her condition deteriorated, leading to hospitalization … Read More
Tesco Shopper Alarmed by Mysterious White Blobs in Bottle of Water Sunday, February 15, 2026 tesco water contamination health ms customer product safety quality concern Carol Jones was startled when she discovered unusual white blobs floating inside a bottle of Tesco’s blackcurrant-flavored still water. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Carol reached for the drink one morning in January … Read More