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The Latest Breaking News from Northumbrian Water

Hundreds of pipes ‘could be dumping sewage illegally’, investigation finds

Welsh Water was found to have 184 sewage discharge pipes without permits

Wales Online

Chi Onwurah slams Government after data reveals hundreds of sewage dumps have polluted Newcastle's waterways

Data has revealed that a total of 540 sewage dumps were made in waterways across central Newcastle in 2021

Chronicle Live

Why Northumbria Water has not called a hosepipe ban - and why they're rare in North East

Northumbrian Water is transferring water from the Tyne to the Wear for the first time in 16 years, but it is confident a hosepipe ban can be avoided

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Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

The National Drought Group moved England into ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ status.

The Independent UK

A new nuclear power station needs a vast supply of water. But where will Sizewell C get it from?

Plans for the site have got the go-ahead. The knock-on effect for Suffolk’s rivers and seawater will soon be clear, says author William Atkins

The Guardian - UK

Bosses of water firms should face prison for pollution, Environment Agency says

Number of serious incidents in UK highest since 2013, but Northumbrian Water hangs onto four-star rating

Chronicle Live

TV stars to appear at returning North East innovation festival

Dragons' Den star and North East entrepreneur Sara Davies will open the Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival next month

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Traffic chaos in Whitley Bay after burst water main floods road

The road remains closed as technicians work to fix the leak

Chronicle Live

North East business life: community involvement from companies in the region

Learning Curve, Northumbrian Water and St Oswald's Hospice are featured in this week's round-up

Birmingham Post

Praise for Northumbrian Water workers after they rescue distressed foal from County Durham culvert

It is thought that the young horse was trapped in the waterworks system for days

Chronicle Live

Burst water main causes early morning travel disruption in Newcastle city centre

Teams remain on the street working to repair the surface of the footpath which was damaged when the pipe burst

Chronicle Live

Travel chaos expected on Tynemouth coastal route for two months as sewer upgrade begins

Northumbrian Water says the work is essential - despite concerns from some locals on the timing as the busy summer season gets under way

Chronicle Live

Six North East businesses singled out in 2022 Great Place to Work awards

Home Group, Northumbrian Water, Evolved Search, Citizens Advice Gateshead, hedgehog lab and Venture Stream all made the list

Birmingham Post

Surfers Against Sewage to hold protest march to highlight poor water quality at Cullercoats Bay

Surfers Against Sewage North Tyneside will be holding a protest march on April 23 against Northumbrian Water as part of a UK-wide day of action turning the spotlight on water companies and pollution.

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Northumbrian Water's Innovation Festival returns to live event after two-year break

The theme for this year's festival at Newcastle Racecourse is 'untapped potential'

Chronicle Live

New tool could help all Northumbrian Water customers save money on their water bills

The new calculator comes about as part of Northumbrian Water's net-zero mission, to reduce the consumption to an average of 118 litres by 2040.

Chronicle Live

Industry watchdog highlights 'serious concerns' over Northumbrian Water and four other suppliers

Northumbrian Water says it is working with regulators and that 'environment is at the heart of everything we do'

Chronicle Live

Northumbrian Water bills to increase by 10% in April

North East customers still pay less than nearly all other regions in the UK, but April's 10% price rise is highest in the country

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Northumbrian Water pays £165,000 for environmental damage after 2018 pollution incident

Northumbrian Water has agreed to pay the sum after the incident near Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Campaigners form giant heart on Cullercoats beach in call for action to improve water quality

Surfers Against Sewage organised a 'non-paddle out' at Cullercoats Bay on Sunday, where supporters turned up in swimming and surfing gear but didn't go into the water

Chronicle Live

Northumbrian Water advised 'at risk' customers - boil the kettle to be on the safe side

Parts of Darlington were warned as a precautionary measure and there was said to be 'some level of risk'

Chronicle Live

Millions on DWP benefits with these medical conditions can get water bills cut

Are you taking advantage of the Government's WaterSure scheme?

Chronicle Live

The simple and effective ways households could slash the water bill by up to half

Northumbrian Water has three schemes for struggling families - and you could get a meter fitted so you only pay for what you use

Chronicle Live

Northumbrian Water fined £240,000 after sewage leaks into County Durham stream

The water company pleaded guilty to two charges of causing the discharge of sewage into Coundon Burn, at Auckland Park, in Bishop Auckland

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