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No swimming, no surfing: how a summer of sewage is ruining the British seaside day out

Red flags are going up on beaches from Scarborough to Whitstable as pollution levels soar and businesses are forced to close due to sewage discharges

The Guardian - UK

Water companies feel the heat as commercial bans loom in dry summer

Suppliers may be forced to cut large-scale usage by businesses amid fears of a repeat of last year’s heatwave

The Guardian - UK

Environmental Agency warns of 14 beaches where you shouldn't swim - including one in North East

Brits are being warned about the quality of water in some locations, with the Environmental Agency advising that there are 14 spots nationwide where you shouldn't bathe

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Brits heading to the seaside warned of 14 beaches where you shouldn't swim

Brits heading to the beach to enjoy the sun and planning to take a dip in the sea are being advised to check out the quality of the water with the Environment Agency listing spots where it not advised to bathe

Daily Mirror

Shock as new images emerge showing thousands of dead fish at Salford Quays

It's believed to have been caused by a weather-related phenomena

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Why do we get hail in summer?

Raining on the parade PLUS The best solution for the North? AND Greater Manchester’s new waterpark

Manchester Evening News

Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Environment Agency says three flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, are also in place for areas along the River Weaver in west Cheshire.

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Water warnings mapped: 19 places across the UK you should not swim

The Environment Agency publishes regular updates on areas across the UK where the water isn’t deemed fit to swim in

The Independent UK

Merseyside's cleanest beaches amid sewage level warnings

Thankfully all of the region's beaches are safe for a swim but some are cleaner than others

Liverpool Echo

Water warnings mapped: 17 places across the UK you should not swim

The Environment Agency publishes regular updates on areas across the UK where the water isn’t deemed fit to swim in

The Independent UK

Water warnings mapped: 17 places across the UK you should not swim

The Environment Agency publishes regular updates on areas across the UK where the water isn’t deemed fit to swim in

The Independent UK

17 places across the UK you should not swim due to sewage or water quality warnings

The Environment Agency publishes regular updates on areas across the UK where the water isn’t deemed fit to swim in

The Independent UK

Mapped: 17 places across the UK you should not swim due to sewage or water quality warnings

The Environment Agency publishes regular updates on areas across the UK where the water isn’t deemed fit to swim in

The Independent UK

Asbestos conman told to repay more than £82,000

Environment Agency says Lee Charles targeted 40 towns and cities to dupe customers with high-value contracts

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Farmer who stripped mile of riverbank of trees and bushes is sent back to prison

He drove an 18-tonne tractor along the river bank at the beauty spot

The Independent UK

Farmer jailed for ‘outrageous’ illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced

John Price carried out ‘vandalism of the environment on a grand scale’, a judge told him.

Daily Mirror

'Beautiful' UK river declared 'ecologically dead' after sewage spillages

The River Lim, in Lyme Regis, was once a booming wildlife haven for countless species but has now been declared 'ecologically dead' with locals saying sewage leaks are responsible

The Independent UK

Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

Mental health awareness week runs between May 15 and May 21 this year.

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The Guardian - UK

HS2 contractor confirms ‘sizeable’ sinkhole in Buckinghamshire

Construction firm Align told residents near Amersham the hole is six metres across and five deep

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency pulls £50m scheme to protect homes in England from flooding

Businesses that put together bids for flood doors, non-return valves and waterproof floors say they have spent tens of thousands

Liverpool Echo

Huge £16m sea wall officially opened after 15 years of development

Conservatives previously slammed the plans but say people are liking it now the wall is in place

Daily Mirror

Somerset flooding: Major incident as homes evacuated amid mudslides and flash floods

Avon and Somerset Police say they are working with the fire department and council after homes were evacuated and people have said they are stuck in the floods in Somerset

The Guardian - UK

Time to clean up the murky water business

Letters: Bill Kingdom says the Environment Agency and Ofwat have failed to perform, Dr Richard JF Bewley suggests mutualisation and Richard Davies wonders what the difference is between fly-tippers and water companies

Liverpool Echo

Homeowners warned they could face fines after rubbish dumped in town

People are being warned they could be slapped with a hefty fine

Daily Mirror

Bug kills one dog and leaves eight others ill as warning issued to pet owners

Many dogs have been taken ill after being walked on the Welsh island of Anglesey, where the popular beach of Aberffraw is suspected to be at the epicentre

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