Water pollution2 days agoSewage works upgrade decades late, says campaignerIt comes as the firm says it has completed a £26.4m project at Burstow sewage treatment works. 2 days ago3 days agoSewage leak sea swimming ban liftedPrevious advice not to swim in the sea off Hartlepool, Redcar, Saltburn and Marske is lifted.3 days ago4 days agoMayor on 'outrageous' £660,000 extra payment to water bossThe region's mayor on water, buses, women's safety and the future of public transport.4 days ago3 Jul 2026Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mysteryDead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Children 'violently ill' after swimming in riverMore than a dozen people are hit with vomiting and diarrhoea after swimming at Farleigh Hungerford.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Waste blights wildlife site stream, say residentsThe dike at Tongue Gutter wildlife site is full of sanitary towels and wet wipes, residents say.1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Swimmers warned to avoid sea due to sewage leakThe sewer has discharged waste affecting beaches in Hartlepool, Redcar, Saltburn and Marske.30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026High levels of E. coli recorded after Thames spillFulham Reach Boat Club recorded levels more than 60 times the threshold for suitable bathing water.30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposalsThe latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.29 Jun 2026...
