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A water outlet at Stamford Bridge Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Government 'breached environmental rules' on sewage overflows

A citizen science project is to to tackle 'cocktail of contaminants' in Yorkshire's waterways

Citizen science project to tackle 'cocktail of contaminants' in Yorkshire's wate...

An artist's impression of Roadchef's proposed Motorway Services Area

Two new service stations within seven miles of each other set for approval

The wellsite is close to Marton and West Newton in Holderness

Consultation extended over small-scale frack in East Yorkshire

Testing of the River Nidd over the summer revealed it continues to suffer high levels of the bacteria E.coli, which scientists say is a strong indicator of raw sewage.

Swimmers advised against bathing off five Yorkshire beaches and rivers

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

An aerial view of the Welbeck site

Closing landfill site could lead to ‘long-term pollution risk’

The operators of Welbeck landfill site have appealed against a decision to end the dumping of materials at the tip, in Wakefield

Campaigner tells inquiry of alleged pollution breaches at city’s rubbish dump

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Straw bales were used in response to a pollution incident at Fleet Beck, near York.

Yorkshire Water gives explanation after using straw bales in pollution incident

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

'Emma Hardy is right to highlight her concerns about the lack of progress in flood protection planning in the Humber region'.

Exclusive Future of regulator Ofwat to be assessed by new Water Commissioon

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Leeds Bradford Airport: Cancellations and diversions amid Storm Ashley

Holidaymakers and workers heading back to Leeds Bradford Airport on Sunday night faced cancellations and delays due to strong winds.

Daniel Sheridan

Michael Howroyd, biodiversity programme lead at the University of Leeds, on site at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre

Inside Leeds’ Olympic training venue that reduces flooding and helps nature

Residents observe a flooded road after Storm Babet passed through in 2023. PIC: Jacob King/PA Wire

How we can all prepare against the worst impacts of flooding - Emma Hardy

Yorkshire Water to commence urgent repairs on major Doncaster road.

Yorkshire Water losing 21% in leaks before getting to customers' taps

Moorends Social Club

Doncaster social club conversion to apartments rejected over traffic issues

Hundreds of homes affected as heavy rain and storms batters Yorkshire

Hundreds of homes affected as heavy rain and storms batters Yorkshire

Residents view the aftermath as flood waters begin to recede in the village of Catcliffe after Storm Babet flooded homes, business and roads on October 23, 2023 in Rotherham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Environment Agency to review flood warning system for Yorkshire residents

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Stamford Bridge was named as an area in which Yorkshire Water discharged sewage into a site of special scientific interest. PIC: Simon Hulme

I want to restore pride in our region’s waterways - Emma Hardy

Environment Secretary Steve Reed after giving a keynote speech to representatives from the water industry, investors, environmental groups and campaigners, on the Water (Special Measures) Bill. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Water companies must be held accountable - Steve Reed

Grandmother admits disorder in riots and child sex offender jailed

A grandmother has admitted to violent disorder in Middlesbrough and a child sex offender who committed ‘appalling offences’ are among those who appeared in court this week.

Rachael Grealish

Charles Watson, chairman of the campaign group River Action, has said recently proposed fines from Ofwat against Yorkshire Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water have come “too late in the day”.

Proposed £146m Ofwat fines not quick enough - founder of River Action

Dr David Clayden, chair of Nidd Action Group, has said warnings from clean water campaigners and citizen scientists should be taken more seriously by government groups and water companies. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 29th June 2023.

Warnings on water issues must be taken more seriously - Nidd Action Group chair

Yorkshire Water has said that it “knows there’s more to do” to improve its network across the region, after The Yorkshire Post reported that the company had breached its Environment Agency permits over 250 times in the past two years. PIC: Simon Hulme

‘We know there's more to do’: Yorkshire Water responds to permit breach findings

Two of the Councillors who represent Stamford Bridge, which was named as an area in which Yorkshire Water discharged sewage into a site of special scientific interest. Coun Andrew Cousins (left) and Coun Dale Needham on the banks of the River Derwent at Stamford Bridge. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 21st August 2024

‘It should not be happening’: Yorkshire Water permit breaches - all we know

Tow of the Councillors who represent Stamford Bridge, which was named as an area in which Yorkshire Water discharged sewage into a site of special scientific interest. Coun Andrew Cousins (left) and Coun Dale Needham on the banks of the River Derwent at Stamford Bridge. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 21st August 2024

Exclusive: Yorkshire Water breached permits over 250 times in two years

Stamford Bridge was named as an area in which Yorkshire Water discharged sewage into a site of special scientific interest. PIC: Simon Hulme

Yorkshire Water no longer deserves to carry the region’s name

Yorkshire Water has been accused of failing to act until the 11th hour over sewage fungis in a watercourse near Howden.

Sewage fungus in watercourse ‘left until the 11th hour’

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Heather in flower on Norland Moor

Caravan park company applies for permit to discharge sewage into river

The tidal barrier is held horizontal when it is not used, and turns 90 degrees before being lowered to the riverbed when needed

Workers abseil down Hull's tidal barrier to carry out nuts and bolts inspection

One of the new floodgates at Yarm. Picture: Environment Agency.

More floodgates on River Tees near Yarm approved by council planners

An aerial shot of Filey sea wall, which will benefit from a £2.95 million repair scheme.

Work to start on £3m project to protect Filey sea wall from coastal erosion

Latest testing of the River Nidd has revealed it continues to suffer high levels of the bacteria E.coli, which scientists say is a strong indicator of raw sewage.

Harmful bacteria in River Nidd ten times higher than ‘sufficient’ levels

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

£2.1m plan to protect Dales communities from flash floods moves forward

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Esh Group chief executive Andy Radcliffe

Northern contractor posts rise in profits and reveals £1.6bn record order book

File pic: Pollution entering a watercourse

Yorkshire Water downgraded after five serious pollution incidents

Clean Up Britain founder John Read wants more to be done about motorway litter

Rubbish dumped on motorway...what do we pay our council tax for?

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

Bills could go up by £107 by 2030

25 per cent hike in Yorkshire Water bills by 2030

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

The water quality being tested of the River Nidd. PIC: Tony Johnson.

What’s the point of Yorkshire Water paying £1m to charities? - YP Letters

English bluebells in Oxenber Wood and Wharfe Wood close to Austwick near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. PIC: Tony Johnson

Nature recovery in the Yorkshire Dales is a measure of our collective conscience

Haworth Scouring in Bradford

Yorkshire business plans to use 'muck' from wool to power its factory

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

NYC exec meeting 28.05.24

Council accepts £1.5m grant for urgent repairs to North Bay sea wall

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