05 Aug 2026

Photo credit: Sharon Waldron   The Drinking Water Inspectorate has issued Thames Water a warning letter after finding “multiple and significant failures” in works that left a customer’s water supply mistakenly connected to a sewer in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The letter, dated 23 July, follows the Inspectorate’s investigation into an incident that occurred on 4 March […]

28 May 2026

Image description: Life preserver and caution sign near water. The sign reads ‘Caution area of water. Children must be supervised at all times. Life saving device for emergency use only. Photo by Tijan Manandhar on Unsplash   A deadly bank holiday weekend Water safety experts have issued urgent warnings about the dangers of open water […]