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- Council & Politics · London
Richmond Council rejects Thames Water filming request
Richmond Council has refused Thames Water permission to film in the borough. The decision comes amid widespread opposition to the company's Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme, which plans to pump treated wastewater into the River Thames.
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Business · LondonThames Water hosepipe ban to continue through autumn
Thames Water has announced its hosepipe ban will continue throughout the autumn months, affecting over 10 million customers. The decision comes as reservoir levels remain significantly depleted following a dry summer and drought conditions.
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Thames Water needs £2.4bn to avoid collapse
Thames Water has requested an additional £2.4bn from its creditors, warning it will not survive until early 2027 without the funds. The company, serving 16 million customers, has a £20bn debt pile and has already drawn down £2.65bn of a previous £3bn lifeline.
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Local News · LondonHidden pollution threatens London rivers
Misconnections, where household appliances are wrongly plumbed into surface water drains, are causing significant pollution in London's rivers. The River Brent has been identified as a hotspot, with urgent alerts issued to Thames Water following an audit.
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Local News · LondonThames Water returns £145,562 after mistaken direct debit on north London household
Adam Bainbridge discovered a £145,562 debit from his Halifax account that Thames Water later confirmed was a billing mistake. The company has refunded the amount, offered a goodwill gesture and announced extra safeguards for future direct debits.
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Local News · LondonThousands lose water after burst main in West Molesey
A burst water main in West Molesey, Surrey, caused a significant outage affecting thousands of homes and several schools across five London boroughs and parts of Surrey. Thames Water engineers isolated the pipe, and a bottled water station was set up.
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Local News · All LondonWater outage affects south west London and Surrey
A water outage is currently affecting supply to homes in parts of south west London and Surrey. Residents are reporting low water pressure and a complete loss of supply, with Thames Water investigating the cause.
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Council & Politics · LondonMPs reject Thames Water creditor takeover plan
A group of MPs has urged the government to reject a £10 billion creditor takeover plan for Thames Water. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee stated the proposal prioritises extracting value over long-term success and does not benefit customers or the environment.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents told no September heatwave as hosepipe ban stays in force
BBC forecasters say London will not see a heatwave in September, with Met Office temperatures forecast between 24 °C and 19 °C. Thames Water’s hosepipe ban, issued on 23 July, remains active for Barnet, and the Environment Agency warns the drought will persist until nationwide rainfall resumes.
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Local News · London600 million litres of sewage enters River Roding yearly
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enters the River Roding and its tributaries annually, according to a study by Thames21 and the River Roding Trust. Cran Brook is highlighted as a major source of the pollution.
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Transport & TfL · LondonToxic algae closes Ham and Kingston Thames bathing site after three months
London’s first official Thames bathing site at Ham and Kingston has been closed due to toxic blue-green algae, just three months after its designation. Richmond Council and the Environment Agency have advised against swimming or allowing pets into the water, while campaigners link the bloom to sewage discharges and Thames Water’s planned drought scheme.
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Local News · LondonChase Farm Hospital cancels operations after Bramley Road water main bursts
A burst water main on Bramley Road in Cockfosters forced Chase Farm Hospital to postpone planned operations on Wednesday. Thames Water deployed water trucks and bottled water stations as 750 households in Enfield and surrounding areas face ongoing shortages.
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Local News · LondonBeckton desalination plant to restart by December after £500m spend
Thames Water will restart its £500m Beckton desalination plant by the end of the year to boost reservoir levels over winter. The plant, which has supplied just 7.2bn litres since 2011, will rely on weather conditions and electricity costs. Critics question its value after years of limited use.
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Local News · London600 South Woodford homes still without water after Thames Water pipe bursts
Thames Water has failed to restore water to 600 homes in South Woodford, Redbridge, after multiple pipe bursts last weekend. The company had promised full restoration by Friday but now blames trapped air in the network. Councillors criticise bottled water distribution as inadequate during the heatwave.
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Local News · LondonThames Water restores supply to half of 10,000 homes after five-day outage
Thames Water has repaired one of two burst mains in South Woodford, restoring water to some of the 10,000 affected homes. The second burst on Chigwell Road remains unresolved, leaving residents in parts of Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Epping Forest without reliable supply since Saturday.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwaves and extended hosepipe ban
Barnet residents face continued heatwaves into September and an ongoing hosepipe ban after Thames Water reported a 15% drop in water storage. The UK Health Security Agency has extended its amber heat alert, while Affinity Water and Essex and Suffolk Water have also imposed restrictions.
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Local News · LondonAmber heat alert extended across Barnet until Wednesday morning
Barnet remains under an amber heat health alert until 9 am on 14 August, with temperatures expected to reach 28 °C on Tuesday. The Met Office warns of increased health risks, particularly for residents aged 65 and over, as the capital faces prolonged dry conditions and water restrictions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces sixth heatwave of 2026 as Thames Water storage drops 15%
Barnet is set to experience its sixth heatwave of the year, with temperatures hitting 30°C from 11 to 13 August. Thames Water reports a 15% drop in storage, urging residents to conserve water despite assurances taps will not run dry.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon drought triggers Amber health alert as Barnet faces water restrictions
An Amber health alert is in force across London after Kew Gardens recorded its first rain-free July in 155 years. Barnet Council and Thames Water have imposed water-saving measures as temperatures exceed 30°C, increasing risks for vulnerable residents.
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Local News · GreenwichThames Water restores supply after second pipe burst near Oxleas Wood
Thames Water fixed a burst pipe near Oxleas Wood on 2 August, but a second leak occurred when supply was restored. Most homes now have water, though pressure remains low. Bottled water is being delivered to priority residents.
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