Sewage spilled into Bristol's waterways thousands of times

Environment chiefs say nobody showed them evidence of sewage

After social media was awash with photos, videos and tales of pollution in the Cornish sea, the Environment Agency says it saw no evidence in photos it received. It has also explained why it didn't visit for days.

Sewage spilled into Bristol's waterways thousands of times

There has been a slight increase in the space of a year

Leadership now vital post-haste as calls are made for bosses to face justice

Many of those responsible for major wrongdoing at the Post Office are no longer in place. That does not mean they should not face the consequences of their actions.

'No more hiding places' - Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison under new laws

Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force on Friday.

Water bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas

WATER firm bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas, Environment Secretary Steve Reed vowed last night. The Cabinet Minister promised Sun readers he would jail polluting bosses, stop spiralling water bills and block dodgy foreign takeovers. GettyEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed vowed water firm bosses who lie about dumping sewage could be in the dock by Christmas[/caption] The new Water (Special Measures) Act, which …

Water company bosses face prison for covering up illegal sewage spills

Ministers have warned there will be 'no more hiding places' for those who flout the law