United Utilities9 Jan 2026Burst main left 2,000 homes without running waterAbout 2,000 homes in Burnley were left without a water supply after a burst main caused flooding.9 Jan 20264 Jan 2026How to fix frozen water pipes and how to deal with burst onesResidents are warned to check pipes as rising temperatures after a freeze can cause water bursts.4 Jan 202630 Dec 2025First young salmon found in three rivers since 2015Atlantic salmon live around the Arctic Circle before returning to their rivers of origin to spawn.30 Dec 202527 Dec 2025New cycle lane facing two years of disruptionThe path, which opened in June, is expected to be disrupted by sewage works until 2028. 27 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Why so many 'hazardous' plastic beads in River Irwell?The black pellets known as bio-beads are found in large numbers beside the River Irwell in Bury.16 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Underground sewage tank plan 'threatens our café'Traders are worried because their shopping precinct's car park is due to close for up to a year.10 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Sewage plant shuts down over burst pipeA sewage treatment plant is temporarily shut while excavation work is carried out at the site of a burst pipe, United Utilities says.15 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Water bosses' bonuses blocked over pollution issuesThames Water is among six companies forced by Ofwat to block bonus payments to bosses.5 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Axing trees for tank 'risks destroying environment'United Utilities says the plans to construct a storage overflow tank would have little impact.28 Oct 2025...
