Plans to reduce the amount of sewage released into a river have been announced. Northumbrian Water said it had committed to ...

Water bosses have been accused of a "shocking disregard for environmental standards" over pollution levels in a river.

The installation of new equipment at a sewage treatment plant will improve water quality, a water company has said. Northumbrian Water ... including the River Wear. The work, which took about ...

Northumbrian Water has confirmed that the A192 to Blyth is to remain temporarily closed in both directions after a burst water main caused flooding on the road. The flood was reported shortly ...

The incident was reported shortly before 1pm and was thought to have had no direct impact on water supply in the surrounding area, Northumbrian Water said. However, the water company has since ...

And 3% of Northumbrian Water’s wastewater works had issues, while 9% of its storm overflows were in breach. Meanwhile, ...

Northumbrian Water said it had committed to carry out ... Scientists have previously suggested bacteria levels in the river pose a "significant risk" to people. Green Party councillor for Byker ...