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Thames Water criticised after sewage release leads to cancelled Boxing Day swim
"Lovely Christmas gift from Thames Water: they’ve dumped raw sewage in the river overnight so Boxing Day swim is off. Thanks."
Polar bears having to ‘scavenge on abandoned whale carcasses’ because hunting grounds are ‘melting into sea’
“If we want to preserve the habitat of these amazing mammals, then we need to focus on the root of the problem, which is slowing global climate change.”
Nearly 16,000 children to be exposed to domestic abuse over Xmas
"Beyond the immediate risks to their health and wellbeing, growing up facing a range of persistent adversities can have a huge, negative impact on a young person’s future. "
200,000 children could be made homeless this winter, charity warns
“The children are scared because they know after Christmas we’re going to have to be out."
Brexit still a ‘lose, lose’ situation a year on from deal, says Barnier
Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier said he remembered the unity of 27 remaining members, as the UK’s exit was agreed.
Watch: Professional football game abandoned over racist incident & reaction from crowd is amazing
This is the way to deal with racism at sporting events.
Fury as banker set to become the new chairman of NHS England
"He'll be able to share all of his medical knowledge with the ex-banker Sajid Javid! FFS!!!" tweeted one angry person.
Ok but stop pumping sewage into sea? Water customers urged not to pour turkey fat down sink
South West Water reported a rise in profits just days after a warning from campaigners about raw sewage discharges
Nurses in ‘despair’ and working 14-hour days amid ‘depleted workforce’
"We need to listen to the wonderful scientific experts that we have throughout the country.”