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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major road in busy town to SHUT for three weeks as water company apologises for delays
A MAJOR road in a busy town is due to close for three weeks, with a water company apologising to locals. The road in Advertisement The road is used by buses as well as cars, and is likely to cause issues for those trying to enter a nearby car park. Severn Trent apologised for the delays drivers may experience because of Bank Road in Matlock being closed. The water company said it only carries out work that is "absolutely necessary" when it causes road closures. It said these works are needed to improve the health of the river across the county. Advertisement Read More The company added that it will help reduce the number of sewage spills within its network. Heavy rainfall often means the pipes struggle and sewage leaks out. Kera Patch, community communications officer at Severn Trent, told "To enable our teams to work safely and complete the work quickly, a road closure will be in place along Bank Road from June 2 to June 20. Advertisement Most read in Motors Live Blog Breaking Breaking Exclusive "We know that road closures can be disruptive and we only request them when absolutely necessary to help keep our team and road users safe. "We'd like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank everyone in advance for their patience while we complete these works.' It comes after Thames Water was hit with its largest ever fine over sewage spills. It will pay £104.5million for sewage spills, plus £18.2million for breaking the rules over dividend payments. Advertisement Watchdog Ofwat slammed the struggling company for 'letting down its customers and failing to protect the environment'. It said Thames had 'routinely and not in exceptional circumstances' released untreated sewage. And, issuing its first fine over shareholder payments, it highlighted one of £37.5million in October 2023 to the firm's holding company — plus another £131.3million dividend from March 2024. 1 Severn Trent apologised for the delays drivers may experience because of Bank Road in Matlock being closed Credit: Alamy Advertisement
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major road in busy town to SHUT for three weeks as water company apologises for delays
A MAJOR road in a busy town is due to close for three weeks, with a water company apologising to locals. The road in Derbyshire will shut for 19 days from tomorrow until June 20. The road is used by buses as well as cars, and is likely to cause issues for those trying to enter a nearby car park. Severn Trent apologised for the delays drivers may experience because of Bank Road in Matlock being closed. The water company said it only carries out work that is "absolutely necessary" when it causes road closures. It said these works are needed to improve the health of the river across the county. The company added that it will help reduce the number of sewage spills within its network. Heavy rainfall often means the pipes struggle and sewage leaks out. Kera Patch, community communications officer at Severn Trent, told DerbyshireLive: 'As part of our work to improve river health, we are conducting some preliminary ground investigations to ensure that our planned installation of a stormwater storage tank under the Lido car park is viable. "To enable our teams to work safely and complete the work quickly, a road closure will be in place along Bank Road from June 2 to June 20. "We know that road closures can be disruptive and we only request them when absolutely necessary to help keep our team and road users safe. "We'd like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank everyone in advance for their patience while we complete these works.' It comes after Thames Water was hit with its largest ever fine over sewage spills. It will pay £104.5million for sewage spills, plus £18.2million for breaking the rules over dividend payments. Watchdog Ofwat slammed the struggling company for 'letting down its customers and failing to protect the environment'. It said Thames had 'routinely and not in exceptional circumstances' released untreated sewage. And, issuing its first fine over shareholder payments, it highlighted one of £37.5million in October 2023 to the firm's holding company — plus another £131.3million dividend from March 2024. 1
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Body found in reservoir after father and son fell into water
A body has been found in a reservoir after a father and son fell into the water and a major search was launched. The pair fell into Draycote Water in Rugby, Warwickshire, on Thursday afternoon, after their boat capsized. The teenage son was rescued by two members of the public. He was not injured in the incident. However, a major search operation was launched for his father, involving multiple police forces, fire and rescue services, and search and rescue services. A body was found in the reservoir on Friday evening. Warwickshire Police said it is believed to be that of the father. The force added that the death is not being treated as suspicious. Local Area Commander for Rugby, Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said on Friday: 'Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. 'Since yesterday, an intensive search operation has been underway that has seen a range of specialist search tactics and technology being used. I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident, and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man. 'Special thanks also goes to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police, and Severn Trent – all of whom have played an integral role in supporting our extensive search efforts.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Body found in search for missing dad in reservoir
A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not injured. Warwickshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An "intensive" search operation took place at the 240-hectare (600-acre) reservoir on Thursday, with specialist search tactics and technology used, said the force. An update on the search was put out shortly before 23:45 BST on Friday. Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. "I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man." Chief Insp Eagles also thanked Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Severn Trent. He said they had all played an "integral role" in supporting the extensive search efforts. A spokesperson for Draycote Water said it would remain shut on Saturday, having been closed since the incident. This includes the sailing club, fishing club and restaurant. Watersports such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Dad missing after capsizing on reservoir with son Man missing after falling from boat on reservoir Warwickshire Police
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Body found in search for missing dad in reservoir
A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not injured. Warwickshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An "intensive" search operation took place at the 240-hectare (600-acre) reservoir on Thursday, with specialist search tactics and technology used, said the force. An update on the search was put out shortly before 23:45 BST on Friday. Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. "I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man." Chief Insp Eagles also thanked Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Severn Trent. He said they had all played an "integral role" in supporting the extensive search efforts. A spokesperson for Draycote Water said it would remain shut on Saturday, having been closed since the incident. This includes the sailing club, fishing club and restaurant. Watersports such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Dad missing after capsizing on reservoir with son Man missing after falling from boat on reservoir Warwickshire Police
