River Ellen News Today

NEW figures from the Environment Agency have laid bare how much raw sewage has been dumped in north Cumbrian waterways.

Sewage spills into England's rivers and seas by water companies more than doubled last year and you can find out how much was dumped near using our interactive map

Our map shows the sites in England and Wales where the most sewage spills happened last year - with one recording 365 in total.

Sewage spills into rivers and seas by water companies more than doubled last year. Use our postcode finder to discover exactly how bad the issue is where you live.

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REPORTS of a struggling individual in the River Ellen in Maryport prompted a swift rescue operation involving multiple agencies.

New consultation events announced on future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir, Ennerdale and Overwater United Utilities has announced…

Grouse shooting has been effectively banned on land owned by a water company under fire over pollution, prompting rural backlash.

United Utilities warned by countryside campaigners against 'ill-thought-out distraction technique that will inevitably backfire'