LSBUD reports record-breaking year for safe digging in the UK
The UK’s safe digging industry is seeing its best performance to date - LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, saw more than 3.4 million searches for underground pipes and cables pass through its central system in 2021.
Northumbrian Water Group and Ford Motor Company trial High-Vis technology for roadside environments
Northumbrian Water Group and Ford Motor Company are trialling an innovative piece of life-saving technology which is set to protect key workers out in the field.
Thames Water micro machine will cut down on disruptive road works
Thames Water is bringing an innovative new micro-machine to London to cut down travel disruption caused by essential road works.
Times targets utilities in investigation into UK transport infrastructure
In the first of a series of investigations into the state of Britain’s transport infrastructure, The Times newspaper is reporting that the number of utility companies fined for over-running roadworks has doubled in five years “amid warnings that contractors are causing traffic chaos and leaving streets in a crumbling state.”
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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