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Villagers in Kent say raw sewage leaks have left them 'stinking' — and building 300 homes will make situation worse
Planning permission has been granted for almost 300 new homes in the area with locals claiming the overflowing sewage is set to become worse
Water companies seek to raise prices by up to 91% from 2025
The decision has been met with criticism but companies say the rises are needed to improve current infrastructure
How to install your mains drainage and services
While it might not be the glamorous part to a build, our self build expert Mark Stevenson gets stuck into explained what you need to know about installing your mains drainage and services
Choosing drainage systems for your project — how they work, planning, pumps and more
There are several types of drainage systems available to self builders and while this is not the most exciting part of a project it is certainly one of the more important areas to get right. We look at the pros and cons of mains drainage and on-site drainage
Why energy prices could rise this winter, despite energy debt reaching a record £2.6bn
UK charities estimate the number of people in fuel poverty is at eight million, which could rise if the energy price cap increases as predicted
Petition launched to remove automatic planning permission for telegraph poles
There is growing public outcry over telegraph poles going up without consultation or planning permission
Homeowners blockade roads to stop 500 broadband poles being installed
Householders blockaded their streets to stop the installation of the 30ft high poles, which were described as 'eyesores' and are encouraging other homeowners to do the same
Why people are switching from air conditioning to district cooling
Communal facilities are seen as an important step towards a more energy-efficient future, but will these systems could become common in the UK?
