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<p>A previous sewage leak in the River Wey.</p>

Inspections ramp up pressure on Thames Water

<p>Phoenix drone shot of a Surrey Police vehicle check.</p>

Waverley targeted in police rural crime crackdown

<p>Land to the west of the industrial complex in the middle of this picture was earmarked for the battery scheme.</p>

The result hertz as planners reject battery scheme for Crondall site

<p>Michael Hoblyn took this picture of the flooded River Wey dividing Tilford in January 2025.</p>

New figures reveal flood defence gaps in Waverley and East Hampshire

<p>The River Rother at Liss.</p>

Importance of local chalk streams and rivers recognised by council

<p>Proposed redevelopment of Mount Browne, Surrey Police's HQ.
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Surrey Police HQ plans approved again

<p>Our correspondent has complained about the burning of waste in Tilford.</p>

Your letters to the editor: A burning issue in Tilford

<p>Dirty drain water enters the River Wey at the top end of Kings Pond after a heavy downpour in April.</p>

Your letters to the editor: Sea change for our rivers and coasts

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Flood warnings issued across Surrey and Hampshire

Almost 150 water pollution incidents not visited immediately in Waverley – as attendance drops across England

Almost 150 water pollution incidents not visited immediately in Waverley – as attendance drops across England

Almost 150 water pollution incidents were not immediately seen to in Waverley since 2018, new figures show.

<p>The River Wey at Gostrey Meadow, Farnham (Alex Thurston)</p>

Cocktail of harmful chemicals in the River Wey Catchment

Sewage spills in Waverley rose in 2023

Sewage spills in Waverley rose in 2023

More than 150 water pollution incidents in Waverley since 2018

<p>Sir Keir Starmer</p>

Opinion: Keir Starmer's soaring approval ratings – new era for Labour

<p>The unsightly green-blue algae has covered large swathes of Heath Pond in Petersfield.</p>

Pong at the pond: Algae causing a stink at Petersfield beauty spot

Hundreds of sewage overflows in Waverley last year

<p>Kings Pond</p>

Saving Kings Pond: Alton's environmental jewel under siege once again

<p>Bathers are advised to stay out of the water at Frensham Great Pond</p>

'Pollution incident' at Frensham Great Pond prompts swimming warning

<p>‘Kick sampling’ the health of the invertebrate population</p>

Don’t stand back – help River Wey Trust clean up our local rivers

<p>Did you know a running tap wastes approximately six litres per minute?</p>

2040: The year Surrey and Hampshire could run out of water...

<p>A pond in the Deadwater Valley nature reserve, described as 'a jewel in the crown for Whitehill and Bordon' by district councillor Adam Carew</p>

Renationalise water companies to put 'environment before profits'

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Thames Water's sewage spills figures make filthy reading

<p>Sections of the River Wey such as at Tilford – home of the annual Tilford raft race – could be designated as ‘bathing sites’ under MP Jeremy Hunt’s plans to clean up local rivers</p>

MP Jeremy Hunt: Sewage overspills in our local rivers are unacceptable

<p>How Kings Pond might look if it is separated from the River Wey and the remaining water is split into smaller ponds and wetland areas</p>

Fears that plans for Kings Pond in Alton will harm fish and birds

<p>Kings Pond </p>

Fears that Alton’s Kings Pond could become a muddy swamp

<p>Kings Pond pictured on Tuesday morning</p>

Alton Town Council denies trying to kill off Kings Pond