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Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

Severn Trent is taking to new heights by deploying ‘eyes in the sky’ and using cutting-edge satellite technology to track extreme weather and keep wastewater systems running smoothly.

Your World|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes
Supporting image for story: 'Flooding possible' at two Staffordshire rivers as warnings issued
'Flooding possible' at two Staffordshire rivers as warnings issued
Staffordshire|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Midlands hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due in and around Wolverhampton
West Midlands hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due in and around Wolverhampton
Environment|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather outlook as severe warnings in place across UK - latest Met Office update
West Midlands weather outlook as severe warnings in place across UK - latest Met Office update
Environment|Dec 14
Supporting image for story: Desperate measures and new tax frontiers: Toby Neal on politics
Desperate measures and new tax frontiers: Toby Neal on politics
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Toby Neal|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire canal restoration continues to protect local heritage
Staffordshire canal restoration continues to protect local heritage
Your World|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Festive bin collections 2026: West Midlands council timetables for refuse collections and tip opening times over Christmas and New Year in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell
Festive bin collections 2026: West Midlands council timetables for refuse collections and tip opening times over Christmas and New Year in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell
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Environment|Dec 12

More Environment stories

Supporting image for story: Walsall residents warned to have their say 'before it's too late' as swathes of green belt under threat
Walsall residents warned to have their say 'before it's too late' as swathes of green belt under threat
Environment|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: West Midlands university gets £1m to help Ukraine rebuild - here's how
West Midlands university gets £1m to help Ukraine rebuild - here's how
Environment|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: 'Madness': Birmingham Council to push ahead with fortnightly bin collection plan 'regardless of strike situation'
'Madness': Birmingham Council to push ahead with fortnightly bin collection plan 'regardless of strike situation'
Birmingham|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: Demolition plans for an 'eyesore' former Staffordshire pub to face a block - here's why
Demolition plans for an 'eyesore' former Staffordshire pub to face a block - here's why
Environment|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: £353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent
£353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent
Environment|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: Storm Bram: Flights and trains cancelled as high winds and flooding batter the West Midlands - full details here
Storm Bram: Flights and trains cancelled as high winds and flooding batter the West Midlands - full details here
Environment|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: 108 Wolverhampton properties without electricity as Storm Bram hits the West Midlands - when power should return
108 Wolverhampton properties without electricity as Storm Bram hits the West Midlands - when power should return
Wolverhampton|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: Storm Bram in the West Midlands: Wind gusts up to 41mph as temperatures drop to 7 degrees - here’s when
Storm Bram in the West Midlands: Wind gusts up to 41mph as temperatures drop to 7 degrees - here’s when
Environment|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: Storm Bram: Flood alert for Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Bewdley and nearby communities
Storm Bram: Flood alert for Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Bewdley and nearby communities
Environment|Dec 9
Supporting image for story: 'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'
'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'
Environment|Dec 9

UK News

Supporting image for story: Vigilance urged as quagga mussel discovered for first time in NI
Vigilance urged as quagga mussel discovered for first time in NI
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Bondi attack ‘cruelly marred’ first day of Hannukah, says Swinney
Bondi attack ‘cruelly marred’ first day of Hannukah, says Swinney
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Explorer becomes first person to walk the length of Saudi Arabia
Explorer becomes first person to walk the length of Saudi Arabia
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after death of director and wife Michele
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after death of director and wife Michele
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Sir Keir Starmer: Resident doctors strikes ‘irresponsible’
Sir Keir Starmer: Resident doctors strikes ‘irresponsible’
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but ‘mass unemployment’ prevented – Sunak
Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but ‘mass unemployment’ prevented – Sunak
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Russia indicates it is open to Ukraine joining EU as part of deal – US officials
Russia indicates it is open to Ukraine joining EU as part of deal – US officials
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Police renew search for US university gunman after releasing person of interest
Police renew search for US university gunman after releasing person of interest
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Latest round of talks between Ukraine and US conclude as Trump seeks swift peace
Latest round of talks between Ukraine and US conclude as Trump seeks swift peace
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: European leaders expected to cement support for Ukraine as US pushes for peace
European leaders expected to cement support for Ukraine as US pushes for peace
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Air quality at hazardous levels as toxic smog blankets New Delhi
Air quality at hazardous levels as toxic smog blankets New Delhi
World News|9 hours ago
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