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Sewer overflow. Former South Yorkshire mayor Dan Jarvis slammed the government for allowing on average more than 26 sewage spills a day in the region last year. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images).

‘South Yorkshire isn’t a sewer’, former mayor’s horror at 26 sewage spills a day

Yorkshire Water said it was committed to tackling sewage spills but “replumbing the whole of Yorkshire” was not a quick fix in response to the latest figures.

Sewage spills into Yorkshire waterways down but mostly due to drought

Sheffield wildlife campaigners are warning more needs to be done to protect the city’s natural environment – with several species at risk. Michael Gove with tree protestor Dr Nicky Rivers at a meeting in Sheffield. Picture Scott Merrylees

Wildlife campaigners warn over species at risk in city

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

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Paved driveways could be banned as house builders face new restrictions

Volunteers clearing leaves from the Upper Don Trail in Beeley Woods

Take a journey through 12th century woodland in Sheffield

Devastating floods in 2019.

Authorities set out coordinated mass flood prevention plan following 2019 deluge

The cost of a single-use carrier bag has now increased from 5p to 10p for all businesses in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cost of single-use carrier bags in England increases to 10p across all businesse...

All stores in England will have to increase the price of single-use plastic bags (Shutterstock)

Plastic bag charge to double from 5p to 10p within days - what you need to know

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at PMQs. Photo: PA

Second Cobra meeting called to co-ordinate emergency response to flooding

Flood water rises up a sign outside a pub in York as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK. Photo: PA

Boris Johnson 'warned repeatedly' over Yorkshire flooding risk, Labour says

Flooding in York, Yorkshire, after the River Ouse burst its banks on Monday. Photo: PA

Cobra meeting convened as Yorkshire braces, again, for flooding

Every river in England falls below the minimum standard, according to The Environmental Agency (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every river in England has failed to meet water quality standards - here's what ...

A dunlin on the South Pennine Moors last year

Moors project seeks private backing

Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis. Photo: JPI Media

Government pushed to commit to flooding summit date

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Four people including boy, 2, left injured after 'serious' crash

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