Northumbrian Water2 Feb 2026Water firm blames freezing weather for 300 leaksThe firm says freezing weather causes its pipes to leak but an activist blames lack of investment.2 Feb 202621 Nov 2025Labrador detecting hedgehogs ahead of water worksBracken is a four-year-old sniffer dog trained to detect hidden wildlife such as hedgehogs.21 Nov 20251 Oct 2025Roof row reservoir 'looks like huge car park'Northumbrian Water's original plan for a grass roof on the reservoir is replaced with a gravel one.1 Oct 202514 Sep 2025Warnings sent to wet wipe flushing 'hotspots'Postcodes in Sunderland, Northumberland and Teesside are targeted with warning letters.14 Sep 202526 Aug 2025Works to cut sewage spills to begin in 2027Northumbrian Water says works to upgrade the sewer network will take two and a half years.26 Aug 20259 Aug 2025Water monitors installed to track river pollutionThe first devices are being installed in Houghton-le-Spring in a bid to improve wildlife.9 Aug 202511 Jul 2025People flock outdoors as heatwave hits North EastSunseekers are warned to be careful as temperatures reach up to 26C across north-east England.11 Jul 202525 Jun 2025Main road flooded after water main burstsA large water pipe bursts outside The Swan pub in Heworth, forcing the closure of Sunderland Road.25 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Sewer robot deployed to detect blockagesPipebot Patrol is a £1.8m project led by Northumbrian Water and funded by the Ofwat.15 Jun 2025...