Press & Media
The Westmorland Gazette: Keir Starmer expresses fury at raw sewage in Windermere
This is an opinion piece from Sir Keir Starmer Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party.
United Utilities illegally dumps over 10 million litres of untreated sewage into Windermere in one night
United Utilities has illegally dumped over 10 million litres of untreated sewage into Windermere. Once again the Environment Agency has demonstrated that it isn't fit for purpose after another shoddy investigation has landed them in hot water.
Save Windermere is back from space…
Save Windermere, in partnership with Map Impact, embarked on a groundbreaking data collection program, backed by the UK Space Agency, to study Windermere. Now we are incredibly excited to announce that we have the results!
BBC: Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say
High visitor numbers are turning one of Britain's most scenic lakes green, researchers say.
Lancaster school pupils speak out in campaign to save Lake Windermere from pollution
Pupils from a Lancaster school have spoken out passionately about their campaign to save Lake Windermere from pollution.
BBC: Coogan joins protest over firm's Windermere pollution
Actor Steve Coogan has accused a water firm of "greenwashing" and "PR spin" as he joined a protest criticising it for putting sewage into England's largest lake. The I'm Alan Partridge star hit out at United Utilities' decision to pay out record dividends to shareholders, as he joined campaigners outside its offices near Windermere, Cumbria.
Daily Mail: Steve Coogan demands United Utilities clear up Lake Windermere
Steve Coogan has demanded United Utilities stop dumping sewage in the iconic Lake Windermere and called on them to clear up the beauty spot. The Alan Partridge star, 58, joined protesters in the high-profile row as he accused the water firm of 'greenwashing' and 'PR spin' this morning.
The Times: Steve Coogan, ‘Windermere is nursing a sewage timebomb’
Comedian says inaction by United Utilities over sewage spills in Windermere’s catchment area has led to a build-up of toxic materials at the bottom of the lake.
The Express: Feargal Sharkey joins protest to save Lake Windermere from sewage poisoning water
Feargal Sharkey joined hundreds of people demonstrating against sewage pollution poisoning England’s largest lake. The Undertones star, 65, and locals rallied outside United Utilities’ hub in Windermere yesterday after the firm dumped 8,700 hours of sewage into the Lake District spot last year.
BBC: Singer joins Save Windermere campaigners
Singer Feargal Sharkey joined campaigners in calling for a clean up of a lake on Monday. The environmentalist joined Save Windermere's weekly protest outside water firm United Utilities' information office in the Lake District town.
Feargal Sharkey to Join Strike Against Sewage · 8 April
The Save Windermere campaign will be joined by special guest Feargal Sharkey for their weekly strike against sewage pollution.
The strike will be held on Monday 8th April from 9-10am outside United Utilities Information Center, 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA.
2023 Storm Overflow Performance Data Released: Save Windermere slams disgusting extent of untreated sewage in England’s largest lake
United Utilities’ 2023/24 EDM storm overflow data highlights significant sewage spilling in the Windermere catchment, pointing to regulatory failures and a lack of action from United Utilities. Save Windermere demands improved monitoring, adherence to the law, and accountability to safeguard public health and the environment.