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• Watt's happening in Longridge? 30 December 2008

  Longridge residents are set to get a quarter of a million pounds electricity upgrade to underground cables United Utilities has announced.

• Water pipe to be laid in Leighton 30 December 2008

  Residents in Leighton, Crewe will benefit from an improved water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• New pipes in the New Year for Wirral 30 December 2008

  United Utilities is carrying out a water mains replacement scheme in Wirral in the New Year.

• Engineers switch on to major Penrith power scheme 29 December 2008

  A £740,000 scheme to boost electricity supplies is powering up in Penrith.

• Rossendale customers urged to conserve electricity supplies 24 December 2008

  Customers in Rossendale are being urged to help preserve electricity supplies following the fire caused by a serious gas escape from a National Grid gas pipe on Monday morning.

• New Year water mains work moves onto main traffic routes 19 December 2008

  Work by United Utilities to replace Manchester's Victorian water mains moves onto some of the city's main traffic routes in the New Year.

• New deal for waste in Derbyshire 19 December 2008

  A new deal, confirmed yesterday by both Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council, will see waste specialist firm United Utilities build and manage a new state-of-art "two-stage clean burn technology" treatment facility at Sinfin Lane.

• Critical next stage for Carlisle flood project 18 December 2008

  Engineers expanding Carlisle's huge Victorian sewer network are getting ready for the critical next stage.

• Water engineers make a splash with Flookburgh youngsters 18 December 2008

  Water engineers have been back to school in Cumbria to give youngsters a lesson in safety.

• Course up to scratch 16 December 2008

  Ellesmere Golf Club,Worsley is preparing for a challenging and attractive new layout of their Course in advance of a new water pipeline which United Utilities is to lay across part of the course in 2010.

• Bid to turn wasteland into wonderland 15 December 2008

  A crucial bid has been launched to turn a patch of wasteland in Collyhurst into a groundbreaking 'natural' play space.

• United Utilities' plans for new houses and jobs 12 December 2008

  United Utilities' plans to revitalise its former training and conference centre site in Chorley and bring new jobs to the area have been approved by Chorley Borough Council.

• Sing song cherry tree on high! 12 December 2008

  Children from Bolton have given a magical Christmas present to their local neighbourhood, by breathing new life into a popular community area.

• £10 million Solway sewage scheme revealed 11 December 2008

  Residents in Cumbria are being invited to a public exhibition today (Thursday, December 11) to learn about a £10.4 million scheme to improve water quality in the Solway Firth.

• Christmas tree lights up charity's campus 11 December 2008

  Water company United Utilities has piped some extra festive cheer to the Seashell Trust - the North West's oldest charity for deaf children - by donating an 18 foot Christmas tree.

• Improvements in the pipeline for Congleton's water supply 11 December 2008

  Congleton's water supply will soon be tasting better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• Christmas present for Carlisle community schemes 11 December 2008

  Christmas has come early for 15 vital community schemes across Carlisle - thanks to a festive cash boost from water giant United Utilities.

• Crowning glory for bowling club 09 December 2008

  A Widnes sports club which has made crown green bowls trendy and accessible for young people is to receive a vital cash boost to improve its facilities.

• Warrington water scheme makes good progress 09 December 2008

  An extensive United Utilities-led water supply improvement scheme in Warrington is making good progress.

• Fairway to heaven! 09 December 2008

  Members of Stand Golf Club are celebrating a £130,000 makeover that will leave other clubs in the area "green" with envy.

• Giant flood defence tank wrapped up for Christmas 08 December 2008

  After two years of tunneling under the streets of Barrow, United Utilities is finally putting the lid on a gigantic storm water tank at Ramsden Square - set to become the town's secret weapon in flood prevention.

• Wild idea to bring park back to life 05 December 2008

  Water giant United Utilities is sowing green shoots of recovery for a popular community park in Altrincham, by creating a stunning wildlife garden.

• Watt a trip! - vintage voltage truck heads to museum 04 December 2008

  A relic of the North West's industrial heritage made her final journey yesterday as she headed for the centre of Manchester to go on display to the public.

• Christmas present for high flyers 04 December 2008

  Water company United Utilities has given an early Christmas present to a squadron of high flyers and a special care baby unit.

• Firemen practise rescue at Royton WwTW 04 December 2008

  A major construction project at Royton Wastewater Treatment Works was the scene of a dramatic rescue - but there was no cause for alarm, as it was all part of a special exercise.

• Flood hope for Audenshaw residents 04 December 2008

  The next phase of a £1.9 million scheme to tackle the risk of sewer flooding in Audenshaw gets underway this week.

• Crowning glory for Bowling Club 01 December 2008

  A Widnes sports club which has made crown green bowls trendy and accessible for young people is to receive a vital cash boost to improve its facilities.

• New pipes for old in Lancaster 01 December 2008

  United Utilities will be replacing old cast iron water pipes in the St George's Quay area of Lancaster from today (Monday Dec 1), to boost water quality and prevent bursts.

• A Swiss role in treatment plant improvements 01 December 2008

  Specialist equipment ordered from Switzerland has been used to make improvements to a sewage treatment plant in Bosley near Macclesfield.

• United Utilities branches out for St Rocco's and the Peace Centre this Christmas 01 December 2008

  United Utilities is once again 'branching out' to support St Rocco's Hospice and the Warrington Peace Centre this Christmas.

• United Utilities announces record investment 26 November 2008

  A record £353 million of investment in the North West's water industry was highlighted by United Utilities today (Wednesday) at the announcement of its half-year financial results.

• Good financial performance and robust financing position 26 November 2008

  Half yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2008

• United Utilities lights up Hospice's Christmas Appeal 26 November 2008

  United Utilities is once again branching out to support East Cheshire Hospice's 'Light Up A Life' annual appeal.

• Who goes there? Centurions guard Roman treasure haul 24 November 2008

  Water giant United Utilities drafted in the help of Roman centurions this weekend, to guard a haul of ancient treasures.

• Root and branch improvements for Stocks Reservoir 20 November 2008

  Hardy volunteers from United Utilities swapped laptops for shovels, as they pitched in to restore woodland at the picturesque Stocks Reservoir near Slaidburn.

• Overnight road closure for cable work 20 November 2008

  One of the key roads in Bolton will be closed overnight on Monday evening.

• Sewer improvements for Sandbach 19 November 2008

  United Utilities engineers will be visiting customers in Sandbach next week to discuss a sewer improvement scheme.

• Round the u-bend: bullets, false teeth and cash found in sewer system 17 November 2008

  A railway sleeper, false teeth, bullets, a motorbike, a wad of used bank notes and a dead dog are among a haul of astonishing items found in the sewer system by workers at United Utilities.

• Chill-out garden helps students blossom 13 November 2008

  Students at the new Oakfield High School in Wigan will soon be able to relax in a tranquil sensory garden - thanks to help from water company United Utilities and environmental charity Groundwork.

• Tap into Water campaign scoops National Green Award 13 November 2008

  A campaign by United Utilities to get more people switching to tap water has won a major national environmental award.

• Rare Roman discovery brings ancestors' past to life 13 November 2008

  A rare Roman settlement has been unearthed near Penrith in Cumbria, shedding light on the life and times of the region's ancient settlers.

• State of the art technology used to repair historic tarn 13 November 2008

  An astounding feat of Victorian engineering, described as a miniature 'Hoover dam' has got a makeover.

• Improving sewer network at Bridge Court, Lytham 11 November 2008

  Improving sewer network at Bridge Court, Lytham

• Improving sewer network in Hyndburn, Blackburn Road 11 November 2008

  United Utilities are investing £140m across the region to improve local sewer networks, and prevent flooding of homes.

• New 'fairer' drainage charges to be phased in 11 November 2008

  Following advice from water industry regulator Ofwat, United Utilities is introducing a new way of charging non-household customers for surface water and highways drainage.

• Hodder cleaning feature - Longridge News 11 November 2008

  We have started one of the biggest cleaning operations ever seen in the water industry, this section starts at Whittingham Lane and Cumeragh Lane.

• Bloomfield Road press notice on works 11 November 2008

  Work starts on Monday (March 3rd) on a clean up of two massive storm water storage tanks underneath the Broomfield Road tourist car park in Blackpool.

• Mornington Road and Meadow Lane, Lytham sewer improvements 11 November 2008

• Bentlea Road closed for 6 -Weeks. 11 November 2008

  Bentlea Road, Gisburn will be closed for 6-weeks from Monday 10th March, whilst United Utilities replace 100-year old cast iron water pipes under the road, with new modern blue plastic pipes.

• Engineering and Design Taps into Award 06 November 2008

  United Utilities Integrated Alliance has beaten off hundreds of entries from across the globe to scoop a major national award for its ground-breaking achievements in engineering and design.

• Flood hope for Lingley Green residents 27 October 2008

  Residents in Great Sankey are being invited to come and see plans by United Utilities to tackle the problem of flooding from sewers.

• We care allot! 24 October 2008

  An allotment site in Gorton is enjoying green shoots of recovery, thanks to the efforts of water giant United Utilities.

• Now you see them ... now you don't 23 October 2008

  An amazing vanishing act has been performed at a secluded Cumbrian beauty spot.

• Better water for Widnes 23 October 2008

  United Utilities is preparing to deliver improvements to water supplies in Widnes.

• All in a days work for customer service girls 23 October 2008

  Denise O'Donnell and Jackie Gibson are Customer Liaison Officers working for United Utilities and their job is to ensure that wherever essential gas works are taking place they keep residents and traders up to date with the progress of the work

• Better water on tap for Culcheth businesses 21 October 2008

  Culcheth's businesses will soon be reaping the benefits of an improved water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• Massive Investment in Heddon on the Wall's Gas Supply 20 October 2008

  Homes in the Northumberland village of Heddon on the Wall are set for a massive £200,000 boost to their gas supplies.

• Better water in the pipeline for Haydock 20 October 2008

  United Utilities will be undertaking a scheme at the end of October to improve the quality of Haydock's water supply.

• Major investment for Knowsley and Liverpool water pipe 20 October 2008

  A £7 million investment programme from United Utilities will deliver major improvements to an old cast-iron water pipe in Knowsley and Liverpool.

• Redcar homes to receive massive gas investment 20 October 2008

  Homes in the Redcar area all are set for a massive £180,000 boost to their gas supplies.

• Mill machine rolls on to successful restoration 17 October 2008

  An oat rolling machine at Bunbury Mill has been restored to its former glory in a joint venture between United Utilities and Bentley Motors Ltd.

• £18 million spent round the u-bend in Sale 17 October 2008

  A whopping £18 million is being invested to ensure toilets across Sale are flushed with success.

• Cayton pupils get the gas safety message 17 October 2008

  Gas workers went back to school to give youngsters near Filey a lesson in road works safety.

• Beating a path to nature 16 October 2008

  Residents in the Halton View area of Widnes can now enjoy a route to rural tranquility, thanks to the efforts of a hardy group of volunteers.

• Socking it to sewer flooding 16 October 2008

  A 270 metre long 'sock' will be unravelled in Bolton this month - to help residents suffering from sewer flooding.

• It's business as usual in Wigton as gas mains work ends early 16 October 2008

  It's business as usual in Wigton town centre as the disruption caused by major gas works comes to an end.

• Ringing endorsement for United Utilities 13 October 2008

  When it comes to customer satisfaction, United Utilities call centre team is among the very best in the country, according to a major new national survey.

• Charity night raises thousands for hospice 13 October 2008

  A charity event hosted by United Utilities has raised thousands of pounds for a local hospice.

• Liverpool water scheme moves on to Slater street 10 October 2008

  United Utilities' £35 million water mains replacement scheme will soon be moving on to Slater Street.

• Carlise cash-flow winners revealed 09 October 2008

  Bikers, bird-watchers, babies and beetroot growers are among the lucky groups to receive a cash windfall from United Utilities.

• Improving Flookburgh's water supplies 08 October 2008

  Flookburgh's water supplies will soon be improved and more secure thanks to United Utilities.

• Raising the bar for Barnton's water 07 October 2008

  Residents of Barnton will soon be tapping into an even better water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• Whitehaven call centre has the recipe for success 06 October 2008

  Thirty new employees have started work at the United Utilities call centre at Whitehaven this month - showing the town is bucking the current UK trend of job losses associated with the credit crunch.

• New pipes for old in Keswick 06 October 2008

  United Utilities engineers will be replacing old water pipes in the Millbeck area of Keswick from next week.

• UU-owned forest helps youngsters turn over a new leaf 06 October 2008

  A United Utilities-owned forest has played host to a Government-funded programme which aids youngsters in turning over a new leaf.

• Further improvements to Sefton's water supply in the pipeline 01 October 2008

  Sefton's water supplies will soon taste better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• Warrington's water improved in line with town expansion 01 October 2008

  United Utilities is getting set to carry out an extensive water supply improvement scheme in Warrington.

• A technology tour that's anything but run-of-the-mill! 17 September 2008

  An elite car company has teamed up with United Utilities to encourage schoolchildren in Cheshire to study 19th century engineering techniques to help them understand modern technology.

• Water improvements in the pipeline 16 September 2008

  Householders across Winwick, Burtonwood and Newton-le-Willows will soon be turning their taps on to even better drinking water thanks to United Utilities.

• United Utilities spreads its territory 12 September 2008

  United Utilities Connections has been awarded a £3 million contract to provide electricity, gas and water infrastructure for a development of 200 homes and 10 commercial units in Chester.

• Not a pipe dream... 11 September 2008

  The infrastructure services business of United Utilities has just completed a £430,000 contract to install a complex 2km gas infrastructure and service connections on a retail development in Derby.

• Water tower lights the way for network improvements 10 September 2008

  Eighteen-thousand residents in Liverpool are benefiting from an improved drinking water network thanks to United Utilities.

• Warning on bogus water workers 05 September 2008

  Families in Tameside are being warned by United Utilities to be on their guard against bogus callers posing as employees from the "water board".

• The appliance of science... 04 September 2008

  United Utilities is proud to be involved in this year's British Academy Festival of Science.

• Public exhibition will highlight sewer improvements for Rainford residents 03 September 2008

  A scheme to tackle sewer flooding problems affecting a number of properties in Rainford is set to be unveiled thanks to United Utilities.

• 'Crack team' set up to help Ellesmere Port stay environmentally-friendly 03 September 2008

  A new 'crack team' will make sure United Utilities follows environmental guidelines

• Boost to water supplies in Southport 01 September 2008

  Householders across Southport will soon be turning the tap on to even better drinking water supplies thanks to United Utilities.

• Raising the pressure in Cheshire 01 September 2008

  A £10 million pipe scheme which has been snaking its way through the heart of rural Cheshire enters its second crucial phase this month

• 'Tap into Water' campaign to drop by at Matthew Street Festival 22 August 2008

  United Utilities' 'Tap into Water' campaign is dropping by at the Matthew Street Festival in Liverpool city centre this Bank Holiday weekend.

• Plans in place to beat sewer flooding in Maryport 22 August 2008

  A scheme to tackle sewer flooding problems in Maryport is set to get under way by United Utilities.

• Better water supplies for Wirral 20 August 2008

  Residents and businesses in Bromborough, Wirral are set to benefit from better water supplies thanks to United Utilities.

• Sewer repair work to start in Hightown 19 August 2008

  United Utilities is getting set to carry out sewer repair work in Hightown.

• Wolves fans lap up water on tap 19 August 2008

  More than a thousand thirsty Wolves fans lapped up free pints of tap water this weekend courtesy of United Utilities

• Liverpool city centre water mains replacement scheme - latest update 15 August 2008

  United Utilities' £35 million water mains replacement scheme in Liverpool city centre continues to progress.

• Improvement works on the Fylde coast 15 August 2008

  We are investing £70 million to upgrade the Fylde's wastewater network.

• High-quality improvements in the pipeline for High Legh customers 12 August 2008

  High Legh's water supply will soon be better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• Winsford sewer flooding scheme 'progressing well' 11 August 2008

  United Utilities' £850,000 scheme to tackle sewer flooding problems to properties on Wharton Road, Winsford is 'progressing well'.

• Better water in the pipeline for Sutton Lane, Middlewich 07 August 2008

  Residents of Sutton Lane, Middlewich will soon be reaping the benefits of an improved water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• Wolves join the 'Tap into Water' pack! 04 August 2008

  Warrington Wolves have pledged their support to United Utilities' 'Tap into Water' campaign.

• United Utilities provides £12m top-up to customers 04 August 2008

  United Utilities is to donate an additional £2 million a year to its independent charitable trust which gives customers with serious financial problems a one-off chance to clear their debts.

• A work of art that gives food for thought... 22 July 2008

  Pupils at a Widnes school have put their artistic talents to good use by painting a stunning mural to adorn the canteen walls of the site cabins at United Utilities' Mersey Valley Processing Centre (MVPC) at Shell Green.

• Better water for Wavertree in the pipeline 21 July 2008

  Wavertree's water supply will soon be better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• Silent sentinel stands watch 09 July 2008

  A steely-eyed heron, almost three metres tall, gazes silently out over Entwistle Reservoir.

• United Utilities wins top innovation award 09 July 2008

  United Utilities has won a major award for its achievements in developing more sustainable environmental technologies.

• Searing heat and 11-hour days for Frodsham director digging latrines 09 July 2008

  Gaynor Kenyon gave up all the comforts of her Frodsham home for a gruelling week in Zambia digging latrines to bring basic sanitation to a small village in the south of the country.

• Towering feat for charity 04 July 2008

  Two cycling chums are proving to be a tower of strength for children with special needs.

• New aqueduct planned for North West 04 July 2008

  Plans are underway to build a major new aqueduct through the heart of the North West

• Taking steps in the right direction 25 June 2008

  An overseas volunteer group has helped Macclesfield Forest to 'take steps in the right direction'

• Better water in the pipeline for 3,000 homes 20 June 2008

  Three-thousand residents in Padfield and Hadfield can get set to reap the benefits of an improved water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• United Utilities tick all the right boxes! 18 June 2008

  Warrington-based United Utilities is celebrating walking away with five prestigious awards at this year's Business in the Community Awards.

• New aqueduct planned for North West 17 June 2008

  Plans are underway to build a major new aqueduct through the heart of the North West.

• Southport sewer improvement scheme due to re-start 17 June 2008

  United Utilities is due to re-start a sewer improvement scheme in Southport.

• Droylsden residents invited to see flood relief plans 16 June 2008

  Flooding of homes in Droylsden should soon be a thing of the past, thanks to work being done by United Utilities, and residents are being invited to come and see how the plans are shaping up.

• Summer Pops tickets giveaway in the pipeline for city centre 13 June 2008

  United Utilities will be giving away tickets to this year's Summer Pops in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday, June 18.

• Magnificent milestone leads to hospital donation 10 June 2008

  United Utilities has celebrated reaching a magnificent working milestone by donating funds to a Wirral-based specialist cancer hospital.

• Tip-top tap water in the pipeline for Anfield 06 June 2008

  Anfield's water supply will soon be better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• Better water in the pipeline for Southport 04 June 2008

  Residents in Wennington Road, Southport can be assured that water supplies will be maintained whilst United Utilities carry out vital mains replacement work.

• Tip-top tap water in the pipeline 23 May 2008

  United Utilities is replacing an old cast-iron water main in Manor Drive, Barnton, Northwich.

• United Utilities' 'Dee-light' with clean-up success 20 May 2008

  It is a huge engineering feat on a scale never before attempted by the industry.

• Liverpool water upgrade 07 May 2008

  A £35 million scheme by United Utilities to improve the quality of tap water for shops and businesses in Liverpool is progressing well. We are replacing a total of 537km of water pipes in the Liverpool area between 2005 and 2010.

• United Utilities helps with hospice refurb 07 May 2008

  United Utilities has celebrated reaching a working milestone by donating funds to a Runcorn hospice.

• School's out for summer 30 April 2008

  United Utilities is supporting a Macclesfield school to branch out into nature with their plans to build a 'living classroom'.

• Congleton sewer flooding scheme 'progressing well' 23 April 2008

  United Utilities' £700,000 scheme to tackle persistent sewer flooding problems to four homes in Rode Heath, Congleton is 'progressing well'.

• Time to Tap into Water 17 April 2008

  Tap into the North West's excellent drinking water. That's the message from United Utilities (UU), the region's water giant, at the start of a major campaign to get people to think green and favour tap water over bottled.

• United Utilities helps students to 'Step Forward' 31 March 2008

  United Utilities is offering full support to a school programme designed to motivate students to make a change in their lives.

• Workers discover rare Roman site 25 March 2008

  One of Lancashire's most important archaeological finds for years has been uncovered during a pipeline project.

• Modernising Manchester's water supply 20 March 2008

  Over the next two years United Utilities is investing £8 million on Manchester's water network as part of our continuing commitment to improve services to our customers.

• Going underground in Bolton 20 March 2008

  United Utilities is about to begin a £180,000 scheme to protect electricity supplies for businesses in Bolton town centre.

• 'Safety first' scheme boosts hospital appeal 12 March 2008

  A 'safety first' scheme developed by United Utilities has raised funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

• Philip Green gives speech to the Adam Smith Institute 12 March 2008

  The speech covers how United Utilities plan to deliver sustainable services to meet climate and supply challenges under the Regulatory Framework.

• Warrington water supplies restored 11 March 2008

  Water supplies to 20,000 homes in Warrington were restored at around 12.15am this morning, after engineers completed investigations on a leaking water main.

• Congleton set to benefit from environmental programme 10 March 2008

  Congleton is set to benefit from an environmental programme which will improve its sewage system.

• Sewer improvements for Chester 10 March 2008

  Residents of Chester will soon be reaping the benefits of a new and improved sewer network thanks to United Utilities.

• Crewe sewer flooding scheme 'progressing well' 19 February 2008

  United Utilities' £350,000 scheme to tackle persistent sewer flooding problems to five homes in Mere Road, Crewe is 'progressing well'.

• Ellesmere Port's water mains set to benefit from clean-up 18 February 2008

  Residents of Ellesmere Port will soon be reaping the benefits of a new and improved water supply thanks to United Utilities.

• Culcheth set to tap into better water supplies 14 February 2008

  Householders across Culcheth will soon be turning on to even better drinking water supplies thanks to United Utilities.

• Boost to water supplies at Bootle Docks 13 February 2008

  Householders across Liverpool will soon be turning on to even better drinking water supplies thanks to United Utilities.

• Better water in the pipeline for Prescot 12 February 2008

  Residents of Prescot are set to benefit from even better quality drinking water thanks to United Utilities.

• Improvements to Golborne's water 11 February 2008

  Residents in Golborne can look forward to improved drinking water thanks to United Utilities.

• Sewer improvements for Wirral 31 January 2008

  A scheme set to improve Wirral's sewer network is now under way thanks to United Utilities.

• Better water in the pipeline for Prescot Road 31 January 2008

  Residents in the Old Swan area of Prescot Road, Liverpool can look forward to improved drinking water thanks to United Utilities.

• Great water for Great Sutton 30 January 2008

  Great Sutton's water supply will soon be better than ever thanks to United Utilities.

• United Utilities respond to Ofwat methodology consultation 28 January 2008

  Late last year, Ofwat consulted on the methodologies they propose to use when setting price limits for water companies for the period 2010-2015.

• Plans in place to replace sewer system in Liverpool 17 January 2008

  A £500,000 scheme which will improve the sewer system serving Crawford Close, Liverpool is set to be unveiled by United Utilities in partnership with Liverpool Housing Trust.

• Flooding in Royton to become old news 17 January 2008

  Flooding of homes in Royton should soon be a thing of the past, thanks to work being done by United Utilities.

• Flood relief work to start in Droylsden 17 January 2008

  Flooding of homes in Droylsden should soon be a thing of the past, thanks to work being done by United Utilities.

• Scheme set to improve odour control levels 07 January 2008

  Major improvements to Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works at Gatewarth are now under way thanks to United Utilities and Warrington Borough Council.