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North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water ordered to make 'urgent' changes
The call comes from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which reported 155 pollution incidents linked to the company in 2024. Of these, 132 were from sewerage assets and 23 related to water supply. Nadia De Longhi, head of regulation and permitting at NRW, said: "We've seen a huge deterioration in the performance of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water since 2020, and despite repeated warnings and interventions they've been unable to reverse this concerning trend. "This has left us with no choice but to pursue a number of prosecutions against the company which have recently concluded." Sewage-related incidents have risen steadily, up from 89 in 2022 and 107 in 2023, marking a 42 per cent increase over the past decade. Of the total, six were classified as serious, though this was down from seven last year. NRW says most incidents originated from foul sewers (423), storm overflows (168), and water treatment works (166) over the past 10 years. The regulator has taken several actions, including securing prosecutions related to pollution on the Gwent Levels and a tributary of the Afon Llwyd. NRW has also pushed for record environmental investment between 2025 and 2030 through the Ofwat price review and issued new guidance on when storm overflows are breaching environmental permits. In 2025, NRW will introduce a team to increase monitoring of water company discharges and begin implementing Pollution Incident Reduction Plans under new legislation. The regulator will also tighten annual performance assessment criteria, in collaboration with the Environment Agency, starting January 1, 2026. Ms De Longhi said: "This is not the outcome we want, nor the best outcome for the environment – our priority will always be to bring companies into compliance and prevent environmental damage from happening in the first place. "We continue to do everything we can to drive improvements, but Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water must address the root cause of these pollution incidents and take preventative measures before more harm is done to the water environment." Hafren Dyfrdwy, which provides drinking water and wastewater services to some of the mid and north Wales border counties, was responsible for five pollution incidents – two of which were from sewerage assets. This also represents an increase from one sewage pollution incident in 2023 and four in total. Neither company met NRW's 80 per cent target for self-reporting incidents, though Dŵr Cymru improved from 70 per cent in 2023 to 74 per cent in 2024.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water ordered to make 'urgent' changes
The call comes from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which reported 155 pollution incidents linked to the company in 2024. Of these, 132 were from sewerage assets and 23 related to water supply. Nadia De Longhi, head of regulation and permitting at NRW, said: "We've seen a huge deterioration in the performance of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water since 2020, and despite repeated warnings and interventions they've been unable to reverse this concerning trend. "This has left us with no choice but to pursue a number of prosecutions against the company which have recently concluded." Sewage-related incidents have risen steadily, up from 89 in 2022 and 107 in 2023, marking a 42 per cent increase over the past decade. Of the total, six were classified as serious, though this was down from seven last year. NRW says most incidents originated from foul sewers (423), storm overflows (168), and water treatment works (166) over the past 10 years. The regulator has taken several actions, including securing prosecutions related to pollution on the Gwent Levels and a tributary of the Afon Llwyd. NRW has also pushed for record environmental investment between 2025 and 2030 through the Ofwat price review and issued new guidance on when storm overflows are breaching environmental permits. In 2025, NRW will introduce a team to increase monitoring of water company discharges and begin implementing Pollution Incident Reduction Plans under new legislation. The regulator will also tighten annual performance assessment criteria, in collaboration with the Environment Agency, starting January 1, 2026. Ms De Longhi said: "This is not the outcome we want, nor the best outcome for the environment – our priority will always be to bring companies into compliance and prevent environmental damage from happening in the first place. "We continue to do everything we can to drive improvements, but Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water must address the root cause of these pollution incidents and take preventative measures before more harm is done to the water environment." Hafren Dyfrdwy, which provides drinking water and wastewater services to some of the mid and north Wales border counties, was responsible for five pollution incidents – two of which were from sewerage assets. This also represents an increase from one sewage pollution incident in 2023 and four in total. Neither company met NRW's 80 per cent target for self-reporting incidents, though Dŵr Cymru improved from 70 per cent in 2023 to 74 per cent in 2024.
News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Amazon Prime Day 2025: $1000 off De'Longhi Coffee Machine
Many Australians can't start their day without a good cup of coffee, but that isn't easy to come by if you're using instant. Instead of trudging through the morning without a quality caffeine kick, you can become your own at-home barista with the De'Longhi Eletta Explore Perfetto Automatic Coffee Machine. And there's no better time to buy than right now. Amazon Prime members will save $1000 during the Prime Day sales when they buy this 'brilliant' machine that 'takes all the hard work out of making coffee' for $999. Size: 45cm x 26cm x 38.5cm | Coffee options: Espresso, long black, Americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, macchiato, iced espresso, iced latte and cold brew | Grind settings: 13 | User profiles: Four Boasting over 40 customisable coffee presets, 13 bean grinding settings and a sleek Italian design, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore Perfetto will help you make the perfect brew. Using its 3.5' touch screen display, you can select all your settings, automatically grind and extract the flavours and aromas from your beans and use its LatteCrema system with two unique texturing technologies to froth milk for both hot and cold coffees. You can cater to everyone in the family with four user profiles available. Plus, you can set your own preset recipes, so instead of fiddling with the settings every time, you press one button and out pours your perfect coffee. If you're running out the door with no time to fill your mug, its To-Go system has you covered. You can make piccolo, medium or grande sized drinks to fill travel mugs up to 16cm tall. And best of all: it's super easy to clean. It has automatic cleaning, rinsing and descaling programs, and the tray, milk carafe, container and milk tube are all dishwasher safe. All these premium features set this machine apart from the competition and has earned it massive praise from shoppers. 'This is just a brilliant machine, so easy to set up,' one five star reviewer raves. 'It makes awesome flat whites and the fine tuning options available will make you the perfect coffee. I thought I made great frothy milk on a previous De'Longhi machine but it wasn't comparable to the auto milk frother on the Eletta – and it cleans itself! In my opinion, a great investment.' Another loved how fast it brews, saying 'it makes your coffee QUICKLY … on par with a pod machine but a much better coffee, and with much more variety.' A third offered a quick remark, calling it 'very easy to use,' and saying it 'Takes all the hard work out of making coffee'. And despite its typically higher price, a happy Amazon customer said 'For what the machine offers, it is value for money. Can't wait for summer to make the cold drinks options.' You can't beat this $1000 discount, so get your De'Longhi Elleta automatic coffee machine now for $999 before the Amazon Prime Day sales end. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS AMAZON PRIME DAY? Amazon Prime Day is an annual shopping event where Amazon Prime members are given exclusive access to thousands of deals and discounts from some of the biggest brands. It began on Tuesday July 8 and will end at 11:59pm AEST tonight. While most deals will be available until the end date, some may sell out beforehand. To ensure you snap up the best bargains, you need to be quick – when you spot a great deal, it's best to buy it as soon as possible so you don't miss out. Throughout the sale, we've seen huge savings on tech, kitchen appliances, homewares, beauty and skincare, fashion and shoes, and parenting must-haves. To see all the best deals on offer, make sure you read our complete, comprehensive roundup here. ARE AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRIME MEMBERS? Only Amazon Prime members will have access to the deals on offer during the Amazon Prime Day sale. A monthly membership to Amazon Prime will cost $9.99 while an annual subscription is $79. If you don't want to pay for membership, you can instead sign up for a 30-day free trial here. WHEN DOES THE AMAZON PRIME DAY SALE END? The Amazon Prime Day sale will end at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 14 July, 2025, but some deals may end or sell out earlier in the day. It is recommended you add the deal you're eyeing off to your cart and check out as soon as you can to prevent disappointment. See more Amazon Prime Day content: Make sure you sign up for your Amazon Prime membership here. Looking for more savvy sales and bargain buys? Sign up to our to get the latest information on upcoming sales, product releases and shopping trends.
WIRED
08-07-2025
- Business
- WIRED
Coffee! Coffee Now! Get Your Caffeine Fix with These Prime Day Deals
If you need to mainline some caffeine, these are the best brewers and concentrates to get that java into your system. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What's more WIRED than coffee? Before you plug into the matrix, you need your coffee fix. We know because we've been testing all the various ways of making coffee for years now. These are the best Prime Day deals on WIRED-tested and -approved coffee brewers, espresso makers, grinders, concentrates, pods, and more. If it's good at getting caffeine to your brain and on sale for Prime Day, it's here. Want more Prime Day goodness? Read our Best Prime Day Deals and Prime Day Liveblog for more discounted tech and gadgets. Deals on Espresso Machines We'll start with the strong stuff. If espresso, lattes, or cappuccino are what you're after, these are the best we've tested. Italian coffee titan De'Longhi has created something close to automated perfection here. the Rivelia is the best automatic latte and cappuccino maker we've tested. And we do mean automatic. It will grind, brew, froth up milk, and deliver as many as 18 different variations on espresso, latte, cappuccino, and iced-coffee drinks. Our main gripe is that all that can be overwhelming, but then, that's kind of a good problem to have. This semiautomated espresso machine (7/10, WIRED Review) made the quad shot I'm drinking right now. It's not quite a coffee shop-level pull (nothing home-brewed ever is), but it's close enough. It also makes a good cup of drip coffee and cold brew as well. If you want want a machine that can do it all, and do it well, this is a good choice. It's also very beginner-friendly, you don't have to be a barista to get good results. Deals on Drip Coffee Machines and French Presses Photograph: Matthew Korfhage $359 $241 (33% off) Amazon A stalwart from our 'buy-it-for-life' guide, the Moccamaster is crafted from metal, steel, and copper and is designed to last a lifetime. The warranty goes five years, and the machine is fully repairable even after that's over. The appeal, beyond longevity, lies in its precision. The Moccamaster can hold brewing temperatures within a variance of 4 degrees Celsius and extract coffee within very tight parameters. This will make you great cups of coffee, probably for longer than you'll be around to drink them. Espro's P7 uses double mesh strainers that lock together and uses two seals on top of that. There's no sediment to be found here, just a nice bold cup of coffee. The spout could be bigger, but so long as you pour slowly, it's not a big deal. Coffee Pod Machines and Coffee Concentrates Coffee! Coffee now! For those with no patience for the art hassle of brewing fancy coffee, we have pod machines, which eliminate the guesswork and deliver the caffeine right freaking now. If even that is too slow, try a concentrate. The Bruvi BV-01 is our favorite pod coffee maker. It's not too big, and looks nice on your kitchen counter. The proprietary B-Pods are unfortunately only sold online as of now, but they come in coffee, tea, and espresso varieties, and they're meant to biodegrade in a landfill. The OG coffee pod brewer, the K-Mini does a solid job at what it's meant to do: brewing exactly one cup of coffee. It's not the best coffee you've ever had, but it's also not the worst. It gets the job done, and in our testing these machines will last a surprisingly long time. Javvy (formerly 'Javy') comes in a wide range of flavors and isn't overly sweet. You only need a teaspoon or two for a full 8-ounce cup, and the original flavor is smooth enough that you can almost forget you're drinking a concentrate, with no bitter or funny aftertaste. If it's caffeine you're after, this is the juice you want. It packs 150 milligrams of caffeine into a single tablespoon-size serving. Somehow manages to not taste too acidic or bitter either, which is an achievement.
CNN
08-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
Our home editor found the 13 best Amazon Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials — up to 50% off
Prime Day is officially here, and there are plenty of Amazon deals on kitchen products worth taking advantage of. In the six years I've been covering Prime Day deals, some of the best discounts I've seen are on small appliances, cookware and other kitchen tools — and this year is no exception. Whether you're shopping for a reliable air fryer or upgrading your old cookware set, I found the best Prime Day deals on all kinds of kitchen essentials. I'll be scouring the sale pages regularly throughout the four-day event, so you can expect this list to be updated often throughout this week. And while you're at it, don't forget to check out our Prime Day coverage of vacuum deals, beauty deals and Apple deals too. APEC Water: Save up to 25% on home water filters, including the fan-favorite ROES-50. Enjoy unlimited clean, great-tasting water at home. De'Longhi Linea Classic Espresso Machine This espresso machine from De'Longhi, the brand behind our favorite at-home espresso machine, is an impressive 35% off. Just think about how much money you'd save by skipping your daily coffee shop runs and making your fancy lattes with this machine instead. Ninja NC301 Creami Ice Cream Maker Bundle Yes, the Ninja Creami really is worth the hype. This bundle comes with the original version of the viral ice cream maker, as well as two additional containers (four in total). A two-pack of extra pints normally costs around $20, making this bundle an even better deal. And trust me, you want the extra pints. I have six and use them to prep all my desserts for the our review Instant Pot 6-Quart Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker Instant Pots are one of my go-to appliances for cooking grains and making soups. This one works as a pressure cooker, slow cooker and so much more. At 50% off, this model is cheaper than it's been in months. Ninja Foodi 10-Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Smart XL Air Fryer A lot of air fryers are too small for people who meal prep or cook more than a couple of servings at once, but this one has an impressive 10-quart capacity, thanks to two spacious baskets. Even though it was slightly cheaper earlier this year, you can still save an impressive $70 right now. This smaller 4-quart air fryer from Ninja is also on sale. Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series Smart Blender Take $165 off this powerful Vitamix blender for Amazon Prime Day. Smoothies are a no-brainer, but this countertop appliance can also handle hot soups, nut butters and more without skipping a beat. Ninja Blast Portable Blender I think most rechargeable blenders are pretty gimmicky, but this one from Ninja was the best portable blender we tested, so it's a good choice for people who want on-the-go smoothies. The best part? It's at the lowest price we've seen all our review Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven This is the best Dutch oven we've tested. In fact, we found it outperforms its more expensive competitors. This Oyster white color usually hovers around $80 according to our research, but is down to $70 for Prime Day. Other fun colors, like Avocado and Cornflower Blue, are on sale for $ our review Ninja NeverStick 16-Piece Professional Cookware Set The most durable nonstick pan I've ever tried was from Ninja's NeverStick line. It's so scratch- and chip-resistant that you can even use metal utensils on it. Snag the complete 16-piece cookware set while it's $250 off — its lowest price of the year. Amazon Basics Stainless Steel 11-Piece Cookware Set If you're just dipping your toes into the world of stainless steel cookware, you probably don't want to spend hundreds on a few pots and pans. This 11-piece cookware set from Amazon Basics is a budget-friendly choice, especially now that it's $27 less than usual. Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Savers, Set of 4 Investing in produce savers will make your fresh fruits and veggies last so much longer, ultimately saving you money because you won't be wasting groceries that go bad almost instantly. Goodful Universal Silicone Lids for Pots and Pans I've got my eye on these versatile silicone lids while they're a few bucks cheaper than usual for Prime Day. They can be used to prevent splatters in the microwave and also function as a lid for regular pots and pans. I have a few pans that didn't come with their own lids, so I'm sure these will come in handy. Primula Stewart Whistling Stovetop Teakettle This classic whistling kettle is affordable even at full price, but the Prime Day discount of 45% off just sweetens the deal. It's just cents away from being at its lowest price ever. Oxo Good Grips Stainless Steel Essential 4-Piece Kitchen Gadget Set This set of four kitchen tools, now 43% off, is a great starter set for someone who's just moved into a new apartment. Many of the gadgets in my kitchen are made by Oxo, so you can rest assured that these are good quality. Here at CNN Underscored, we don't just include any old product in our guides. We check price history to make sure we're covering deals that are worth scooping up — meaning they will actually save you money. Whenever possible, we also highlight products we've actually had our hands on, whether it's a winner in our best-of guides or a tried-and-true editor favorite. The discounted kitchen products in this story were personally selected by our home and gifts editor, who is keeping an eye out for even more Amazon Prime Day deals worth adding to this list. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. This story was written by home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel, who has been writing about kitchen products and covering Prime Day sales for six years and counting. She scoured Amazon's product pages to find the best Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials.
