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Weekend press: Tens of thousands of homes without power in the wake of three storms

This week's round up of national news stories includes coverage of thousands of homes left without power after storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have battered the country; fears that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will further raise gas prices; and is it the end of the road for price comparison sites?

21/02/2022

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DNOs brace for Storm Eunice after Met Office issues red alert

Distribution network operators (DNOs) are bracing themselves for more extreme weather after reconnecting tens of thousands of homes following Storm Dudley. The Met Office sent out a rare red weather alert on Thursday (17 February), warning that exposed areas could see gusts of more than 90mph as Storm Eunice hits the UK early on Friday morning.

17/02/2022

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Stormtroopers: Water sector battles through

After two significant storms wreaked havoc on the UK, river levels still remain dangerously high, raising fears of more disruption. Utility Week looks at the work water companies have undertaken so far, with teams working day and night, often in dangerous conditions, to maintain or restore water to their customers

21/02/2020

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