The River Don recovers to become one of the UK's healthiest waterways
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The River Don recovers to become one of the UK's healthiest waterways

1 hour ago · Originally published 28 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'This Yorkshire river was pretty much dead in the 1980s - now it's one of the best in the country'
Once considered ecologically dead due to industrial pollution and urban expansion, the River Don has undergone a significant transformation. The restoration of its water quality has revitalised the 114km river, marking a major shift for a waterway that was once a lifeless sewer.
Source: Yorkshire Post South Yorkshire
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