The water company is working to isolate the leak but a full repair will take place next week.

Northumbrian Water is building a 43-million-litre reservoir, but nearby residents say it is too big.

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Liberal Democrat councillors want to put pressure on Northumbrian Water to take action.

BBC Look North's Mark Denten is taken on a tour of the treatment works in Howdon.

Councillors want to hold Northumbrian Water accountable for "past and ongoing pollution".

Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks.

Northumbrian Water is told to estimate how much sewage it pumped into the sea at Whitburn in 2023.