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Friday, 17 January 2025
Chief Regulator calls for Environment Agency to have “more teeth” against those falling short of high standards...
Thursday, 16 January 2025
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Nottinghamshire man for illegally fishing for crayfish on the River Derwent....
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Fishing without a licence has cost an angler from Stafford a fine of £220 plus £836.50 costs and a victim surcharge of £88....
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
A farming business has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling more than £10,000 for twice polluting a watercourse and breaching slurry regulati...
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
The Environment Agency has urged people to stay vigilant to the risk of flooding and stay away from swollen rivers....
Monday, 13 January 2025
The AdBlue manufacturer was fined £3,600 after pollution from its Weston-super-Mare site killed 345 fish, with a former employee being blamed for the ...
Monday, 23 December 2024
Over £55,000 to be paid by 40 boat owners prosecuted this autumn/winter. 26 further Thames boat owners failed to register their vessels despite warni...
Monday, 23 December 2024
New rules to protect salmon and other fish in the River Camel catchment in Cornwall have come into force. ...
Friday, 20 December 2024
Study will explore whether stocking barbel in larger rivers, such as the River Severn, can enhance fish stock health and create more opportunities for...
Thursday, 19 December 2024
A Leicestershire farmer has been successfully prosecuted for polluting his fields and neighbouring land and for failing to comply with environmental p...
Thursday, 19 December 2024
A £1m habitat restoration project designed to boost both wildlife and water quality in Stockton-on-Tees has been finalised....
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Data shows 6.3 million properties in England in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water ...
Monday, 16 December 2024
Up to £820,000 is being made available to help projects protect and enhance their local fisheries....
Monday, 16 December 2024
Annual stocking of 52,000 fish is a gift to SE anglers this Christmas. Presents of roach, barbel, chub, dace & native crucian carp delivered to local ...
Monday, 16 December 2024
The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete....
Friday, 13 December 2024
The Environment Agency’s £29m Stallingborough 3 sea defence improvements project between Immingham and Grimsby has reached a significant milestone....
Friday, 13 December 2024
The Environment Agency fisheries team in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire have launched their annual netting programme for the 2024/2025 se...
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Mobile phone records have helped the Environment Agency to prosecute 3 men for using a Derbyshire farm as an illegal waste site....
Thursday, 12 December 2024
GDA process enables regulators to begin assessing the safety, security, safeguarding and environmental aspects of new nuclear power station designs at...
Thursday, 05 December 2024
A consultation into an environmental permit application from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited has been extended by the Environment Agency following feedbac...
Thursday, 05 December 2024
Officers from the Environment Agency have carried out surveys at Greatham, Teesside with positive results for local fish populations....
Thursday, 05 December 2024
Four East Midlands anglers must pay fines totalling £710 following cases for fishing illegally. ...
Thursday, 05 December 2024
Precious saltmarsh is being restored in a corner of the River Dart in Devon. ...
Thursday, 05 December 2024
Court backs application to keep access restricted as criminal investigation continues ...
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Have your say: the public are invited to comment on plans which include new and upgraded flood defences on both sides of the river through the town. ...
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Environment Agency's message to the public remains to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situ...
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
New collaborative action plan sets out projects to boost wildlife & water quality. Volunteers sought for forthcoming community river restoration proje...
Monday, 02 December 2024
Three men from the West Midlands have been found guilty of fishing illegally in cases brought by the Environment Agency....
Thursday, 28 November 2024
The Nottingham company which produces electricity from food waste by anaerobic digestion has been fined more than £300,000. ...
Thursday, 28 November 2024
The Environment Agency has issued a Closure Notice to Walleys Quarry Ltd requiring the closure of its Newcastle-under-Lyme landfill site....
Environment Agency Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Three Trustees appointed to The Imperial War Museums Board.
Ministry of Justice Prisons and Probation Ombudsman reappointment
Department for Education Government unveils expanded support for adopted children