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People catch fines for fishing without a licence 

People catch fines for fishing without a licence 

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Some 38 people have been caught fishing illegally and will pay more than £12,000 in fines and costs. ...

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Exeter man jailed for ignoring court order to clear waste

Exeter man jailed for ignoring court order to clear waste

Friday, 09 February 2024

Pensioner's Poltimore piles prison punishment....

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Somerset farm polluted stream after failing to make improvements

Somerset farm polluted stream after failing to make improvements

Thursday, 08 February 2024

The stream was polluted after a farm inspection by the Environment Agency recommended improvements should be made to prevent possible pollution....

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North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils 

North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils 

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

The government has announced the recipients of awards to improve lowland peat soils, including over £1.3m to projects across the North. ...

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East London waste boss fined for obstructing site checks

East London waste boss fined for obstructing site checks

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Environment Agency officers blocked by operator...

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Ensuring crime doesn’t pay: New Economic Crime Unit to tackle money laundering and carry out financial investigations

Ensuring crime doesn’t pay: New Economic Crime Unit to tackle money laundering and carry out financial investigations

Monday, 05 February 2024

The Environment Agency launches Economic Crime Unit to address serious financial offences in the waste sector...

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Businessman ordered to pay nearly £11,000 for waste offences

Businessman ordered to pay nearly £11,000 for waste offences

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

A Bridgwater waste business director's company took in excess waste, then failed to have it removed after being told to do so by the Environment Agenc...

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SMP Explorer: Digital shoreline management tool launched

SMP Explorer: Digital shoreline management tool launched

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

The coast is clear: digital tool launched to bring shoreline management approaches to life ...

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Consultation launched to review Environment Agency permit charges

Consultation launched to review Environment Agency permit charges

Monday, 29 January 2024

The Environment Agency is launching a consultation on proposed changes to water quality permitting charges....

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Shifting Shoreham shingle to Lancing for better flood protection

Shifting Shoreham shingle to Lancing for better flood protection

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Recent storms caused erosion on the beach in Lancing. Up to 12,000 cubic metres of shingle will be brought in to maintain defence to homes and busines...

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Suspended sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain

Suspended sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

A North Yorkshire man has received a suspended prison sentence for the illegal deposit of waste on the River Swale flood plain. ...

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Second consultation open for Wisbech incinerator permit

Second consultation open for Wisbech incinerator permit

Monday, 15 January 2024

Environmental Permit public consultation now open until 22 February for Wisbech Incinerator in Cambridgeshire....

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New funding available for fisheries projects across England

New funding available for fisheries projects across England

Monday, 15 January 2024

A total of £730,000 is available through the Environment Agency's Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) to help create sustainable and resilient fishe...

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Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston super Mare

Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston super Mare

Monday, 15 January 2024

The Environment Agency has launched a campaign in Weston-super-Mare to raise awareness of flooding and inform residents of simple steps they can take ...

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Farm ordered to pay £6,000 after polluting stream with slurry

Farm ordered to pay £6,000 after polluting stream with slurry

Friday, 12 January 2024

Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on Thursday 11 January. ...

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More than 102,000 properties protected during Storm Henk and recent flooding

More than 102,000 properties protected during Storm Henk and recent flooding

Friday, 12 January 2024

The Environment Agency is warning people to continue taking care following the recent flooding ...

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Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

Tidal surge to cause potential flooding on The Broads

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Environment Agency is warning of potential flooding on The Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast this afternoon (21st Dec) and into tom...

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“FISHmas” stocking is a cracker!

“FISHmas” stocking is a cracker!

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Over 48,000 fish receive new homes in the South East thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking programme...

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A Lodda, Lodda fish!

A Lodda, Lodda fish!

Monday, 18 December 2023

Rivers feeding the River Loddon restocked for healthy habitats. ...

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Fish populations get a festive boost in the West Midlands

Fish populations get a festive boost in the West Midlands

Monday, 18 December 2023

Thousands of fish have found new homes in the West Midlands in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual stocking programme....

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Invasive crayfish found in Yorkshire's River Esk

Invasive crayfish found in Yorkshire's River Esk

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Environment Agency is urging river users to follow advice to stop the spread of the invasive signal crayfish after a population was found in the R...

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Environment Agency getting ready for winter on the River Wey

Environment Agency getting ready for winter on the River Wey

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Environment Agency field teams in the Thames Valley and Surrey have been clearing blockages from watercourses to reduce the risk of winter flooding. ...

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Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Monday, 11 December 2023

The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this ce...

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Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete

Friday, 08 December 2023

The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has recently been com...

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New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding

Friday, 08 December 2023

The £2.5m flood scheme will held defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates....

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Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods

Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

Environment Agency teams in East Anglia and Lincolnshire are today reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2013 floods....

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Environment Agency to invest an additional £230k into fisheries through rod licence card change

Environment Agency to invest an additional £230k into fisheries through rod licence card change

Monday, 04 December 2023

Environment Agency takes further steps to modernise rod licencing to increase fishing benefits for anglers...

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Bathing water success for Lincolnshire and Rutland

Bathing water success for Lincolnshire and Rutland

Friday, 01 December 2023

In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent. ...

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96% of English bathing waters meet required quality standards

96% of English bathing waters meet required quality standards

Friday, 01 December 2023

Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality....

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Yorkshire Water pays record £1million civil sanction

Yorkshire Water pays record £1million civil sanction

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency...

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