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Temple Footbridge closed until further notice

Temple Footbridge closed until further notice

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. It is closed due to safety concerns....

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Roll out of flood warning service across West Midlands complete

Roll out of flood warning service across West Midlands complete

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

New flood warnings help alert almost 13,000 more property owners to risk. Part of nationwide project to reach more at-risk homes and businesses...

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Warning for Medway users to stay safe for scorching bank holiday

Warning for Medway users to stay safe for scorching bank holiday

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Environment Agency says vigilance can save lives - water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe. ...

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Matlock flood defence completed and flood protection reinstated

Matlock flood defence completed and flood protection reinstated

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The Environment Agency’s major project to reinstate the flood defences in Matlock has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the flood...

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Netting a sea trout costs Christchurch fisherman nearly £400

Netting a sea trout costs Christchurch fisherman nearly £400

Monday, 22 May 2023

Fisherman Martin Williamson, of no fixed address, has been ordered to pay nearly £400 for fishing illegally in Christchurch Harbour....

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Suspended sentence for father who ran illegal waste firm with son

Suspended sentence for father who ran illegal waste firm with son

Monday, 22 May 2023

A father who ran an illegal waste business with his son at their home in Cornwall was sentenced to a suspended jail sentence by magistrates....

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Environment Agency warns of threat of Prussian carp and other non native species in UK waters

Environment Agency warns of threat of Prussian carp and other non native species in UK waters

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Environment Agency’s National Fisheries Laboratory carries out crucial work to curb threats from Prussian carp in UK waters ...

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Have your say on permit changes for Davidstow Creamery

Have your say on permit changes for Davidstow Creamery

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation over possible permit variations for the Camelford-based creamery in Cornwall....

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Thames Estuary 2100: Time to Plan and Time to Act

Thames Estuary 2100: Time to Plan and Time to Act

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Our updated plan will take action against rising sea levels in the Thames Estuary....

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River restoration project brings water quality boost to Calderdale

River restoration project brings water quality boost to Calderdale

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

A recently completed restoration project in Yorkshire will improve habitat and bring a boost to water quality in Calderdale’s rivers....

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New flood warning service rolled out to Yorkshire communities

New flood warning service rolled out to Yorkshire communities

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The Environment Agency has expanded its flood warning service across Yorkshire to ensure more people than ever are warned about any imminent risk of f...

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Bathing water season begins for 2023

Bathing water season begins for 2023

Monday, 15 May 2023

The bathing water season has begun, with regular monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway...

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Second stage of major Norfolk flood defence project completed

Second stage of major Norfolk flood defence project completed

Friday, 12 May 2023

A £42.9 million project to better protect over 2,100 homes in a Norfolk town from flooding has been completed. ...

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Chalk stream restoration project brings biodiversity and water quality improvements

Chalk stream restoration project brings biodiversity and water quality improvements

Thursday, 11 May 2023

The Environment Agency has worked with East Yorkshire Rivers Trust to carry out a restoration project at a chalk stream in Yorkshire. ...

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The PACCo project's guide to successful climate adaptation

The PACCo project's guide to successful climate adaptation

Thursday, 11 May 2023

The Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts (PACCo) project which delivered large-scale adaptation across two countries has made its how-to guide ava...

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Ecology benefits from restoration project in Norwich

Ecology benefits from restoration project in Norwich

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Work has been completed at Costessey Fish Farm which will benefit the nationally scarce Marsh Carpet moth and the endangered Black Poplar tree....

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£7 million beach management reduces flood risk for Lincolnshire

£7 million beach management reduces flood risk for Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Annual works by the Environment Agency to reduce the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities has now started (8 May). ...

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Reducing the carbon footprint of Hexham's flood defences

Reducing the carbon footprint of Hexham's flood defences

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

New climate friendly, low-carbon concrete mix used for the first time in the UK to construct North East flood schemes. ...

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Race against time to save endangered species from deadly disease

Race against time to save endangered species from deadly disease

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Populations of native white-clawed crayfish in danger of being wiped out are being rescued in Environment Agency operations in West Yorkshire....

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South West Water given £2.1m fine for pollution offences

South West Water given £2.1m fine for pollution offences

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Largest ever fine imposed for environmental offences in Devon and Cornwall as South West Water is told by court ‘incidents of pollution will no longer...

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Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit conditions at Hinkley Point C

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The Environment Agency is launching today a second 4-week consultation on a proposed change to discharge water at Hinkley Point C nuclear power statio...

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Rivercraft 2: the game engaging young people on flood risk

Rivercraft 2: the game engaging young people on flood risk

Monday, 24 April 2023

Rivercraft 2 will help to educate children and young people about the risks of flooding - and inspire them to careers where they can make a difference...

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Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

Monday, 24 April 2023

Water companies and individuals urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells...

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Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

Monday, 24 April 2023

Schoolchildren taught about period products and why they should never be flushed down the loo....

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New trees to benefit community, wildlife and environment in the Lower Otter

New trees to benefit community, wildlife and environment in the Lower Otter

Monday, 17 April 2023

The Lower Otter Restoration Project has planted over 23,000 native trees....

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Essex company and directors fined thousands for illegal waste site

Essex company and directors fined thousands for illegal waste site

Monday, 17 April 2023

An Essex waste company and its directors have been fined more than £20,000 after they stored tonnes of waste illegally at a site in Braintree....

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Father and son who operated illegal waste business in court

Father and son who operated illegal waste business in court

Thursday, 13 April 2023

A father and son who ran a waste business at their then home in Sticker, Cornwall appeared in court on Tuesday....

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Small Modular Reactor design completes first step of assessment

Small Modular Reactor design completes first step of assessment

Monday, 03 April 2023

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd’s 470 MW Small Modular Reactor design completes Step 1 of Generic Design Assessment....

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Environment Agency publishes Event Duration Monitoring data for 2022

Environment Agency publishes Event Duration Monitoring data for 2022

Friday, 31 March 2023

Over 91% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government...

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New safety films benefit first time boaters on the River Medway

New safety films benefit first time boaters on the River Medway

Friday, 31 March 2023

Updated guidance for staying safe on the water...

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