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EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

Friday, 16 January 2026

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....

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Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated....

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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

Thursday, 15 January 2026

A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and bu...

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Reappointments to the Environment Agency Board

Reappointments to the Environment Agency Board

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months...

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New plans for Guildford flood defence scheme to go on show

New plans for Guildford flood defence scheme to go on show

Monday, 12 January 2026

Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration ...

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Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. ...

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Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Monday, 05 January 2026

'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....

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Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator

Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemption...

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Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping

Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping

Monday, 22 December 2025

Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear t...

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Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

Thursday, 18 December 2025

An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity...

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Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather

Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dr...

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Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site

Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work....

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Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and par...

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Arrest made in connection to large scale waste dumping incidents

Arrest made in connection to large scale waste dumping incidents

Friday, 12 December 2025

A 56-year old man has been arrested during a day of action to tackle waste crime in Lancashire....

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Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

Thursday, 11 December 2025

The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible...

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GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX 300 completes Generic Design Assessment

GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX 300 completes Generic Design Assessment

Thursday, 11 December 2025

GDA process enables regulators to assess new nuclear power station designs at an early stage of the regulatory process and to provide confidence that ...

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Yorkshire moves into drought recovery following recent rain

Yorkshire moves into drought recovery following recent rain

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Yorkshire is moving into recovery status following drought as of 10 December 2025....

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Have your say on South West Water upgrade request for St Mabyn

Have your say on South West Water upgrade request for St Mabyn

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The Environment Agency wants to hear your views as South West Water seeks permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall....

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Seven boat registration reoffenders back in court for more fines

Seven boat registration reoffenders back in court for more fines

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Additional first-time offenders bring recent hearing payments to £27,541. More to come as summer patrols serve 68 notices....

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Latest science used to tackle drought as rainfall drives recovery

Latest science used to tackle drought as rainfall drives recovery

Monday, 08 December 2025

Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts ...

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New milestone achieved on Stallingborough flood defences

New milestone achieved on Stallingborough flood defences

Thursday, 04 December 2025

The third year of construction on an Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected....

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Farmers urged to protect land from waste criminals this winter

Farmers urged to protect land from waste criminals this winter

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Large-scale waste dumping in East Anglia, costing farmers more than £6,000 per incident to clear. Criminal gangs targeting farmland with lorry loads o...

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Merry FISHmas Stockings!

Merry FISHmas Stockings!

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

More than 53,000 juvenile fish stocked into South East waters this winter. Fishing-licence income funds habitat improvements across the region....

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Agencies discuss Kidlington clearance

Agencies discuss Kidlington clearance

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Statement from the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council, on behalf of the strategic communication group for illegally-dumped waste at Kid...

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Multi agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

Multi agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Partners including Environment Agency, Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and local emergency services provide update on Kidlingto...

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Essex wetland project will reduce flooding and restore nature

Essex wetland project will reduce flooding and restore nature

Thursday, 27 November 2025

A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter. ...

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Consultation on Yorkshire permit application opens

Consultation on Yorkshire permit application opens

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Egdon Resources UK Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit....

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Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme

Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

A planning application has been submitted to repair, replace and extend flood defences in Walton-le-Dale....

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Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding

Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

The Environment Agency has made major maintenance upgrades to three flood storage reservoirs across the Somerset Levels and Moors....

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Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping

Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

39-year-old male was arrested on 25 November as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste near Kidlington, Oxfordshire. ...

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