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Sheffield firm pays £167,587.13 for dumping waste in Lincolnshire

Sheffield firm pays £167,587.13 for dumping waste in Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

A transport company will pay a total of £167,587.13 for delivering controlled waste to an illegal site at Fen Lane, Long Bennington, Lincolnshire....

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Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site

Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Europa Oil and Gas Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit to construct a temporary wellsite to assess gas potential...

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National Drought Group meets to address “nationally significant” water shortfall

National Drought Group meets to address “nationally significant” water shortfall

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Five areas remain in drought with six more in prolonged dry weather ...

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£15 million refurbishment on Boston's Grand Sluice begins

£15 million refurbishment on Boston's Grand Sluice begins

Friday, 08 August 2025

Environment Agency begins refurbishing the Grand Sluice, which protects properties from flooding, supports navigation and helps with water supply....

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New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths

New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths

Thursday, 07 August 2025

The Environment Agency is carrying out a series of summer surveys to try to identify the cause of unusual symptoms in an endangered native species....

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Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith

Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith

Thursday, 07 August 2025

Take the opportunity to share your views on the proposals before the consultation deadline of 5 September....

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Environment Agency’s one of a kind electro boom boat goes fishing

Environment Agency’s one of a kind electro boom boat goes fishing

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

The Environment Agency is using a unique boom boat for important electric fish monitoring surveys along the Thames between Iffley Lock and Teddington ...

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Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea?

Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea?

Tuesday, 05 August 2025

The Environment Agency released 1,000 barbel marked with a blue dye last November and are asking anglers to contact them if they catch a barbel with ...

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Enhanced flood warning service live for Exeter and Exe Estuary

Enhanced flood warning service live for Exeter and Exe Estuary

Sunday, 03 August 2025

An enhanced flood warning service is now operational for Exeter and Exe Estuary, featuring improved forecasting models and expanded coverage....

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Yorkshire Water fined for polluting watercourse

Yorkshire Water fined for polluting watercourse

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Yorkshire Water has been fined £865,000 after a South Yorkshire water treatment works pumped out millions of litres of chlorinated water for almost a ...

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Students get exclusive preview of Salisbury River Park play area

Students get exclusive preview of Salisbury River Park play area

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

The Salisbury River Park project reduces the flood risk to over 350 homes and businesses along the River Avon. ...

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Trio detained in recycling fraud investigation

Trio detained in recycling fraud investigation

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Environment Agency officers worked with North West Regional Organised Crime Unit to apprehend the individuals...

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New pathway for sustainable growth in England’s industrial hubs

New pathway for sustainable growth in England’s industrial hubs

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Landmark report into environmental challenges and opportunities in three industrial clusters - Humber, Teesside and HyNet (North West)...

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Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage

Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Environment Agency stepping up support for farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season....

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Consultation opens into Rathlin Energy permit draft decision

Consultation opens into Rathlin Energy permit draft decision

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to grant a permit variation to a Yorkshire company....

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East Midlands Airport fined £892,500 for environmental pollution

East Midlands Airport fined £892,500 for environmental pollution

Monday, 28 July 2025

Environment Agency investigation discovers drainage water pollution from runway discharge. Airport pleads guilty to charges of breaching environmental...

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Environment Agency warns of invasive pink salmon threat to UK fisheries

Environment Agency warns of invasive pink salmon threat to UK fisheries

Monday, 28 July 2025

Anglers are urged to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon expected to appear in UK waters this year....

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Two men prosecuted for dumping waste in village

Two men prosecuted for dumping waste in village

Friday, 25 July 2025

Muddy tracks led to nearby house where excavation work had taken place. Environment Agency prosecution resulted in fines and costs totalling £6,400. ...

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Consultation opens on Angus Fire permit application

Consultation opens on Angus Fire permit application

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Angus Fire Limited has applied to the Environment Agency to vary its environmental permit to reduce chemical contamination on its site at High Bentham...

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Flood warning service improved to better protect Lincolnshire

Flood warning service improved to better protect Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

The Environment Agency makes changes to Flood Warning Service to reach 850 more residents and improve accuracy in Grantham, Boston, Lincoln and Market...

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New survey shows just 27% of all waste crime incidents reported

New survey shows just 27% of all waste crime incidents reported

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Environment Agency publishes results of National Waste Crime Survey 2025, showing almost three quarters of all waste crimes go unreported...

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New report finds systemic water company failure and underperformance

New report finds systemic water company failure and underperformance

Friday, 18 July 2025

Serious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024 from previous year...

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LAM BOURN AGAIN!   Second chance for dozens of Berkshire fish

LAM BOURN AGAIN! Second chance for dozens of Berkshire fish

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats....

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Villagers at flood risk in Pett receive new flood warning service

Villagers at flood risk in Pett receive new flood warning service

Thursday, 17 July 2025

59 properties in Pett, in East Sussex, to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted service....

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Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells receives new flood warning service

Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells receives new flood warning service

Thursday, 17 July 2025

New warning for Southborough Stream. 106 properties in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to benefit. Households urged to register for new, more targeted, ...

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Environment Agency grants incinerator permit

Environment Agency grants incinerator permit

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit for Viridor Tees Valley Ltd to operate an energy from waste facility in Teesside....

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Isle of Wight coastal defence schemes get new webpages

Isle of Wight coastal defence schemes get new webpages

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The new webpages for Yaverland, Shanklin and Ventnor make it easier for communities to stay informed about vital coastal protection work. ...

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Eco eel pass to lead the way for species migration in Cumbria

Eco eel pass to lead the way for species migration in Cumbria

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Work is underway to replace an outdated eel pass at Newby Bridge Weir to encourage better migration for the critically endangered European eel. ...

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West and East Midlands move into drought

West and East Midlands move into drought

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response....

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Bridgwater school celebrates sustainable drainage project launch

Bridgwater school celebrates sustainable drainage project launch

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The sustainable drainage system features a rain slide and planted riverbed landscape that diverts rainwater away from drains to reduce flood risk....

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