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Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in York

Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in York

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Find out how agencies work together to regulate the oil and gas industry...

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Environment Agency issues permit for Brockham Oilfield

Environment Agency issues permit for Brockham Oilfield

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

A standard rules permit has been issued to Angus Energy Weald Basin No.3 Limited....

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Milestone in Foss Barrier improvement programme

Milestone in Foss Barrier improvement programme

Friday, 11 November 2016

Last of eight new pumps is installed...

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Pensioners more likely to take flood risks than make a U turn

Pensioners more likely to take flood risks than make a U turn

Friday, 11 November 2016

Survey shows drivers aged 65 and over take more risks in flood water than any other age group....

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Planning permission submitted for Totnes flood defence scheme

Planning permission submitted for Totnes flood defence scheme

Friday, 11 November 2016

Plans for a scheme to reduce flood risk to over 400 homes and businesses in Totnes have been submitted to South Hams District Council....

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Sirens to be tested in Dorset ahead of winter

Sirens to be tested in Dorset ahead of winter

Monday, 07 November 2016

The final siren test of the year will make sure Chiswell residents can hear them if there was a winter storm or flood....

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Students leaving themselves vulnerable to flooding

Students leaving themselves vulnerable to flooding

Monday, 07 November 2016

Lives and possessions at risk, Environment Agency warns...

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Works to reduce flood risk in Exeter continue on Bonhay Road and at the Quay

Works to reduce flood risk in Exeter continue on Bonhay Road and at the Quay

Thursday, 03 November 2016

Further works to reduce flood risk to over 3,200 homes and businesses around Exeter get underway this month....

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Improving flood defences in Jaywick

Improving flood defences in Jaywick

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

The Environment Agency are carrying out repairs to the flood defences in Jaywick. ...

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Free fishing for children

Free fishing for children

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

Environment Agency announces shake-up of rod licences after listening to calls from anglers...

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Investigation into spate of fly tipping across south Essex

Investigation into spate of fly tipping across south Essex

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Environment Agency Officers are investigating reports of large-scale fly-tipping across Essex. ...

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Young people leaving themselves vulnerable to flooding

Young people leaving themselves vulnerable to flooding

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Environment Agency launches Flood Awareness Campaign. ...

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Environment Agency launches £1m programme of River Thames works

Environment Agency launches £1m programme of River Thames works

Friday, 28 October 2016

The Environment Agency embarks on its annual winter programme of major repairs and refurbishments to locks along the non-tidal River Thames....

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Fish find shows mine water scheme is reaping rewards

Fish find shows mine water scheme is reaping rewards

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Environment Agency surveys at Saltburn-by-the-Sea indicate mine water treatment scheme is helping restore a once heavily polluted Gill. ...

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Anglers urged to help protect Norfolk Broads pike stock

Anglers urged to help protect Norfolk Broads pike stock

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Anglers are reminded to remain by their rods at all times to prevent pike deaths when fishing as winter enforcement patrols start....

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Unlocking the River Severn for people and wildlife

Unlocking the River Severn for people and wildlife

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Funding announced for major new wildlife project to reopen the River Severn for fish and wildlife. ...

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Charlton residents to benefit from new flood warning gauge

Charlton residents to benefit from new flood warning gauge

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Flood warning equipment will provide water level information for the Merry Brook, which was previously not available....

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Community event marks flood scheme official opening

Community event marks flood scheme official opening

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Newcastle's Brunton Park flood scheme official opening event is attended by residents young and old. ...

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Bank strengthening work starts in Collingham

Bank strengthening work starts in Collingham

Monday, 24 October 2016

Repairs to 40 metres of river bank will protect properties...

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Thank you to the volunteers from the River Thames

Thank you to the volunteers from the River Thames

Friday, 21 October 2016

On Thursday 27 October 2016 volunteers will be given awards as recognition for all their hard work and commitment over the past year....

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Virtual test to ensure River Aire moveable weir is winter ready

Virtual test to ensure River Aire moveable weir is winter ready

Friday, 21 October 2016

Virtual testing takes place on the River Aire as part of the Leeds flood alleviation scheme. ...

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Are you disposing of your oil or fuel correctly?

Are you disposing of your oil or fuel correctly?

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Worcester businesses and residents reminded to make sure oil and fuel is stored and disposed of correctly and safely....

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Help plan the future: join the flood and coastal committee

Help plan the future: join the flood and coastal committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

The Environment Agency is looking for members to join the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) which covers the River Great Ouse catchment....

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Fish stocks boost for North East rivers (October 2016)

Fish stocks boost for North East rivers (October 2016)

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Environment Agency's fisheries experts have released more than 5,000 fish into North East waters....

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Environment Agency appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non tidal River Thames

Environment Agency appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non tidal River Thames

Monday, 17 October 2016

These appointments will help deliver service to boaters and boating businesses along the navigable, non-tidal River Thames....

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Tidal flood risk in Thames estuary increases in line with predictions

Tidal flood risk in Thames estuary increases in line with predictions

Thursday, 13 October 2016

The Environment Agency presented today (13 October 2016) its 5 year review of tidal flood risk indicators in the Thames estuary. ...

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New kit tested as part of major flood response exercise

New kit tested as part of major flood response exercise

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

The Environment Agency is testing new flood technology as part of a winter readiness training exercise involving 1,000 staff....

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Flood sirens put to the test for Calderdale exercise

Flood sirens put to the test for Calderdale exercise

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Training exercise will test the response of emergency services...

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Vehicles checked in North East waste operation

Vehicles checked in North East waste operation

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Environment Agency officers stopped and checked 60 vehicles carrying waste in an operation in the North East. ...

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Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in Scarborough

Oil and gas regulators to host public drop in in Scarborough

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Scarborough event on 18 October gives chance to find out how oil and gas is regulated....

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