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North East communities advised to check their flood risk

North East communities advised to check their flood risk

Friday, 04 December 2015

Heavy rain this weekend could cause river levels to rise....

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Environment Agency warns of potential flooding in northern England this weekend

Environment Agency warns of potential flooding in northern England this weekend

Friday, 04 December 2015

The Environment Agency is warning communities in northern England to prepare for flooding this weekend....

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Help track down invasive plant on the Bedford Ouse

Help track down invasive plant on the Bedford Ouse

Friday, 04 December 2015

Visitors to the River Ouse are being asked to report sightings of floating pennywort....

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Environment Agency reveals top flood tackling gadgets

Environment Agency reveals top flood tackling gadgets

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

The Environment Agency has revealed unusual kit used to tackle flooding including a remote-controlled robot called Mr Nosey. ...

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Environment Agency grants variation to permit at Horse Hill

Environment Agency grants variation to permit at Horse Hill

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

The Environment Agency has today (Monday 30 November) issued a variation to the mining waste permit held by Horse Hill Developments Limited....

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Second public consultation on Third Energy’s fracking permit application

Second public consultation on Third Energy’s fracking permit application

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

Invitation for people to review draft environmental permits for Kirby Misperton site...

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Environment Agency clamping down on illegal waste sites

Environment Agency clamping down on illegal waste sites

Monday, 30 November 2015

Illegal waste sites came under the spotlight across the South East on Saturday (28 Nov) in a day of action to crack down on waste crime. ...

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New £6.6 million Albert Dock flood defences completed

New £6.6 million Albert Dock flood defences completed

Monday, 30 November 2015

Risk to 300 homes and businesses is now reduced...

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Showcase Cornish farm hosts Environment Agency Chairman

Showcase Cornish farm hosts Environment Agency Chairman

Monday, 30 November 2015

A livestock farm leading the way in catchment sensitive farming in Cornwall hosted a visit by Sir Philip Dilley, the Environment Agency Chairman, and ...

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Rod licence sales to fund even more angling improvement projects

Rod licence sales to fund even more angling improvement projects

Friday, 27 November 2015

The Angling Trust and the Environment Agency release an additional £200,000 as part of the ‘Angling Improvement Fund’. ...

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New flood risk reduction scheme proves its worth

New flood risk reduction scheme proves its worth

Friday, 27 November 2015

Hebden Bridge works protected properties this month...

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Fish stocks boost for North East waters

Fish stocks boost for North East waters

Thursday, 26 November 2015

Fisheries experts have boosted stocks in the North East as the Environment Agency continues to develop and restore rivers in the region. ...

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Specially adapted boat for disabled anglers is a success

Specially adapted boat for disabled anglers is a success

Thursday, 26 November 2015

With the winter fishing season upon us, disabled anglers are encouraged to take advantage of a specially designed boat on the Norfolk Broads....

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Public invited to Essex waste facility consultation drop in

Public invited to Essex waste facility consultation drop in

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

A drop-in session is being held in Silver End to explain and discuss a proposal for an integrated waste management facility on the former Rivenhall Ai...

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Thrill seekers taking ‘storm selfies’ are risking lives

Thrill seekers taking ‘storm selfies’ are risking lives

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting th...

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New Boston Barrier information launched

New Boston Barrier information launched

Monday, 16 November 2015

New information about the Boston Barrier is being launched by the Environment Agency at a series of events starting in November....

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Flood risk recedes for northern England

Flood risk recedes for northern England

Monday, 16 November 2015

The flood risk is receding across northern England as rainfall eases, although river levels will remain high through the week ahead....

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Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood threat in northern England

Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood threat in northern England

Sunday, 15 November 2015

Environment Agency is urging communities in northern England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding....

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Environment Agency issues severe flood warnings in northern England

Environment Agency issues severe flood warnings in northern England

Saturday, 14 November 2015

Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, which indicate a possible danger to life, to communities in Cumbria and Lancashire. ...

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Environment Agency warns of significant flood risk in northern England this weekend

Environment Agency warns of significant flood risk in northern England this weekend

Friday, 13 November 2015

Communities in northern England should prepare for significant river flooding Saturday evening (14 November) and into Sunday 15 November 2015....

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People urged to be prepared for flooding

People urged to be prepared for flooding

Thursday, 12 November 2015

The Environment Agency warns people to be flood aware following Met Office forecasts of signficant downpours this weekend. ...

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Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers across Yorkshire

Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers across Yorkshire

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

New project gets vital flood warnings to those at risk....

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Low sign up to flood warnings in Staffordshire

Low sign up to flood warnings in Staffordshire

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Trent, River Tame, River Anker and the Smestow Brook in Staffordshire to...

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Low sign up to flood warnings in the West Midlands

Low sign up to flood warnings in the West Midlands

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Rea and River Tame in the West Midlands to sign up for free flood warnin...

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Low sign up to flood warnings in Warwickshire

Low sign up to flood warnings in Warwickshire

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Avon in Warwickshire to sign up for free flood warnings....

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Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers from the North East to South London

Free flood warnings for EE mobile customers from the North East to South London

Monday, 09 November 2015

A ground-breaking scheme to send free Environment Agency flood warnings to EE mobile phone users will be completed this week with more than 400,000 pe...

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Flood siren sounded at Walsden Water – flooding expected

Flood siren sounded at Walsden Water – flooding expected

Monday, 09 November 2015

People urged to take action to protect themselves and their property...

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Dawlish Warren beach management scheme: public exhibition

Dawlish Warren beach management scheme: public exhibition

Monday, 09 November 2015

The Environment Agency and partner Teignbridge District Council are holding a public exhibition on 26 November 2015 to provide more information about...

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Major sea defence upgrade between Sea Palling and Winterton

Major sea defence upgrade between Sea Palling and Winterton

Friday, 06 November 2015

The Environment Agency has started work on its latest phase of major works to maintain the sea defences between Sea Palling and Winterton....

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Environment Agency urges people to be ‘flood aware’ and improves flood warning service for South Devon

Environment Agency urges people to be ‘flood aware’ and improves flood warning service for South Devon

Friday, 06 November 2015

The Environment Agency is urging people and businesses in Devon and Cornwall to be ‘#floodaware’, during its annual Flood Action campaign. ...

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