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Sanglier Limited agree to pay charity in Enforcement Undertaking

Sanglier Limited agree to pay charity in Enforcement Undertaking

Monday, 21 May 2018

Sanglier Limited agree to pay charity for failing in their duty to recover and recycle packaging. Money to be used for a UK volunteer litter initiativ...

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Brown trout found in restored River Medlock

Brown trout found in restored River Medlock

Thursday, 17 May 2018

River takes massive step forward following huge restoration project...

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Rugeley flood scheme wins industry sustainability award

Rugeley flood scheme wins industry sustainability award

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Flood scheme protecting more than 270 homes and businesses, has won the Institution of Civil Engineers West Midlands sustainability award....

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Boaters warned to register your vessel or face court action

Boaters warned to register your vessel or face court action

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

6 boaters were ordered to forfeit more than £7,200 between them – all for failing to register their craft for use on the River Nene....

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Bonus beaches leads to record number of swimming spots

Bonus beaches leads to record number of swimming spots

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

This summer people can take a dip at more bathing beaches than ever before along the English coastline. ...

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Northumberland fire starter fined

Northumberland fire starter fined

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

A man who deliberately set fire to buildings on his land to avoid demolition costs has been given a suspended sentence and fined....

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Events to spread the word about Hull's £42m tidal flood scheme

Events to spread the word about Hull's £42m tidal flood scheme

Friday, 11 May 2018

People living in Hull are urged to find out more about plans to protect thousands of properties at two more events....

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£9.5 million Ulverston flood scheme officially opened by the Environment Agency

£9.5 million Ulverston flood scheme officially opened by the Environment Agency

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Raised flood defence walls, new floodgates and a maze of underground culverts will better protect homes, businesses and tourism infrastructure ...

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Arrest as Environment Agency cracks down on waste crime

Arrest as Environment Agency cracks down on waste crime

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

Man arrested during enforcement activity by Environment Agency and Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit, tackling the illegal dumping of w...

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£7m Lincolnshire coast flood scheme gets underway

£7m Lincolnshire coast flood scheme gets underway

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

Sand pumped from the seabed will reduce flood risk from Boygrift to Huttoft....

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Blitz on illegal fishing for Bank Holiday Weekend

Blitz on illegal fishing for Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday, 04 May 2018

Environment Agency enforcement officers will be patrolling waters throughout England this Bank Holiday weekend as part of a blitz on illegal fishing....

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Learn from others how best to protect people in the Calder Valley

Learn from others how best to protect people in the Calder Valley

Friday, 04 May 2018

A networking event is being held for flood wardens in Calderdale and local residents are invited along in the evening to find out about volunteering....

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EA to allow surface water management variation at Preston New Rd

EA to allow surface water management variation at Preston New Rd

Wednesday, 02 May 2018

The Environment Agency has given permission to vary arrangements for the management of surface water drainage at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site. ...

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£6.2 million flood defence to protect A1(M) and Catterick complete

£6.2 million flood defence to protect A1(M) and Catterick complete

Friday, 27 April 2018

New flood reservoir can hold 91 million gallons of water...

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Boat patrols target illegal fishing

Boat patrols target illegal fishing

Thursday, 26 April 2018

The Environment Agency is carrying out boat patrols in the North East as they continue to target illegal fishing. ...

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Maintenance work starts on Shrewsbury flood defence

Maintenance work starts on Shrewsbury flood defence

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

The Environment Agency have begun work to maintain and replace 25 metres of sandstone cladding on the Frankwell flood defences in Shrewsbury....

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Significant fine for water company following hazardous chemical leak

Significant fine for water company following hazardous chemical leak

Friday, 20 April 2018

Severn Trent Water Limited fined £350,000 for polluting the River Amber...

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North East man fined for illegal fishing

North East man fined for illegal fishing

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

An Environment Agency investigation into illegal fishing has resulted in a North East man being fined. ...

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Northumberland farmer fined for failing to fix pollution risk

Northumberland farmer fined for failing to fix pollution risk

Thursday, 12 April 2018

A farmer was fined £19,000 for twice polluting a protected watercourse...

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New figures reveal 1 in 11 anglers are junior anglers

New figures reveal 1 in 11 anglers are junior anglers

Wednesday, 11 April 2018

New figures reveal 1 in 11 anglers are juniors...

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Statement on Ofwat and rebuilding public trust in the water sector

Statement on Ofwat and rebuilding public trust in the water sector

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Environment Agency Chair's response to Ofwat's agenda for water companies ...

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New powers to crack down on waste crime

New powers to crack down on waste crime

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment. ...

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Easter crackdown on illegal fishing

Easter crackdown on illegal fishing

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Environment Agency enforcement officers will be on patrol this weekend in a close season Easter crackdown on illegal angling. ...

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First tree planted in River Aire natural flood management pilot

First tree planted in River Aire natural flood management pilot

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

The first of 450 trees in a £500,000 natural flood management pilot scheme on the River Aire have been planted to reduce flood risk. ...

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Events to find out more about North East natural flood management

Events to find out more about North East natural flood management

Monday, 26 March 2018

The Environment Agency is working with partners to hold a series of events for people to find out more about a natural flood management scheme in Wear...

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What we talk about when we talk about green cities

What we talk about when we talk about green cities

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Environment Agency Chair's speech to the Manchester Green Summit...

New charges announced for regulatory services

New charges announced for regulatory services

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The Environment Agency has published its new charging scheme for regulatory permits and services...

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New river forecasts for North East communities

New river forecasts for North East communities

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The Environment Agency has made 36-hour river level forecasts available online for two communities. ...

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Ruling the Waves: How to fight flooding in the 21st Century

Ruling the Waves: How to fight flooding in the 21st Century

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Sir James Bevan laid out his thoughts on the future of flood protection during his keynote speech on the opening day of the Flood & Coast 2018 confere...

Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years

Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

The Environment Agency's Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has highlighted the need for a new approach in his keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coa...

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