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Two thirds of motorists would risk their lives in a flood

Two thirds of motorists would risk their lives in a flood

Sunday, 18 February 2018

A survey by the Environment Agency and AA reveals two-thirds of drivers would risk their lives in flood...

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Climate change means more frequent flooding, warns Environment Agency

Climate change means more frequent flooding, warns Environment Agency

Friday, 16 February 2018

The Environment Agency has warned people to be prepared for flooding as it launches its Flood Action Campaign...

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Pupils help their schools prepare for flooding

Pupils help their schools prepare for flooding

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Children in the North East are helping their schools prepare for flooding in a series of 'Flood Weeks' run by the Environment Agency. ...

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Nationwide waste crime investigation: two arrested in London

Nationwide waste crime investigation: two arrested in London

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Two men have been arrested in Chelsea and Hampstead Heath in connection with a nationwide waste crime investigation today (Tuesday 13 February)....

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Oxford flood scheme moves a step closer

Oxford flood scheme moves a step closer

Friday, 09 February 2018

Full funding for the scheme has now been secured by the Oxford flood alleviation scheme partnership. ...

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Cyanide spill in Derbyshire still being assessed

Cyanide spill in Derbyshire still being assessed

Thursday, 08 February 2018

Environment Agency work to minimise impact of Heanor chemical spill on environment ...

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Major flood exercise from the source of the Trent to the Humber

Major flood exercise from the source of the Trent to the Humber

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

Multiple organisations training for major flood incident across 9 counties...

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Camera footage helps secure fisheries conviction

Camera footage helps secure fisheries conviction

Friday, 02 February 2018

Body worn cameras used by Environment Agency officers help secure conviction for the first time. ...

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Environment Agency completes £10 million flood storage basin on World Wetlands Day

Environment Agency completes £10 million flood storage basin on World Wetlands Day

Friday, 02 February 2018

The new flood defence, which includes urban wetland, will help protect 2,000 properties from flooding....

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Partners work together on day of action along Norfolk river

Partners work together on day of action along Norfolk river

Thursday, 01 February 2018

The Environment Agency has taken part in a day of action to tackle a range of issues causing problems for people living along part of the River Yare i...

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New proposed measures announced ahead of salmon consultation

New proposed measures announced ahead of salmon consultation

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

The Environment Agency is proposing new measures to protect salmon stocks across England and in the Border Esk...

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Fishing licence money funds Severn Rivers Trust 'tool bank'

Fishing licence money funds Severn Rivers Trust 'tool bank'

Monday, 29 January 2018

The selection of tools will be available for use by local angling clubs and volunteers for small habitat and fishing access projects....

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Warrington’s £34 million flood defence scheme officially complete

Warrington’s £34 million flood defence scheme officially complete

Friday, 26 January 2018

More than 2,000 Warrington homes and businesses will benefit from the multi-million pound flood defence scheme...

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£21 million Sheffield flood defence completed

£21 million Sheffield flood defence completed

Thursday, 25 January 2018

The £21 million Sheffield flood defence to protect homes and businesses is completed...

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North east rivers get fish stocks boost

North east rivers get fish stocks boost

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

The Environment Agency has released thousands of fish into rivers in the north east during 2017 to boost stocks and help natural recovery ...

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Crackdown on illegal waste and fishing activities

Crackdown on illegal waste and fishing activities

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Last year the Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 108 individuals and companies for waste and fishing offences in the North East. ...

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Human skull found by dog walker sheds light on Somerset's history

Human skull found by dog walker sheds light on Somerset's history

Monday, 22 January 2018

The Environment Agency lowered water levels which revealed well-preserved clues about Somerset's heritage and wetlands. ...

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Chance to shape Lincolnshire’s coastal flood risk strategy

Chance to shape Lincolnshire’s coastal flood risk strategy

Saturday, 20 January 2018

A consultation has been launched to shape Lincolnshire’s coastal flood risk management strategy...

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New multi million pound flood scheme in Birmingham opened

New multi million pound flood scheme in Birmingham opened

Friday, 19 January 2018

A new flood scheme that reduces the risk of flooding to more than 200 homes and businesses in Selly Park South has officially opened today (Friday 19 ...

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CC Haulage & Sons Ltd to pay £109,000 for dumping on Devon farms

CC Haulage & Sons Ltd to pay £109,000 for dumping on Devon farms

Friday, 19 January 2018

Crediton firm admits it should have checked farmers had necessary permits to accept the waste from building and construction sites....

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Environment Agency issues permit to Southern Water for Bewl reservoir

Environment Agency issues permit to Southern Water for Bewl reservoir

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Permission granted to top up reservoir from River Medway after prolonged dry period...

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Gedling MP looks at Nottingham's flood defences

Gedling MP looks at Nottingham's flood defences

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Vernon Coaker MP learns more about the Environment Agency and the flood defences that protect his constituents....

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Consultation to give communities more say in how rivers are managed

Consultation to give communities more say in how rivers are managed

Monday, 15 January 2018

A consultation which aims to give communities and local organisations more say in the ways in which rivers are managed and maintained, has been launch...

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Communities urged to log on for new flood films

Communities urged to log on for new flood films

Friday, 12 January 2018

The Environment Agency has launched a new series of short films to help north east communities be better prepared for flooding. ...

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Boaters to benefit from £4.4m Nene regeneration scheme

Boaters to benefit from £4.4m Nene regeneration scheme

Friday, 12 January 2018

A 5-year partnership to improve, protect and promote the River Nene has been launched, with boaters among the many who will benefit....

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Environment Agency announces £750,000 to tackle single use plastics

Environment Agency announces £750,000 to tackle single use plastics

Friday, 12 January 2018

The Environment Agency has today (Friday 12 January) announced £750,000 for new, dedicated team to tackle plastics pollution in the South West of Engl...

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Green light for Hull's £42m Humber flood scheme

Green light for Hull's £42m Humber flood scheme

Thursday, 11 January 2018

A £42 million tidal defence scheme will better protect thousands of homes from flooding in Hull....

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New information on rare River Severn fish population

New information on rare River Severn fish population

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Results of a research project to examine the lifecycle of one of Britain’s rarest fish – the twaite shad – have been announced this week. ...

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Work starts on major Northumberland flood scheme

Work starts on major Northumberland flood scheme

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

The Environment Agency is working with Port of Blyth to build a new flood wall in Blyth, which will protect the coastal town from tidal flooding. ...

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Work starts on increased flood protection for Starcross and Cockwood

Work starts on increased flood protection for Starcross and Cockwood

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

More than 660 homes and businesses at Starcross and Cockwood will be better protected from coastal flooding as work started today (8 January 2018) on ...

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