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Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste carriers in North London

Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste carriers in North London

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The Environment Agency took part in vehicle spot-checks together with the Metropolitan Police and London Borough of Enfield to reduce and disrupt wast...

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Environment Agency staff win National Lifesaver Award

Environment Agency staff win National Lifesaver Award

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The life-saving actions of two Environment Agency employees has landed them a national award....

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Flood defences put to the test in Bewdley

Flood defences put to the test in Bewdley

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

On Thursday 16 November 2017, Bewdley flood defences were tested by the Environment Agency in partnership with a number of local partners....

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Second phase of assessment on new nuclear reactor for UK begins

Second phase of assessment on new nuclear reactor for UK begins

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency announced they are progressing their assessment of a new nuclear reactor design for...

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Waste site operation to protect workers and environment

Waste site operation to protect workers and environment

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the North East are carrying out joint visits to check waste sites are abiding by the l...

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Significant milestone reached on Newhaven flood defence project

Significant milestone reached on Newhaven flood defence project

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

The Environment Agency is delighted to announce the completion of its work on the west bank of the River Ouse as part of a major flood defence scheme....

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North east man sentenced for waste fire

North east man sentenced for waste fire

Friday, 10 November 2017

A Cleveland farmer has been fined thousands of pounds following an Environment Agency investigation into waste crime. ...

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Thousands of fish released into rivers

Thousands of fish released into rivers

Friday, 10 November 2017

Fisheries experts in the north east have released 8,000 young fish into north east rivers and stillwaters. ...

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£2 million flood scheme for Much Wenlock

£2 million flood scheme for Much Wenlock

Friday, 10 November 2017

A flood scheme which will reduce flood risk to more than 140 properties in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, has been officially launched today (10 November 2...

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Spot check crackdown on waste carriers in Enfield

Spot check crackdown on waste carriers in Enfield

Thursday, 09 November 2017

Environment Agency officers have once again been out in force to crack down on illegal waste crime in the London Borough of Enfield....

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Nottingham man arrested in connection with Walesby Fire

Nottingham man arrested in connection with Walesby Fire

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

An arrest has been made in relation to waste offences in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire including Walesby where the waste caused a major fire last...

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Public asked to comment on Medway Estuary flood defence strategy

Public asked to comment on Medway Estuary flood defence strategy

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Environment Agency's 100-year strategy for flood protection in Swale and Medway Estuary area shared online and at open days for public scrutiny and co...

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Exercise Tempest tests the Environment Agency flood response ahead of winter

Exercise Tempest tests the Environment Agency flood response ahead of winter

Tuesday, 07 November 2017

New technology and kit being put to the test in flood exercise...

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Multi agency exercise to test temporary barriers at Beales Corner in Bewdley

Multi agency exercise to test temporary barriers at Beales Corner in Bewdley

Monday, 06 November 2017

The Environment Agency and partners will be running a flood defence exercise at Millside Court, Bewdley on Thursday 16 November 2017....

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Are you aware of what you're burning this Guy Fawkes night?

Are you aware of what you're burning this Guy Fawkes night?

Friday, 03 November 2017

The Environment Agency is reminding people it’s illegal to burn many types of waste....

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Tidal flood barrier gate arrives in Ipswich

Tidal flood barrier gate arrives in Ipswich

Friday, 03 November 2017

Tidal flood barrier gate arrives in Ipswich after crossing the North Sea...

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Calstock residents urged to have say on flood alleviation plan

Calstock residents urged to have say on flood alleviation plan

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

The Environment Agency is holding a public drop-in at Calstock to explain how potential works could reduce flood risk to local homes and businesses, a...

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Upcoming exercise at Worcester City Centre flood scheme

Upcoming exercise at Worcester City Centre flood scheme

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

Environment Agency to test operational procedures and carry out essential maintenance on the Hylton Road flood scheme....

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Natural flood management – part of the nation’s flood resilience

Natural flood management – part of the nation’s flood resilience

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

The Environment Agency has published data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk. ...

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£27 million flood scheme opens in Blackpool

£27 million flood scheme opens in Blackpool

Monday, 30 October 2017

A new coastal defence will help protect Blackpool's iconic seafront ...

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Residents invited to Burton upon Trent flood scheme drop in events

Residents invited to Burton upon Trent flood scheme drop in events

Friday, 27 October 2017

Planned improvement work set to benefit over 3,000 additional properties in the area....

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Stoneferry students face the facts of flooding

Stoneferry students face the facts of flooding

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Environment Agency workshop gives better understanding of flood risk...

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Be prepared and protect your property against risk of flooding

Be prepared and protect your property against risk of flooding

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

Find out what it means to be a flood warden...

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Flood risk this weekend (20 October 2017)

Flood risk this weekend (20 October 2017)

Friday, 20 October 2017

Strong winds across southern and western England on Friday and into Saturday will coincide with high tides....

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Environment Agency urges caution as high tides expected on south coast

Environment Agency urges caution as high tides expected on south coast

Friday, 20 October 2017

The Environment Agency is urging communities in the south to be aware of the risk of flooding from Storm Brian with high tides and large waves expecte...

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Environment Agency warns of coastal flooding in Dorset

Environment Agency warns of coastal flooding in Dorset

Friday, 20 October 2017

Areas likely to be impacted include West Bay, Lyme Regis, Poole Harbour, Chiswell, Preston Beach and Christchurch. ...

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River restoration project wins national conservation award

River restoration project wins national conservation award

Friday, 20 October 2017

The Environment Agency won a national award for 'Bringing Back the River Bulbourne'....

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Pupils design new Flood Warden logo

Pupils design new Flood Warden logo

Friday, 20 October 2017

The Environment Agency has launched a competition in north east schools to design a new logo for the region's Flood Wardens. ...

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New fish pass opens up County Durham beck

New fish pass opens up County Durham beck

Friday, 20 October 2017

Wear Rivers Trust and the Environment Agency have worked together to construct a new fish pass on Brancepeth Beck in County Durham. ...

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Major flood defence exercise in Stratford

Major flood defence exercise in Stratford

Thursday, 19 October 2017

The Environment Agency will run a major flood defence exercise on Stratford Waterside on Tuesday 7 November 2017. ...

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