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Environment Agency warns of flood risk in Devon and Cornwall

Environment Agency warns of flood risk in Devon and Cornwall

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Temporary flood barriers have been put up in Fowey ahead of flood warnings on the south coasts. ...

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Have your say on Alney Island flood defence scheme

Have your say on Alney Island flood defence scheme

Thursday, 19 October 2017

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to a drop-in event to discuss proposals for the Alney Island flood risk management s...

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Flood warning service improvements go live for winter

Flood warning service improvements go live for winter

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

People who live near the River Foss in York will now be able to benefit from an improved flood warning service from Wednesday, October 18....

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Improvements breathe new life into north east park

Improvements breathe new life into north east park

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

A partnership project has improved habitat, increased flood storage and created extra space for the community to enjoy. ...

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Check your oil tanks for winter

Check your oil tanks for winter

Monday, 16 October 2017

The Environment Agency is urging those people who will be getting oil delivered for winter to check their fuel storage. ...

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Brown trout return to Newcastle under Lyme

Brown trout return to Newcastle under Lyme

Monday, 16 October 2017

The Environment Agency has revealed that brown trout, which haven’t been seen in the Lyme Brook for many years, have returned to Newcastle-under-Lyme....

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Opportunity for residents and business to find out more about plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Opportunity for residents and business to find out more about plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Monday, 16 October 2017

Public drop-in event on Tuesday 17 October...

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Badsey Brook flood scheme open day

Badsey Brook flood scheme open day

Monday, 16 October 2017

The Environment Agency is inviting local people living in Broadway, Childswickham and Murcot to an open day at the Badsey Brook flood scheme. ...

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River transfer project gives local communities more say

River transfer project gives local communities more say

Monday, 16 October 2017

Public drop-ins are launched for river transfer project, which will bring 'new wave' of responsibility for local communities. ...

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Environment Agency approves Third Energy’s hydraulic fracture plan

Environment Agency approves Third Energy’s hydraulic fracture plan

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Plan is required before the company may start operations...

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Stewartby public consultation deadline extended

Stewartby public consultation deadline extended

Monday, 09 October 2017

More time to have a say on proposed energy from waste facility....

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'Right Waste, Right Place' spot checks on Thames Valley waste firms

'Right Waste, Right Place' spot checks on Thames Valley waste firms

Friday, 06 October 2017

Waste disposal was the focus of a day of inspections by the Environment Agency....

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Vital renovation for sea wall at Walton on the Naze

Vital renovation for sea wall at Walton on the Naze

Thursday, 05 October 2017

The Environment Agency is set to carry out vital repair work to the sea wall at Walton on the Naze in Essex....

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Thames Barrier to close due to high tide

Thames Barrier to close due to high tide

Thursday, 05 October 2017

The Thames Barrier is to close this morning and reopen this afternoon to ensure London is protected from the risk of flooding. ...

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£50 million flood defence scheme opens in Leeds

£50 million flood defence scheme opens in Leeds

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

A £50 million flood alleviation scheme in Leeds which uses moveable weir technology – a first for flood risk reduction in the UK opened today (4 Octob...

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Pengwedna poultry farm public consultation now live

Pengwedna poultry farm public consultation now live

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

Today (4 October 2017) the Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a proposed chicken farm in Nancegollan....

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Spawning success for new fish pass

Spawning success for new fish pass

Tuesday, 03 October 2017

A new fish pass in the north east has led to juvenile fish being spotted upstream for the first time in 300 years. ...

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Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close

Salmon fishing season in Trent catchment area to come to a close

Friday, 29 September 2017

The closed season allows salmon to spawn in peace, encouraging the increased numbers seen in the East Midlands...

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Helping pupils prepare for flooding

Helping pupils prepare for flooding

Thursday, 28 September 2017

The Environment Agency is helping north east pupils be better prepared for flooding in a series of interactive information sessions. ...

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New inter tidal habitat planned for Poole Harbour

New inter tidal habitat planned for Poole Harbour

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Plans for a proposed new inter-tidal wildlife habitat at Arne Moors, Dorset, will be unveiled next week at a drop-in event in Wareham....

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Waste criminals dump £750,000 clean up bill on landowners

Waste criminals dump £750,000 clean up bill on landowners

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Unsuspecting landowners in the North East foot the bill for criminals who illegally dump large amounts of waste. ...

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Barriers at the ready in ‘Broadchurch’

Barriers at the ready in ‘Broadchurch’

Friday, 22 September 2017

A Dorset seaside resort made famous by the television drama Broadchurch will be the location of an Environment Agency training exercise next week (Tue...

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£4.5 million flood alleviation scheme to open in Cannington

£4.5 million flood alleviation scheme to open in Cannington

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Emma Howard Boyd will open the new defence which will cut flood risk to 200 homes and give better protection to a major Somerset road....

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Leeds flood defence plans on show

Leeds flood defence plans on show

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Public invited to see the options being considered...

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Preparing for major Romsey flood exercise

Preparing for major Romsey flood exercise

Thursday, 21 September 2017

The Environment Agency is preparing to run a major flood exercise to the north of Romsey on 27 September. ...

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Environment Agency chair to visit Derbyshire's BogFest 2017

Environment Agency chair to visit Derbyshire's BogFest 2017

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Emma Howard Boyd to speak at conference celebrating partnership work protecting nation's iconic Peak District and South Pennine moorland...

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Explore the wonders of the Witham in free Wyndham Park event

Explore the wonders of the Witham in free Wyndham Park event

Friday, 15 September 2017

Get close to nature, free activities with environment and conservation experts...

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Salmon in Derbyshire river a first since Industrial Revolution

Salmon in Derbyshire river a first since Industrial Revolution

Friday, 15 September 2017

Salmon population spreading in Derbyshire due to improved water quality and removal of barriers...

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Have you checked your heating oil tank?

Have you checked your heating oil tank?

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Now is the time for domestic heating oil tanks to be checked...

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Illegal Waste Carriers to be stopped in their tracks

Illegal Waste Carriers to be stopped in their tracks

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

A new agreement between the Environment Agency and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will help tackle the transportation of illegal waste...

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