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Stockton flood alleviation scheme progresses

Stockton flood alleviation scheme progresses

Wednesday, 03 August 2016

Environment Agency continues work to reduce the risk of flooding from Lustrum Beck ...

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Dredging planned for a section of the River Freshney

Dredging planned for a section of the River Freshney

Monday, 01 August 2016

Plans to dredge a section of the River Freshney have been announced by the Environment Agency after research revealed new information about the amount...

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Rathlin is granted permits for exploratory drilling site in East Yorkshire

Rathlin is granted permits for exploratory drilling site in East Yorkshire

Monday, 01 August 2016

Permits set out conditions to ensure the environment is protected...

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Flood repairs start in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Flood repairs start in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Environment Agency is due to start work to restore flood defences which were damaged during December's storms. ...

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Help sought to find source of Derwent Pollution

Help sought to find source of Derwent Pollution

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Environment Agency has issued an appeal for information following the oil pollution in the River Derwent yesterday....

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Flood recovery roadshow for Leeds

Flood recovery roadshow for Leeds

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Incident command vehicle to visit communities...

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Stay safe this summer in and around the Thames Environment Agency warns

Stay safe this summer in and around the Thames Environment Agency warns

Thursday, 21 July 2016

School’s out for summer and there is no better time to enjoy the beauty of the River Thames than over the holidays – where you can have fun, get close...

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Essential maintenance work on Abbey Mill Sluice to start soon

Essential maintenance work on Abbey Mill Sluice to start soon

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

The Environment Agency will be holding a public drop-in session for Tewkesbury residents on Tuesday 26 July 2016....

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Selly Park North and South flood drop in events

Selly Park North and South flood drop in events

Monday, 18 July 2016

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend drop-in events to discuss the recent flooding in the Selly Park area....

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Flood recovery roadshow for Bradford

Flood recovery roadshow for Bradford

Friday, 15 July 2016

The Environment Agency will be out and about in flood hit areas of Bradford next week as part of an ongoing flood recovery programme. ...

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Flood committee sets out £24million spending

Flood committee sets out £24million spending

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee sets out commitment to protect homes and businesses in the North East ...

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Recovery continues in Yorkshire six months on from floods

Recovery continues in Yorkshire six months on from floods

Monday, 11 July 2016

The Environment Agency is embarking on a significant programme of repairs to flood defences damaged by flooding. ...

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Drop in meeting for new plans for the Welwick to Skeffling habitat creation project

Drop in meeting for new plans for the Welwick to Skeffling habitat creation project

Monday, 11 July 2016

Come and discuss the plans and ask any questions...

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Preferred bidder for Lydney Harbour announced

Preferred bidder for Lydney Harbour announced

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Following a lengthy selection process the Environment Agency has identified a preferred bidder to become the new custodian of Lydney Harbour...

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Public drop in for residents at risk of flooding in Cinderford

Public drop in for residents at risk of flooding in Cinderford

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

The Environment Agency is holding a public drop in session on Thursday 14 July at Steam Mills Primary School, Cinderford, Gloucestershire....

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'Raw' laser data can build better city models

'Raw' laser data can build better city models

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

The Environment Agency is releasing 175,000 square kilometres of ‘raw’ laser mapping data that can help to make realistic models of cities....

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Work to start on second phase of £32 million Exeter flood defence scheme

Work to start on second phase of £32 million Exeter flood defence scheme

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Phase 2 of Exeter’s multi-million pound scheme to reduce flood risk to 3,200 homes and businesses gets underway next week. ...

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£200,000 of rod licence money to help anglers with disabilities

£200,000 of rod licence money to help anglers with disabilities

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Funding made available by the Angling Trust and Environment Agency will also be used to combat fish predation...

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Egdon applies to vary existing permit at Wressle 1 site   public consultation open until 28 July

Egdon applies to vary existing permit at Wressle 1 site public consultation open until 28 July

Monday, 04 July 2016

Egdon Resources UK Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for a variation to their existing single permit for oil and gas production at their Wress...

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Long term action plan to reduce flood risk in Cumbria

Long term action plan to reduce flood risk in Cumbria

Thursday, 30 June 2016

A new flood protection plan to protect Cumbrian communities for generations has been presented by Floods Minister Rory Stewart today (30 June)....

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Public views sought on Howsham fish pass plan

Public views sought on Howsham fish pass plan

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Consultation on options for helping migrating fish, eel and lamprey...

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Flood defence work at Bacup Road finishes

Flood defence work at Bacup Road finishes

Monday, 27 June 2016

Improvements have been made at 22 locations to manage water coming off the moors ...

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Environment Agency warns of more flooding and travel disruption across London and south east

Environment Agency warns of more flooding and travel disruption across London and south east

Thursday, 23 June 2016

The Environment Agency is warning people that continued heavy rain could lead to further flooding across London and the south-east this afternoon (23 ...

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Environment Agency warns thunderstorms and heavy rain across south east could lead to flooding

Environment Agency warns thunderstorms and heavy rain across south east could lead to flooding

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Thunderstorms could cause heavy rainfall bringing a risk of localised flooding to some parts of south-east of England....

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Environment Agency enforcement targets close season offenders

Environment Agency enforcement targets close season offenders

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Environment Agency enforcement teams have been cracking down on illegal fishing during the first few weeks of the coarse fish close season....

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Kent & Leven recovery, 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Kent & Leven recovery, 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Thursday, 26 May 2016

As summer approaches, Environment Agency staff and flood affected communities remain focused on recovery and being ready for winter. ...

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Eden flood recovery, six months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Eden flood recovery, six months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Thursday, 26 May 2016

As summer approaches, Environment Agency staff and flood affected communities remain focused on recovery and being ready for winter. ...

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Derwent flood recovery 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Derwent flood recovery 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

Thursday, 26 May 2016

As summer approaches, Environment Agency staff and flood affected communities remain focused on recovery and being ready for winter. ...

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Mytholmroyd flood alleviation scheme action plan published

Mytholmroyd flood alleviation scheme action plan published

Thursday, 26 May 2016

The Environment Agency has announced an action plan for Mytholmroyd, which will spend more than £10million on defences to reduce flood risk....

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Glastonbury Festival fined for causing pollution

Glastonbury Festival fined for causing pollution

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Bristol Magistrates Court has ordered Glastonbury Festival Ltd to pay £31,000 after pollution went into the Whitelake River....

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