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Removal of collapsed building in Mytholmroyd overwhelmed in Boxing Day floods

Removal of collapsed building in Mytholmroyd overwhelmed in Boxing Day floods

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Work will take up to two weeks to complete...

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Catterick villagers invited to discuss new £6m flood protection scheme

Catterick villagers invited to discuss new £6m flood protection scheme

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Environment Agency and Highways England scheme to be discussed at public drop-in...

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Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images

Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

The Environment Agency today (Tuesday 1 March) unveils its new design for this year’s rod licences. ...

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Environment Agency releases 67,000 fish in Yorkshire rivers

Environment Agency releases 67,000 fish in Yorkshire rivers

Monday, 29 February 2016

Barbel, chub, common bream, dace, grayling and roach populations boosted...

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New digital road signs warn of flooding along North Norfolk coast

New digital road signs warn of flooding along North Norfolk coast

Friday, 26 February 2016

Four digital road signs to warn of tidal flooding are being installed in Hunstanton, Heacham and Snettisham next week. ...

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Revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk

Revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency says revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk...

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Wet weather leads to flood risk this weekend

Wet weather leads to flood risk this weekend

Friday, 19 February 2016

The Environment Agency warns of wet weather leading to flood risk this weekend...

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Weir removal delivers big improvement for local wildlife

Weir removal delivers big improvement for local wildlife

Friday, 19 February 2016

Fish passage and habitat along the River Teise in Kent has been boosted....

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Public invited to review new Faversham flood defence scheme proposal

Public invited to review new Faversham flood defence scheme proposal

Friday, 19 February 2016

Community invited to give opinion on new tidal defence and suggestions for area enhancement....

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3km of Old Bedford River being desilted

3km of Old Bedford River being desilted

Thursday, 18 February 2016

The Environment Agency is removing accumulated silts and sediments from Old Bedford River at Salter’s Lode, Norfolk to reduce flood risk....

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Repair work to start on Frankwell flood defence in Shrewsbury

Repair work to start on Frankwell flood defence in Shrewsbury

Thursday, 18 February 2016

On Monday 22 February, the Environment Agency will begin repair work on a section of the Frankwell flood defence scheme in Shrewsbury. ...

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Residents and businesses invited to Rugeley flood scheme drop in event

Residents and businesses invited to Rugeley flood scheme drop in event

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

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

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Join your local flood and coastal committee

Join your local flood and coastal committee

Friday, 12 February 2016

The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) which covers all or part of Oxfordshire, Swi...

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Elvermen asked to fish responsibly to help preserve eel stocks

Elvermen asked to fish responsibly to help preserve eel stocks

Friday, 12 February 2016

With the 2016 elver season almost upon us, the Environment Agency is reminding Somerset’s elver fishermen to stay on the right side of the law....

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Almost 2 million fish released into England’s rivers

Almost 2 million fish released into England’s rivers

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Record-breaking results for Environment Agency’s fish breeding farm...

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Thames Barrier to close for first time this winter

Thames Barrier to close for first time this winter

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

The Thames Barrier is to close today for first time this winter to ensure London is protected from risk of flooding....

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Land owners in Lancashire are consulted about land drainage.

Land owners in Lancashire are consulted about land drainage.

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

The Environment Agency is working with in West Lancashire to help landowners explore alternative arrangements for future land drainage. ...

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Flood advice for Skipton and Glusburn

Flood advice for Skipton and Glusburn

Tuesday, 09 February 2016

Residents urged to sign up for free flood warnings...

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People asked to stay safe as strong winds and large waves hit the southern coast

People asked to stay safe as strong winds and large waves hit the southern coast

Monday, 08 February 2016

The impacts of Storm Imogen are expected to continue over southern parts of England. ...

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Environment Agency's Chief Executive visits Lincolnshire

Environment Agency's Chief Executive visits Lincolnshire

Monday, 08 February 2016

Sir James Bevan's visit focused on coastal flood risk management...

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Village channel clearance reduces flood risk

Village channel clearance reduces flood risk

Monday, 08 February 2016

The Environment Agency has joined forces with The Skill Mill to reduce the risk of flooding in a Northumberland village...

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Storm force winds will lead to increased coastal flood risk

Storm force winds will lead to increased coastal flood risk

Sunday, 07 February 2016

The Met Office is warning that a period of stormy weather generated by storm Imogen is expected over southern parts of England today and into early ne...

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Weekend flood outlook – persistent rain and gales forecast

Weekend flood outlook – persistent rain and gales forecast

Friday, 05 February 2016

Flood statement on 5 February 2016...

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Environmental improvement work will benefit Peterborough

Environmental improvement work will benefit Peterborough

Friday, 05 February 2016

Work programme will improve water quality and create better habitats...

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Culvert clearance to reduce flood risk

Culvert clearance to reduce flood risk

Thursday, 04 February 2016

Environment Agency to remove blockages and silt from culverts reducing the risk of flooding to around 1,000 homes in the North East ...

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Flood Warning siren test at north east community event

Flood Warning siren test at north east community event

Wednesday, 03 February 2016

Demonstrations of sirens at flood defences at Skinningrove....

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Lasers reveal 'lost' Roman roads

Lasers reveal 'lost' Roman roads

Wednesday, 03 February 2016

Archaeologists are using Environment Agency laser mapping data to rediscover hundreds of kilometres of 'lost' Roman roads....

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Fish stocks boost for Darlington waters

Fish stocks boost for Darlington waters

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Thousands of fish stocked in North East rivers....

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Environment Agency outlines recovery and repair projects following record breaking floods

Environment Agency outlines recovery and repair projects following record breaking floods

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

The Environment Agency has carried out 16,000 inspections and identified around 660 flood defences needing repair work in the wake of record-breaking ...

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Stay alert to the risk of flooding this weekend

Stay alert to the risk of flooding this weekend

Friday, 29 January 2016

The Environment Agency is urging communities in southern England and parts of the north to stay alert to the risk of further flooding over the weekend...

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