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Third Energy fracking permit consultation extended

Third Energy fracking permit consultation extended

Thursday, 02 July 2015

Submission period now runs until 7 August...

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Environment Agency reveals ‘secret seven’ fish

Environment Agency reveals ‘secret seven’ fish

Thursday, 02 July 2015

A 400-million-year-old blood-sucking creature once eaten by Vikings tops the Environment Agency’s list of England’s rarest fish....

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Primitive fish return to Yorkshire and the North East

Primitive fish return to Yorkshire and the North East

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

The rare lamprey is returning to the region to spawn....

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New eel passes installed on the Bedford Ouse

New eel passes installed on the Bedford Ouse

Monday, 29 June 2015

4 new eel passes have been installed by the Environment Agency on the Bedford Ouse to help eels migrate to the upper parts of the river. ...

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1,000 trees planted at Houghton Trout stream

1,000 trees planted at Houghton Trout stream

Monday, 29 June 2015

Environment Agency helping rivers keep their cool in Cambridgeshire...

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Fish survey reveals huge variety in River Thames

Fish survey reveals huge variety in River Thames

Friday, 26 June 2015

The variety of fish which live in the River Thames has been highlighted by an Environment Agency fisheries survey along the river....

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First spawned salmon found in River Dearne for 150 years

First spawned salmon found in River Dearne for 150 years

Friday, 26 June 2015

Salmon spotted in a South Yorkshire river for the first time in 150 years in what was once part of Britain's most polluted river systems....

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Road closure for Norfolk flood repairs

Road closure for Norfolk flood repairs

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Necessary repair work to flood defences along Engine Road, Ten Mile Bank will start on 29 June 2015. ...

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Residents invited to Badsey Brook flood scheme drop in sessions

Residents invited to Badsey Brook flood scheme drop in sessions

Thursday, 25 June 2015

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents to attend a drop-in session to discuss proposals for the Badsey Brook flood scheme....

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Environment Agency clampdown on illegal fishing

Environment Agency clampdown on illegal fishing

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Anglers reminded to have up-to-date rod licences...

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A prepared community is a resilient community

A prepared community is a resilient community

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

The Environment Agency is encouraging people to help their neighbours and communities by becoming flood wardens....

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Find the best fishing spots in the South West as new season of river fishing begins

Find the best fishing spots in the South West as new season of river fishing begins

Monday, 22 June 2015

The Environment Agency is urging anglers old and new to go fishing and discover the best angling spots in the South West. ...

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New fish survey reveals good results in Broads

New fish survey reveals good results in Broads

Friday, 19 June 2015

With the new coarse fishing season anglers are encouraged to buy a rod licence and explore excellent fishing in the beautiful Broads. ...

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Weir removal brings Sheffield’s salmon dreams closer

Weir removal brings Sheffield’s salmon dreams closer

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

River Don is now more accessible to fish...

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Chapman’s pond in York remains closed to anglers

Chapman’s pond in York remains closed to anglers

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Investigations continue into fish deaths...

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North east anglers urged to go fishing

North east anglers urged to go fishing

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

North east anglers old and new are being urged to buy a rod licence for the start of the new river fishing season. ...

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Oxford flood alleviation scheme events increase information flow

Oxford flood alleviation scheme events increase information flow

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

The Environment Agency and its partners have announced events to explain how they plan to reduce the risk of flooding in the city. ...

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Top 10 fishy facts as the coarse fish river season begins

Top 10 fishy facts as the coarse fish river season begins

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

As the coarse fishing season on England’s rivers gets underway, the Environment Agency reveals its top 10 facts you never knew about fish... ...

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All in a day’s work for Percy Hedley student

All in a day’s work for Percy Hedley student

Monday, 15 June 2015

North east student gains experience with our field team....

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Environment Agency continues its clampdown on illegal fishing

Environment Agency continues its clampdown on illegal fishing

Thursday, 11 June 2015

Enforcement teams continued their clampdown on illegal fishing, issuing 90 offence notices for close season offences across England....

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Lincshore campaign to reduce flood risk draws to successful close for 2015

Lincshore campaign to reduce flood risk draws to successful close for 2015

Thursday, 11 June 2015

A major annual scheme to replenish Lincolnshire beaches has once again drawn to a successful close, reducing flood risk to thousands of homes and busi...

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Fish thriving in Bardney refuges

Fish thriving in Bardney refuges

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Improvements to Bardney Moorings are proving a big attraction for fish on the Witham – making the river’s environment even better....

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‘Brilliant’ new website helps anglers find perfect fishing spot

‘Brilliant’ new website helps anglers find perfect fishing spot

Tuesday, 09 June 2015

A new mobile-friendly interactive website has been launched today to help anglers, and would-be anglers, find the best spot to fish....

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Rod licence money to fund yet more improvements to fisheries

Rod licence money to fund yet more improvements to fisheries

Tuesday, 09 June 2015

The Environment Agency and the Angling Trust announce an additional £50,000 of funding as part of the ‘Fishery Improvement Fund’...

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Third Energy applies for permits to frack in North Yorkshire

Third Energy applies for permits to frack in North Yorkshire

Monday, 08 June 2015

Third Energy UK Gas Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for the relevant permits to carry out fracking at a site in North Yorkshire. ...

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Magna Carta celebrations

Magna Carta celebrations

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

The Environment Agency is playing an active role in this month's Magna Carta anniversary celebrations. ...

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Tees Transporter Bridge closed for flood defence work

Tees Transporter Bridge closed for flood defence work

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

The bridge will be closed while work is carried out to protect homes and businesses from flooding....

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Taking stock of fish on the Nene

Taking stock of fish on the Nene

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

Work will begin next week to count the number and type of fish in a stretch of the river Nene....

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Follow up visits made after clamp down on illegal scrap metal operators

Follow up visits made after clamp down on illegal scrap metal operators

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

Businesses in Boston have been visited by authorities for a follow-up in a clamp down operation on illegal vehicle dismantlers and unlicensed scrap me...

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Rod licence checks in Bank Holiday crackdown in the North East

Rod licence checks in Bank Holiday crackdown in the North East

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Over 300 rod licences were checked from Teesside to Northumberland in Bank Holiday blitz...

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