Large scale illegal waste crime in Staffordshire leads to prison Multiple people involved in a large-scale waste crime operation in Staffordshire are facing prison following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency. The sentencing, which led to the conviction of 5 of the defendants, took place Tuesday (2 April 2024), at Shrewsbury Crown Court sitting … Read more
The Farming Minister today (12th April 2024) has announced a new plan to better protect and preserve the River Wye for future generations, including up to £35 million in funding and the appointment of a new ‘River Champion’ and taskforce. The River Wye and its surrounding area is cherished by residents and visitors, however, the … Read more
The National Drought Group has reconvened to discuss ongoing preparation for future droughts, but confirmed water resources are healthy following England’s wettest October to March on record. The Environment Agency chaired its regular meeting of the group today (Thursday 18 April) in which they discussed the ongoing challenge of managing future droughts as our climate … Read more
Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government today (Monday 22 April). The £1.6 million fund will be used by farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. Projects could include multi-farm … Read more
A new portal has been launched today (Tuesday 26 March) to make it easier for internal water company whistleblowers to safely report serious environmental wrongdoing by their water companies. Whistleblowing: report serious wrongdoing to the Environment Agency In a bid to crackdown on sewage pollution and other environmental wrongdoing, workers are encouraged to alert the … Read more
British High Commission staff in Ottawa relocated to their new office at 140 Sussex Drive last week. (Gov.uk, 12 January 2024 ) British High Commission staff in Ottawa relocated to their new office at 140 Sussex Drive last week. The new High Commission is located within the Earnscliffe National Historic Site which has been the … Read more
Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on 11 January.
Significant river flooding impacts are expected today (Friday 05/01) and on Saturday across parts of the Midlands on the River Trent and in Gloucester, and also today in the South West on the River Avon due to the recent prolonged wet weather and intense rainfall. The Environment Agency emergency responders and local authorities are helping … Read more
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to lowest level in a decade. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a new report on the state of fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, revealing that overfishing has fallen below 60 percent for the first time in a decade. … Read more
People are being urged to prepare for possible significant inland flooding impacts today and tomorrow due to Storm Ciaran and further heavy rainfall expected to follow, with some significant coastal flooding impacts also possible but not expected today. Wind remains the biggest threat from the storm, but there are various areas at risk of flooding … Read more
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