All news on the topic: Environment Agency
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River Trent samples show faecal contamination worse than pub toilet water
Exclusive testing shared with LBC found repeated signs of serious faecal contamination, with every sample from downstream of an outlet on the River Trent returning higher levels of E.coli than a sample taken from a pub toilet.
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England exposed nearly 30 illegal waste "super sites" holding mountains of toxic rubbish
Nearly 30 suspected illegal waste "super sites", each containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish, have been identified in a new watchlist of dumps in England.
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Storm Claudia slams UK with heavy rain as fire crews conduct rescues amid severe flooding
The floodwaters reached the town of Monmouth in South Wales after amber weather warnings were issued by the Met Office—as thousands in Ireland are left without power.
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Southern Water takes responsibility for bio-bead spill on south coast beach
Southern Water has apologized for the spill of so-called ’bio-beads’, which have led environmental groups to warn of a potential local catastrophe.
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David Lammy given official warning for fishing without license with JD Vance
Foreign secretary referred himself to Environment Agency after hosting Vance at Chevening country retreat
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Millions hit by fresh hosepipe ban as Southern Water imposes restrictions in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Millions more people are now subject to a hosepipe ban as Southern Water is the latest company to implement one.
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Prison threat for water bosses who conceal illegal sewage spills under new law
Water bosses who try to hide their illegal sewage spills can now be locked up for a maximum of two years as a law change comes into effect.
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Environment Agency staff crisis leaves hazardous sites unchecked
Staffing crisis at the Environment Agency, which assists in monitoring 950 sites, results in hearing about incidents later than usual, an insider says.
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Waste mafia rakes in millions as Britain’s shores drown in toxic rubbish
Criminal groups demand hundreds for waste removal, promising proper disposal – only to dump it wherever possible. Specialists state that fines do not deter them; instead, they consider these fines a "legitimate business expense."
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Major incident declared in West Midlands after sodium cyanide spill into Walsall canal
Public told to stay away from area and Environment Agency call in after spillage in Pleck of toxic chemical
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UK golf club fined for illegally dumping garbage on its course
A U.K. golf club and two contractor companies were fined Monday for running an illegal garbage operation that saw approximately 700 truck loads of waste dumped on the course.
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Residents 'can't breathe' as seaside town hit by 'awful smell'
The fresh sea air has been swapped for a sulphur-like pong in the coastal town of Fleetwood. Locals claim the 'awful smell' is causing headaches, trouble breathing, itchy skin and even nosebleeds
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Energy giant Shell waters down part of its 2030 carbon reduction pledge
The oil major also revealed on Thursday that in his first year on the job, chief executive Wael Sawan was paid a total of £7.94 million, a reduction of close to £2 million from his predecessor's pay in 2022
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Exact date -5C freeze will sweep Britain as spring kicks off with frosty start
The country's weather is set to change yet again next week with temperatures set to plummet once again on a specific date - just before the official arrival of spring
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'Inhuman' smell so bad it causes nosebleeds leaves people unable to open windows
People living in a Lancashire seaside town have been forced to keep their windows and doors firmly shut for two months in a desperate bid to swerve the stink - but to no avail
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Locals horrified at mountain of rubbish by holiday park as 'pile keeps growing'
The site, near Brynrefail in Gwynedd, Wales, is owned by Lyons Holiday Parks who took it over in summer 2022, which was shortly before the rubbish started appearing
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Urgent flood warnings issued as Brits set for more heavy rain and winds
Following a weekend washout for many, the Environment Agency says there are more than 150 flood alerts and warnings across England, and a further 20 across Wales and Scotland
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Locals baffled after stream near popular park turns strange shade of bright blue
A bizarre incident of a stream near a popular park in Stockport turning a strange colour has caused alarm with a warning for dog walkers - an investigation is ongoing
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Rare seaweed patch the size of 900 rugby pitches found in UK waters
The vast seabed of maerl, a rare and ancient seaweed, was discovered as part of a project to look at the potential of marine habitats in tackling climate change
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Flood warnings across the UK with 35 urgent alerts as public told 'act now'
Dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place after huge rainfall this morning which has caused rivers to burst their banks amid fears for homes and businesses across the UK
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Iconic UK boat trips threatened by record-breaking rainfall
Cruises on the iconic Norfolk Broads are being threatened by record-breaking rainfall which is making it difficult for some riverboats to pass under an historic bridge
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New maps show where and when 545-mile long wall of snow and rain will hit
More snow and rain is set to hit UK, with weather maps revealing exactly where its about to arrive. It comes as England and Wales had their respective warmest Februarys on record
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Warning for dog owners after small sea creatures wash up on the beach
Thousands of starfish were washed up on Margate Beach, which experts say is due to changes in the weather which makes sealife "more vulnerable" - locals have been warned to keep their children and pet dogs away
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Southern Water fined just 0.117% of profits for pouring raw sewage into river
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - Staff at Southern Water ignored an alarm going off for five hours, which lead to a raw sewage spill at Shawford Lake Stream at Waltham Chase, Hampshire, killing thousands of fish
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Met Office yellow warning as Brits set to be battered by rain and flooding
The UK is set for more showers today in some areas which could be persistent and bring up to 4cm of rain according to the Met Office with a yellow warning in place
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