Bathing water season begins for 2022
The bathing water season started today (15 May) with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites. read more
Environment Agency
£3.5 million boost to improve England’s fisheries
Fisheries Improvement Fund (FIP) invests £3.5 million to benefit fisheries and anglers across England read more
Darlington pair sentenced after major diesel fire leads to evacuation of homes
A father and daughter have received a suspended custodial sentence after a fire at their removals business in Evenwood near Bishop Auckland led to serious property damage and the evacuation of several neighbouring homes. read more
Beales Corner flood defence consultation open until 31 May
The Environment Agency’s consultation about proposals to reduce flood risk at Beales Corner is open until the end of May. read more
Newark man’s suspended sentence for Lincolnshire waste dump
Company director piled up more than 2,000 tonnes of illegal rubbish. read more