Beware of bonfire bandits and don’t burn waste

Guy Fawkes’ Night is a calendar highlight. But if you’re going to celebrate it, go to an organised event rather than risk being a “bonfire bandit”.

Fish poaching activity thwarted in County Durham

Environment Agency officers and Durham Constabulary have helped disrupt illegal poaching of fish in County Durham

Visit the Maidstone flood safety exhibition

Find out how best to prepare, act and survive in the event of a flood at this free exhibition running from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 October.

Waste holder fined £5,000 for failing in duty of care

A Barnsley landowner faces financial penalties of over £5,000 after failing to comply with an Environment Agency notice to keep and serve Waste Transfer Notes.

Renewal of Yorkshire and North East Net Limitation Order to protect at-risk fish stocks

The Environment Agency is recommending continued protection for trout and salmon from coastal net fishing in Yorkshire and North East areas