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Tenth anniversary of Boscastle and North Cornwall Floods

Tenth anniversary of Boscastle and North Cornwall Floods

Thursday, 14 August 2014

Some of the worst floods ever seen in Britain devastated Boscastle and surrounding areas of North Cornwall ten years ago on 16 August, 2004....

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Oakington flooding   community event

Oakington flooding community event

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

The Environment Agency will be hosting an event at Oakington Sports Pavilion on Saturday (16 Aug) for residents affected by recent flooding....

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Flood exercise   while you were sleeping

Flood exercise while you were sleeping

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

The Environment Agency has been out practicing its emergency response to high tides in Kings Lynn this morning (13 August 2014) to ensure staff are fa...

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Heightened coastal flood risk until Thursday

Heightened coastal flood risk until Thursday

Saturday, 09 August 2014

High spring tides around the coasts from Monday (11 August) through to Thursday (14 August) bring a risk of wave overtopping and spray...

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Stormy weather predicted in South West this weekend (10 August 2014)

Stormy weather predicted in South West this weekend (10 August 2014)

Friday, 08 August 2014

The Environment Agency and the Met Office are warning there is a risk that the remnants of ex-tropical storm Bertha could bring strong winds, waves an...

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Heavier downpours expected as weather front moves north

Heavier downpours expected as weather front moves north

Friday, 08 August 2014

Low pressure weather system bringing heavier and more intense downpours across England increasing localised flood risk on 10 and 11 August....

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Flood defence investigation work starts in Epney, Gloucestershire

Flood defence investigation work starts in Epney, Gloucestershire

Friday, 08 August 2014

Today (Friday 8 August), the Environment Agency will begin investigation work on a flood defence wall in Epney, Gloucestershire....

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Gravel removal work begins on the Wansbeck

Gravel removal work begins on the Wansbeck

Friday, 01 August 2014

Work will begin removing gravel in Morpeth on Monday 4 August....

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Flood defence improvements for Stanhope

Flood defence improvements for Stanhope

Friday, 01 August 2014

Public drop-in to be held on Monday 11 August at the Durham Dales Centre...

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£4.5 million flood defence repair work well underway

£4.5 million flood defence repair work well underway

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

A £4.5 million programme of work is well under way to repair flood defences in Midlands damaged by high tides and river levels during winter....

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Try something new this summer... go fishing!

Try something new this summer... go fishing!

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

If you or your children have ever wanted to try fishing then now’s your chance – enjoy the outdoors and learn a new skill ...

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Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme public drop in events

Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme public drop in events

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend a drop-in to discuss proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme. ...

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More storms forecast to hit eastern counties on 20 July 2014

More storms forecast to hit eastern counties on 20 July 2014

Sunday, 20 July 2014

People are urged to stay tuned to weather and flood risk forecasts on 20 July as bands of heavy rain spread across eastern counties of England....

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Weekend flood risk on 20 July

Weekend flood risk on 20 July

Saturday, 19 July 2014

People are urged to keep up to date with weather and flood risk forecasts as bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms continue spreading north....

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Updated flood risk for 19 and 20 July

Updated flood risk for 19 and 20 July

Friday, 18 July 2014

The public are urged to continue to check weather updates as torrential rainfall will bring heavy showers to parts of England this weekend....

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Try something new this summer...go fishing!!

Try something new this summer...go fishing!!

Thursday, 17 July 2014

The Environment Agency is encouraging would-be anglers, young and old, to give fishing a go as National Fishing Month gets underway. ...

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Weekend flood risk on 19 and 20 July

Weekend flood risk on 19 and 20 July

Thursday, 17 July 2014

The public are urged to check local weather forecasts as thunderstorms are expected in England, bringing an increased risk of flooding....

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Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Keynsham and Bradford on Avon)

Environment Agency drop in sessions for post flood advice (Keynsham and Bradford on Avon)

Thursday, 17 July 2014

The Environment Agency is inviting people living in Keynsham, near Bristol, and Bradford-on-Avon to drop-in surgeries about flooding....

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Ceremony marks the completion of flood alleviation scheme for Essex village

Ceremony marks the completion of flood alleviation scheme for Essex village

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

The flood alleviation scheme for Steeple Bumpstead is being officially opened...

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Beer Wall and River Sowy: Drop in Session

Beer Wall and River Sowy: Drop in Session

Monday, 14 July 2014

Plans for works that would prevent the closure of the A372 at times of flood and increase the capacity of the River Sowy will be shared with the publi...

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New flood camera goes down a tweet in Halesowen

New flood camera goes down a tweet in Halesowen

Friday, 11 July 2014

Today (11 July 2014), the Environment Agency met local residents who will benefit from a new high tech flood camera in Halesowen....

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Find out more about flood protection works for Corbridge

Find out more about flood protection works for Corbridge

Friday, 11 July 2014

Public drop-in to be held on 15 July at Corbridge Rugby Club....

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Environment Agency to hold drop in event to discuss Bradwell discharges

Environment Agency to hold drop in event to discuss Bradwell discharges

Thursday, 10 July 2014

A drop-in session is being held on Mersea Island to discuss the Environment Agency’s regulation of Bradwell Nuclear Power station....

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Godmanchester flood scheme recognised

Godmanchester flood scheme recognised

Thursday, 10 July 2014

The Environment Agency is celebrating success at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England Merit Awards. ...

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Consultation period for Cuadrilla’s Lancashire sites extended

Consultation period for Cuadrilla’s Lancashire sites extended

Thursday, 03 July 2014

The Environment Agency has extended the consultation for the permit applications for Roseacre Wood and Preston New Road sites by four weeks....

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Find out more about Port Clarence’s new flood defence scheme.

Find out more about Port Clarence’s new flood defence scheme.

Wednesday, 02 July 2014

Public drop-in at High Clarence Primary School on Thursday 3 July...

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Work to start on Exeter flood defence scheme

Work to start on Exeter flood defence scheme

Monday, 30 June 2014

The first phase of Exeter’s £30 million flood defence scheme will begin next month with improvements to the main flood relief channel....

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Ripon flood warning service updated

Ripon flood warning service updated

Monday, 30 June 2014

Warning areas increased following major flood defence works....

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Native crayfish relocated ahead of weir repairs

Native crayfish relocated ahead of weir repairs

Monday, 30 June 2014

Protected native crayfish to be relocated ahead of essential weir repairs in Scarborough ...

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Consultation opens for waste permit at Ellesmere Port site

Consultation opens for waste permit at Ellesmere Port site

Monday, 30 June 2014

Environment Agency consulting local public on new waste permit ...

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