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Environment Agency warns communities to remain vigilant to the risk of weekend flooding
The Environment Agency is urging communities in England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding with 79 Flood Warnings – meaning flooding is expected – and 108 Flood Alerts – meaning flooding is possible - (as at 15.00) in place across the country.
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Flooding in England
Update on current flooding situation and how the government is responding.
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Heavy horse helps deliver natural flood management scheme
A new natural flood management scheme at an Essex country park is being delivered with the help of a 4-legged friend, Roy, a Suffolk Punch.
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Regulator calls on businesses to do more to protect the environment
The Environment Agency’s report includes a review of business compliance, greenhouse gas emissions, serious pollution incidents and illegal waste activity.
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Environment Agency launches future of rivers consultation
Safeguarding our water environment: Environment Agency launches consultation on future of rivers
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Eight in 10 farmers benefit from working with government pollution advice service
A network of 20,000 farms are taking action to drive down water pollution and protect the environment
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PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
United Kingdom
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03708 506 506
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+44 (0) 114 282 5312
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0800 80 70 60
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0345 988 1188
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0345 602 6340
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