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Drinks company fined £36,000 for polluting river

Environment Agency, 10-Aug-2011 Universal Beverages Ltd, a subsidiary of Heineken UK Ltd pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates’ Court to seven offences on 2 August 2011. The company, of Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, was fined £36,000, ordered to pay £20,825 in … Continue reading

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Family fishing day at Little Britain Lake

Over 600 budding new anglers had the opportunity to try fishing for the first time when visiting a free community event at Little Britain Lake.  The Family Fishing day is run by Hillingdon Council in partnership with Les Webbers Angling Projects and is … Continue reading

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What do invasive species cost the UK

Environment Agency wages war on invasive wildlife that threatens our green and pleasant land. Invasive species now cost the UK economy an estimated £1.7billion every year. They cause damage to riverbanks and buildings, increase flood risk, crowd out and kill … Continue reading

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Environment Agency teams up with Crimestoppers to report environmental crime anonymously

The Environment Agency is offering the public and businesses a new way to report environmental crime anonymously – through Crimestoppers. The Environment Agency is teaming up with Crimestoppers, the well-known charity that allows people to provide information about crime anonymously. … Continue reading

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An Evening with the TAC – Mike Wilson Part 2

On the 14th July Thames Anglers Conservancy members enjoyed a second talk by Carp legend and angling historian Mike Wilson. Mike’s first evening in February was simply not long enough so when the opportunity arose to host another event, it … Continue reading

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New EA powers improve environmental investment

22-Jul-2011 The Environment Agency is the first enforcement body to use new civil sanctions – against an organisation that broke environmental regulations – as an alternative to criminal prosecution.   The Environment Agency has accepted an offer of £21,000 from … Continue reading

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Vote for the best River Thames lock

22-Jul-2011 River Thames’ users are invited to vote for the best kept lock as the Environment Agency launches its annual waterways awards this week. Voting opens today (Friday 22 July 2011) for the ‘Best Lock Site’ award. River users and … Continue reading

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Environment Agency urges farmers and water companies to act now in response to drought

12-Jul-2011 Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people – thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency. It recommends that more … Continue reading

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River Avon oil spill costs company over £31,500

  08-Jul-2011 Yesterday (Thursday 7 July 2011), at Worcester Magistrates Court, Dawn Foods Limited pleaded guilty to two charges that resulted in the pollution of the River Avon in June 2010. Dawn Foods Limited, the manufacturers of baked goods, based … Continue reading

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Review of the Hydropower Good Practice Guidelines

The Environment Agency have started a consultation into the current Hydropower Good Practice Guidelines published in 2009. The document has been produced by the Environment Agency with the support of the Hydropower Working Group. The Group brings together key representatives … Continue reading

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