Notice: NG23 6SP, JG Pears (Newark) Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: JG Pears (Newark) Limited
  • Installation name: JG Pears Newark Animal Rendering
  • Permit number: EPR/AP3436DG/A001



Notice: NG23 6SP, JG Pears Power (O&M) Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: JG Pears Power (O&M) Limited
  • Installation name: JG Pears CHP Plant
  • Permit number: EPR/MP3235CC/A001



Notice: BL0 0AE, Kay’s (Ramsbottom) Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Kay’s (Ramsbottom) Limited
  • Installation name: Ramsbottom Soap Works
  • Permit number: EPR/WP3339LW/S003



Notice: BL0 0AE, Kay’s (Ramsbottom) Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Kay’s (Ramsbottom) Limited
  • Installation name: Ramsbottom Soap Works
  • Permit number: EPR/WP3339LW/S003



News story: Buffer stop collision at Kings Cross

Train collided with buffer stops at Kings Cross station, London, 15 August 2017.

At 06:23 hrs on Tuesday 15 August 2017 a train arriving from Royston collided with the buffer stops in platform 9 at Kings Cross station, while travelling at about 4 mph (6 km/h). Three passengers were slightly hurt, and there was minor damage to the train and the buffer stop equipment.

We have undertaken a preliminary examination of the circumstances surrounding this accident. Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to publish a safety digest.

The safety digest will shortly be made available on our website.