Press release: Work begins on major £18 million Newhaven flood defence project
The Environment Agency has begun work on a scheme that will reduce flood risk to over 800 homes and businesses and vital infrastructure. read more
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Press release: Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery
The future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m. read more
Press release: Gloucestershire Man ordered to pay £675 for illegally fishing for elvers.
A man has pleaded guilty to fishing for elvers without the appropriate permissions. read more
Press release: National roll-out of new approach to great crested newt licensing
Natural England is to implement an innovative new approach to the conservation of great crested newts across the country. read more
Press release: Appeal after hen harrier disappears on north Yorkshire moorland
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the loss of a hen harrier in Upper Swaledale. read more