The first phase of a £46 million flood defence scheme in Rochdale and Littleborough has been given the green light by Rochdale Borough Council’s Planning Department.

Environment Agency officers have welcomed the arrival of elvers for the first time this year at an eel pass on the River Great Ouse, Cambridgeshire.

Work to reduce flood risk that will allow regeneration in Stoke town centre has the green light after the Environment Agency and Stoke-on-Trent Council secured funds.

Protect your property from illegal waste activities

An update on this year’s bathing season which runs from 15 May to 30 September 2020.