Say ‘hello’ to the Lower Otter Restoration Project

Visitors to the area of the Lower Otter Restoration Project (LORP) can now have a virtual conversation to find out more about what is happening with the scheme.




Essex man jailed for illegal importing and burning waste

A 40-year-old man who ignored Environment Agency warnings to stop illegally importing and burning waste at 2 Essex sites has been sent to prison for 14 months.




Leicestershire anglers fined for illegal fishing trips

Two men from Leicestershire have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions this year.




Join the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee

An enthusiastic person with a knowledge of farming and land management is wanted to lend their experience to managing flood risk.




Dunball Sluice to get 25 year life extension

One of Somerset's most important tidal defence assets is being refurbished so it can continue protecting Bridgwater and the Somerset Levels and Moors.