Work under way to upgrade coastal defences in Essex

Work is underway on a £2 million scheme to refurbish the flood defence embankment in Stansgate, Essex, offering a higher level of protection to people living nearby.




Company admits polluting Fenland watercourses

A company that grows crops for energy has been ordered to pay a total of £45,648.50 in fines, costs and compensation after it polluted 2 Fenland watercourses.




Light extravaganza to raise flood awareness at Tendring

The light show – put on by the Environment Agency and partners – aims to raise awareness of flood risk.




Work to clear surface weed on the River Colne

Invasive weeds are being cleared from the River Colne to benefit the environment.




Letter to The Times from Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of Environment Agency

Response from the Chair to The Times’ article “Toothless Environment Agency lets farmers pollute rivers”, 17 August.