Environment Agency scraps illegal car breaking site

A man has been sentenced to an 18-month community order and fined £11,200 after pleading guilty to operating an illegal car-breaking operation at two sites in Billingham. The fine includes a victim surcharge of £900 and cost…

Yarm flood gates to be replaced after review

Flood gates in Yarm which reduce the risk of flooding from the River Tees are to be replaced following an extensive review by the Environment Agency.

Floods Minister chairs roundtable to address flood risk along the Aire & Calder

More than £146 million will be invested in over 150 flood coastal erosion schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber this year.

Broadland flood alleviation project reaches 20 year landmark

Unique scheme to improve and maintain 240km of flood defences in the Norfolk Broads, one of Europe’s most important wetland areas

Work starts on River Tyne eel pass and fish counter improvements

The Environment Agency is working with Northumbrian Water to open up the River Tyne to migrating eels, as well as carrying out a fish counter refurbishment.