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Midlands moved out of drought after surge in rain BBC17:32Shropshire England Severe Weather Events

Flood warnings issued following heavy rainfall SussexWorld09:31Shropshire England Severe Weather Events

Flood alerts issued as Storm Bram batters Coventry and Warwickshire with gales and rain Coventry Live07:37UK Flooding Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

Environment Agency warns of possible flooding in Southampton this afternoon Daily Echo09:41UK Flooding Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

A fifth of West Berks flood defences are sub standard Newbury Weekly News05:56Floods Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Enhanced flood defences plan for North Kendal Cumbria Crack14:13Floods Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Cumbria: Flooding 'possible' in several locations say Environment Agency North-West Evening Mail07:44Cumbria Floods Severe Weather Events

Flooding 'is possible' for Keswick say Environment Agency The Carlisle News & Star20:32Cumbria Floods Severe Weather Events

Waste crime inquiry chair writes to Environment Agency over evidence concerns Circular Online09:18Climate Change Committee House of Lords

Inquiry chair 'alarmed' waste mountain not disclosed BBC06:22Climate Change Committee House of Lords

Three Flood warnings in place for York, North and East Yorkshire York Press12:00East Yorkshire York North Yorkshire

"Act Now" flood warning issued for Hayling Island The News, Portsmouth18:57UK Flooding Floods Natural Disasters

Island flood alert issued by the Environment Agency Isle of Wight County Press19:02UK Flooding Floods Natural Disasters

Kidlington waste mountain to be removed ‘as soon as possible’ Circular Online09:36Oxfordshire

No timeline yet for clearing illegal waste mountain, Environment Agency says Evening Standard14:04Oxfordshire

‘No pollution found’: Environment Agency responds to calls over Telford brook Shropshire Star19:36Telford Shropshire

Flood alert issued for stretch of River Great Ouse through Buckinghamshire Milton Keynes Citizen15:40Milton Keynes Floods Severe Weather Events

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In the last 5 minutes

New tidelines data from Ordnance Survey could strengthen coastal erosion and flood risk monitoring Ordnance Survey (Press Release)09:02

In the last 15 minutes

Dozens of Durham and Darlington flood defences below standard as winter approaches The Northern Echo08:56

In the last 6 hours

Second World War vehicle will remain buried due to safety concerns LincsOnline05:03

Yesterday

'Flooding possible' in these areas as River Dee alert issued Cheshire Live16:59 9-Dec-25

Flood alerts issued as Storm Bram batters region Halesowen News15:35 9-Dec-25

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain lashes county Worcester News11:41 9-Dec-25

High tides and strong winds prompt flood alert for Lymington Daily Echo10:47 9-Dec-25

MP asks for answers after plastic bead pollution SussexWorld10:42 9-Dec-25

Environment Agency warns of possible flooding in Southampton this afternoon Daily Echo09:41 9-Dec-25

Flood warnings issued following heavy rainfall SussexWorld09:31 9-Dec-25

Yorkshire told to take 'immediate action' against Storm Bram as 31 flood warnings and alerts… Yorkshire Live09:07 9-Dec-25

Flood alerts issued as Storm Bram batters Coventry and Warwickshire with gales and rain Coventry Live07:37 9-Dec-25

Flood alert issued LincsOnline05:01 9-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

River that was covered by thick layer of foam pollution to get 3,000 new fish Thetford & Brandon Times19:42 8-Dec-25

"Act Now" flood warning issued for Hayling Island The News, Portsmouth18:57 8-Dec-25

Midlands moved out of drought after surge in rain BBC17:32 8-Dec-25

Flood alert issued for village as residents told to be prepared SussexWorld12:14 8-Dec-25

Environment Agency confirms low level flooding possible for River Dee area Chester First12:00 8-Dec-25

Three Flood warnings in place for York, North and East Yorkshire York Press12:00 8-Dec-25

Mid Ulster MP says Environment Agency delays are holding district back Northern Ireland World10:20 8-Dec-25

Cumbria: Flooding 'possible' in several locations say Environment Agency North-West Evening Mail07:44 8-Dec-25

A fifth of West Berks flood defences are sub standard Newbury Weekly News05:56 8-Dec-25

Unanimous support for motion on ‘foul smell’ issue at Killeeshil compost factory Armagh I09:30 7-Dec-25

Police called to foul-mouthed angler in Trent and Mersey Canal 'disturbance' Stoke-On-Trent Live08:47 7-Dec-25

Road traffic restrictions lifted as work continues on Appleby flood scheme The Carlisle News & Star05:29 7-Dec-25

Environment Agency 'monitoring closely' as five flood alerts issued in Hampshire Daily Echo17:30 6-Dec-25

Discharges to be checked after stream turns white BBC16:32 6-Dec-25

Life in one of the UK's snowiest villages where it snows 53 days of the year Chronicle Live02:16 6-Dec-25

Flood alert issued in Warrington as map shows locations where flooding is possible Warrington Guardian19:44 5-Dec-25

Island flood alert issued by the Environment Agency Isle of Wight County Press19:02 5-Dec-25

Flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast ahead of high tides OnTheWight17:28 5-Dec-25

ISLES OF SCILLY FLOOD WARNING - Friday 5 December to Sunday 7 December 2025 Isles of Scilly Council (Press Release)16:13 5-Dec-25

Flood alerts issued for Southampton ahead of high tides Daily Echo16:00 5-Dec-25

Flood alert issued for stretch of River Great Ouse through Buckinghamshire Milton Keynes Citizen15:40 5-Dec-25

Enhanced flood defences plan for north Kendal Cumbria Crack14:13 5-Dec-25

Families want to meet environment chief over ‘sickening’ smell We Are Tyrone11:01 5-Dec-25

East coast's water quality has 'improved hugely' BBC10:24 5-Dec-25

Stallingborough Flood Defences Reach Third-Year... Build.co.uk10:02 5-Dec-25

Waste crime inquiry chair writes to Environment Agency over evidence concerns Circular Online09:18 5-Dec-25

Inquiry chair 'alarmed' waste mountain not disclosed BBC06:22 5-Dec-25

Officials accused of 'failing' to tell Lords about three large-scale illegal waste sites Sky News03:01 5-Dec-25

EA under fire for failing to disclose presence of Kidlington waste site at Lords inquiry Farmers Guardian00:07 5-Dec-25

Region's farmers face £6k bills as they clean up after fly-tippers East Anglian Daily Times20:44 4-Dec-25

Flooding 'is possible' for Keswick say Environment Agency The Carlisle News & Star20:32 4-Dec-25

Irate fisherman who 'shouted and swore' in 30-minute rant lands big fine Birmingham Live18:16 4-Dec-25

New milestone achieved on Stallingborough flood defences GOV.UK (Press Release)15:58 4-Dec-25

Scarborough: Mayor says bathing water problem ‘has to be sorted’ Yorkshire Post11:26 4-Dec-25

‘No pollution found’: Environment Agency responds to calls over Telford brook Shropshire Star19:36 3-Dec-25

Direct Landfill Tax Revenues To Environment Agency To Help Clear Illegal Waste Dumps, Treasury Urged PoliticsHome17:09 3-Dec-25

Environment Agency reports 98% of Cornwall and Devon bathing waters meet quality standards North Devon Gazette15:38 3-Dec-25

Environment Agency data reveals rise in “unknown” river pollution incidents Angling Times14:48 3-Dec-25

Kidlington waste mountain to be removed ‘as soon as possible’ Circular Online09:36 3-Dec-25

Nature-based solutions for Oxford West England Bylines07:39 3-Dec-25

Environment Agency 'at a loss' at how to tackle sewage crisis, MPs say Yorkshire Post06:08 3-Dec-25

In the last month

Waste mountain to be cleared 'as soon as possible' BBC18:06 2-Dec-25

Mid Ulster District Council asks Niea to meet Killeeshil locals The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland17:51 2-Dec-25

Kidlington waste site update Oxfordshire County Council (Press Release)16:25 2-Dec-25

Latest river levels forecast and warnings in Shropshire as Shrewsbury prepares for flooding Shropshire Star15:46 2-Dec-25

Environment Agency response to water labelled ‘directionless and demotivated’ Utility Week13:09 2-Dec-25

Lake District: Flood Warning in place for Keswick The Carlisle News & Star11:35 2-Dec-25

Residents told 'act now' over flood warning near Greater Manchester with more rain forecast Manchester Evening News17:10 1-Dec-25

White foam that covered River Skerne in Darlington had 'no environmental impact' The Northern Echo16:39 1-Dec-25

Flood alert issued for River Teign Teignmouth Post16:37 1-Dec-25

‘Special’ public meeting called over Scarborough bathing water pollution Yorkshire Post15:00 1-Dec-25

Flooding alerts and warnings: Everything you need to know Yorkshire Live10:54 1-Dec-25

North Yorkshire beach's bathing water quality remains 'poor' in latest Environment Agency rating Teesside Live00:16 1-Dec-25

Essex beach to lose blue flag status after dangerous bacteria found Essex Live14:08 30-Nov-25

Flood alerts as Met Office issues weather warnings - key details Birmingham Live12:41 30-Nov-25

Flood alerts issued in parts of Doncaster following torrential rain Doncaster Free Press08:02 30-Nov-25

Environment Agency seeks views on River Itchen plans Bitterne Park Info17:55 29-Nov-25

Despite recent rain, Cambridgeshire ‘faces drought in 2026’ - and farmer warns of record low yields Cambridge Independent15:47 29-Nov-25

Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise Shropshire Star11:45 29-Nov-25

Four flood alerts remain in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise Shropshire Star11:44 29-Nov-25

Public consultation opens for major Suffolk Water infrastructure project Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk10:49 29-Nov-25

Pollution alert for River Dart swimmers Kingsbridge Today, Devon08:01 29-Nov-25

New report warns of Devon and Cornwall drought in 2026 without a wet winter South West Farmer07:52 29-Nov-25

Cornwall's best and worst beaches for water quality according to Environment Agency Cornwall Live06:05 29-Nov-25

Cornwall's best and worst beaches rated by water quality tests Plymouth Live06:04 29-Nov-25

All footpaths surrounding mountain of waste closed as public warned to stay away Bicester Advertiser12:31 28-Nov-25

South West Bathing Waters Rated Among the Cleanest in England Cornish Stuff11:00 28-Nov-25

November update on the Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment project London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Press Release)10:24 28-Nov-25

'Still a lot to do' after bathing site's latest inspection rating This is Oxfordshire09:18 28-Nov-25

Anniversary call for Walleys Quarry action Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council (Press Release)08:16 28-Nov-25

Water quality still poor at Ilkley's bathing location at the River Wharfe Ilkley Gazette17:34 27-Nov-25

No timeline to remove illegal mountain of waste This is Oxfordshire17:00 27-Nov-25

Bathing site ranked 'poor' for fourth year with swimming 'not advised' This is Oxfordshire17:00 27-Nov-25

No timeline yet for clearing illegal waste mountain, Environment Agency says Evening Standard14:04 27-Nov-25

Multi-agency work to protect community and environment in Kidlington GOV.UK (Press Release)12:09 27-Nov-25

Energy firm seeks permit to explore for natural gas TheBusinessDesk.com10:17 27-Nov-25

Water quality at five beaches rated 'excellent' - but not everyone is convinced Daily Echo03:49 27-Nov-25

'Well known' farmer shot himself months after police returned firearms Daily Star22:36 26-Nov-25

Region’s bathing water receives top marks for 10th year LincsOnline16:15 26-Nov-25

Investigation continues into Kidlington waste dump after arrest Bicester Advertiser15:35 26-Nov-25

Environment Agency downgrades Devon beach Mid Devon Advertiser12:41 26-Nov-25

Water UK response to 2025 bathing waters clasifications Water UK10:27 26-Nov-25

Bathing Waters Classification Water UK10:17 26-Nov-25

Bathing water results for Cumbria revealed Cumbria Crack10:04 26-Nov-25

Environment Agency reveals how bathing waters fare in latest standards ratings Lancaster Guardian10:01 26-Nov-25

Devon beaches rank among best in country Exmouth Journal09:37 26-Nov-25

Government releases 2025 ratings for North West's bathing waters Lancashire Telegraph06:54 26-Nov-25

Leeds Completes £200m Strategic Flood Defence Scheme NS Energy05:49 26-Nov-25

Beaches in Cullercoats and South Shields hit with 'poor' bathing water ratings Chronicle Live21:34 25-Nov-25

Man, 39, arrested over Oxfordshire fly-tipping waste mountain Channel 420:00 25-Nov-25

Next phase of flood scheme moves forward Lancashire Evening Post18:45 25-Nov-25

White foam on River Gipping prompts Environment Agency probe Ipswich.co.uk17:46 25-Nov-25

Improvements to Worthing’s bathing water sites Adur & Worthing Councils (Press Release)17:08 25-Nov-25

Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme GOV.UK (Press Release)15:53 25-Nov-25

Warning issued to anyone who uses this skip company Liverpool Echo15:53 25-Nov-25

Man arrrested over huge pile of fly-tipped waste dumped in the Cherwell district Banbury Guardian15:34 25-Nov-25

Borough's Bathing Waters Rated South Tyneside Council (Press Release)15:19 25-Nov-25

Water quality improves at beach hit by pollution BBC15:15 25-Nov-25

Fury as filthy waterways 'blamed on animals' instead of shameless water firms Daily Star14:53 25-Nov-25

Man arrested by team investigating huge illegal waste tip in Kidlington Evening Standard13:33 25-Nov-25

Man arrested in connection with massive 500ft-long illegal waste dump The Mirror13:31 25-Nov-25

Man arrested in connection with fly-tipping mountain in Oxfordshire The Independent13:18 25-Nov-25

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