The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

UK heatwave: What happens when the country reaches 40C

Forecasters say there is a higher-than-average chance of heatwaves in the second half of July

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Map shows where sewage has been pumped into rivers and canals near you

There were 29,416 sewage spills in the North East last year for a combined total of 105,304 hours

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023

Campaign to save otters being killed when forced to cross busy Bristol road

The otter is the face of Bristol's new litter campaign but in South Bristol the real ones are getting killed

Bristol Post · Jul 2, 2023

Why dead fish have been seen at Nottingham parks as clear up begins

Visitors expressed their shock after dead fish were seen in at least two Nottingham parks

Nottingham Post · Jun 23, 2023

Swimming warning at Blackpool beaches after 'appalling' sewage leak

United Utilities said a pipe has discharged into the sea after "really intense storms"

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Sewage hotspots across UK mapped as Brits warned to avoid certain beaches and rivers

Brits can use this map tool to see the hotspots for sewage spillages around the country including treated and untreated waste so that they can be avoided this summer

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Lake District rivers remain 'exceptionally low' despite June week of stormy weather

Water levels surrounding the Derwent and Eamont rivers remain 'exceptionally low'.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2023

Storms boost rainfall and river levels across much of England

Levels have increased at three-quarters of sites monitored by the Environment Agency.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Fresh warning of sewage discharges at four of Northumberland's most popular beaches

Northumbrian Water has said the beaches bathing waters are rated excellent in terms of water quality

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Visitors 'shocked' after dead fish found at popular Nottingham beauty spot

The mum who spotted the fish said it is usually a nice park

Nottingham Post · Jun 20, 2023