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Environment secretary’s appeal against Yorkshire river pollution ruling fails

Appeal court finds in favour of anglers who said plans to clean up river were so vague as to be totally ineffectual

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Fish deaths in England’s rivers rise tenfold in four years

More than 216,000 fish died in 2022-2023, when England recorded a 54% increase in sewage spills

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Defra’s failure to protect and restore water bodies ‘unlawful’, high court rules

Landmark finding in judicial review over management of Costa Beck river could force overhaul of government’s plans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

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Judge allows private prosecution of Southern Water over pollution claims

Fish Legal win permission to summon firm to face allegations linked to diesel pollution of River Test

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

Southern Water challenged over request to take more water from River Test

Fish populations in the Hampshire chalk stream would be harmed if EA gives drought permit, says Fish Legal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

'Devastating' cyanide pond spill killed '2,000 fish' as firm agrees £20k payout

Fishermen knew something was wrong at Adam's Pond at Shipley Country Park, Heanor, Derbyshire, when dead fish started 'popping up', with Environment Agency tests revealing cyanide had entered the water

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Giant fungus spreading into rivers near East Midlands Airport being investigated

Concerns have been raised about the impact of the process

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2022

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Legal group challenges information blackout on sewage discharges in England

Fish Legal calls for Environment Agency to reveal details on 2,000 sites under investigation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022

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