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Sewage spills in English rivers and seas doubled

Sewage spills into England's rivers and seas by water companies more than doubled last year.

According to the Environment Agency there were 3.6 million hours of spil...

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£800,000 fine after two workers lose fingers

A company that specialises in making pork pies has been fined £800,000 after two young workers lost fingers in incidents at two different Nottingham bakeries.

Pork Farms Ltd, which ma...

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Seniors' housing not clear in local plans

Research reveals that 32% of local authorities are missing clear policies in their local plan to support housing for older and senior people.

The report

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Construction of country's largest fish pass completed

After two years in construction, the Colwick (Holme Sluices) fish pass on the River Trent is now complete and ready for fish to reach their spawning and feeding grounds.

The flagship projec...

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Claim to quash decision on granting planning permission on "energy from waste" facility dismissed

In Project Genesis Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, the claimant developer sought to quash the first defendant Secretary of State...

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UK's first long distance electric coach service

FlixBus has launched the first 100% electric long distance coach service in England and Wales, operating until June 2024 between London, Bristol, and Newport in South Wales.

Teaming up with...

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Digital Skills Portal for planners launched in Scotland

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland and the Scottish Government have launched a Digital Skills Portal which h...

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Appeal against Employment Rights Act 1996 claim dismissed

In Pawlicka v Gregory Park Holdings Ltd (t/a Four Seasons Hotel), the claimant appealed against a decision to dismiss her claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996...

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Company fined after employee crushed to death

A company in Hertfordshire has been fined after an employee was crushed to death.

The employee lost his life after being struck and run over by an excavator at Sarazen Gardens, Brampton on...

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Today is World Water Day!

Today (22 March 2024) is World Water Day, which raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis, with this years theme focusing on "Water for Peace".

World Wa...

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UK funds AI projects for carbon reduction

The government has pledged support for eight artificial intelligence (AI)-driven projects, designed to tackle carbon dioxide emissions.

The funding, part of the

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National Grid secured £400k net zero boost

National Grid has received nearly £400,000 in funding for three innovative projects as part of efforts to drive Britain's transition to net zero emissions.

The projects, funded throug...

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Only seven countries meet WHO air quality standard

A new report has found that only seven countries are meeting an international air quality standard, with deadly air pollution worsening in places due to a rebound in economic activity and the toxic...

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Inspector's recommendation overturned on solar farm project

Local government minister Simon Hoare has overturned a planning inspector's recommendation that a solar farm project should be refused for its heritage and green belt impacts.

PINS inspecto...

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Today is Global Recycling Day!

Today (18 March 2024) is Global Recycling Day, which is the yearly celebration to help recognise, and celebrate, the important role recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and...

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