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EA's Body worn cameras help to convict abusive behaviour

Footage obtained by body worn cameras used by Environment Agency officers has helped to support a first conviction in North East England.

Fisheries Enforcement offic...

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The North's own Angel turns 20

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Angel of the North. It is hard to remember a time when Sir Anthony Gormley's iconic statue wasn't there to greet visitors to Gateshead...

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UK electricity use falls

An analysis of official figures has shown that the UK's electricity use fell in 2017, making it the only EU country to see a reduction in electricity consumption.

Over the past decade...

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Proposals to amend the Control of Asbestos Regulations dropped

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have dropped plans to reduce the frequency of medical checks for licensed asbestos workers.

Proposals put forward for consultat...

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Fracking appeal dismissed

The Court of Appeal has dismissed challenges from an anti-fracking group in Lancashire.

In mid-2015, an application to begin shale gas exploration was rejected due to noise and visual impac...

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Corporate manslaughter charges considered over Didcot fatalities

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Thames Valley Police who are conducting a joint investigations into the deaths of four workers who died in the Didcot power station...

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Government seeking communities to host underground nuclear waste storage

The UK Government currently has two consultations on the National Policy Statement and Working with Communities both on the implementation of geologi...

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Energy firm refused proposals in Cheshire

An energy firm planning to carry out tests for gas in Cheshire have had their proposals rejected by councillors. It is believed the tests could later lead to fracking.

After anti-fracking p...

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HSA campaign with focus on Livestock Safety

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has completed a fortnight long intensive farm inspection campaign on Monday 26 February - they had planned over 400 inspections on...

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EPA reports that waste prevention initiatives are gaining traction

A review of 2017 published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found, that among other observed improvements, the waste prevention and resource efficiency strategie...

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Self-employed safety law exemptions breach European Social Charter

The European Committee of Social Rights has ruled that exemptions in UK safety law for specified types of self-employed persons is discriminatory and breaches the European Social Charter (ESC), als...

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UK could face European Court of Justice over air quality laws

The EU's Environment Commissioner, Karmenu Vella, has announced that the UK along with eight other EU states, have until Friday 9 February 2018 to show how they will comply with EU air pollution la...

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New Office for Product Safety and Standards created

The Government has created a new office for Product Safety and Standards following recommendations made by a Working Group on Product Recalls and Safety.

The Working Group which was made up...

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London reaches legal air pollution limit just one month into new year

The level of air pollution in London has reached the legal limit for the whole of 2018 less than one month into the year. This is actually a significant improvement on previous years, as for the la...

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