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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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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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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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Radon levels lead to prisoner relocation

Higher-than-normal radon gas levels in HMP Dartmoor led to the relocation of some prisoners between November 2023 and February 2024. It is believed around 184 prison cells have been affected.

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Proposal for warehouse refused to protect National Landscape

An appeal has been refused for a warehouse over 10,000 square metres due to the negative visual impact on a nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now National Landscape).

The applicati...

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Today is International Women's Day!

Today (Friday 8 March) is International Women's Day, and this years theme is "Inspire Inclusion" and "Invest in women: Accelerate progress".

Some key data to consider this International Wom...

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