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Housing shortfall outweighs harm to countryside in housing development permission

Planning permission has been granted for a 70 home housing development in West Wittering. A planning inspector ruled that the development's contribution to needed housing provision in the area outw...

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HSE NI publish health and safety report for 2020/21

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSE NI) have published their annual report and account for the 2020-21 period.

The report sets out statistics f...

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Fatal incidents see engineering firm prosecuted

Graham Engineering Ltd of Whitehalls Industrial Estate, Nelson, has been successfully prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following a fatal incident.

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Skip company fined after employee's arm crushed

Bateman Skips Ltd of Keynsham, Bristol has been prosecuted and fined following an incident where an employee sustained crush injuries to their arm.

On 30 May 2018, an employee was asked to...

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NHS Wales targetting carbon footprint of inhalers

NHS Wales is being awarded £2.4 million by the Welsh government for emission reducing projects. These projects aim at cutting carbon dioxide emissions of NHS Wales by more than a third by 203...

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49.9MW solar farm begins construction

Construction has began on EDF Renewables' first major solar farm in the UK. The site near Spalding in Lincolnshire will be capable of generating 49.9MW of electricity once commissioned, which is en...

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Developments blocked for poor design

Since last year's revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) there has been a huge increase in developments being rejected for poor design.

A study by...

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More nuclear power for UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that nuclear power will play a large role in moving away from oil and gas while visiting a nuclear power station.

In a tweet after visiting the Hartlep...

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DSEAR fine for chemical company after employee suffers burns

A Hull-based manufacturer was sentenced and fined after a 31-year-old employee suffered 13% superficial burns to his arm and hand following the ignition of flammable vapours.

On 21 August 2...

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Garden owners encouraged not to cut lawns in May

A British conservation charity Plantlife is urging councils and gardeners to keep their lawns uncut over May to let wild plants thrive and provide food and shelter for insects.

Similar camp...

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Strategy aims to secure, clean and affordable British energy

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the UK Prime minister Boris Johnson have published a new strategy that aims to help Britain accelerate...

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Government consults on Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking views on the Government's plan to reduce sewage discharges and remove harm from storm overflows.

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HSE issue safety alert relating to RPE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a safety alert for respirators and masks that rely on ear loops and are being used as respiratory protective equipment (RPE...

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Earth Day 2022 - Invest In Our Planet

Every 22 April across the globe, Earth Day takes place. An event to encourage people to celebrate the planet, take action against climate change and encourage people to be more environmentally frie...

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New Group to focus on zero emission flights

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng have announced a new Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group (ZEF) comprised of aviation experts from both the industry and govern...

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