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Construction begins on £20m Torcross rock defence scheme
Scheme will see 58,000 tons of rock arrive by boat with 30,000 more tons expected by road.
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Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells
The Environment Agency has taken action following an investigation into reports of foul smells in Little Hulton in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Unearthing the World We Cannot See – How I Found a Rare Native Fungus
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Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Tuesday 13 October 2026
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‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
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Rare chalk stream created to boost wildlife in Norfolk
Unique wetland habitats created by River Yare to support wildlife. Work is part of wider government commitment to restore nature and protect water environment
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100 East Midlands homes benefit from flood resilience measures
£1.6m project funded by local authorities and government grants supports flood victims from Storm Babet and Storm Henk.
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Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests
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Further arrest connected with North East illegal waste dumping
A man has been arrested as an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste dumping in the North East continues.
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Rare bumblebee recorded at historic London site
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Major flood defence upgrade completed at Keyhaven ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour ahead of winter
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Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?
Monday 12 October 2026
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Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland
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New 'Missy and Stanley's Tale' film helps the public prepare for flooding risk
Created in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council
Sunday 11 October 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
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Still wielding a chainsaw at 85: the Australians restoring nature in retirement
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‘We cannot accept foxes as part of our landscape’: the plan to save Australia’s threatened wildlife
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Tourism expansion v turtle nests: the dispute dividing communities in one Tobago resort
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Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
Friday 9 October 2026
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Find Fungi on Your Doorstep
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Young people's role in incidents to be celebrated in Somerset
Expect a youth focus at the county's annual resilience event on 21 October.
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Environment Agency declares drought status in Yorkshire
Drought announced due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers in many parts of Yorkshire despite recent rainfall.
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Animals crossing: the simple solution to stop roadkill in the Amazon
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Squirrels, curlews, redbacks?! True stories of creatures in our homes | First Dog on the Moon
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How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find
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Illegal waste at Hoad’s Wood fully cleared as crackdown continues
Well-loved local beauty spot in Kent cleared of 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Wednesday 7 October 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
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Pine marten caught on camera in Suffolk nature reserve 'first'
Possible live sighting of the elusive pine marten at Benacre National Nature Reserve marks a historic moment for wildlife recording in the county.
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Major improvements to Lymington flood defences completed
New tidal flaps have been installed to improve reliability and reduce maintenance, and the flood gate has been refurbished with new seals.
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Getting winter ready: Northwich defences put to the test
The Environment Agency will run a large-scale training exercise in Northwich on the weekend of 11 to 12 October, testing its flood defence scheme.
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‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes
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Beautiful butterflies get more attention from the public – and from scientists
Tuesday 6 October 2026
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Making scents: could AI help perfumers take pressure off endangered plants?
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Construction begins at Earnse Bay's coastal community hub
Construction has started on a new Beach School and Work Base at Earnse Bay, creating opportunities for people to connect with their natural heritage.
Monday 5 October 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
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England’s reservoirs continue to feel drought strain after sixth dry month of 2026
Below average September rainfall compounds drought issues in southern and central England
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The plants of Eigg 2
Thursday 1 October 2026
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Man arrested in connection with North East illegal waste dumping
32-year-old is being questioned in connection with illegal waste sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool, County Durham.
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New streamlined planning role for Natural England takes effect
Reforms will help speed up planning decisions by focusing specialist advice on complex cases with significant environmental impacts
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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Wildlife arrives on time at rewilded chalk grasslands built along HS2 route
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New flood scheme opens to protect Tonbridge and Hildenborough
Expanded Leigh flood storage area and new Hildenborough defences will reduce flood-risk to 1,870 homes and 575 businesses.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
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Green light for £25m Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme
Planning approval for the Environment Agency’s Greatham North East flood alleviation scheme has now been granted by Hartlepool Borough Council.
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Saving the Siamese crocodile: Cambodia moves to protect one of the world’s last wild populations
Monday 28 September 2026
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England's only natural world heritage site has a birthday
The Jurassic Coast marks 25 years old as England's only natural world heritage site. Work continues to protect the coast's geology and wildlife