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Drone images reveal damage to woodland buried under illegally dumped waste

Residents reported lorries leaving truckloads of rubbish at Hoads Wood in Pluckley near Ashford, Kent last year.

4 days ago

Company fined after thousands of fish killed by sewage leaking into streams

More than 2,000 fish, including eels, lamprey and bullheads died in a tributary of the River Avon following sewage leaks.

11 Nov

orange River Calder

'Like tomato soup': Why did river turn orange?

The River Calder in West Yorkshire flowed a bright orange colour on Thursday. What's the reason behind its vibrant hue?

25 Oct

Investigation launched into deaths of endangered crayfish

Residents 'left in the lurch' as flooding leaves homes ruined

Campaigner says the underinvestment in sewers is threatening local development

Environment Agency investigates mystery foam in stream

Water tests find high levels of e-coli despite 'excellent' bathing rating

Thames Water boss says he's 'angry' over water pollution

Devon beaches shut to swimmers due to sewage pollution

Three men convicted for dumping 26,000 tonnes of illegal waste

90kg of fish carcasses removed from cyanide filled canal

£10k funding appeal launched to restore canal following cyanide leak

Second ‘do not swim’ warning issued on Devon beach in a week

Residents kick up a stink over 'disgusting' smell plaguing their village