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Farmer who stripped mile of riverbank of trees and bushes is sent back to prison

He drove an 18-tonne tractor along the river bank at the beauty spot

Wales Online

Farmer jailed for ‘outrageous’ illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced

John Price carried out ‘vandalism of the environment on a grand scale’, a judge told him.

The Independent UK

'Beautiful' UK river declared 'ecologically dead' after sewage spillages

The River Lim, in Lyme Regis, was once a booming wildlife haven for countless species but has now been declared 'ecologically dead' with locals saying sewage leaks are responsible

Daily Mirror

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Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

Mental health awareness week runs between May 15 and May 21 this year.

The Independent UK

HS2 contractor confirms ‘sizeable’ sinkhole in Buckinghamshire

Construction firm Align told residents near Amersham the hole is six metres across and five deep

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency pulls £50m scheme to protect homes in England from flooding

Businesses that put together bids for flood doors, non-return valves and waterproof floors say they have spent tens of thousands

The Guardian - UK

Huge £16m sea wall officially opened after 15 years of development

Conservatives previously slammed the plans but say people are liking it now the wall is in place

Liverpool Echo

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Somerset flooding: Major incident as homes evacuated amid mudslides and flash floods

Avon and Somerset Police say they are working with the fire department and council after homes were evacuated and people have said they are stuck in the floods in Somerset

Daily Mirror

Time to clean up the murky water business

Letters: Bill Kingdom says the Environment Agency and Ofwat have failed to perform, Dr Richard JF Bewley suggests mutualisation and Richard Davies wonders what the difference is between fly-tippers and water companies

The Guardian - UK

Homeowners warned they could face fines after rubbish dumped in town

People are being warned they could be slapped with a hefty fine

Liverpool Echo

Bug kills one dog and leaves eight others ill as warning issued to pet owners

Many dogs have been taken ill after being walked on the Welsh island of Anglesey, where the popular beach of Aberffraw is suspected to be at the epicentre

Daily Mirror

'Rogues' gallery' of 12 controversial candidates on ballot papers thanks to Tories

The Mirror has identified 12 controversial candidates put forward by the Conservatives - including alleged racists, conspiracy theorists, a sacked surgeon and a convicted drug dealer

Daily Mirror

Firm releases almost 800kg of ‘forever chemical’ a year into Lancashire river

Exclusive: Environment Agency finds ‘very persistent, mobile and toxic’ PFAS in effluent legally discharged near Wyre estuary

The Guardian - UK

South West Water fined £2.15m for dumping sewage in sea and rivers

Judge says pollution ‘will no longer be tolerated’ after investigation found significant environmental harm

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Daily Mirror

Locals stunned and confused after popular river suddenly turns completely BLUE

Steph Bickerton was sent photographs of the neon-coloured waterway by her 11-year-old daughter, Lucie, on Monday, April 24 and initially believed the girl was pulling her leg

Daily Mirror

Families told use less water now as drought officials warn hot, dry summer may be on way

The National Drought Group revealed plans for a hosepipe ban as it said it is "preparing for the worst case scenario of another hot, dry spell this summer"

Daily Record

Warning to Scots heading to England on holiday as dirtiest beaches to swim in revealed

Data from the Environment agency has revealed the waters where pollution has become so high that swimming could become dangerous

The Independent UK

Millionaire farmer jailed for ‘ecological vandalism’ after attempt to stop home flooding

Millionaire who dredged waterway ordered to pay £655,000 to restore landscape, but experts say it will take decades to re-establish mature trees

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Daily Mirror

England's most dangerous beaches to swim - check if sewage pollutes your favourite spot

The Mirror's new interactive map lets you type in your postcode to find beaches near you where pollution levels have reached the point where swimming could become dangerous

Manchester Evening News

Farmer jailed and ordered to pay £1.2MILLION as builders to rip up trees along river

The 68-year-old claimed he bulldozed the trees along the river to protect homes from flooding - while National England said it led to a 'devastating' effect on local wildlife

The Guardian - UK

Farmer jailed for 12 months for damaging Herefordshire river

John Price jailed after admitting ‘wanton’ destruction of one of UK’s most unspoiled rivers

Daily Mirror

Farmer jailed and ordered to pay £1.2MILLION after builders to rip up trees by river

John Price, 68, claimed he bulldozed the trees along the River Lugg near Leominster, Herefordshire, to protect homes from flooding - while National England said it led to a 'devastating' effect on local wildlife

Bristol Post

The Bristol Channel beaches where you should never go swimming

Some beaches have dangerously poor water quality

Wales Online

'Black water' and dead fish spotted after 'toxic spill' in river

The Environment Agency has examined the scene and is investigating

Bristol Post

'Risk' to Chocolate Path reopening due to urgent flood defence work, says mayor

Bristol City Council cabinet approved £1.75million to upgrade Underfall Yard sluice gates beneath the pedestrian and cycleway

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