Environment Agency

Foreshore Rd, Scarborough - Proposed site for 'water sports hub'.

‘Water sports hub’ with showers and lockers proposed for Scarborough beachfront

Storm Babet caused destruction across England. PIC: National Trust/PA Wire

The Environment Agency isn’t a watchdog but a poodle - David Behrens

Yorkshire Water has been ordered to donate a record £1m to charity after it allowed sewage to leak into a stream in Harrogate and the pollution killed almost 1,500 fish.

Tough action is needed on water pollution - Robbie Moore

United Utilities has denied any wrongdoing.

United Utilities ‘misreported sewage pollution’ and received £5m bonus

The sewage spilled into Hookstone Beck in August 2016

Yorkshire Water hit with record £1m penalty after sewage spill killed 1,500 fish

With just 30cm of flowing water being enough to float a car, drivers are warned to take extra precautions in wet weather and not to attempt to drive through flood water.
Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

People warned to implement flood planning and preparation as risks increase

The village of Fishlake, Doncaster, submerged under flood water in 2019. Thousands of people had been evacuated as homes and businesses across northern England were destroyed. SWNS.

Flooding: 325,000 Yorkshire properties at risk as climate crisis worsens

Farmers harvesting wheat in fields. PIC: Tony Johnson

Effective collaboration between farmers and scientists needed - YP Letters

Nick Fletcher

Doncaster MP calls for 15 homes damaged by Storm Babet to receive compensation

Dennis And Trudy Gervis

Yorkshire flood victims says they feel like ‘sacrificial lambs’

Homes in Catcliffe were evacuated after Storm Babet caused severe flooding.

Environment Agency denies claims that villagers received no warning

Flooding in Catcliffe, Rotherham

Yorkshire residents affected by flooding could get £350 grant from council

Flood waters begin to recede in the village of Catcliffe after Storm Babet flooded homes, business and roads on October 23, 2023 in Rotherham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Storm Babet: Fresh weather warnings for Yorkshire as heavy rain set to continue

Sir Robert Goodwill, raised the ongoing issues around coastal marine pollution in Scarborough and highlighted the creation of a new “taskforce” to “look at the problem”.

Yorkshire MP raises Scarborough South Bay’s bathing water problems in parliament

Storm Babet is already hitting parts of the UK. Photo: Richard Ponter

Environment Agency issues flood warning for Yorkshire as Storm Babet set to hit

Yorkshire Water is looking to reduce sewage discharges by 35 per cent by 2030

Yorkshire Water customers told they must pay more to help cut sewage discharges

Flood warnings are set to sound across the upper Calder Valley, including in Todmorden Picture: Todmorden Town Board

Warning sirens to sound in Calder Valley as areas prepare for flooding

Surveys are underway to make detailed plans for improved flood defences in Tadcaster.

Surveys under way for £14m flood defence scheme

A view of the site proposed for homes off South Promenade, Withernsea. Picture is from East Riding of Yorkshire Council/Youtube

Plans for homes metres away from cliffs in Withernsea refused

Flooding on Fieldview Close, Port Clarence in August 2023.

Widower losing sleep and scared to leave his home due to flooding problems

Tony Fisher (LDRS image)

Yorkshire Water told to “clean its act up” after sewage spotted in River Foss
Yorkshire Water has been told to “clean its act up” after sewage was spotted in the River Foss.

The West Newton A wellsite in East Yorkshire

Oil and gas extraction near Yorkshire village given the green light

A car driving around a pothole on the road. PIC: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

No good reason to be objecting to new asphalt plant in East Riding - YP Letters

Scarborough South Bay (pic: Charlotte Graham)

Investigation finds 'several pollution sources' at Scarborough South Bay

Councillor Christian Vassie, of City of York Council, has claimed that a local business to blame.

Investigation underway to find polluters who leaked oil into Yorkshire stream

Yorkshire Water's reservoirs were only 35 per cent full by the end of September 2022. Pictured is Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District near Sheffield. Picture: Tony Johnson

Yorkshire Water close to breaching operating licence during last year's drought

The Environment Agency said it was working to establish the cause of the deaths, after the fish were discovered in a stream in Elvington

Investigation launched after hundreds of fish die in North Yorkshire village

Bridlington South Beach. Picture is from East Riding of Yorkshire Council\'s press office

Investigation to find the cause of Bridlington South Beach’s poor bathing water

JE Hartley in Thorganby, near York

Farming firm to pay more than £20,000 after illegally spreading waste sludge

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Yorkshire Water and five other water companies are facing an enormous legal action after it has been claimed they have underreported sewage spills.

Yorkshire Water amongst water companies facing legal action

Scarborough Marine Drive, 2023. LDRS

“Confident” upgrades in sewage quality will achieve “significant improvements”
The environmental group Sons of Neptune has said it is “confident” that upgrades in sewage quality will achieve “significant improvements” in Scarborough’s bathing water quality next year.

Handout photo issued by Paul Jones-King of flooding in Loftus, North Yorkshire. The nurse from North Yorkshire has criticised the emergency response of his local authority after his town has been subjected to flooding following the heavy rainfall from Storm Antoni. Picture date: Saturday August 5, 2023. PA Photo. Mr Jones-King, 47, who has lived in Loftus for 18 years, said he is "angry" and "really frustrated" after his home was flooded on Saturday due to town's drainage system which he said is "not able to cope" with heavy rainfall. Paul Jones-King/PA Wire

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Yorkshire nurse criticises emergency response to floods as Storm Antoni hits UK

The area covers from Spurn Point to Cowden in East Yorkshire

People warned to expect 'large waves and spray' around Spurn Point

Steve Crawford surfing at Scarborough

Public 'misled' over when it's safe to swim in the sea says Scarborough surfer

Welbeck Landfill Site

Environment Agency finds 'no evidence' of fly infestation at landfill site

Dirt bike tracks clearly visible on the motte of Bransholme Castle

Remains of 12th-century castle to be gated after damage by metal detecting

Cllr Greg White. NYC

Those concerned about poor water quality in Scarborough "should use North Bay"

A total of £2,240 in fines was handed out in a single day to illegal anglers at Hull Magistrates Court.

Anglers catch fines for fishing without a licence

Yorkshire Water's performance improved in the last year according to a report from the Environment Agency.

Yorkshire Water rating improved in latest Environment Agency report

Water samples being collected from a river. PIC: James Hardisty

Dumping of sewage in rivers shames regulators and the Government - The YP says

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

People relaxing on the South Bay beach. PIC: Richard Ponter

Tourist summer boom could be wrecked by sewage pollution - Andrew Vine

A number of dead fish have been reported over the past week, including in the River Calder near Stanley Ferry.

Charity warns of 'incredibly sensitive' river after unexplained fish deaths

Paddle Boarders in South Bay, Scarborough in August 2022. PIC: Simon Hulme

Pollution of beaches has an impact on livelihoods - The Yorkshire Post says

Surfers in Scarborough

Scarborough surf school 'struggling to make a penny' after water quality warning

Increase in population leads to increase in river pollution.

Increase in population leads to increase in river pollution - YP Letters

The West Newton A wellsite in East Yorkshire

Oil and gas extraction near Yorkshire village could be given the green light

The sludge can clearly be seen emanating from the Hunslet rail depot's land

Rail depot identified as source of 'sludge ' on Leeds and Liverpool Canal path

Drax's North Yorkshire power station.

Watchdog launches investigation into Drax

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir taken in August last year as a ling heatwave swept the country. Picture by Simon Hulme.

Country is still recovering from last year's hot weather and droughts

Plans to reopen Horn Crag Quarry which attracted more than 900 complaints refused by council

Plans to reopen Horn Crag Quarry refused by council

High Eske nature reserve

High Eske nature reserve tragedy: Police confirm two men, 18 and 19, have died

Cleethorpes Beach

Beach will not get Blue Flag status for at least another four years

The FTSE 100-listed firm reported a profit before tax and interest of £509 million for the year to the end of March, it said in a statement for investors

Severn Trent admits water firms should have ‘acted faster’ over sewage spills

Visitors enjoy the fine weather on the pleasure boats on the River Nidd in Knaresborough photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson.

Yorkshire Water boss apologises over sewage being pumped into county's rivers

Withernsea beach. (Pic credit: Gary Longbottom)

Yorkshire beaches with best and worst water quality grades

David Seaman casting. Image: Environment Agency

Goalkeeper David Seaman: How fishing helped him escape 'stresses' of football

Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw

Yorkshire Water boss refuses bonus amid public anger over sewage spills

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill