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5 days ago
halifaxcourier.co.uk

Yorkshire Water commits to £3.4m investment in Halifax storm overflows to reduce discharges to lo...

Yorkshire Water say they are investing over £3.4m in three storm overflows in and around Halifax to reduce the number...

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5 days ago
wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Castleford McDonald's granted planning permission for revamp

A Castleford branch of McDonald’s has received planning permission for a revamp.

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6 days ago
sussexexpress.co.uk

Sussex town has the fifth most high-ranking energy efficient homes in the UK, study finds

A new study has revealed that a town in Sussex has the fifth-highest percentage of dwellings rated A to C for their e...

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6 days ago
lep.co.uk

This is what the Penwortham bypass has done to air quality in the town

Air quality in Penwortham has improved to such an extent since the opening of the town’s bypass almost five years ago...

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7 days ago
liverpoolworld.uk

Map shows Northern Forest expansion across Merseyside after biggest ever tree planting year

The Northern Forest is an ambitious plan to plant 50 million trees in and around the cities of Liverpool, Manchester,...

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7 days ago
newsletter.co.uk

Lough Neagh algae crisis: Portglenone pharmacist one of many reporting mouldy drinking water agai...

A Portglenone pharmacist is one of scores of people complaining that their drinking water from Lough Neagh has once a...

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7 days ago
devonlive.com

Backlash grows against offshore wind farm

The council has rejected the major scheme

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7 days ago
derryjournal.com

WATCH: Tourists give opinion on bar extension at Derry Girls mural

With the new outdoor seating extension at the Derry Girls mural proving a talking point in the city over recent days,...

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7 days ago
burnleyexpress.net

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan pays tribute to government, Burnley Council and Environment Agency in resc...

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has spoken of his delight that a funding shortfall of £19m. has been found by the government m...

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7 days ago
sussexexpress.co.uk

London Gatwick celebrates 30 years of supporting local green spaces in Sussex and Surrey

Gatwick Greenspace Partnership (GPP) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking decades of collaboration with Londo...

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8 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

Grangemouth refinery: Environmental charity claim Holyrood let big business 'dictate terms' of tr...

Climate campaigners claim the decision by Petroineos to close Grangemouth oil refinery is due to political failure to...

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8 days ago
derryjournal.com

Over 66% of Foyle tributaries at ‘less than Good’ quality due mainly to nutrients and water flow ...

More than two thirds of the rivers and tributaries flowing into the River Foyle have been assessed as at ‘less than G...

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8 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

Falkirk East MSP claims she has found a potential buyer for Grangemouth's soon to close refinery

Grangemouth refinery – and around 400 jobs – could be saved according to Falkirk East MSP Michelle Thomson after she ...

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8 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

'A brutal blow': MSP still believes alternative plan can save jobs at Grangemouth refinery

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard said the closure of the refinery at Grangemouth is a ‘brutal blow’ and said ther...

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8 days ago
derryjournal.com

What flower and vegetable seeds to sow in September for autumn and spring?

Wasn’t it glorious? That few days of dry, sunny weather last week may not have made up for a miserable summer in Irel...

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8 days ago
burnleyexpress.net

Burnley Council and Environment Agency secure £19m. funding shortfall to complete vital flood def...

Burnley Council and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce that the government has committed to meeting the...

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8 days ago
northernirelandworld.com

Newly planted trees in Maghera will ‘take 20 years to mature’ to the shape they are now

Criticism has been levelled at Mid Ulster District Council for removing mature trees as part of Maghera's £4m public ...

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8 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

Two million pound makeover: Former Falkirk area rubbish dump becomes wildlife paradise

A former active landfill site has entered the final phase of its transformation into a local natural feature aimed at...

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9 days ago
devonlive.com

Crown Estate unveils vision for seabed's role in clean energy and nature recovery

The UK's seabed could power millions of homes with clean energy. See how Crown Estate is leading the charge!

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9 days ago
derryjournal.com

WEATHER Derry & Donegal: Warmer days ahead after cold September rains

After a sporadic week in which the warm sunshine was abruptly followed by plummeting temperatures and frequent downpo...

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9 days ago
devonlive.com

UK first solar park breaks ground in Devon

Work is underway to install around 70,000 solar panels

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9 days ago
derryjournal.com

‘Early movers’ on Defective Concrete Blocks scheme should not be penalised say campaigners

Defective concrete campaigners have called for any forthcoming revisions to the DCB Scheme cap and rates revisions to...

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9 days ago
harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

New and improved path provides safe route into popular Hell Wath Nature Reserve in Ripon

Visitors and sports enthusiasts have been given improved access to a Ripon nature reserve after a key route was upgra...

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9 days ago
thesouthernreporter.co.uk

Appeal launched against wind farm bid after three refusals

Wull Muir wind farm appeal v.1

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9 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

Plans afoot to accelerate multi-million pound transformational project at Port of Grangemouth

Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has submitted its Full Business Case (FBC) to the Scottish and UK Governments to help unlo...

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9 days ago
wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Planning application submitted for a further 123 homes in Normanton

More than 100 new homes could be built in Normanton if a plan is given the green light.

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9 days ago
derbyshiretimes.co.uk

Volunteers scrub graffiti from 350m-year-old rock at Peak District beauty spot

Volunteers with the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) tooled up for a special cleaning job last week as t...

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10 days ago
derryjournal.com

What happened at Mobuoy ‘complete disgrace’ but remediation will not be a quick fix says Andrew Muir

Environment minister Andrew Muir says the remediation of the Mobuoy site will not be a quick fix and will be subject ...

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10 days ago
sussexexpress.co.uk

'Repairs underway' after sewer pipe bursts in West Sussex town; photos show tankers on A259

Southern Water said there has been ‘no environmental impact’ after a sewer pipe burst in West Sussex.

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10 days ago
derryjournal.com

19 pictures from the past from St Brecan's High School in Derry back in 2000

Pictured are staff, students and special guest, then Education Minister Martin McGuinness at St Brecan’s High School ...

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10 days ago
devonlive.com

Bus station reopens with new café and new look

It has had a much-needed revamp

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10 days ago
leinsterleader.ie

‘Appropriate planting scheme’ sought for region in Clane, County Kildare

Kildare County Council was urged to consider the scheme by an Independent councillor

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10 days ago
banburyguardian.co.uk

Biodigester speculators return with new plan for land near Brackley

Biodigester speculators who were roundly rejected by the community and planners last year have returned with a new pl...

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11 days ago
falkirkherald.co.uk

Grangemouth's litter busting Glitter gang clean up at national awards to pick up multiple titles

A group of dedicated volunteers who make it their mission to keep the streets and parks of Grangemouth as clean as po...

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11 days ago
wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Wakefield submitted planning applications: Objections grow over Normanton housing development

These are the latest planning applications submitted within the Wakefield district.

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11 days ago
derryjournal.com

Giant house spiders: 10 facts about the doomed Romeos of the arachnid world

It’s that time of year again. You see them out of the corner of your eye running at high speed from beneath the sofa,...

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11 days ago
derryjournal.com

'Increased cap should apply to homeowners who have commenced works under the Defective Blocks Sch...

Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has written to the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’ Brien seeking clarifi...

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11 days ago
derryjournal.com

They're back... 10 facts about giant house spiders, the doomed Romeos of the arachnid world

It’s that time of year again. You see them out of the corner of your eye running at high speed from beneath the sofa,...

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11 days ago
derryjournal.com

Have your say on the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan

Donegal County Council has announced the commencement of the preparation of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Act...

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