Flood defences3 days agoReinforcement of island flood defence is completeThe Environment Agency says the defences can withstand a repeat of the 1953 North Sea storm.3 days agoEssex6 days agoTimber footbridge collapse sparks safety concernsAshford Lane footbridge was closed in 2023 due to structural failings, the council says.6 days agoEngland27 Jun 2025Land set to be bought for flood defence measures Works are planned for villages Whiston and Laughton Common to try and avoid future flooding.27 Jun 2025South Yorkshire25 Jun 2025Natural flood defence campaigners visit ParliamentSlow the Flow uses natural flood management methods in the Calder Valley to help mitigate risk.25 Jun 2025West Yorkshire17 Jun 2025Extra funding approved for key flood defence workWork on flood defences will continue over the summer after almost £1m of funding was signed off.17 Jun 2025Somerset3 Jun 2025Flood protection projects get £2m funding boostThe money will be used to strengthen defences and natural flood management in the Calder Valley.3 Jun 2025West Yorkshire3 Jun 2025Flood cash to be spent on protecting buildingsThe money was earmarked for overall flood defences but instead will go towards individual buildings.3 Jun 2025Hereford & Worcester23 May 2025New Reform council abolishes flood committeeThe work will be incorporated into another committee despite all other parties opposing the change.23 May 2025Lincolnshire14 May 2025Residents nervous about flood risk, says MPGeorge Freeman calls on the government to compel housebuilders to provide adequate drainage. 14 May 2025Norfolk...