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A hi-vis jacket with writing on from the rear.

Pets warning after pollution incident in river

A chemical entered the watercourse late on Monday, but the source has been found and stopped.

View of the tide out at Heacham beach. Five people are standing on the mud/sand near a promenade wall.

Beach 'may never be safe for swimming'

Concerns about bacteria mean a beach has been rated "poor" since 2021, a council hears.

An aerial view of the Port Clarence landfill site. The site is grey and gravelled with lighter coloured tracks for vehicles. In the background can be seen a thick bank of trees and a river.

Nuclear waste near nature reserve plan ongoing

The landfill at Port Clarence already disposes of lots of hazardous materials.

A row of sturdy green buildings on hard standing. They have pitched roofs and windows. There is a low wall in front of them and rocks leading out to the sea.

Upset over fears popular camping spot may shut

Campers are worried they will no longer be able to use the area on the Rame Peninsula.

An aerial view of the incinerator which has been built near Heighington. It is a large grey building with a car park outside. It is surrounded by trees and grassland.

Residents in dark as incinerator meeting cancelled

The Environment Agency says it is looking for a new way to explain the permit process.

A council worker wearing orange high vis and wellington boots is standing in a river holding a road sign. The river is flowing behind him and there is a rusty trolley in the water.

'Deep concern' over signs and trolleys in river

A large amount of debris including road traffic cones are found in the River Biss.

Andrew Raine, a man standing outside at Sheringham beach. He is wearing a blue shirt and is looking directly at the camera and smiling.

Bathers urged to check water quality this summer

The Environment Agency samples bathing water from around the east coastline for harmful bacteria.

A wrecked boat at the edge of the river bank with the edge of Hampton Court Palace seen on the other side of the river. There are trees and greenery seen around the river and the boat.

Unauthorised moorings and abandoned boats tackled

Elmbridge Borough Council has brought in a Public Space Protection Order for five sites.

About 20 dead trout and eels of different shapes and sizes have been lined up on a stone leading into the river along with a tape measure.

Pollution from treatment works killed fish

South West Water says pollution in a Cornish river happened after a delivery to the plant.