Severe flood risk on East Coast passes
The severe flood risk caused by high tides and strong winds caused large waves along the East Coast of England has receded over the weekend.
Environment Agency warns over significant flood risks and 3m storm surges
The Environment Agency is warning communities along the east coast of England to be prepared for large waves and possible flooding throughout Friday into Saturday morning, including the possibility of a three metre storm surge.
Environment Agency to set out plans for Marton West Beck flood defences
The Environment Agency is asking residents for their views on a potential future scheme to reduce the risk of flooding from Marton West Beck.
NRW appoints main contractor for £9m Roath flood protection scheme
Natural Resources Wales has appointed the main contractor Dawnus to carry out the works for the Roath Flood Risk Management Scheme on its behalf.
Welsh Government announces additional £33m for flood defences
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £33 million in capital funding for flooding schemes across Wales.
Environment Agency warns of flood risks over Christmas
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rainfall expected across parts of the north-west of England and the Pennines from Friday onwards will bring the risk of flooding to land and roads.
Severe storms for Christmas? Have we learnt the lessons from last year?
Ian Heijne, technical director, Atkins discusses whether the UK has learnt the lessons from last year’s winter storms which caused serious flooding in some parts of the country.
CIWEM issues call for papers on Outcome Measures for flood and coastal risk management
CIWEM’s Rivers and Coastal Group has issued a Call for Papers on whether Outcome Measures for flood and coastal risk management are fit for the future ahead of its major conference which will take place in London in May 2017.
£50m Leeds flood alleviation scheme secures further £3.8m in funding
The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme has secured a further £3.8 million to help reduce the risk of flooding in the city centre by increasing the current standard of protection to phase 1 of the scheme.
Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work carried out by risk management authorities in England.
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Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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