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Environment Agency

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

Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed Rahmah Ghazali

Take a Friend Fishing offers more opportunity than ever to get out fishing with a friend and family

How to make the most of Take a Friend Fishing campaign this Easter Sue Wilkinson

There are 5.2 million homes across the UK that are at risk of flooding (photo: Adobe)

​Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways Angela Terry

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks Sophie Wills

There are concerns over sewage going into the water off Sunderland's coast.

Council writing to Environment Secretary over sewage concerns Nic Marko

The Whitburn Long Sea Outfall sewer overflow.

Concerns raised over sewage entering the sea at Sunderland Chris Binding

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding Will Millar

Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked Chris Page

The Wear has been receiving extra water from Kielder reservoir

How Sunderland's River Wear is getting a top-up from the Tyne Kevin Clark

Signs in Herrington Country Park. (Photo by Ian McClelland Media)

Warning to dog owners of potential toxic algae park in warm summer months Georgina Cutler

The scheme aims to provide new habitat for river wildlife.

New scheme launched to help Wear Estuary wildlife Tony Gillan

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste Chris Page

Northumbrian Water is looking for new ways to tackle leaks. Picture by Frank Reid.

Northumbrian Water’s £6m grant Tony Gillan

Northumbrian Water is one of five companies subject to the Ofwat action.

Watchdog opens enforcement case into NWL as part of ongoing investigation Ross Robertson

Some of the dead crabs on Seaton Carew beach.

Photo: Carl Clyne

Defra report into deaths of hundreds of crabs on NE beaches gives findings Neil Fatkin

(clockwise from top left) Druridge Bay, South Shields, Seaburn and Seaton Carew

Here are the North East bathing waters rated as Excellent and Poor Kevin Clark

Workers continue with the clean-up operation following a diesel spillage.

Council advises “precautionary” public health measures following diesel spill Neil Fatkin

The operation to tackle the diesel spill is ongoing.

Pollution clean-up operation ongoing in Sunderland after diesel spill Echo Reporter

Sunderland City Council have confirmed that a clean-up operation is underway.

Sanitary products, condoms and other waste found in a Sunderland lake Ryan Smith

A toxic blue-green algae has formed on the lake at Herrington Country Park.

Warning to dog owners after toxic algae discovered in Herrington Country Park Ryan Smith

Sunderland Civic Centre

Opening hours extended at recycling facility allowing it to operate at weekends Chris Binding

The Whitburn Long Sea Outfall sewer overflow.

Hundreds sign petition demanding say on diluted sewage permit Sophie Brownson

Parts of the country will see snow and icy conditions (Photo: Getty)

Will it snow next week? Here's what to expect as Met Office issues more weather ... Group Reporter

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access... Claire Schofield

So why is a Christmas tree nestling on a pontoon in the River Wear?

Why a Christmas tree with fairy lights is floating on a pontoon in Sunderland Gavin Ledwith

High tides are expected today

People urged to stay away from Sunderland seafront after high tide fears Kevin Clark

Environment Agency workers recovered 18 shopping trolleys from the River Don in Boldon.

18 shopping trolleys removed from river Tony Gillan

Every river in England falls below the minimum standard, according to The Environmental Agency (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every river in England has failed to meet water quality standards - here's what ... Ethan Shone

The pathway has been closed to ensure the safety of the public.

Footpath and wall collapses into River Wear in Sunderland Ryan Smith

How Take a Friend Fishing plans to get people hooked on fishing Charlie Bullough

The UK has already seen a few storm names ticked off of the Met Office’s official list so far this year, but what are the other names lined up for the rest of 2020? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of Met Office storm names 2020 - including ones that have a... Helen Johnson

This is what you need to know in order to keep your dog and yourself safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae during the summer ... Rhona Shennan

The former Alex Smiles site  has now been completely cleared.

See the incredible transformation of the former Alex Smiles waste site in Sunder... Sophie Brownson

The van seized in Houghton on suspicion of being involved in fly tipping.

Sunderland flytippers warned: 'You will be still be prosecuted during coronaviru... Sophie Brownson

Illegal nets recovered from Wear estuary after killing sea bird Mark Thompson

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