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Chemical spill in Walsall
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The public have been asked to avoid an area of the Walsall canal in the West Midlands following a chemical spill
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The Environment Agency has today published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.
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The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season.
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By reinvesting rod licence income, the Fisheries Improvement Programme enhances habitats, improves angling facilities, and mitigates the impact of our changing climate.
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