Environment Agency

Flooding in Waterdell during September. Image supplied by: Debbie Ward.

'Painfully slow' progress for Leighton Buzzard flood victims

Severn Trent flooding infographic

Severn Trent’s advice for customers as Storm Darragh is expected to hit the Midl...

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

Severn Trent storm and flooding advice

Severn Trent issues storm and flooding advice to customers as Storm Bert is expe...

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Flooding on South Street (image supplied by a Leighton Buzzard resident), and right, Central Beds Council leader Councillor Adam Zerny. (Credit: Cllr Zerny).

Second flood summit scheduled for Central Bedfordshire after severe flooding

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

(Photos: Getty Images)

Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

Clockwise from top left: Waterdell as it began to flood; one of Debbie's damaged family photos; Debbie's living room after the flooding; the rescue team; the second time the road flooded; damage to a neighbour's newly-renovated living room. Images supplied by Debbie and her neighbours.

Leighton Buzzard flood victims want to know how homes will be protected

Clipstone Brook after the removal of the tree. Image supplied by the Environment Agency.

Fallen tree removed from Leighton Buzzard brook

A fallen tree has been removed from Leighton Buzzard's Clipstone Brook following concerns that it could pose a flood risk.

Jo Robinson

Flooding on South Street (image supplied by a Leighton Buzzard resident), and right, Councillor Adam Zerny. (Credit: Cllr Zerny).

CBC rejects calls for public meeting on flooding in Leighton Buzzard

Alex Mayer MP (right) with Emma Hardy MP (left) in Leighton Buzzard

Flood Action Week: Local MP urges climate resilience

The fallen tree in the brook, taken on October 8. Image supplied by an LBO reader.

Concerns that fallen tree in Leighton Buzzard brook could pose flood risk

Flooding on South Street (image supplied by a Leighton Buzzard resident), and right, Councillor Adam Zerny. (Credit: Cllr Zerny).

Calls for public meeting to prevent flooding in Leighton Buzzard

Volunteers and emergency responders are out in force. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Volunteers continue supporting communities affected by floods as rain rages on

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Emergency alert. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images).

Emergency flood warning issued for Leighton Buzzard this evening and overnight

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Environment news. Image: Anglian Water.

Anglian Water rated two stars after 'serious' pollution incidents

Clean Up Britain founder John Read wants more to be done about motorway litter

Rubbish dumped on motorway...what do we pay our council tax for?

Storm Henk took its toll in Bedford during January 2024.

Emergency plans made to defend Central Bedfordshire against flooding

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Watch as the Lib Dem leader tries to balance on the paddle board before falling into the water.

Jessica Martin

Walkers standing next to the River Ouzel when it overflowed in January. Photo: Phil Wood

Flood warning issued for River Ouzel in Leighton Buzzard

Flooding on field at the back of Clipstone Brook Lower School. Picture: Lowlands Rescue

Flood prevention measures designed and funded two decades ago - but not built

Residents have raised concerns about sewage overflow in Leighton Buzzard

Any sewer overflow is one too many says Leighton Buzzard MP

Residents in Leighton Buzzard have complained of sewage in local streams

Call for action as sewage overflows increase

Watch incredible moment couple spot dolphins in a river miles from sea

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada joined by Chloe (L1) Bekka (R2) and Edwina (R1)

Celebrating local women in business on International Women's Day

Floodingin Leighton Buzzard earlier this year. Picture: Lowlands Rescue

Environment Agency acknowledges 'devastating impact' of flooding on communities

Teamwork helped find a solution to the pollution

Charity works with Environment Agency to solve Leighton Buzzard pollution

Flood waters came very close to houses - Photo David Perkins

Councillors look at flood management after brook reached 'highest ever level'

Sir Paul McCartney (photo: Getty Images)

On the search for that perfect green eco-job

Vinci Technology Centre, Leighton Buzzard. Picture: Google Maps

Construction firm submits plans to redevelop and expand in Leighton Buzzard

There have been more than 150 incidents of water pollution reported in Central Bedfordshire in the past four years

More than 150 water pollution incidents revealed in Central Bedfordshire

Anglian Water van

Anglian Water installs new storm tank in Ivinghoe to protect local rivers

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

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

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

Here are some of the England’s most polluted beaches according to TimeOut.

Rahmah Ghazali

WS Planning's design for the potential holiday park

Application withdrawn for 119-caravan site on golf course

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

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

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked

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

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

The River Ouzel

Risk of raw sewage being released into Leighton Buzzard's River Ouzel during win...

A mysterious red streak into the river near Parsons Close recreation ground last week

Cause of red streaks in Leighton Buzzard river is revealed

Volunteers with the recovered waste

Quantity of fly-tipped waste in small section of Leighton Buzzard river shocks e...

Waste water being extracted from the pumping station in Mardle Road

Anglian Water working ‘tirelessly’ to sort sewage problem and flooding in Linsla...

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