Environment

The Environment Agency said it has improved its emergency response arrangements following last year's flooding

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Residents reassured as forecaster warns of wetter-than-average winter

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Suffolk wetlands included in new RSPB boost for wildlife habitats

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

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Suffolk coast heathland wildlife making a comeback after serious drought of 2022

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

Bringing the community together against the climate emergency

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

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National Grid blasted after digging up farm land without permission

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Suffolk marshes dry in summer as drought warning issued by wildlife group

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

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Opinion: New sanctions must be found to punish failing water companies

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

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'Nationally scarce' wildlife spotted in Suffolk town

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Young Felixstowe designers champion anti-litter efforts with creative posters

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Suffolk homecoming for new Flatford Mill manager who worked in Asia for 15 years

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

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'This cannot continue': Suffolk MPs demand change after another poor water report

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

'We have lost a great ambassador for wildlife'

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Once-extinct bird spotted in Suffolk

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

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Summer events announced to help families get closer to nature

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

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Pollution risk warning at coastal destination lifted

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

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Pollution risk warning issued for Felixstowe North due to weather conditions

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

Photographer captures lunar phenomenon over Suffolk beach

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The future of carbon capture is being built on our doorstep

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

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Rare and endangered bird photographed over nature reserve

A recuperating weasel

A recuperating weasel

CUTE PHOTOS: Who is looking after Suffolk's baby stoats and weasels?

The river level in Hadleigh has been very contentious

The river level in Hadleigh has been very contentious

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Chaos in Hadleigh as sluice gates opened and equipment stolen

The new charging bays in Hadleigh High Street

The new charging bays in Hadleigh High Street

Babergh District Council

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47 new electric vehicle charging points for council car parks

Assurances have been given over the public rights of way at Kyson Hill near Woodbridge

Assurances have been given over the public rights of way at Kyson Hill near Woodbridge

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National Trust provides assurances over right of way at Suffolk beauty spot

Sarah Hancock, Sizewell C’s HR director, is creating a workforce that will build the new nuclear power station off the Suffolk coast

Sarah Hancock, Sizewell C’s HR director, is creating a workforce that will build the new nuclear power station off the Suffolk coast

Sizewell C: 'We're doing things differently'

A family of Great Tits are living under a traffic cone

A family of Great Tits are living under a traffic cone

Mid Suffolk Council

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Family of birds discovered living under traffic cone

Therese Coffey shares her passion for clean rivers and water for all

Therese Coffey shares her passion for clean rivers and water for all

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Therese Coffey: Water quality update for Southwold, Felixstowe and River Deben

The River Stour Trust is 'delighted' at the bathing water status designation of the river at Friars Meadow

The River Stour Trust is 'delighted' at the bathing water status designation of the river at Friars Meadow

Environment Agency

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'Delight' as stretch of river in town given bathing water status

A seal was snapped on a Suffolk beach this week

A seal was snapped on a Suffolk beach this week

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Seal spotted relaxing on Suffolk beach

The scheme would receive an initial grant of £50,000 from Mid Suffolk District Council

The scheme would receive an initial grant of £50,000 from Mid Suffolk District Council

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£50,000 for new 'street rangers' to clean up town

The beach at Manningtree

The beach at Manningtree

'Incredibly good news' - MP hails new bathing water status

The River Stour in Sudbury has been granted bathing water status

The River Stour in Sudbury has been granted bathing water status

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River Stour granted wild swimmer status in recent government announcement

Councillor Ross Piper has called the behaviour

Councillor Ross Piper has called the behaviour

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Calls for urgent action after Needham Lake antisocial behaviour

The new swift tower has been launched at The Eel's Foot Inn in Eastbridge

The new swift tower has been launched at The Eel's Foot Inn in Eastbridge

First of its kind tower for endangered bird species launched at Suffolk pub

Sizewell C’s commitment to working with the local community has seen it host community information days and now it has launched the Sizewell C Community Fund

Sizewell C’s commitment to working with the local community has seen it host community information days and now it has launched the Sizewell C Community Fund

How Sizewell C is funding the future wellbeing of Suffolk

Oscar Bolton with Kieran McKenna

Oscar Bolton with Kieran McKenna

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'He was just grateful' - Kieran McKenna thanks parade clean-up staff

Children enjoy pond dipping in the Suffolk Show Wildlife Zone

Children enjoy pond dipping in the Suffolk Show Wildlife Zone

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What do you think about Suffolk nature? County Council launches survey

A dead porpoise washed up at Shotley beach

A dead porpoise washed up at Shotley beach

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Dead porpoise washes up on Suffolk beach

Ewa shows her joy at being with her new best friends

Ewa shows her joy at being with her new best friends

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GORGEOUS NEW PICTURES: Jimmy's Farm polar bear, Ewa, and her new best friends

The River Brett through Hadleigh commonly floods

The River Brett through Hadleigh commonly floods

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Environment campaigners call for open conversation over sluice gates in Suffolk town

The seals arrived at Sizewell B in December 2022

The seals arrived at Sizewell B in December 2022

Seal 'tenants' still refusing to leave Sizewell B 16 months after arriving

The sluice gate at Toppesfield Bridge over the River Brett in Hadleigh

The sluice gate at Toppesfield Bridge over the River Brett in Hadleigh

Drier weather and river level worries will see river gate close

Ten foxes were found in Saxmundham

Ten foxes were found in Saxmundham

Rare litter of fox cubs rescued after being found on Suffolk farm

Therese Coffey has hit out at government lawyers.

Therese Coffey has hit out at government lawyers.

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Coffey takes aim at DEFRA lawyers after legal concession over Suffolk wildlife

Industrial waste was found to be the cause of the River Gipping's discolouration on Friday (file photo)

Industrial waste was found to be the cause of the River Gipping's discolouration on Friday (file photo)

River Gipping discolouration caused by industrial waste not sewage says Anglian Water

Sewage was released into the River Orwell for hundreds of hours in 2023

Sewage was released into the River Orwell for hundreds of hours in 2023

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Sewage spilled into River Orwell for more than 300 hours in 2023

A former Blue Peter gardener has reinvigorated a disused patch of land in Wickham Market

A former Blue Peter gardener has reinvigorated a disused patch of land in Wickham Market

Former Blue Peter gardener transforms disused patch into green oasis

Mark Murphy with a haul of items found in the River Gipping

Mark Murphy with a haul of items found in the River Gipping

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Mark Murphy: Why are our waters so filthy?

Chris the rhea was spotted in Bedfield today

Chris the rhea was spotted in Bedfield today

Hunt for missing rhea continues across Suffolk

The rare Lesser Scaup spotted at RSPB Minsmere

The rare Lesser Scaup spotted at RSPB Minsmere

Rare bird spotted at Suffolk nature reserve arrived during autumn storms

Otto the white rhino has died at Colchester Zoo

Otto the white rhino has died at Colchester Zoo

Zoo announces death of beloved white rhino

A corn snake was found in a garden

A corn snake was found in a garden

Baby snake dies after rescue from Suffolk garden

A baby corn snake was found in a Suffolk garden

A baby corn snake was found in a Suffolk garden

Snake whose natural habitat is 4,000 miles away found hiding in Suffolk garden

An owl was rescued from a tangle of kite string

An owl was rescued from a tangle of kite string

Owl left with droopy wing after getting tangled in kite string

The Environment Agency has rejected a proposal to use performic acid in the river Deben

The Environment Agency has rejected a proposal to use performic acid in the river Deben

Chemical used to clean river for Olympic swimmers rejected for use in Suffolk river