tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-04-27T19:41:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/southern-water-admits-sea-pollution2026-04-27T19:41:00+01:00Southern Water admits sea pollutionIncidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal dischargestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iconic-golden-eagles-to-make-comeback-in-england2026-04-12T00:01:04+01:00Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in EnglandEnvironment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/threatened-species-set-for-major-funding-boost2026-04-09T22:30:00+01:00Threatened species set for major funding boostFive species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boosttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-ever-government-investment-in-threatened-species-recovery2026-04-03T09:00:00+01:00Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recoveryA total £90 million funding for species recovery across Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fungus-among-us2026-03-26T13:23:21+00:00Fungus among us!UK first for Sussex nature reserve – member of public stumbles on rare find.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/south-west-water-pleads-guilty-to-six-years-of-pollutions2026-03-13T15:38:22+00:00South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutionsThe water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 4 June 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/protecting-the-wash-and-north-norfolks-marine-environment2026-03-11T14:14:00+00:00Protecting The Wash and North Norfolk's marine environmentThe Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting local people, coastal communities and all those who enjoy spending time in or on the water in The Wash and North Norfolk area to join their upcoming workshops. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/beavers-to-be-released-in-south-west-england-in-coming-weeks2026-02-07T00:01:09+00:00Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeksNatural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vital-lifeline-for-widewater-lagoon-wildlife-to-be-restored2026-01-16T11:00:52+00:00Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restoredThe Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/somerset-caravan-park-owner-to-pay-116263-for-disturbing-sssi2025-11-28T00:00:00+00:00Somerset caravan park owner to pay £116,263 for disturbing SSSIJohn Holland created a caravan park in a Site of Special Scientific Interest without permission from Natural Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landowner-to-pay-31000-for-landscaping-cornish-sssi-with-waste2025-11-25T10:39:31+00:00Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with wasteMartin McAnulty has to undo the damage he did to a habitat-rich Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Dennis, Cornwall.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-northumberland-river-restoration-project-is-complete2025-11-20T09:33:36+00:00Major Northumberland river restoration project is completeOne of the largest river restoration projects in the UK - in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland - is complete. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-to-ugandas-conservation-at-rhino-naming-ceremony2025-10-02T00:00:00+01:00UK commits to Uganda's conservation at rhino naming ceremonyH.E. Lisa Chesney, made a strong statement in support of Uganda’s conservation efforts during her visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the rhino naming ceremony.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-rare-grasshopper-returns-to-norfolk-after-more-than-85-years2025-08-13T15:26:26+01:00A rare grasshopper returns to Norfolk after more than 85 yearsLarge marsh grasshopper successfully reintroduced to help reverse regional extinctions. Government commitment to halting wildlife decline by 2030tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/threatened-species-benefit-from-multi-million-pound-investment-to-aid-their-recovery2025-08-13T10:58:23+01:00Threatened species benefit from multi-million pound investment to aid their recovery• Results of multi-million pound conservation programme revealed for first time – showing supported over 150 species including rare mammals and insects tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-study-looks-for-ways-to-help-river-itchen-salmon-reach-sea2025-06-23T13:16:18+01:00New study looks for ways to help River Itchen salmon reach seaThe Environment Agency and partners are looking for ways to improve fish passage past barriers and restore the lower River Itchen by Southampton.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-films-showcase-the-landscapes-of-the-south-west2025-06-17T00:00:00+01:00New films showcase the landscapes of the South WestA series of six films co-funded by Natural England highlight the fragile nature of protected sites and how we can all take steps to help our environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/steve-reed-national-trust-130th-anniversary-dinner-speech2025-06-11T16:15:18+01:00Steve Reed National Trust 130th Anniversary Dinner speechDefra Secretary of State Steve Reed addressed the National Trust's 130th Anniversary Dinner on Tuesday 10 Junetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/eel-travel-around-somerset-made-easier2025-05-27T15:08:41+01:00Eel travel around Somerset made easierNatural England teams up with Parrett Internal Drainage Board to ease eel travel around the Somerset wetlands ditch network with a dozen new passes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/moth-x-human-by-ellie-wilson-inspired-by-wiltshire-nature-reserve2025-05-23T16:40:03+01:00Moth X Human by Ellie Wilson inspired by Wiltshire nature reserveData from Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve is used by composer violinist Ellie Wilson for her Moth X Human performances at Bradford and Southbank Centre.