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Scopwick will figure in a trial project to learn more about flooding from groundwater. (Archive photo)

Scopwick will be part of a project to learn more about flooding from groundwater

Work has begun to install the new tank at Anglian Water’s water recycling centre off Green Lane.
Work has begun to install the new tank at Anglian Water’s water recycling centre off Green Lane.

New storm tank being installed in Woodhall Spa

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

Similar masts are already in use in Fleetwood, Lancashire
Similar masts are already in use in Fleetwood, Lancashire

Radar masts plan to monitor coastal storms

The flytip on Sheep Marsh Lane near North Cotes. Photo: Samantha Buckenham
The flytip on Sheep Marsh Lane near North Cotes. Photo: Samantha Buckenham

Sofa, suitcases, and child's tablet cases all in Marshchapel area flytip

Sutton on Sea's proposed Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens.
Sutton on Sea's proposed Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens.

Multi-million pound Colonnade project in Sutton on Sea approved

A photo taken of the River Witham at Anton's Gowt near Boston this summer, by @scullerbob.
A photo taken of the River Witham at Anton's Gowt near Boston this summer, by @scullerbob.

No solution yet for river issues causing a 'biodiversity catastrophe' in Boston

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

Boston borough has the highest percentage of properties at risk of flooding in England. Stock image.
Boston borough has the highest percentage of properties at risk of flooding in England. Stock image.

Boston has the highest percentage of properties at risk of flooding in England

The canal at the Riverhead during Louth floods.
The canal at the Riverhead during Louth floods.

East Lindsey people AND properties most at risk of flooding

Ray Fisher captured this image of the surface weed at Antons Gowt, near Boston.
Ray Fisher captured this image of the surface weed at Antons Gowt, near Boston.

River weed causing concern in Boston as rowing club cancels annual event

The upsetting sight of another swan flattened on Croft Lane.
The upsetting sight of another swan flattened on Croft Lane.

'Slow down' plea after swans unable to get in dyke because of weed are killed

Angling has the younger generation hooled
Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked

Thousands of dying and dead fish have been spotted on the South Forty Foot Drain at Helpringham Fen.
Thousands of dying and dead fish have been spotted on the South Forty Foot Drain at Helpringham Fen.

UPDATED: Environment Agency officers take action as thousands of dead fish found...

The Environment Agency Swimfo map identifying Ingoldmells as having a pollution risk.
The Environment Agency Swimfo map identifying Ingoldmells as having a pollution risk.

Sewage alert: Ingoldmells one of beaches across country affected after storms

The flood warning for the Bain catchment via the Environment Agency.
The flood warning for the Bain catchment via the Environment Agency.

Flood warning issued for areas along the River Bain

Flood alert area
Flood alert area

Flood Alert in force: Rase and Upper Ancholme.

There had been reports of pollution entering Newham Drain at Antons Gowt, Boston. The Environment Agency is yet to provide an update on its investigation.
There had been reports of pollution entering Newham Drain at Antons Gowt, Boston. The Environment Agency is yet to provide an update on its investigation.

Investigation into raft race sickness outbreak finds evidence of norovirus

The River Rase at Caistor Road
The River Rase at Caistor Road

'Stagnant' water and weeds make Rasen's river area 'pretty grotty'

There have been reports of pollution entering Newham Drain at Antons Gowt, Boston.
There have been reports of pollution entering Newham Drain at Antons Gowt, Boston.

Investigation into reports of pollution as sickness hits raft race competitors

The pebbles allow the eels to grip as they climb upwards
The pebbles allow the eels to grip as they climb upwards

Innovative eel migration pass installed

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

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

Preparations are underway for the  annual £7m beach nourishment scheme.
Preparations are underway for the  annual £7m beach nourishment scheme.

'Stay clear' warning as annual £7m nourishment of beaches gets underway

Latest news.
Latest news.

Lincolnshire County Council to spend £7.5m on flooding resilience

New curves developed in the restored Dunston Beck. EMN-220214-151312001
New curves developed in the restored Dunston Beck. EMN-220214-151312001

Second phase to restore river gets underway

Hunt for clues with a riverside trail or join a guided walk along the banks of the River Slea. EMN-200406-095903001
Hunt for clues with a riverside trail or join a guided walk along the banks of the River Slea. EMN-200406-095903001

Details of EU-funded river upgrade outlined

Fly tip spotted by Ingoldmells parish councillor Steve Walmsley.
Fly tip spotted by Ingoldmells parish councillor Steve Walmsley.

Campaign continues to stop fly-tipping across East Lindsey over festive period

The River Slea, west of Sleaford town centre.
The River Slea, west of Sleaford town centre.

Sleaford river project to start in January

The previous Dunston Beck enhancement project. EMN-211016-131016001
The previous Dunston Beck enhancement project. EMN-211016-131016001

Plans to further boost beck wildlife

More than 600 properties were evacuated and 130 homes flooded when the River Steeping burst its banks and a deluge battered the town in June 2019.
More than 600 properties were evacuated and 130 homes flooded when the River Steeping burst its banks and a deluge battered the town in June 2019.

Phase two dredging plans for River Steeping delayed until 2022

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Illegal fishing clampdown in Lincolnshire

‘Toxic’ waste fears over recycling centre bid

Lincoln Road in Skegness already flooding due to heavy rain. Photo: Barry Robinson.
Lincoln Road in Skegness already flooding due to heavy rain. Photo: Barry Robinson.

Yellow warning for rain leading to 'surface water and river flooding'

Boston Barrier's new set of defence gates arrive from Holland. EMN-210706-111633005
Boston Barrier's new set of defence gates arrive from Holland. EMN-210706-111633005

Arrival of gates one of the final barrier pieces

The gates arrive
The gates arrive

VIDEO: Another milestone for £100m Boston Barrier as huge defence gates brought ...

The gates have been manufactured by Dutch companyHollandia Infra
The gates have been manufactured by Dutch companyHollandia Infra

Large defence gates due to arrive for £100m Boston Barrier today

Environment Agency's Fosse Bank defence works.. Photo: Environment Agency
Environment Agency's Fosse Bank defence works.. Photo: Environment Agency

Environment Agency to continue Lincoln's £6m flood defence reinforcement

Willoughby Road, Boston, ahead of the works.
Willoughby Road, Boston, ahead of the works.

Boston road closed for repairs to Grade II listed railing after wait of more tha...

Beach replenishment work has begun along the Lincolnshire coast.
Beach replenishment work has begun along the Lincolnshire coast.

'Over 48,000 homes are better protected' thanks to major flood defence work

Dredging reduces flood risk for 20,000 homes and businesses, 24,500 static caravans and 35,000 hectares of land.
Dredging reduces flood risk for 20,000 homes and businesses, 24,500 static caravans and 35,000 hectares of land.

£7m beach management project launched to reduce flood risk on Lincolnshire coast

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News

Close season for coarse fishing gets underway for 2021

Mr Bates has informed the Environment Agency of the issue.
Mr Bates has informed the Environment Agency of the issue.

Man highlights dangers at popular walking route following clearance work

Aerial view of the stretch of Dunston beck and adjacent land which will be the focus of the project. Photo: Beeswax Dyson EMN-210302-161525001
Aerial view of the stretch of Dunston beck and adjacent land which will be the focus of the project. Photo: Beeswax Dyson EMN-210302-161525001

Work to begin on project to put bends back in river near Sleaford

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

The sea crashing against the defeces at Ingoldmells on January 31, 2021 - 68 years after the spring tide breached the defences, causing loss of life and businesses.
The sea crashing against the defeces at Ingoldmells on January 31, 2021 - 68 years after the spring tide breached the defences, causing loss of life and businesses.

'Sea is a powerful beast - people are right to be worried' - remembering disaste...

Flood water under the railway bridge on Boston Road, Sleaford. EMN-210120-174633001
Flood water under the railway bridge on Boston Road, Sleaford. EMN-210120-174633001

Flooding still could occur in rural areas around Sleaford as Storm Christoph hit...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at PMQs. Photo: PA
Prime Minister Boris Johnson at PMQs. Photo: PA

Second Cobra meeting called to co-ordinate emergency response to flooding

Four flood warnings and 13 flood alerts for Lincolnshire currently. EMN-210120-093241001
Four flood warnings and 13 flood alerts for Lincolnshire currently. EMN-210120-093241001

Flooding expected in rural areas around Sleaford as Storm Christoph hits Lincoln...

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

Flood warnings issued for the lower Witham. EMN-210118-190030001
Flood warnings issued for the lower Witham. EMN-210118-190030001

Flood warnings in place for low lying fens along the River Witham

Flood warning for Swaton. EMN-210115-094715001
Flood warning for Swaton. EMN-210115-094715001

Flood warning continues for low lying areas of Swaton

Work being carried out by Gibraltar Point Sailing Club.
Work being carried out by Gibraltar Point Sailing Club.

Sailing Club spends £10k on dredging of river amidst claims EA failed them

A test closure of the barrier earlier this year
A test closure of the barrier earlier this year

Boston Barrier is now fully operational as £100m flood defence scheme nears comp...

Caravan site operators have been told there will not be an extension to the season this year.
Caravan site operators have been told there will not be an extension to the season this year.

Blow for caravanners after Government calls for no season extension

Waiting for good news: Could flooding fears finally be over for antiques centre?
Waiting for good news: Could flooding fears finally be over for antiques centre?

Hope at last for victims of River Waring floods

Approximately 26,000 litres of untreated waste water leaked from the plant
Approximately 26,000 litres of untreated waste water leaked from the plant

Gainsborough firm fined for stream pollution

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