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Mablethorpe beach.

Mablethorpe beach voted best in England by Sixt

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

The sewerage in Louth canal. Photos supplied.

Blockages cause sewerage to pour into Louth waterway

Dr Caroline Johnson (right) meets with DEFRA Minister Rebecca Pow at Swaton to discuss the reservoir proposals.

MP raises reservoir plan concerns in meet with DEFRA Minister

The new Bishop of Lincoln the Rt Rev Stephen Conway is welcomed to St Matthew's Church, Skegness, by the Rev Richard Holden.

New Bishop of Lincoln continues tour of diocese including Skegness and Boston

Mablethorpe beach.

Environment Agency's £7m beach management work to reduce flood risk begins

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

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.

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.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Flood warning issued for areas along the River Bain

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.

Investigation into raft race sickness outbreak finds evidence of norovirus

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.

Investigation into reports of pollution as sickness hits raft race competitors

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)

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

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

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

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Lincolnshire County Council to spend £7.5m on flooding resilience

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

Details of EU-funded river upgrade outlined

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.

Sleaford river project to start in January

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.

Phase two dredging plans for River Steeping delayed until 2022

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.

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

Arrival of gates one of the final barrier pieces

The gates arrive

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

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 to continue Lincoln's £6m flood defence reinforcement

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.

'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.

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

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Close season for coarse fishing gets underway for 2021

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

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)

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.

'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

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at PMQs. Photo: PA

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