Environment Agency14 hrs agoSwimming restrictions due to sewage in sea lifted The Environment Agency confirmed on Tuesday morning that the restrictions have been lifted.14 hrs ago2 days agoWater at 'brown flag' beach now sufficientThe Environment Agency says swimmers still need to check the quality online before going in the sea.2 days ago2 days ago'Our river is unsafe despite bathing status - but I'm optimistic'The River Nidd is officially designated as bathing water, but quality tests rate it as Poor.2 days ago2 days agoWaste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdownThe proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.2 days ago4 days agoIs it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe4 days ago5 days agoSwimmers told to stay out of sea after sewage leakSouthern Water discharged into the sea more than eight hours following a pipe burst.5 days ago5 days ago'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedToo much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites5 days ago6 days agoGlass plant to relocate after smell complaintsOperations suspended at controversial site after residents complain about faecal smell.6 days ago6 days ago'Relief' as village celebrates £19.8m sea defence planResidents say the news is a "massive relief" locally after winter storms damaged the area's sea defences.6 days ago...