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    <lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:12:21 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[£19.5 million to protect against flooding in Midlands]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/137104.aspx</link>
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        Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        Communities in the Midlands will benefit from £19.5m funding this year to help protect them against the risk of flooding.
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      <title><![CDATA[Environment Agency plea to report vandals ]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/137034.aspx</link>
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        Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        The Environment Agency are seeking the assistance of local residents to help them catch vandals damaging their trash screen and CCTV equipment on the Tipton Brook, close to Cotterills Road.
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      <title><![CDATA[Chance to discuss issues with waste site]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136925.aspx</link>
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        Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        The Environment Agency is inviting local residents to a drop-in session on Friday to discuss concerns about the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) site in Brierley Hill.
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      <title><![CDATA[Construction to begin on Halesowen flood scheme]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136869.aspx</link>
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        Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        Construction work on the Grange Crescent flood alleviation scheme in Halesowen will begin this week. The work will reduce the risk of flooding to 20 properties on Grange Crescent from the River Stour. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Flood preparation advice for Derbyshire community]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136779.aspx</link>
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        Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        On Tuesday 31 January, the Environment Agency will be calling at properties in Ashford-in-the-water, Derbyshire, giving advice on flash flooding and urging residents to prepare for flooding.
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      <title><![CDATA[20,000GBP fines for illegally storing waste]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136722.aspx</link>
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        Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        On Friday 20 January 2012, G R Shorthouse Limited, were convicted in their absence at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court.
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      <title><![CDATA[Thorpe Acre flood embankment investigation]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136639.aspx</link>
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        Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        The Environment Agency will be undertaking a detailed site investigation along flood embankments at the Black Brook watercourse through Thorpe Acre, Loughborough.  The work is currently scheduled to take place between 30 January and 10 February.
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      <title><![CDATA[Local wildlife charity benefits from new enforcement powers]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136576.aspx</link>
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        Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        The Environment Agency in the Midlands has completed its first Enforcement Undertaking from a Derbyshire packaging firm.
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      <title><![CDATA[£10,000 fines for illegally storing waste]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136429.aspx</link>
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        Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        On Monday 16 January, Clifford Nicholls pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court to operating a regulated waste facility without a permit between 1 April and 30 April 2011; and failing to provide copies of waste transfer notes*, on 2 April 2011.
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      <title><![CDATA[Archaeological Heritage Day in Upton - Friday 20 January]]>
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      <link>http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/136396.aspx</link>
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        Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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        On Friday 20 January,  the Environment Agency will be hosting a ‘Heritage Day’ in Upton-Upon-Severn.  This will provide an opportunity for local school children and residents to watch their archaeological team excavating.
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