Press Releases

Forest works at Bassenthwaite Lake to close A66 lanes

Drivers using the A66 past Cumbria’s Bassenthwaite Lake are being advised the westbound carriageway will be subject to a series of closures for up to three months for tree felling at adjacent Wythop Forest.

Dredging on the Somerset Levels moves into final phase

The Environment Agency has dredged 4 km (8 km of river bank) of the Parrett and Tone and is now passing halfway in the dredging operation.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Venezuela

Mr John Saville has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Anglers' joy as grayling return to Leicestershire river

Anglers on the River Sence in Leicestershire are excited after catching a species of fish which disappeared from the area over 40 years ago.

Overnight closures and slip road closures for M6 Junction 10a to 13 Smart Motorway Scheme

As part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham, which will result in reduced congestion and more reliable journey times for road users, drivers are being advised that there will be overnight closures and some slip road closures on the M6 between junctions 10a and 13.

Newport Celebrations: Bands, Burgers & Battle of Britain Flypast

More family activities and events have been added to this Saturday's NATO-themed host city celebration to be held in Newport.

Guides take on loan sharks

A Girlguiding group has joined the fight against illegal money lenders and been rewarded for making a difference in their community.

Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire: Nigel Atkinson

The Queen has approved the appointment of Mr Nigel Atkinson as Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire.

UK sets the bar for transparency over oil, gas and mining payments

Mining, gas and oil companies registered in the UK will report on payments they make to governments in all countries they operate in.