Rare chalk stream site near huge Norwich data centre restored
Rare chalk stream site near huge Norwich data centre restored: A new wetland designed to boost wildlife at a marsh close to where a new data centre could be ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26635109.rare-chalk-stream-site-near-huge-norwich-data-centre-restored/
Archaeology & wildlife trust join forces on Yorkshire Wolds
Archaeology & wildlife trust join forces on Yorkshire Wolds: HISTORIC England has joined forces with York Archaeology and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in a major ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26619772.archaeology-wildlife-trust-join-forces-yorkshire-wolds/
Village duck race raises hundreds for twinning association
Village duck race raises hundreds for twinning association: A village’s annual duck race along its chalk stream has raised more than £300 to help a twinning ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/village-duck-race-raises-hundreds-for-twinning-association-9483222/
New play has urgent message about our precious Pang chalkstream
New play has urgent message about our precious Pang chalkstream: A community play that deals with issues around our precious local chalk stream is to go on a ...
newburytoday.co.uk/lifestyle/new-play-has-urgent-message-about-our-precious-pang-chalkstr-9480848/
River Pang fails water quality test by Environment Agency
River Pang fails water quality test by Environment Agency: A river in West Berkshire has been rated as having “poor” water quality by the Environment Agency.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26457687.river-pang-fails-water-quality-test-environment-agency/
New Chalk Stream water playground opens in South Downs with waterfall and ...
New Chalk Stream water playground opens in South Downs with waterfall and dinosaur sandpit
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/new-chalk-stream-water-playground-34394248
Council awards £100,000 to South East Rivers Trust
Council awards £100,000 to South East Rivers Trust: The project will see the removal of a concrete channel and replacement with a more natural stream layout.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26416597.council-awards-100-000-south-east-rivers-trust/
'At risk' Atlantic salmon photographed in River Test at Romsey
'At risk' Atlantic salmon photographed in River Test at Romsey: An underwater photographer has captured a rare glimpse of one of Hampshire’s most at risk ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/26406621.at-risk-atlantic-salmon-photographed-river-test-romsey/
Partnership launches scheme to improve River Itchen water quality
Partnership launches scheme to improve River Itchen water quality: A new partnership has been launched to improve water quality along part of the River Itchen.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26403055.partnership-launches-scheme-improve-river-itchen-water-quality/
Lottery funding to help children explore rare chalk stream
Lottery funding to help children explore rare chalk stream: Whitchurch Conservation Group (WCG) has received a £31,838 grant from the National Lottery Heritage ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26400950.lottery-funding-help-children-explore-rare-chalk-stream/
The sewage-filled chalk stream where pollution is 100 times above target
The sewage-filled chalk stream where pollution is 100 times above target: Extremely high levels of phosphorus were recorded by citizen scientists
inews.co.uk/news/sewage-chalk-stream-pollution-100-times-above-target-4628651
River Test in Hampshire polluted by Southern Water
River Test in Hampshire polluted by Southern Water: A water company has pleaded guilty to polluting one of the UK's most precious chalk streams.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26287207.river-test-hampshire-polluted-southern-water/
Citizen scientists say Lavant is a ‘poisonous river’
Citizen scientists say Lavant is a ‘poisonous river’: See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/citizen-scientists-say-lavant-is-a-poisonous-river-8770565
Weeds may be a nuisance but they are important to insects
Weeds may be a nuisance but they are important to insects: Field margins are full of life as weeds are a food source for insects…
lynnnews.co.uk/news/weeds-may-be-a-nuisance-but-they-are-important-to-insects-9470746/
Norwich Greens announce plans to revive River Wensum
Norwich Greens announce plans to revive River Wensum: Norwich's new Green council leader has sounded the alarm over the state of the River Wensum - warning ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26177842.norwich-greens-announce-plans-revive-river-wensum/
Protection plea after Queen Elizabeth Gardens sewage alert
Protection plea after Queen Elizabeth Gardens sewage alert: Councillor Victoria Charleston has written to the Government, urging ministers to seek UNESCO Natural ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26177851.protection-plea-queen-elizabeth-gardens-sewage-alert/
Final touches under way on Salisbury River Park scheme
Final touches under way on Salisbury River Park scheme: Work on a major flood defence and regeneration scheme in Salisbury is continuing ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26176517.salisbury-river-park-project-delayed-work-continues/
Handpainted banner at heart of Alresford solar farm protest
Handpainted banner at heart of Alresford solar farm protest: A hand-painted banner is at the heart of a campaign protesting solar farm plans.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26167353.handpainted-banner-heart-alresford-solar-farm-protest/
River Meon: Traffic survey to start at Droxford to check how many vehicles ...
River Meon: Traffic survey to start at Droxford to check how many vehicles are driving in valuable chalk stream
portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/river-meon-traffic-survey-droxford-vehicles-driving-valuable-chalk-stream-8660164
Wildlife trust launches new interactive chalk stream trails
Wildlife trust launches new interactive chalk stream trails: Each route is dotted with QR codes that, when scanned, reveal short animated videos introducing ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26132289.wildlife-trust-launches-new-interactive-chalk-stream-trails/
South London river that's globally rare is being flooded with pollution ...
South London river that's globally rare is being flooded with pollution from misconnected homes
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/river-wandle-south-london-pollution-33985711
Southern Water to join village public meeting
Southern Water to join village public meeting: Southern Water is to join a village’s public meeting this evening to discuss the restoration and protection of the ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/southern-water-to-join-village-public-meeting-9466778/
Court House Meadows: Meon Valley water meadow is bought by Hampshire and ...
Court House Meadows: Meon Valley water meadow is bought by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to provide sanctuary for wildlife
portsmouth.co.uk/news/environment/court-house-meadows-meon-valley-water-meadow-hampshire-isle-of-wight-wildlife-trust-sanctuary-wildlife-8515430
Lincolnshire Chalk Stream Project celebrates major milestone
Lincolnshire Chalk Stream Project celebrates major milestone: A project which aims to protect and restore England’s rarest water habitats has celebrated its 20th ...
lincolnshireworld.com/news/environment/lincolnshire-chalk-stream-project-celebrates-major-milestone-8516526
Court House Meadows: Meon Valley water meadow is bought by Hampshire and ...
Court House Meadows: Meon Valley water meadow is bought by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to provide sanctuary for wildlife
portsmouth.co.uk/news/environment/court-house-meadows-meon-valley-water-meadow-hampshire-isle-of-wight-wildlife-trust-sanctuary-wildlife-8515430
Celebrating 20 years of protecting county’s chalk streams
Celebrating 20 years of protecting county’s chalk streams: A project which aims to protect and restore England’s rarest water habitats has celebrated its 20th ...
lincsonline.co.uk/market-rasen/celebrating-20-years-of-protecting-county-s-chalk-streams-9464946/
Rare chalk streams and their importance formed part of college’s Earth Day
Rare chalk streams and their importance formed part of college’s Earth Day: College students learned the importance of protecting rare chalk streams as part of ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/rare-chalk-streams-and-their-importance-formed-part-of-colle-9464676/
Water quality of rare chalk stream is ‘good’, biologist claims ...
Water quality of rare chalk stream is ‘good’, biologist claims, despite group’s concerns
lynnnews.co.uk/news/water-quality-of-rare-chalk-stream-is-good-biologist-clai-9464794/
Public urged to help save Hampshire salmon by 3D chalk art
Public urged to help save Hampshire salmon by 3D chalk art: Members of the public have been called to help save wild Atlantic salmon with a dramatic artwork in ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26074249.public-urged-help-save-hampshire-salmon-3d-chalk-art/
Why huge chalk 3D salmon will be in Winchester this weekend
Why huge chalk 3D salmon will be in Winchester this weekend: A large chalk art salmon will leap from the pavements outside Winchester City Museum in a dramatic ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26062403.huge-chalk-3d-salmon-will-winchester-weekend/
Salmon in chalk streams could be distinct subspecies
Salmon in chalk streams could be distinct subspecies: Research by the University of Exeter and INRAe (France) has identified a genetically distinct salmon ...
sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/26045743.salmon-found-rivers-unique-subspecies-finds-devon-university/
Leader calls for water companies to be made public
Leader calls for water companies to be made public: The leader of the Independent Forum, Cllr Paul Harvey, in Basingstoke has called for water companies to be ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26031151.leader-calls-water-companies-made-public/
Basingstoke council adopts Declaration on River Rights
Basingstoke council adopts Declaration on River Rights: The River Loddon and River Test have been granted rights to be free from pollution by Basingstoke and ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25928719.basingstoke-council-adopts-declaration-river-rights/
The idyllic chalk stream 'left polluted' by a Waitrose salad supplier
The idyllic chalk stream 'left polluted' by a Waitrose salad supplier: Campaigners are sounding the alarm over the environmental impact of salad bags that are ...
inews.co.uk/news/chalk-stream-left-polluted-waitrose-salad-supplier-4271381
MP backs campaigns to protect rare rivers for years to come
MP backs campaigns to protect rare rivers for years to come: An MP is supporting a campaign that will see rivers and streams of “universal value” protected for ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/mp-backs-campaigns-to-protect-rare-rivers-for-years-to-come-9456196/
Call for traffic order at Mill Lane, Droxford, river crossing
Call for traffic order at Mill Lane, Droxford, river crossing: Fresh calls have been made for a traffic order to shield one of Hampshire’s rare chalk streams ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25906016.call-traffic-order-mill-lane-droxford-river-crossing/
More than 100 residents turn out for parade to raise awareness of town’s ...
More than 100 residents turn out for parade to raise awareness of town’s chalk stream
suffolknews.co.uk/newmarket/news/more-than-100-residents-turn-out-for-parade-to-raise-awarene-9455625/
Since water companies were privatised in England, sewage discharges into rivers and lakes have soared, topping one million incidents in 2024 alone ... Show more
Investigation launched after pollution spotted in chalk stream
Investigation launched after pollution spotted in chalk stream: A usually clear chalk stream has been contaminated with suspected diesel.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/investigation-launched-after-pollution-spotted-in-chalk-stre-336508/
River Wye: Petition launched to partially uncover it
River Wye: Petition launched to partially uncover it: A petition has been launched to “free” the River Wye from its culvert underneath the centre of High Wycombe ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25787728.river-wye-petition-launched-partially-uncover/
River inspections triple as chalk stream protection is stepped up
River inspections triple as chalk stream protection is stepped up: The Environment Agency has tripled its number of in-person river inspections ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/river-inspections-triple-as-chalk-stream-protection-is-stepp-9450382/
Multi-million pound West Sussex sewer project in new phase
Multi-million pound West Sussex sewer project in new phase: The next phase of a major sewer sealing programme aimed at tackling decades of groundwater-related ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/multi-million-pound-west-sussex-sewer-project-in-new-phase-5473897
Elderly couples concerned over River Till extraction
Elderly couples concerned over River Till extraction: Mike and Gloria Sayer, both over 90, have lived in their house next to the River Till in Winterbourne Stoke ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/25721088.elderly-couples-concerned-river-till-extraction/
Concerns raised on new M3 service station at Junction 6
Concerns raised on new M3 service station at Junction 6: Plans to build a new motorway service station at J6 of the M3 will be discussed on January 12.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25735439.concerns-raised-new-m3-service-station-junction-6/
Plans to build 52 new homes near River Dun sparks outrage
Plans to build 52 new homes near River Dun sparks outrage: The plans, which include 52 new homes, have sparked significant concern due to their potential impact ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/25735563.plans-build-52-new-homes-near-river-dun-sparks-outrage/
Plea to stop 4,250 home garden village plan in Hampshire
Plea to stop 4,250 home garden village plan in Hampshire: A campaign group is pleading to stop plans to build 4,250 homes on Popham Airfield.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25686682.plea-stop-4-250-home-garden-village-plan-hampshire/
Popham Airfield: Plea to stop 4,250 home garden village plan
Popham Airfield: Plea to stop 4,250 home garden village plan: A campaign group is pleading to stop plans to build 4,250 homes on Popham Airfield.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25686648.popham-airfield-plea-stop-4-250-home-garden-village-plan/
Thames Water sewage poured in River Misbourne over 75 hours
Thames Water sewage poured in River Misbourne over 75 hours: Cross-party calls for action on the protection of chalk streams have been made amid a week of daily ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25687198.thames-water-sewage-poured-river-misbourne-75-hours/
Thames Water sewage discharging into Gerrards Cross stream
Thames Water sewage discharging into Gerrards Cross stream: Thames Water sewage is pouring into a Gerrards Cross River Misbourne chalk stream ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25680466.thames-water-sewage-discharging-gerrards-cross-stream/
‘Let’s protect chalk streams and support food growers’
‘Let’s protect chalk streams and support food growers’: In his latest column, South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy discusses chalk streams and funding for food ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/let-s-protect-chalk-streams-and-support-food-growers-9443533/
Labour MP accused of ‘letting down’ residents by voting against additional ...
Labour MP accused of ‘letting down’ residents by voting against additional chalk stream protection
lynnnews.co.uk/news/labour-mp-accused-of-letting-down-residents-by-voting-agai-9442367/
Campaigners call for action to save chalk stream running into Chichester ...
Campaigners call for action to save chalk stream running into Chichester Harbour: Campaigners are calling on the national environment watchdog to take urgent ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environment/campaigners-call-for-action-to-save-chalk-stream-running-into-chichester-harbour-5405997
Bid by Norwich bishop to protect chalk streams is blocked
Bid by Norwich bishop to protect chalk streams is blocked: A bid by the Bishop of Norwich to change planning rules to give extra protection to rare chalk streams ...
edp24.co.uk/news/25626284.bid-norwich-bishop-protect-chalk-streams-blocked/
Former MP backs plan to protect ‘rare’ Norfolk habitats from construction ...
Former MP backs plan to protect ‘rare’ Norfolk habitats from construction damage: Proposals to protect “rare but abused” chalk streams have been backed by the ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/former-mp-backs-plan-to-protect-rare-norfolk-habitats-from-9439764/
Labour abandons plan to save English chalk streams
Labour abandons plan to save English chalk streams: Environmental campaigners have urged ministers to protect rare waterways under threat from pollution
telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/20/labour-abandons-plan-save-english-chalk-streams/
Wiltshire conservation projects recognised at MOD awards
Wiltshire conservation projects recognised at MOD awards: Two schemes have been recognised at the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Sanctuary Awards for outstanding ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/25555572.wiltshire-conservation-projects-recognised-mod-awards/