Businesses in Ironbridge have welcomed the announcement two new flood defence walls will be built in the town. The government awarded £708,000 to Telford and Wrekin Council in order to build them ...

Two flood defence walls will be constructed in the Ironbridge Gorge thanks to a major Government investment to tackle the risk of flooding. Civic leaders in Telford have welcomed funding towards ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. MORE than £700,000 worth of new flood defences has been earmarked for Carlisle by the government. The city, which was rocked by floods in ...

Following the government's announcement of a £2.6 billion boost in over two years for flood defence projects nationwide, including £16 million towards areas along the River Severn and River Wye.

Exeter's MP says a £2.3m boost for flood defences will give the city "security". Three schemes have been given the go-ahead with fresh government funding this year. Schemes to receive funding ...

Almost £6 million is to be invested in Hartlepool's flood defences to provide better protection for homes and businesses. Hartlepool MP, Jonathan Brash, has welcomed the funding after campaigning ...

Flood defences in the North East will receive a boost as the Government has promised to build or repair 50 schemes in the region. This is part of a national effort which will see over 1,000 flood ...

As the UK government ramps up investment in flood protection, farmers are also facing the increased risk of drought this spring and summer. A £16m boost for flood alleviation efforts, announced ...

Ireland’s flood defences are “inadequate” and the State is poorly equipped to deal with extreme weather, the industry body for Ireland’s engineers has said. Just weeks after Storm Éowyn ...

Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking a multi-disciplinary design team for a series of new flood defences along the River Avon [Deadline: 24 March 2025] The winner of the estimated £15 million ...

The insurance sector wants the next federal government to create a new “flood defence fund” alongside the states, to build new infrastructure to protect homes and businesses from deluges and ...

Work has begun on a £46m flood defence scheme which could protect around 1,000 homes. Signed off in 2020, the scheme for Littleborough and Rochdale has been developed to ensure the borough is ...