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Lord Gardiner visits the Suffolk Show

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 31 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Lord Gardiner standing next to a hive of bees

This afternoon's blog looks at Lord Gardiner's recent visit to Suffolk Show.

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England's 'Blue Belt' expansion and the Environment Agency orders water chiefs to plan for shortages

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 31 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Light beams shining on the ocean floor

This morning's blog looks at the creation of new Marine Conservation Zones and the upcoming National Drought Group meeting.

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Minister Goodwill at the Royal Bath and West Show

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 30 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Farming Minister Robert Goodwill with the members of Somerset Young Farmers’ Club

Today Farming Minister Robert Goodwill attended the Royal Bath and West Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows for the West of England.

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Egg-saving project gives a boost to endangered curlew

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 30 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today we're looking at coverage on Gloucestershire Live of a Natural England-supported initiative to rescue curlew eggs from RAF airbases.

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Malaysia announces return of unrecyclable waste

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 29 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
A pile of plastic waste in the process of being treated

Today we're looking at coverage of an announcement by the Malaysian Government of their intention to repatriate more than 3,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste to the UK and other countries.

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UK hosts a One Health Science reception in Paris

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Speakers at event pictured, Lord Gardiner, Christine Middlemiss – Chief Veterinary Officer, Simon Doherty - President of the British Veterinary Association, Matthew Stone – Deputy Director of International Science and Standards at the OIE, Matthew Lodge – UK Deputy Ambassador to France.

Minister for Biosecurity, Lord Gardiner, and the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, host a One Health Science reception at the British Embassy in Paris.

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Bird numbers on Lundy and Wine Week kicks off

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Puffin

Today we're looking at coverage of a large increase in seabird populations on the island of Lundy and the news that Wine Week has begun with a big success for UK wine making.

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Cleveland Way National Trail celebrates 50th anniversary

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 24 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of Lord Gardiner and walkers by Rievaulx Abbey along the Cleveland Way National Trail

This afternoon's blog looks at the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way National Trail.

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Minister Rutley launches Urban Tree Challenge Fund

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 24 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of Minister David Rutley, a teacher and a pupil sat next to a raised bed of plants

Today's blog looks at Minister Rutley's recent visit to Coalville, Leicestershire to launch the new Urban Tree Challenge Fund.

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Gove takes action to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 22 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of brightly coloured plastic straws

Today's blog looks at the announcement to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds.

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