Monthly Archives: March 2018

River Lea Oil Spill: Authorities must adopt a new approach to prevent future disasters

Posted on 14 March, 2018 by 1leytonmarshlover

– AN OPEN LETTER TO – Government and Opposition: Environment Agency: • Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive • Dr Toby Willison, Executive Director of Operations • Sarah Chare, Director Operations South East • Simon Hawkins, Deputy Director Hertfordshire & North … Continue reading →

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Countryside Live: It’s Not That Wild!

Posted on 9 March, 2018 by 1leytonmarshlover

By Celia. In 2012, following more than a year of local opposition, the “temporary” Olympic Basketball Training Facility, stood, fenced and controlled by security guards, like an open prison. It was rumoured to have cost in the region of £5m … Continue reading →