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BBC Correspondent, based in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire in the UK. Environment, energy and climate interests. Stories to firstname.lastname@bbc.co.uk File uploads: https://yourls.paulmurphy.synology.me/paul

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Will anyone miss the flood committee? After Reform UK's council leadership scrapped the designated flooding committee, what will the impact be for Lincolnshire?

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27.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Retired Heckington couple 'devastated' by solar farm plans Mandy Goodhand and Stevie Johnson-Mansley fear their cottage will be surrounded by solar panels.

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15.05.2025 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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13.05.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First big test for our new mayors and whether their priority is the region or Reform UK.

09.05.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Humber renewables leaders urge Reform UK mayors to back industry They are calling for talks amid concerns for jobs and the future of the sector.

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09.05.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - court rules Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place www.bbc.com/news/article...

03.05.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - EU court rules Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

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02.05.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincolnshire gas field: Gainsborough MP 'very excited' by find A company has claimed gas in the

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14.02.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was also yelling β€˜Take Hart’ at the radio beforehand.

28.01.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Go-ahead given for Heckington Fen and West Burton solar projects One senior Lincolnshire county councillor has called the government approval a "slap in the face".

Solar farms are 'slap in the face' - councillor www.bbc.com/news/article...

24.01.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billingborough residents to meet Environment Agency over floods A public meeting will take place in Billingborough later to look at the January floods.

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22.01.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi-tech Airwing sail built in Hull will tackle emissions at sea Engineers say the sail which is being assembled in Hull could be fitted to thousands of ships.

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16.01.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The she needs to wrap-up, it’s too cold for her gear

13.01.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And now a follow from β€˜Baddassbrandi’. Just when I thought this platform wasn’t like the other one. No offence Brandi.

13.01.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hull invite for Donald Trump after North Sea wind farm criticism The US president-elect says the UK should focus on North Sea gas and oil production, not wind farms.

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03.01.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The feeders vs the leaders: Farmers digging deep for 2025 fight Rural communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are drawing battle lines over inheritance tax.

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01.01.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
County Selector

Farmers’ beacon protest to round-off β€˜24…

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31.12.2024 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This treads like an intelligent journalist forced to exaggerate the opposition to solar and wind despite consistent reputable opinion polling of long-standing

28.12.2024 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Register of applications

Thanks Dave. Here is the NSIP website - you can filter by location/project. national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/register-of-...

28.12.2024 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From pylons to solar farms, 2025 is all about the big stuff Huge infrastructure projects are planned for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, despite local opposition.

Why 2025 is all about the big stuff www.bbc.com/news/article...

28.12.2024 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.

Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...

20.12.2024 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.

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20.12.2024 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely Ros, and maybe some difficult discussions ahead about balancing economic growth with public safety.

18.12.2024 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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East Yorkshire coast could lose 1,000 properties, report says Climate change will increase flooding and coastal erosion in East Yorkshire, report warns.

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18.12.2024 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Giant mushroom found in Buckinghamshire feeds family for a week Alissimon Minnitt says she spotted the giant mushroom while on a walk, and knew it was safe to eat.

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14.12.2024 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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13.12.2024 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s wrong to want more from this, but how much better it would be if she was dressed as a nun.

11.12.2024 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Storm Darragh: Seabirds battered by high winds 'crash land' Wildlife rescue organisations are treating migrating birds blown off course by Storm Darragh.

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11.12.2024 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much

10.12.2024 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tom - I am writing a piece for BBC News about Little Auks and storm impact - please may I use your images with a credit?

10.12.2024 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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