Building a barrage across the Humber as an alternative to abandoning flood defences along the estuary is a non-starter, it has been claimed. The idea of a giant barrage spanning the estuary was first floated 20 years ago. Two potential sites, at Spurn Point and Stone Creek, were looked at.

By Alexandra Wood The Environment Agency has said while it can protect 99 per cent of the people living around the estuary, it will not be able to maintain the defences for some properties in sparsely-populated areas.Officials have said in 10 to 20 years they may have to issue "withdrawal" notices ceasing to maintain defences to 668 properties in the Sunk Island area, 62 around Kilnsea and 10 at Skeffling.

The walls of The Deep have been transformed by a display of a load of old rubbish - quite literally. The east Hull aquarium is hosting a new exhibition by artist Martin Waters, featuring pictures made from discarded waste.

POWER companies are being ordered to make changes costing tens of thousands of pounds to protect a rare eel-like species in the Humber.

AN East Riding MP is hoping to tackle Ministers over plans to abandon hundreds of homes to the sea. Earlier this month, the Environment Agency admitted it may not be able to defend 2,000 properties in sparsely-populated areas along the East Coast.