Monthly Archives: December 2011

Angling Trades Association Warns Against Illegal Lead Weights

Posted on 22/12/2011 by Admin

Anglers are being urged to avoid purchasing lead weights in sizes that are illegal for angling use. The call – made by the Angling Trades Association (ATA) – comes after it conducted research into the sale of lead shot … Continue reading →

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Thames Water ordered to pay over £24,000 for sewage spill

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Admin

A water company which caused untreated sewage to enter the Arford Stream and Lakes in East Hampshire killing hundreds of fish, was yesterday (Wednesday 14 December) ordered to pay a total of £24,015 by magistrates. Thames Water, based in Reading, … Continue reading →

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Martin Salter joins the Angling Trust

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Admin

Big names from the worlds of fishing and politics have this week welcomed the appointment of former parliamentary angling spokesman Martin Salter as the new National Campaigns Coordinator for the Angling Trust. Martin, who stood down from the House of … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust and Environment Agency launch Special Bailiff scheme

Posted on 09/12/2011 by Admin

Research shows that fish theft and illegal fishing are the two biggest concerns for today's angler. By joining the Angling Trust and Environment Agency "Special Bailiff Scheme" anglers can help stamp out fish theft on rivers, lakes, canals and … Continue reading →

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Thames Water ordered to pay more than £61,000 after serious sewage spill

Posted on 08/12/2011 by Admin

Britain’s largest water company has been ordered to pay £61,049 after devastating the aquatic life in two rural brooks in Hampshire and Berkshire killing between 7,500 and 22,000 fish. Thames Water Utilities Limited pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to … Continue reading →

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New life for the Thames Tributaries

Posted on 05/12/2011 by Admin

Environment Agency fisheries Officers have stocked rivers and lakes in West Thames with over 5000 young fish from Calverton Fish Farm. Barbel, Chub, Dace were transferred to the Thames, Cherwell, Wey, Loddon and Chalvey Ditch and Tench to lakes in Surrey … Continue reading →

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