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Environment Agency in Bank Holiday Licence blitz

Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers will be blitzing Essex waterways between 24 and 27 August to make sure those enjoying the sport are licensed. There is a wide variety of excellent waters available for keen anglers from trout reservoirs and … Continue reading

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River Wandle Pollution Alert Following Fire at Beddington Sewage Works

Following a major fire at the Beddington Sewage treatment works overnight, there have been reports of dead fish being seen in the River Wandle in West London. For the latest information and to report any sightings, please go to the … Continue reading

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Vote for the best River Thames lock

River Thames’ users are invited to vote for the best kept lock as the Environment Agency launches its annual waterways awards. Voting has opened for the ‘Best Lock Site’ award. River users and other members of the public who visit … Continue reading

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Thames region set for improved disabled access to rivers

The Environment Agency is helping to improve disabled angling access at two sites on the Thames regions rivers Following on from the success of the fishing platforms installed at Penton hook in 2011, Cookham weir stream is being added to … Continue reading

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Environment Agency report shows more summer groundwater recharge

A further wet month building on the foundations laid since April this year, saw the phenomenon of summer groundwater recharge continue across the South East of England, allowing many rivers and aquifers to recover to conditions more usual for late … Continue reading

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Pollution kills 3,000 fish in the Burniston Beck, EA appeals for information

The Environment Agency is appealing for information, following a serious pollution incident leading to the death of almost 3,000 fish in Scarborough.   An officer visited the beck the same day and found around 60 dead fish, including trout and … Continue reading

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Northumbrian Water fined £3,000 for polluting a stream with Sewage

Northumbrian Water Limited was fined a total of £3,000 after pleading guilty on Monday 6 August 2012 at Peterlee Magistrates Court to polluting a stream at Shotton in County Durham.   Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL), of Abbey Road, Pity Me, … Continue reading

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Second National Angling Survey Launched After Overwhelming Response

With nearly 30,000 anglers completing the National Angling Survey in less than a month, the Angling Trust and Environment Agency have today launched the second phase of the research, this time targeting organisations.  Anyone who is involved in angling participation … Continue reading

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Signs of recovery in the polluted River Crane

The River Crane in West London is showing signs of recovery with life returning following the devastating pollution incident in October 2011.    Blue Winged Olive The first monthly kick sampling by volunteers from the Thames Anglers Conservancy revealed that … Continue reading

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BBC, Swans and Lead Poisoning: Statement from the Angling Trust

BBC Midlands Today broadcast a news item about swans being poisoned by lead on the River Severn on the 10th July, which included an interview with Jan Harrigan, who is a well-known campaigner against angling. The piece included reference to … Continue reading

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