Tag Archives: Fishing

Thames Hydropower Revealed

Following a recent meeting with the Environment Agency, the Thames Anglers Conservancy can now reveal the full extent of the proposed Hydropower Installations along the River Thames. The expression of interest for Sunbury, Boveney and Boulters weirs expired in July and … Continue reading

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Drinks company fined £36,000 for polluting river

Environment Agency, 10-Aug-2011 Universal Beverages Ltd, a subsidiary of Heineken UK Ltd pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates’ Court to seven offences on 2 August 2011. The company, of Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, was fined £36,000, ordered to pay £20,825 in … Continue reading

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Family fishing day at Little Britain Lake

Over 600 budding new anglers had the opportunity to try fishing for the first time when visiting a free community event at Little Britain Lake.  The Family Fishing day is run by Hillingdon Council in partnership with Les Webbers Angling Projects and is … Continue reading

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An Evening with the TAC – Mike Wilson Part 2

On the 14th July Thames Anglers Conservancy members enjoyed a second talk by Carp legend and angling historian Mike Wilson. Mike’s first evening in February was simply not long enough so when the opportunity arose to host another event, it … Continue reading

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River Avon oil spill costs company over £31,500

  08-Jul-2011 Yesterday (Thursday 7 July 2011), at Worcester Magistrates Court, Dawn Foods Limited pleaded guilty to two charges that resulted in the pollution of the River Avon in June 2010. Dawn Foods Limited, the manufacturers of baked goods, based … Continue reading

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Penton Hook Island springs into summer

Environment Agency 16th June 2011 Penton Hook Island springs into summer   Penton Hook Lock island on the river Thames has been given a spring clean courtesy of  local volunteers from the Thames Anglers' Conservancy (TAC). Under the guidance of … Continue reading

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Thames Water response to the Tidal Pollution incident

Following the Tidal Thames Pollution incident, the Thames Anglers Conservancy have received a letter from Richard Aylard of Thames Water.  This pollution incident highlights the absolute need for the Tideway Tunnel to be built without delay. With our climate changing … Continue reading

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Massive Fish Kill following Thames Pollution incident

Media Release 06/06/2011 Reports have come into the Thames Anglers Conservancy of a major Tidal Thames Pollution incident on Monday. Heavy rain over the last 24 hours have caused Thames Water to release raw sewage into the river from the Combined … Continue reading

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Thames Water ordered to pay £345,000 after serious sewage spill

Thames Water ordered to pay £345,000 after serious sewage spill A water company which allowed thousands of litres of raw sewage to discharge into gardens, allotments, homes and streams over a ten-week period has been fined £204,000 for 15 environmental … Continue reading

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London’s super sewer causes a stink

Most agree the 24-mile, £3.6bn 'super sewer' is necessary. But Londoners are furious that Thames Water is planning to drill in public parks and gardens

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