Monthly Archives: August 2011

The 2nd Annual TAC summer Match

Despite the torrential rain earlier in the day, 15 anglers of all ages turned up to the 2nd Thames Anglers Conservancy summer match. Conditions had been appalling just prior to the start which undoubtedly kept some people away, but those … 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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What do invasive species cost the UK

Environment Agency wages war on invasive wildlife that threatens our green and pleasant land. Invasive species now cost the UK economy an estimated £1.7billion every year. They cause damage to riverbanks and buildings, increase flood risk, crowd out and kill … Continue reading

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Environment Agency teams up with Crimestoppers to report environmental crime anonymously

The Environment Agency is offering the public and businesses a new way to report environmental crime anonymously – through Crimestoppers. The Environment Agency is teaming up with Crimestoppers, the well-known charity that allows people to provide information about crime anonymously. … Continue reading

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