Yearly Archives: 2011

David Walliams’ next obstacle in swim: Raw Thames sewage

David Walliams has had to deal with hypothermia, diarrhoea and stomach cramps as part of his attempt to swim the length of the Thames. Now the comedian faces his greatest obstacle yet: 500,000 cubic metres of raw sewage. Continue reading

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Environment Agency rescue fish from the River Churn

Thousands of fish are being removed from a Gloucestershire river as water levels continue to fall despite recent spells of rainfall. The Environment Agency will be relocating the fish from the River Churn in Cirencester area, which is currently experiencing … Continue reading

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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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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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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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New EA powers improve environmental investment

22-Jul-2011 The Environment Agency is the first enforcement body to use new civil sanctions – against an organisation that broke environmental regulations – as an alternative to criminal prosecution.   The Environment Agency has accepted an offer of £21,000 from … Continue reading

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