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Angling Trust launches new coaching licence to safeguard kids

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Famous English Chalk Stream to get new life

After years of lobbying against excessive water abstraction from the Upper Kennet, angling and conservation groups – backed by local MP Richard Benyon – have given a warm welcome to the announcement from Thames Water for a new £25 million … Continue reading

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Highly Invasive Quagga mussel discovered for first time in UK

The invasive species, the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), has been discovered in the south east. The quagga mussel is generally the size of a thumbnail but can grow to 4cm – Picture courtesy of Dr David Aldridge. The discovery … Continue reading

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Angling groups welcome positive news for the Tidal Thames

The Thames Anglers Conservancy , Angling Trust, The Salmon and Trout Association joined environmental groups and charities representing over 5 million people who have been campaigning for a cleaner Thames in London in welcoming the decision of the government to go ahead … Continue reading

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Tidefest – Thames Tideway Angling Competition

The Angling Trust and Thames Angler’s Conservancy are pleased to announce the establishment of an annual angling competition to take place as part of the new TideFest event in London, which this year coincides with World Rivers Day on September 28th. … Continue reading

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Martin Salter – Starting the ‘Season’ with a mixed bag and plans for a Silver King.

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Latest hydropower decision: angling rights to be sacrificed ‘for the greater good’

Latest hydropower decision: angling rights to be sacrificed ‘for the greater good’ A recent licensing decision by the government body tasked with promoting sustainable development and at the same time protecting the country’s existing natural assets has thrown into sharp … Continue reading

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The Traditional River Close Season, time for Change?

The river close season always sparks debate as to whether it is still fir for purpose, actually benefits our rivers, or is just an antiquated rule that should be removed?   The Angling Trust has set up a page with … Continue reading

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Environment Agency Admits to Serious Failures over Fish Kill Investigations

  The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted that it has failed to follow its own procedures when investigating pollution incidents which cause fish kills. Fish Legal has criticised the EA about its pollution response several times over the past few … Continue reading

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Blueprint for Water coalition welcome changes to the Water Bill

The Blueprint for Water coalition of environmental groups has welcomed changes to the Water Bill that will increase the sustainability of the water industry by placing a new, strengthened ‘resilience duty’ on the regulator. The Water Bill currently passing through … Continue reading

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