Fishing

In his 15-minute speech on Sunday night, Boris Johnson lifted a number of restrictions in England, allowing individuals to undertake “unlimited exercise”, play sport with members of their own household and encouraging some to return to work. But the changes, which come into force on Wednesday (May 13), will not apply to people in Wales, with First Minister Mark Drakeford …

A group of Romanian anglers have been praised by seal conservationists for clearing an internationally important Devon site of scientific interest. Hopes Nose is a beautiful wild headland on the outskirts of Torquay – but during lockdown up to 52 anglers have been spotted there at one time, with up to six tents, bonfires, rubbish and human excrement left behind. …

Two men caught fishing during lockdown sparked an emergency response. The Llandudno Coastguard and Conwy Lifeboat team were called shortly after 12pm yesterday (Sunday) to a report a boat was potentially adrift in the Conwy Bay area. But when the vessel was located by the lifeboat crew off Penmaenmawr, members discovered it was two people on a Sunday fishing trip …

Recreational sports who believe that they could now safely resume want urgent clarity over the potential easing on Sunday of outdoor lockdown measures. Angling and golf have both provided detailed plans to the Government for how their sports could be safely practiced while respecting current social distancing guidelines, but have received no definite guidance on what might change when Prime …

Here is the Cardiff City loan report. Ciaron Brown’s huge exposure When Ciaron Brown left for Livingston on loan at the start of the January transfer window, it is fair to say that everyone felt it was best for all parties. With four experienced centre-backs — Sean Morrison, Curtis Nelson, Sol Bamba and Aden Flint — in situ at Cardiff …

Wales. Golf. Madrid — Gareth Bale’s new business venture has two out of three of them. The Wales and Real Madrid forward is the partner in Par 59, a new bar, restaurant and mini-golf venue which is opening in Cardiff city centre. The bar, which is being developed by the team behind Cardiff’s The Depot, is tapping into a growing …

A furious Neil Harris admitted he was the angriest he had been all season following Simon Hooper’s refereeing performance in the Cardiff City-Brentford match draw. The Bluebirds were denied a number of penalty shouts late on, some of which appeared to be have good merit. On one particular occasion, Junior Hoilett appeared to be tripped inside the box as the …

Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham is currently in hospital and believed to be fighting for his life. South Wales Police confirmed the news that he is in hospital on Wednesday morning. Police were unable to give further details, but it is understood that Whittingham is in a critical condition. It has been suggested Whittingham had been out to watch the …

Further update from Staffordshire Police A statement from Staffordshire Police said: “The search continues today , Wednesday, January 8 for missing Roger Wheat in Ellastone. “Emergency services were called to the River Dove at 2pm yesterday, Tuesday, January 7, following concerns for a missing fisherman. “Roger Wheat, who is in his 70s, was last seen fishing from the riverbank near …

Workers in Dorset’s sea fishing industry say it is struggling to survive the coronavirus lockdown. With restaurants and pubs closed, commercial skippers Ian and Annie Gilbert have seen the price of fish “plummet” and said their earnings are barely covering food. And Rob Milton, who farms oysters in Poole Harbour, has gone from producing five tonnes of oysters a week, …