Fishing

Complaints have been made about Furnace Pond after a build-up of litter has appeared and water levels are failing to reach fishing pegs. Around 18 months ago, water levels were dropped so work could be carried out – since then the pond’s condition is said to have declined, according to local fishermen. Since the re-opening of the pond, lots of …

These are all the death notices which have appeared in the Burton Mail this week, from Saturday, February 29. Chloe FRANKLIN it is with deep sadness that Juliette (née Bradbury) and Neil announce the loss of their wonderful, bright and happy daughter, who fell asleep on February 8, 2020, following a short illness, aged 21 years. Fun loving twin sister …

Fishing Notes Fifteen Gillingham AA Juniors travelled to Revels fishery on Sunday to fish the second match in their Summer Shield series on Main Lake. The clear sky and hot sun made for tough fishing, and the final result was a joint win for Harry Essex and George Chave who both took 14lb 8oz to the scales – both fished …

He said some residents had refused to leave their homes despite being encouraged to, but would be monitored for their safety. Resident Greg Curtis, 68, was rescued by lifeboat from the street around 1pm, said he and his wife were first woken by neighbours banging his home at 4am on Sunday morning, and described the incident as a “nightmare”. He …

Tests on 14 people in the UK have come back negative but there are checks ongoing on other people, according to the Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty. The number of cases has jumped to 830 and the death toll has risen to at least 26, with two fatalities now reported outside of Wuhan and 12 cases confirmed globally.  Professor Whitty …

Tests on 14 people in the UK have come back negative but there are checks ongoing on other people, according to the Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty. The number of cases has jumped to 830 and the death toll has risen to at least 26, with two fatalities now reported outside of Wuhan and 12 cases confirmed globally.  Professor Whitty …

Monnow Valley has seen the likes of Black Sabbath, Oasis, Tom Jones, Iggy Pop, Stereophonics, Queen, Pulp, Simple Minds, Phil Collins, Yes, Manic Street Preachers, Joss Stone, The Charlatans, Levellers, Editors, Biffy Clyro, Judas Priest and more visit in order to create what would become some of the biggest records in history. Old Mill House, before becoming Monnow Valley Studios, …

Will Millard is back, this time exploring what lurks beneath the waters of Wales in a new TV series airing later this month. Episodes will air on BBC One Wales on Fridays at 7.30pm between Friday 21 June and Friday 12 July, and nationally available on BBC iPlayer. Friday 21June episode focuses on the Sewin, Friday 28 June on shark, …

A fishery owner who killed an otter that had been eating valuable carp has been sent to jail in the first ­prosecution of its kind in the UK. Stuart Jones, 54, shot the protected Eurasian otter with a rifle after it had been caught by an angler in his net. Jones was then owner of Lyons Gate Campsite and Fishery …

Following the introduction of strict lockdown rules, many of us have been left confused as to when we can and can’t leave the house. On Monday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a list of restrictions on the movement of British people in a bid to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. You must stay at home, only leaving for the …