A record-breaking monster cod has been snapped up by punters in a British seaside town. The humongous sea creature weighs a whopping 112lbs (51 kg) and measures almost 6ft (180cm) tall. It was pulled off the coast of Iceland in by fishermen aboard the trawler Bergey and landed on Monday (April 4) in Grimsby, Lincs. The cod, which is believed …
Read More »His rugby career began with Hawick P.S.A. before joining the Y.M. club, where he was part of their Grand Slam 7’s team in 1961/62, after which he graduated to playing with the senior side, the famous “Greens”. After a spell playing in the second row and back row, Norman found his best position at loose head prop, having benefited from …
Read More »Her proud dad, Paul, said: “It was my daughter’s second time fishing ever, and her first ever fish! and she’s still buzzing now.”
Read More »A man who inflicted fatal injuries on his friend during a violent attack in his victim’s own home has been convicted of manslaughter following a trial at Swansea Crown Court. Nathaniel Nuttall, aged 32, of Tenby Court in Monkton, Pembroke, attacked neighbour and friend Lee Thomas in his maisonette – punching him to the floor before stamping on his head …
Read More »A student from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Carmarthen Business School is setting up a Clothes Swishing event in Carmarthen as a way to save the environment and for people to save money. As a student, Christine Joy has become aware of environmental issues, circular economy, and the value of the local community whilst studying her Business and …
Read More »Listen to the latest edition of the Radio Times podcast, in which Jane Garvey speaks to Strictly’s Rose Ayling-Ellis, whose silent dance with Giovanni Pernice is in the running for a TV BAFTA So without further ado, check out our handy guide on how to watch all of the best British TV and celebrate the highs of the small screen …
Read More »The week’s best live comedy The best of the week’s live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed. Use our search panel to check our full listings by date and region. Monday May 9 TORQUAY: The Would I Lie To You? triumvirate of Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon kick off a tour with three …
Read More »They will be competing on Awesome Fishing’s competition boat, ‘Bang Tidy’ sponsored by Humminbird First4fishing. The aim is to catch five target species; Tope, Smoothhound, Bass, Black Bream, Rays. Participants will be required to record the longest of each species. The combined length of the longest three of each species (in cms) will provide an overall length per day. These results …
Read More »During the pandemic, open days at the county’s 24 reservoirs were slashed, prompting a petition to restore the only water access available to many backcountry residents without a long drive. Last November, the county agreed to explore ways to work with local water agencies to support public recreation at the reservoirs, which besides storing water provide fishing, boating, hiking. As …
Read More »And Llyngwyn Lake, near Rhayader, will feature in episode five, to be aired on Sunday, September 26. Llyngwyn is a 16-acre spring-fed natural lake situated three miles east of Rhayader, accessible off the A44 and the A470. The lake varies in depth, from shallow margins to 55 feet at its deepest. As long ago as the 12th century the lake …
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