Sporting Events

What’s Reopening in San Diego County Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

After a lengthy lockdown on parks and beaches in San Diego County due to the coronavirus pandemic, some recreation areas have reopened, but with limitations. Here’s a look at what’s open for recreation in San Diego County as the pandemic continues, but restrictions shift a bit. City Parks, Some Trails in Open Space Parks (Locations Vary) Local The city of …

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The rules on Fishing in Wales

rules on Fishing

The rules on Fishing in Wales have been confirmed that angling in Wales is allowed under current regulations. First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed in Wednesday’s Plenary that angling is allowed under the new lockdown laws but only locally. While it is permitted, the Welsh Government continues to encourage people to stay home. In response to conflicting information regarding whether fishing …

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Swan spotted with fishing line wrapped around its back and legs

The dangers fishing litter pose to Wales’ wildlife has again come under the spotlight, after the RSPCA raced to the rescue of a troubled swan at Pen-Y-Fan Pond in Crumlin. RSPCA Cymru was alerted after a member of the public spotted the swan with fishing line caught around their legs and back. Officers from the charity continue to respond to …

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This is how Wales looked one week after lockdown rule changes both here and in England

It’s been just over a week since Wales’ lockdown rules saw some small changes. First Minister Mark Drakeford announced that Wales was continuing with lockdown, but some rules were being eased. For example, we could now go to garden centres. We could also exercise more than once a day. But other than that, Wales was still under lockdown and social …

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Police turn up to stop people fishing amid confusion over lockdown rules

A group of people were turned away by police while fishing in west Wales. Seven individuals were ordered to leave Cledlyn Lake Fishery in Ceredigion on Friday after officers noticed a handful of cars parked up. Officers ran checks to see if the people were local, before instructing them to leave the fishery. It follows on from Mark Collins, the …

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People going crab fishing in Tenby among people fined by police driving to west Wales

Some people decided to head to west Wales for a spot of crab fishing over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend but were instead sent home with fines after being stopped by police. The nine hopeful crabbers were among 1,300 vehicles pulled over by Dyfed Powys Police as they clamped down on holiday makers attempting to travel to popular coastal hotspots …

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The latest rules on exercise and sport explained as clearly as possible

There’s understandably been a lot of confusion surrounding the lockdown rules on exercise and sport recently. With apparent differences emerging between Wales and England, it can be tough to keep up with exactly where you stand when it comes to exercising. Even those who have read the Welsh Governments guidelines are still a little confused in one or two areas. …

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Live updates as Wales’ First Minister set to reveal his exit plan from lockdown

Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford is to reveal his proposal for exiting lockdown today. Mr Drakeford will announce details at his 12.30pm press conference in Cardif Bay about his ‘traffic light’ roadmap that will emphasis the need for caution. Previously, he said the Welsh Government has set seven tests that will have to be met before it will ease the lock down restrictions. He …

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Senedd roundup: Health official warns of potential for Covid-19 second wave

Picture a merger of @LloydCymru’s coronavirus updates on Twitter, @AngharadHafod’s graphs and US State Department visualisation of coronavirus. Owen Donovan, Senedd Home The chief executive of the Welsh NHS, Dr Andrew Goodall, has warned of the threat of a second coronavirus wave, as the Welsh Government prepares to publish its lockdown exit plan tomorrow. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his proposals, …

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Salmon and sea trout could disappear from Welsh rivers

Salmon and sea trout could disappear from Welsh rivers

Salmon and sea trout have reached an “unprecedented” low across Wales prompting one agency to consider drastic measures to halt the decline. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) say that the number of salmon and sea trout in Welsh rivers have continued to fall and “threatens the future” of many fisheries. To tackle the decline NRW are considering several actions including the …

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