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Armed police swooped on a busy Carmarthen street after reports of a man with a knife making threats against members of the public. Officers were called to Blue Street in the centre of the town on Tuesday evening. A number of police vehicles were seen in the area with armed officers in attendance near the top end of the town’s …

Seven Welsh fish and chip shops have been named in a guide to the best chippies across the UK. Released every year, the National Federation of Fish Fryers’ Guide to Quality Fish and Chip Shops lists businesses up and down the country which have made the grade. To get in the guide, the fish and chip shops are evaluated against …

For years, Ashley Varley drank until he didn’t known his own name, sinking 28 pints and a bottle of vodka a day. At the peak of his addiction, the dad’s kidneys started to shut down and he was told could die within two hours. Addiction had cost Ashley his family. His partner and mum of his three children left him, …

A REELY different career move! David Seaman will link up with former England team-mate Paul Gascoigne to launch a new FISHING SHOW as the ex-Arsenal keeper admits: ‘It will probably involve me pushing him in the water’ David Seaman and Paul Gascoigne will star in a brand-new fishing programme The former England internationals are close friends and are both lovers …

Angling coach Bob Mitchell won the latest Over-50s match at Cefn Mably Lakes when he used feeder tackle with pellets as bait and caught 42lb of carp from peg 2 on the Match Lake. Second in the Wednesday fixture was Marshfield angler Paul Waddington with 28lb and Robert Michael, from Cardiff, was third with 26lb. Sweetcorn on the hook and …

Soon there will be a security fence and cabins built to host lessons for schoolchildren. Angling Watch UK often works with disablity groups, including wheelchair users at the pond and there are bars on one part of the bank to stop wheelchairs from falling in while occupants are fishing. However, until recently the path to this area was essentially just a track …

n’);document.write(‘n nn’);} AS WELL as the outstanding coastline, world-renowned cuisine and top tourist spots, Valencia has also been voted the top fishing destination in Europe. While so many aspects of travel remain uncertain, the tranquillity of a fishing break now appeals to experienced anglers and first-timers, alike. CATCH OF THE DAY: Tuna in abundance off the Valencian coast For fisher-folk …

Concern is growing for a 40-year-old man who was last heard from on Thursday, June 2. Aaron, was last seen at 11.30am in Patchway when he said he was off fishing at Boyd Valley Lake in Bitton. Avon and Somerset Police have now issued a call for help to find Aaron who hasn’t been heard from since. Police say Aaron …

Former world and European fly casting champion Hywel Morgan says the first GWCT Welsh Game Fair in September will provide a platform to showcase fishing in Wales to an international audience. The GWCT Welsh Game Fair will be held at the Vaynol Estate, near Bangor from September 9-11 and Hywel says the setting, with a large lake in front of …

Irish Lights is a maritime organisation delivering essential 24/7 safety and navigation services around the coast of Ireland 365 days. Its focus is reliable and cost-effective services which protect people, property and the marine environment, and support marine industry and coastal communities. Irish Lights is responsible for providing marine aids to navigation under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) …