Sporting Events

The rules will affect salmon and sea trout fishing in the Rivers Wye, Usk and Severn, after migratory fish stocks have declined. Natural Resources Wales has introduced the byelaws as part of its plan to restore Welsh salmon and sea trout stocks. What are the changes? The main change is that all salmon caught must be released – this is a mandatory requirement. …

Famous names sit next to those of everyday heroes from across the UK in the Queen’s birthday honours list. People from the world of showbiz, sport and politics have been recognised on a list that claims to represent the monarch’s ‘invaluable’ qualities, long with scientists, educators, volunteers and more. Those behind the selection process said there was more consideration for …

The DNR is letting anglers know to get their fishing gear ready because several season openers are approaching. The trout opener and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons open on April 30. In the Upper Peninsula, walleye and northern pike possession seasons open May 15. Michigan’s muskellunge possession season on all Great Lakes, inland waters, the St. …

Scary moment TV fishing host is struck by lighting while filming on a boat: ‘I can hear the static crackling in the air’ Experienced fishing show host Paul Worsteling shocked by lightning on boat  The 48-year-old shared a clip of the moment to YouTube in last week  While fishing off Victoria, storm rolls over and air ‘crackles’ with static charge …

From tales of mermaid and fairy encounters to sightings of mysterious supernatural light and the hearing of eerie noises, Wales’ landscape has some mythical and spiritual places which carry a lot of legend and folklore. And it is not just Wales itself. Across the UK, there are many special places which have fascinating stories when you delve far enough into …

“The fisherman was wearing a lifejacket, which is good to see,” Mr Harvey said.

Top 20 most secluded fishing spots in England 1 – Ladybower Fishery, Peak District 2 – Stanwick Lake Fisheries, Wellingborough 3 – Lathom Fisheries, Lancashire 4 – Elphicks Fisheries, Kent 5 – Angler’s Paradise, Devon 6 – Alderwood Ponds, West Sussex 7 – Marsh Farm Fishery, Surrey 8 – Cobbleacre Lakes, Norfolk 9 – Eden Meadows, County Durham 10 – …

New research has identified the UK’s motorbike capital cities and towns, and when including surrounding areas in the postcode, Swansea has come out top – with an incredible 3.92% of the nations motorcyclists settling here. Hosting 141,782 riders, Swansea offers both shoreline and lush, green scenic routes so its hardly surprising that the city is the UK’s number one biker …

A new study into the safety of e-scooters has been published today by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), which found that e-scooters are significantly less risky than many other forms of transport on Britain’s roads. The report recorded an incident rate of 0.66 collisions for every million miles travelled on an e-scooter – five times lower than bicycles …

Magnet fishing refers to the lowering of strong magnets into rivers and lakes and – much like an angler will hope to feel a nibble – waiting to see what submerged metallic objects can be attracted. Group member Alan Morgan cast out the magnet on Sunday afternoon and felt something catch. As he pulled it in, he initially thought he’d …