Tag Archives: deep sea fishing

Trials re-starting at Cardiff Crown Court today

Jury trials had been on hold during the crisis – with preliminary, plea and sentencing hearings being held virtually. But last week, the Lord Chief Justice announced they would restart from May 18 at a small number of Crown Courts under strict social-distancing guidelines. MORE NEWS: Newport drivers punished for offences Caerphilly Nissan X-Trail drink-driver jailed The pharmacists in Gwent …

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Second Coronavirus case confirmed in Wales in Cardiff

He said that they are not aware of a connection between the two cases in Wales – aside from them both returning from Italy. An epidemic is seeming more likely with news of the virus being passed by people who have not been to any of the affected countries. He said: “Rather worryingly, in England at least, there is evidence …

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Major operation to rescue men from sinking fishing boat

Rescue teams rescued two men from a fishing boat sinking off the coast of East Yorkshire. Hornsea Inshore Rescue rushed to the aid of the stricken private pleasure boat one mile off the shore at Aldbrough on Thursday. The two man crew had been enjoying a fishing trip but the vessel had got its anchor entangled, pulling the boat underwater …

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RSPCA issues fishing reminder after gull trapped by unattended baited rod

RSPCA Cymru has issued a reminder about the importance of responsible angling, after a herring gull was trapped by an unattended, fully-baited rod in North Wales. The warning comes with recreational fishing activity expected to increase in Wales amid an easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The Welsh Government has confirmed that local, socially-distanced fishing has been allowed under regulations previously passed …

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Police investigating alleged illegal fishing in Monmouthshire

After tweeting that they had begun investigating the reports on Monday, a spokesman for the police said today: “We are getting in touch with the owners of the vehicles that were parked there on that day.” Recreational fishing is not permitted under the government’s lockdown guidance. READ MORE: Family tribute to Usk prison officer, and funeral arrangements Groups from Bristol …

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Scottish singer Fish hitting Cardiff on tour

As well as the new material the 2020 UK shows will feature a full performance of the Vigil album in what will be the start of the closing of the circle on Fish’s long solo career. MORE NEWS: More than 200 needles cleared from abandoned tent in Newport City Centre by volunteers Hundreds sign petition to save Newport nursery school …

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Cambodian plane carrying 200000 gowns touches down in Cardiff

Today’s flight is the first of two due to arrive this week, which will replenish supplies of gowns for the NHS and social care staff in Wales. In total, 660,000 gowns will be flown in to Cardiff Airport on the flights, from Cambodia and Hangzhou, in China. First minister Mark Drakeford said: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have …

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North-east fishery prepares to reopen following Covid-19 pandemic

A north-east fishery is planning to reopen later this week as long as the government allows it. Loch Insch Fishery has said it plans to welcome anglers from Friday as long as Nicola Sturgeon gives the move the go ahead on Thursday. They said the numbers of people using the site will be limited and have to be pre-booked. Although …

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Fish numbers dropping in River Trent and River Dove, anglers say

Concerns are rising over possible declining numbers of fish in the two major rivers near Burton. Government body the Environment Agency has received reports from anglers that the number of barbel and chub are reducing. The problem is said to be particularly bad in the upper section of the River Trent which flows from Burton to Stoke, as well as …

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RSPCA comes to the aid of distressed swan with fishing hook caught through its tongue in Deeside

RSPCA officers came to the aid of a swan with a fishing line and hook caught through its tongue in Deeside. The swan was found on the Deeside Industrial Estate on Friday (27 March) with a member of the public alerting the RSPCA after spotting a fishing line protruding from his mouth. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Phil Lewis said: “This …

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