Planners refuse permission for poultry unit close to ‘precious’ chalk stream Campaigners welcomed the move not to allow new unit housing up to 32,000 egg-laying hens near Berkshire’s River Kennet. Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025
Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK’s rivers The Angling Trust said that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Citizen testing reveals phosphate ‘crisis’ in English and Welsh rivers Anglers say more than a third of freshwater sites breach phosphate levels for good ecological status The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
Chicken industry must halt expansion to stop ‘environmental scandal’ in River Severn Campaigners warn of same ‘tragic events’ as in River Wye if planners ignore pollution risks of intensive production The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
Fish deaths in England’s rivers rise tenfold in four years More than 216,000 fish died in 2022-2023, when England recorded a 54% increase in sewage spills The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
83% of English rivers have evidence of high pollution from sewage and agriculture Exclusive: Hundreds of anglers take part in UK’s largest citizen science water-testing project The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024
England ladies’ angling team protest over trans teammate The sport’s governing body, the Angling Trust, has denied that transgender women have an advantage The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
‘Trying to get a bank spot is crazy as it’s become so popular’ - how gen Z got hooked on urban fishing Exhilarating, active, and doable in a lunch hour, urban fishing is booming among young people. Meet the new breed of anglers shaking up the banks The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
David Seaman explains first thoughts on Arsene Wenger and details Arsenal impact Ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was named in the Premier League Hall of Fame alongside Sir Alex Ferguson this week and David Seaman has spoken highly of his former manager Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023