Illegal Somerset car dismantler to pay £400,000

Wayne Hillard claimed he was repairing vehicles, not stripping them, but made £1.3m at his Westonzoyland compound.




Coarse fishing on rivers is off limits for three months

Anglers across East Anglia are reminded that the coarse fishing close season starts on March 15, meaning they are unable to fish in rivers and some stillwaters.




Demountable flood barrier for Welney Wash Road

The Environment Agency wants to hear from the public as it makes preparations to install a new demountable flood barrier for the Welney Wash Road.




Thoresby Hall Hotel sewage discharge leads to £90,000 fine

Bourne Leisure Ltd, owners of country house hotels, Haven and Butlins, was fined £90,000 for polluting the River Meden and has to pay £44,518.96 in costs.




John Wilson MBE honoured with new rod licence images

Angling legend’s favourite fish to feature in striking image on new rod licence