Salmon and sea trout have reached an “unprecedented” low across Wales prompting one agency to consider drastic measures to halt the decline. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) say that the number of salmon and sea trout in Welsh rivers have continued to fall and “threatens the future” of many fisheries. To tackle the decline NRW are […]
Sporting Events
Angling byelaws for salmon and sea trout in Wales
Angling byelaws for salmon and sea trout in Wales New byelaws which will help protect increasingly vulnerable and threatened stocks of salmon and sea trout in rivers in Wales are in place for the 2020 season. The byelaws will remain for 10 years and mean all salmon caught by rod and net fisheries must be […]
All the new fishing laws you need to be aware of after Brexit
Under new fishing laws all fish stocks in UK waters will be fished at sustainable levels after Brexit, the Government has said as it publishes new legislation on fisheries. The Fisheries Bill being introduced into Parliament creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks. It […]
River Ely survey ‘could tackle wider pollution issues’
Steve Duffy A project to identify and tackle sources of pollution on the River Ely could set a precedent for restoring other water courses across Wales, it has been claimed. A “massive survey” of the river found hundreds of fly-tipping hotspots and previously unknown sewage pipes. The Restore our Rivers campaign will now set […]
Welsh fisherman hauls in record-breaking 235lb monster skate
David Griffiths, 46, from Sarn, Powys, made the monster skate catch while sea fishing with 12-year-old son William in the popular spot of Oban, Argyll and Bute, off the Scottish coast. Despite fishing since the age of three, nothing could prepare David for what emerged from the water – what was later confirmed as the […]
Geraint Thomas: Tour de France hero’s welcome home to Cardiff
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will be welcomed home to Cardiff later on Thursday, with thousands of people expected on the streets of the capital. The 32-year-old will be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones at the Senedd at 16:25 BST before a celebration outside Cardiff Castle. Thomas became the first Welshman to win […]
Cardiff Arms Park to go cashless
Cardiff Arms Park to go cashless from next week the iconic ground will become a predominantly cashless facility to enhance customer experience and improve security. All public bars, the car park and Cardiff Blues shop will become entirely cashless to ensure a more efficient and secure transaction with electronic payments. To facilitate those with cash […]
Tackle cage goes to Merthyr
Tackle cage is a rugby inflatable for kids to practice tackling in safely. As well as running kids camps at Cardiff Arms Park throughout the week, the community team hosted sessions in Merthyr with both the inflatable tackle cage and European Challenge Cup in attendance. More than 1,000 visitors attended the event at the Active […]
A floating football pitch for Cardiff Bay as part of the Champions League
Marc Diaper works for Coffi Co coffeehouse in Cardiff Bay. They have been viewing the floating football pitch being assembled all day. While there is generally a football pitch constructed as a part of the festival, this particular one is the first floating pitch that has been created. On Friday, June 2, it will hold […]
12 Golf Courses : best in South Wales?
Golf Courses – South Wales Wales’ first Senior Open Championship, held at Royal Porthcawl, was a great success played on one of the best golf courses in South Wales. Golf is seriously popular in south Wales so here are 12 of the best of golf courses South Wales can offer just a short drive away. All of […]