Attempts by the British Canoe Union (B.C.U) to drum up political support for their campaign for a right to paddle along every river and stream in England and Wales received a setback last month when the government formally rejected the B.C.U sponsored Ten Minute Rule Bill promoted by Brighton MP Des Turner. The ‘Access to […]

DSR “Where new Transits cost less”The Ford Transit remains Britain’s best selling commercial vehicle and here at DSR we have over 20 years of experience in supplying outstanding value and service to our customers. DSR have systems in place to locate vehicles that main dealers and multi-brand Internet companies find hard to match on both […]

‘Kobra Angling Products are made by anglers for anglers’Operating from Leicester, the company is centrally based within the UK and has made steady inroads into the angling world since 2000, by supplying quality tried and tested products. Highly rated ‘celebrity’ anglers are showing increased preference for Kobra products, which is testimony to their quality and […]

PRESS RELEASEMarch 2007Pictured above from left, Lynn Evemy Marketing Manager, Andy May and Marius Coldwell Sales Manager.Well known North East Match Angler has signed a three-year contract with line producer Ultima worth a significant four figure sum.Ultima see this tie up as the first step in the expansion of their presence in the Match market.Lynn […]

What’s in the March issue of Match Fishing?What’s in the March issue of Match Fishing? Match NewsAll the latest news from the wonderful world of match fishing.Game On! We pit Fulham FC footballer Jimmy Bullard head to head against Daiwa Dorking’s Ben Leach in a match at Coleman’s Cottage.   Match Q&AOur experts answer your match fishing […]

FISHERIES VISION (DEFRA) MEETINGS FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN SEA FISHERIES (including RSAs).  http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/fish-2027/index.htm You may be aware of the Fisheries Vision which is currently out to consultation until April 26th. Between now and then DEFRA has organised a series of trips around the coast to talk to the industry about the Vision and get their input, as follows: Feb […]

Fisheries not catching onThere has never been a more urgent need to strengthen fisheries management measures globally, says TRAFFIC in a new report that examines the application of trade-related measures by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) in regulating the world’s fishing industry. RFMOs are intergovernmental organizations who regulate fishing activities across the world’s oceans.  “The world’s […]

Two Gateshead companies have been fined a total £28,000, after pleading guilty to causing an oil slick on the River Tyne.Brett Oils Limited and Brett Oils Business Services Limited of Pipewellgate, Gateshead, were each fined £14,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,100 each to the Environment Agency, which brought the case at Gateshead Magistrates […]

Following a meeting with a delegation brought by Martin Salter MP, Home Office minister Vernon Coaker has confirmed that the Government and the police will take very seriously any unlawful activity that targets anglers. Mr Coaker has also confirmed that new measures in the Serious and Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 can be used […]