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26/10/2026

25/10/2026

In case you missed it this evening - watch it here

Paul and Bob are joined by terrier Ted, sadly for the final time, to fish the River Ribble in Lancashire. They are hoping to catch barbel, and Ted hopes to taste Bob’s hotpot.

24/10/2026

24/10/2026

We are hosting another RiverBlitz on the 30th of October!

This time, it's going to be for the Upper Tame (Denshaw to Stalybridge). We will meet at Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE) at 10am. There is a small car park that fills quickly; on-street parking is available at Uppermill Cricket Club, OL3 6HF.

The day will involve collecting water samples from various points along the River Tame. Please come dressed for all weather and bring a packed lunch. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have the room booked until 4 pm, and this will be the end of the session.

We look forward to seeing you there!😊

To book your free place, please visit the following link in the comments below:

13/10/2026

10th October was Global Animal Road Accident Awareness Day.

The Road Lab depends on the public to record any road kill sightings so that research can be done to prevent it.

Do your part and remember to report any sightings either on:
the app: https://arcg.is/qSaHP
or the online form: https://arcg.is/qSaHP

To read more about The Road Lab, visit their website and social medias:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoadLab
Website: https://www.theroadlab.co.uk/

12/10/2026

Update regarding Lancaster Canal Incident @ Garstang

The EA Fisheries team have been out to the canal this morning and carried out water sampling at a number of locations. The readings can be seen in the attached images.

Image 1 - Bridge 69 actually has the better water quality readings with 45% DO.
Image 2 - Bridge House Marina 31.8% DO (Dead Fish)
Image 3 - A6 Bridge 11.7% DO
Image 4 - Moss Lane 4.7% DO
Image 5 - Tithe Barn 7.6% DO

The ammonia levels at all sample sites are extremely low and there is no smell of slurry in the water suggesting that this is unlikely to be a slurry related incident.

The dead fish appear to be fresh, dying within probably the last 24 hours.

The EA have handed the incident over to the CRT team for investigation. The cause of the problem has not be determined at this time.

If there are any angers out ans about over the next few day please monitor the sittuation and report any further concerns to the CRT on their 24 hour emergency number 0800 4799947

08/10/2026

14/09/2026

A live hour on cormorant reporting, venue mapping, licencing and the national picture. Thursday 24 September, 7pm UK.

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