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Claims Lowestoft fishing fleet all foreign owned

It's been reported all of the fishing fleet based in Lowestoft in Suffolk is now foreign owned.
It's been reported all of the fishing fleet based in Lowestoft in Suffolk is now foreign owned. Credit: ITV Anglia

It's been reported all of the fishing fleet based in Lowestoft in Suffolk is now foreign owned. The survey, by Greenpeace, says there are eight fishing vessels based in the town at the moment. It also says 57% of the fishing capacity in Britain is now foreign owned.

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Fishing for Forces in Northamptonshire

Servicemen and women enjoying last year's event
Servicemen and women enjoying last year's event Credit: Briggs & Forrester

Servicemen and women are being offered the chance to spend a day fishing in Northamptonshire.

Fishing for Forces day will take place at Ravensthorpe Reservoir on 11th September.

Organisers say the therapeutic qualities of fishing can help veterans from all conflicts benefit from rest and relaxation.

Anglers warned of licence crack-down

Anglers are being warned to have a valid licence
Anglers are being warned to have a valid licence Credit: Press Association

Anglers are being warned that the Environment Agency is launching a crack-down against people fishing without a licence.

Fisheries Enforcement Officers will be checking waterways in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk to make sure those enjoying the sport are licensed.

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