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.

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.

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.

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

Environment Agency officers have helped plant more than 500 new trees along the River Gipping to help restore it.