New Scottish Government laws mandate expensive surveillance cameras on fishing vessels. Fishermen call it a 'breach of trust' and fear unfair targeting and crippling fines. Read the full story.
Discover Appletreewick, a historic Yorkshire Dales village with 12th-century cottages and a friendly spirit. Crowned Britain's friendliest town to drive through, it's the perfect serene getaway.
A vast, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, plundering squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Action is urgently needed.
Discover Boulmer, a serene Northumberland fishing village with iconic blue boats, a smuggling history, and stunning coastal views. Perfect for a tranquil UK escape. Plan your visit now.
Riviera Travel slashes 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône & Rhine from £1,849. Book by 30 Jan for luxury travel with VIP service.
Riviera Travel offers 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône, and Rhine. Enjoy VIP treatment, luxury travel, and all-inclusive packages from just £1,849. Book by 30th January.
Norfolk Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers are appealing for information about her final movements.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
NBA All-Star Ben Simmons postpones his basketball return to become owner of the South Florida Sails in the Sport Fishing Championship. Discover his new passion.
Former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons becomes co-owner of the South Florida Sails Angling Club while his basketball career remains on hold. Discover his new venture.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Tough new fishing bans in Western Australia to protect critically low fish stocks will send seafood prices soaring. The measures start on December 16. Read more.
The UK faces criticism for opposing a 77% mackerel catch cut advised by scientists, prioritising short-term profits over the stock's survival. Urgent action is needed to save this vital fishery.
An invasive snakehead fish is devastating Sri Lankan reservoirs. Discover how local fishermen are fighting back and creating new economic opportunities from this ecological crisis.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
Sri Lankan freshwater fishers are transforming the ecological threat of invasive snakehead fish into an economic opportunity through angler tourism and dried fish production.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
Comedy legend Bob Mortimer reveals the future of his beloved fishing series with Paul Whitehouse and shares candid health reflections in an exclusive interview.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
US Coast Guard intercepts narco-submarine carrying £200 million worth of cocaine with historic connection to former President Donald Trump's business empire
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created by centuries-old shipwrecks are boosting fish populations around Britain's coast, offering new hope for sustainable fisheries.
New England's coastal waters are experiencing a remarkable lobster population explosion, with Maine reporting record-breaking catches. Discover how warming seas are reshaping marine ecosystems and creating unexpected opportunities for fishermen.
Comedy legend Bob Mortimer opens up about his dramatic physical transformation following triple bypass surgery and how it's changed his perspective on life and health.
A teenage boy faces life-threatening injuries after being mauled by a crocodile while fishing in a remote Northern Territory location. The 16-year-old was airlifted to hospital in critical condition following the brutal attack.
A teenage boy is recovering in hospital after a terrifying saltwater crocodile attack while fishing at a popular Queensland beach, sparking fresh safety warnings.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.