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13/11/2025

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13/11/2025

The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation says that political support is growing – both in Cornwall and at Westminster – for its proposal for a Cornish Fishing and Seafood Pilot.

The plans will form the basis of a bid to the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund to ‘future-proof’ the area’s fishing and seafood sector.

The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation says that political support is growing for its proposal for a Cornish Fishing and Seafood Pilot.

10/11/2025

English Channel fisherman Martin Yorwarth has written and released a ska shanty that he says is a requiem for the inshore fishing fleet, and for the small coastal communities that have been abandoned and forced out of the fishing industry by years of mismanagement and neglect...

26/08/2025

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23/07/2025

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Discover Pete Robinson’s powerful photo exhibition on North Shields’ fishing industry, plus enter to win his book Harvest from the Deep.

18/07/2025

Pots found on protected wreck sites spark concerns about illegal fishing 🗣

https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/pots-found-on-protected-wreck-sites-spark-concerns-about-illegal-fishing/

17/07/2025

This Throwback Thursday, we’re diving into the rich maritime heritage of the Isle of Man – from the proud days of Manx-built nickeys and nobbies to the fascinating patchwork fleet that’s called the island home over the decades. Discover how boats from across the UK, Ireland and beyond found their way to Manx harbours, keeping local fishing traditions alive...

https://fishingnews.co.uk/fishing-nostalgia/isle-of-man-vessels-and-manx-built-boats

16/07/2025

A Canadian seafood company has successfully completed its first flights of live lobster direct to Spain – a move that could threaten the premium paid for European lobsters...

https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/canadian-live-lobsters-to-compete-for-european-markets/

15/07/2025

Is it time for the UK to invest in its own dedicated fishing training vessel?

With the industry facing a well-known recruitment crisis, could a purpose-built vessel – like Norway’s Skulebas – be the key to inspiring the next generation, offering new career paths, and even helping to rehabilitate lives?

Andy Read explores how a training boat could boost skills, change perceptions and secure a brighter future for UK fishing.

Read more 👉 https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/is-it-time-for-a-uk-training-vessel/