Bristol Live sends its condolences to the friends and family of those we lost in April 2025Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084 Here are a selection of the death notices in Bristol posted throughout April 2025 grandmother of Megan and Holly and great grandmother of Violet Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 25th April 2025 at 2.15pm will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind and may be given on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors Southville Lodge Southville Road Southville BS3 1DJ 2025 peacefully at Bristol Royal Infirmary Funeral service at All Saint's Church Castle Cary on Monday 7th April at 2pm followed by private interment in the Cemetery donations in memory of Jay are being invited for PSC Support Charity c/o Harold F He will be greatly missed by All who knew him Funeral and Thanksgiving Service was onApril 3t South Bristol Crematorium He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him Funeral service was held at South Bristol Crematorium on April 15 She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends Doris's funeral service was held at Weston Crematorium on March 31 Died peacefully at home on 22nd February after a long illness A funeral service took place on April 7 at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Andrew Vernon sadly passed away peacefully at Grace fields Nursing Home on Tuesday 4th March he will be deeply missed by all who knew him Passed peacefully away at Dene Lodge Care Home on 16th March 2025 Funeral service was held on April 10th at South Bristol Crematorium Passed away at Southmead Hospital on Thursday 5th December 2024 aged 74 years Will be greatly missed by all the staff at Osborne Court Care Home The funeral service was held at South Bristol Crematorium on April 9 Sadly passed away at Southmead Hospital on 8th March 2025 aged 93 Funeral to be held on Friday 9th May 2025 at 12 noon at South Bristol Crematorium Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 14th March 2025 aged 57 years She will be greatly missed by her son Daniel and all of her loving family and friends The funeral service was on Wednesday April 16 in the Waterside Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium Celebration of Janet's Life at 3 Stoke Hill A much loved Father and Grandfather who will be very sadly missed Passed away peacefully on Saturday 1st March 2025 Much loved and will be sadly missed by wife Nicola Funeral took place 1.30pm on April 11 at South Bristol Crematorium Unexpectedly passed away on 24th February 2025 Pete will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends Funeral service was held at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 4th April (Nee Bracey) (Formerly Webster) Passed away at Little Heath Care Home on 20th March 2025 aged 85 years She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends Funeral service was held on Monday 7th April 2025 in the Waterside Chapel he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends The Funeral Service washeld at All Saints' Church Sadly passed away at Warmley House Care Home on 7 April 2025. A dearly loved wife, who will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service on Friday 16 May to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood at 10.00am followed by a burial at Kingswood Remembrance Park at 11.00am A wake will be held afterwards at Warmley Community Centre and everyone who knew Phyl is welcome to come and share memories Donations in Phyl's memory for Warmley House Care Home can be left in the retiring collection at the church or may be sent c/o Alderwick Funeral Directors Passed away 5th March 2025 and 26th March 2025 aged 92 and 94 years respectively They will both be sadly missed by all their family and friends Ken and Joan's Memorial service was held on Monday 14th April passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Saturday 29th March 2025 aged 82 years beloved mum of Mark and of the late Scott also a loving grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends Funeral Service was held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Passed away peacefully on Thursday 27th March 2025 at Southampton General Hospital The funeral service took place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Canford Crematorium at 3.00pm Funeral service was at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 25th April Formerly of Portishead, passed away on 23rd March aged 81 years. Dearly loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium was on Tuesday 22nd April at 1.30pm. Of Baltonsborough, passed peacefully away on 25th March 2025 aged 94 years. A much loved wife of the late Michael Rutter, aunt, godmother and friend to many who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium was on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 10:30am, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St Dunstan's Church, Baltonsborough. Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2025. Now reunited with his beloved wife, June. He will be so greatly missed by his children, Clive, Trudie and Jo, his grandchildren Chloe, Charlotte, Francesca, Fred, Sophie, Alice and Joshua and great grandchildren Eva, Harrison, Rafi and Michael and their families. Rest in Peace, surrounded by Love. The Funeral Service was held at St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna on Monday, 28th April at 11.30 am. Loving memories of my brother Alan who will be so sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Pam & Ryan at this time. With love from his sister Enid & Family Lynne, Tim, Julie, Elkie & Sam. Trevor, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 1st April. A kind, generous and devoted man who lived a full and active life until his very last days. He will be fondly missed by so many. A private family Cremation was held, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary's Church, Olveston on Thursday 17th April at 1pm. Sadly passed away on the 4th of April 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Banks. Much loved Father of Andrew, David and the late Elizabeth. A cherished Papa. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service was held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30th. Formerly of Chew Magna. Passed away peacefully aged 96 years on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man. Beloved wife of the late Graham George, treasured mother of Mike and Carole, adored Nan of Joe, Aishlin, Frazer and Hugh, great Grandmother of Nico, Oshian and Onora. A service to celebrate the long life of Dorothy took place at 11.30am on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Douglas Borough Crematorium, Glencrutchery Road. (nee Yapp) (Fran) Much loved by family and friends, Fran sadly passed away at home aged 82. We will miss her kind heart and beautiful smile. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 7th May, 2pm at The Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium. Wear something green. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. Beloved Brother, Father and Grandfather died peacefully in his sleep in the Bristol Royal Infirmary on the 6th April after a long illness. Service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday May 12th at 1.30pm. You will be missed always. Love Steven, Debbie Kelly & Wayne. Sign in Join now, it's FREE! A popular Thornbury business is planning a relocation and expansion and has asked The Blue Mountains council for help and support Lesley Fisher, the owner of Loved You Madly - a downtown Thornbury consignment shop, made a presentation at council’s committee of the whole meeting on April 29 Fisher asked council for its support as she embarks on an ambitious expansion and relocation plan for her business Fisher explained that she plans to relocate from her current shop in the Harbour Mews building to the building located at 24 Bruce Street South – right next to the Good Grief coffee shop Fisher said she plans an expansion/renovation of the new location that will allow her business to expand and grow Her shop has grown in popularity and needs more room “We’re very proud of our success,” Fisher told council “The community in general has been wonderfully supportive.” Fisher said she would like to put an addition on the building at the rear of the property which is similar to other neighbouring buildings on the same street She said she has run into two issues as she plans the expansion: the town’s parking requirements and the length of time to get a site plan approved the town’s parking regulations would require Fisher to provide an additional seven parking spaces because of the location of the property in the heart of downtown there is no room/space to create those seven spots the town’s parking policies do not include an option for a property owner to pay cash in lieu of parking when it’s not physically possible to create the required parking spaces Fisher requested that the town come to a cash-in-lieu agreement with her to allow the project to move ahead he said many communities have begun to eliminate parking requirements or have specific cash-in-lieu bylaws in place to regulate these kinds of situations “Seven parking spaces could never be supported by this site,” said Toncic Fisher and Toncic also said they are hoping the project can get an expedited site plan process to allow it to advance quickly Toncic said they have already met with staff who have been “considerate and receptive to our concerns.” “There are concerns that costs and delays are not going to make this economically feasible,” said Toncic council received the information from the delegation and Acting CAO Adam Smith said staff would bring a report back to council in response to the specific requests from Fisher More Spotlight > Royalty free stock photo of Union Jack flags bunting in local street party.SeeThe 80th anniversary of VE Day marking eight decades since the end of the Second World War in Europe (May 8 The day commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied Forces the nation will be embarking on celebrations ranging from live music concerts Remembrance services and exhibitions are also taking place telling the important stories of local communities and its people - those who fought and died during the war While the anniversary itself takes place on Thursday the weekends either side of it - including this Bank Holiday weekend - boast a lot to get stuck into Here's a list of events we know about so far.. Aerospace Bristol is hosting a step back in time to the year 1945 where visitors will be able to soak up the street party atmosphere in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day The museum promises a weekend packed with 'fun Some of the activities on offer include being among the first to enter a real WWII air raid shelter in the new Filton Blitz Experience see the WWII Bolingbroke bomber restored by volunteers enjoy a cream tea out in a street party setting There will also be games and activities for children across the weekend On Monday (May 5) visitors can take part in a Lindy Hop dance class say hello to Winston Churchill as he roams the museum Find out more and book your tickets here. Kingswood Heritage Museum - Guided Tour and Cream Tea VE Day 80 Celebration On Monday (May 5) step back in time with a guided tour led by an expert curator at the museum who will take you through the fascinating WWII exhibits to be found here You'll be able to hear stories of the local community during wartime as well as wartime artefacts and displays that bring the 1940s to life After the tour, you'll be able to relax in the charming Windmill Cafe and enjoy a traditional cream tea, all included in your ticket. Find out more and book your tickets here Berkeley Castle will be hosting a weekend of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day From live performances from members of the D-Day Darlings Find out what's on and book your tickets here Flying the Union flag on Armed Forces Day 2017(Image: Paul Slater)May 6'Citizens of Bristol at War' at Portishead Library Portishead Library will host an author and film event on Tuesday, May 6, from 11am until noon, with Clive Burton, a social historian. While a free event, you'll still need to book a ticket here (Beacons will be lit across the city on this day - so check your local information if you can't see your beacon featured in the list below) Long Ashton Royal British Legion at Peel Park The Long Ashton Royal British Legion is hosting an event at Peel Park at 6pm on Thursday There will be performances by the Church Choir Plus there will be prizes for the best Demob Suit and Vera Lynn impersonation The village beacon will be lit at 9.30pm as part of the National Chain of Beacons Find out more here Yate Town Council are hosting a beacon lighting event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day The event will take place at Tyler's Field and will include musical performances from the D-Day Dollies and a short service before the beacon is lit at 9.15pm and attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets Chipping Sodbury Town Trust will be lighting the beacon in Chipping Sodbury at 9.30pm (when beacons across the UK will also be lit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day). According to the official VE Day events page this will take place on Wickwar Road (BS37 6GA) Residents are invited to join Siston Parish Council for an 80th anniversary of VE Day celebration From 6.30pm you'll be able to enjoy a picnic of fish and chips with live music from contemporary musician Robbie Culley beginning at 7.30pm Rosemary will host a service with music from the Songsmith Quarter You're welcome to wear costumes from the era and wave flags in celebration Esteemed OAP luncheon and community evening celebration in Cadbury Heath The Coronation Centre in Cadbury Heath is inviting all 'esteemed OAPs' to a special luncheon in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day The afternoon will also include camaraderie Later in the day (from 6-10pm) the Centre will open its doors to the rest of the community, with music and a 1940s fancy dress theme. Find out more here Nailsea Town Council will be holding a raising the flag event from 9am on the village green and supporting Holy Trinity Church with the lighting of the town beacon in the evening Clevedon Pier is hosting a special talk by The Lady Time Traveller about the roles of women in the Second World War, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm They’ll also have a fish and chip evening that night, and a VE Day Big Band Concert will be held at Clevedon Community Centre and the Princes Hall from 7.30pm - buy your concert tickets here Bristol Dementia Action Alliance VE Day Celebration at Ambition House (BS11 0PZ) From 1.30-3.30pm there will be an afternoon of celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day Afternoon tea will be provided and there will be plenty of musical entertainment Book your tickets here Classic street party scenes - the road blocked off with chairs and a Union Flag and bunting right across the road on Woodbridge Road(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)May 10Keynsham Bandstand Performance with 1940s Swing Band Keynsham Town Council will be hosting a special VE Day bandstand performance in Memorial Park from 2-4pm Thornbury Swing Band will be playing classics from the 1940s and memories of VE Day will be shared friends and a picnic to enjoy what promises to be a special afternoon of live music and remembrance This VE inspired concert will be performed by the popular WorleWind band and will feature a host of big band, wartime and patriotic tunes. It will take place at Uphill Road South, BS23 4SD) - find out more here There will be free vintage bus rides running through the day between 10.30am and 4pm taking you on a nostalgic bus ride through the village there will be a theatrical performance titled 'Rationing Woes' there will be a musical performance from the D-Day Dollies at 12.30pm The British Royal Legion will be in attendance with special VE Day lapel pins available More vintage bus rides will take place in Clifton on this day There will then be an open day at The Clifton Club one of Clifton's most historic venues you'll be able to embark on guided tours of the 200-year-old club and drinks in the elegant bar overlooking The Mall Gardens there will be a number of live performances throughout the day Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ invites guests to Bristol Cathedral for a special Evensong service to be held at 3.30pm to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) After Gavin Thornbury’s seven years with Connacht Rugby ended last summer he contemplated the end of his professional rugby career the lock forward is captain of a resurgent Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby The 31-year-old was one of several senior players who came to Herriman in the offseason to help the year eight club back to Play-Off rugby Thornbury spent his time in his native Ireland with Connacht in Galway after joining the Leinster Rugby Academy Aside from brief spells in New Zealand and England he relishes a whole new life across the North Atlantic The former Ireland U20 international spent his vacations visiting major cities in the USA to see friends who had emigrated and a country he was obsessed with “It was the chance to play in America,” Thornbury said I always had an eye on it to see how it was going “Playing over here and getting to live over here has always been attractive I didn’t know what I was going to do and then my agent asked if I would go to America “Then Utah got on and said they were looking for a lock Director of Rugby) and they were really honest about how last season had gone and their vision for this year Thornbury arrived in Utah after two months with the Northampton Saints He played six games for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby champions and prepared for his maiden MLR campaign alongside a hotbed of rugby talent Utah head coach Greg Cooper liked what he saw in the Irishman and appointed the forward as his captain ahead of their season-opening 45-31 win over the Chicago Hounds “I was very grateful to be asked,” Thornbury said there are so many leaders in that team; it’s more of a placename than anything else “We have got vast experience in Liam Coltman and experience all over the board with Joel Hodson and D’Angelo Leuila “It’s not like I’ve had to really step up in the leadership department there’s lot of leaders here and I was just really grateful to be asked I did it in Connacht once or twice but never had the full captaincy role but it has been a lot of fun and I am delighted to be doing it.” Utah beat the NOLA Gold and Miami Sharks but lost 37-17 against the Houston SaberCats at Zions Bank Stadium It's a first-ever win for @utwarriorsrugby over @nolagoldrugby 📺 https://t.co/N1YhUY6szo #UTAHvNOLA | #MLR2025 pic.twitter.com/pe3QhpSnQr — Major League Rugby (@usmlr) March 1, 2025 Zion Going and Jordan Trainor both scored two tries in their 36-19 win over the Sharks at Baptist Health Community Field as Thornbury and his teammates bounced back from their Week 4 loss It is a start to the season that dramatically contrasts with the end of their 2024 season the Warriors were eight points from playing knockout rugby as the finest of margins took the hunger for winner-takes-all rugby to new heights Thornbury is one of a number of crucial arrivals to Cooper’s squad along with ex-All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman former NOLA center Jordan Trainor and journeyman prop Aku Seiuli Buying into the Utah Built mentality established by the coaching panel which was reinforced by hiking up mountains and preseason at Warriors HQ “There obviously has been a bit of a rebuild,” Thornbury said “There are a lot of players that are new this year “I came in a little bit later than everyone else but the connections were here when I arrived “You could see everyone was enjoying being in and around the building Everyone bought into what the coaches were saying “We have tried to continue that as we went into the season but it is a lot easier in preseason because there is no selection and no results “Now there are games the mood of the camp changes We just try to go back to that Utah Built philosophy and try to keep our connections The group are doing it really well.” Entering Week 6 and a clash with the Seattle Seawolves the Warriors are second in the Western Conference who have inflicted Utah’s sole defeat so far in 2025 a trip to Starfire Sports Complex and the division’s fourth-place team invites plenty of potential for the visiting team to further their cause the Warriors’ start to 2025 indicates a team with a clear desire to end that knockout rugby drought Thornbury will be the face of that campaign both as the team’s captain and the key in the forward pack “Every team I have been in wants to win the competition that we are in,” Thornbury said there are obviously different markers along the way that we have to hit “You can’t look too far down the line We’re very much focused week-on-week “I think as a playing group we’ve committed to each week presenting a new challenge “I have found myself preparing for teams that I have never prepared against “Each week you need to be on your game so we talk each week about a new challenge and what we’re trying to focus on.” the Utah Warriors take on the Seattle Seawolves in the Match of the Week Watch live in the USA on ESPN+ and on The Rugby Network worldwide San Diego Legion face NOLA Gold in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 Chicago Hounds face Miami Sharks in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Old Glory DC face Utah Warriors in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 New England Free Jacks face Houston SaberCats in Week 12 of MLR's Seattle Seawolves face RFCLA in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" MLR and the MLR shield design are registered trademarks of Major League Rugby logos and designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated Join Our Mailing List to Ensure You Never Miss Out on the MLR Action Never see this message again. Lifestyle | Travel It’s customary for journalists to declare interests So here goes: Thornbury Castle and I have history The old house I grew up in was linked to the Tudor castle by a secret underground passage Despite years of scraping and prodding we never found it My wife and I were married in St Mary’s church (which definitely was once linked to the castle enjoying our wedding reception and first married night in the castle in a grand room overlooking the extensive grounds My brother was a waiter in their acclaimed restaurant but was quickly fired for calamities including squirting coffee over guests after incorrectly assembling the cafetiere He was 17 and now - in his 60s - is over it As a local ‘cub’ newspaper reporter in the ‘80s I visited the castle for stories and gossip and have had a strong affection for the place ever since following the castle’s 2019 acquisition by a Dubai hotel group and an ambitious multi-million-pound refurbishment the cost of which surely exceeded the castle’s purchase price a bit of context; it’s not just any old castle on pretty countryside stretching to the Severn Valley began in 1511 to provide a status residence for Edward Stafford Building went well until he was beheaded for treason on the orders of Henry VIII.. The castle never was fully completed and fell into disrepair following the Civil War but was partially restored by the Howard family in 1824 no wonder this beautiful building is Grade 1 listed; a lot was at stake during the renovation What was once a fine hotel – but succumbed to the aging process – has now even if some areas await attention with further plans in the pipeline Under the careful guardianship of Khamas Hospitality the castle has come spectacularly back to life As you nose in through the gateway by the gatehouse (awaiting restoration) along the formal drive testament to the expertise of the gardening team The lawns - sweeping up to the atmospheric ruins of the outer walls - are lovingly tended On through the historic archway and the inner courtyard reverberates with new life thanks to the splashy fountain and striking formal flower beds accentuating the castle’s grandeur Inside the thick castle walls all the old timberwork - doors bannisters and more - has been sensitively restored The old floor tiles have been brought back to life the high ceilings in the public rooms lovingly refurbished and hand-painted The main hall is dominated by the original stately fireplace boasting intricately carved reliefs including the Stafford knot repeated throughout the castle on doorhandles and crests have likewise benefited from the phoenix-like rebirth Camilla joins racegoers at Cheltenham Festival for ‘Style Wednesday’ Risking it all for cheese: the wildest race you have to see in 2025 How to spend 72 hours in Florida's best kept secret Meal2Deal: on a mission to make food poverty history Is it a little showy? Sure, right down to the new ‘Tudor’ chairs, ‘historic’ painted scenes on the occasional tables and the strident patterns on carpet and curtain. But it works; it can’t have been much less glam than when ‘cloth of gold’ Henry VIII visited. So why not indulge its ostentatious Tudor heritage - few other hotels have the right There are 26 luxurious ‘bedchambers’ hidden in turrets including the Henry VIII suite where the man himself stayed with Anne Boleyn sumptuous James V of Scotland room with a big a dramatic central chandelier and sleeping mat for Fergal The cavernous bathroom featured an elegant roll top bath but was dominated by a huge walk-in shower with - not wall tiles - but a big Some rooms have underfloor heating while there are minibars complimentary bottles of delicious artisan sloe gin How could you classify a hotel so constrained by its Grade 1 Listed status that it can’t add fripperies such as a pool Thornbury Castle was once celebrated for its fine dining and the eating experience again matches that of the building’s splendour overseen by chef David Williams (not me) was recently awarded three coveted AA rosettes and four red stars for its service (no squirty cafetieres today) and serves starters including mushroom veloute with pickled shimeji and enoki with truffle cream and treacle cured salmon with Japanese salad and wasabi eight-hours slow-roasted belly pork with brawn and black pudding and caramelised apple The dramatic dining rooms are a highlight; intimate but spectacular with panelling portraits of long dead nobles and royals connected with the castle we had to dine in splendid isolation in the Library while surrounded by a random collection of old books and a suit of armour Only the overly bright lighting could have been more intimate You’d pay good money to see the 15-acre grounds (including a great field for dog-walking) if they were a public attraction they include a wire sculpture of Henry VIII and are divided into separate areas including a rose garden It’s strange to think that the real Henry once promenaded here too which lets the side down and which awaits to be embraced by the refurb programme Although there’s no full-blown spa there are treatment rooms Guests seeking to squeeze more history out of their visit can hire Tudor garb (we spotted two TikTokers history tours or a horse-drawn carriage ride by special arrangement We enjoyed a sunny seven-mile cross-country ramble to one of my favourite old pubs at Oldbury-on-Severn Thornbury Castle feels like a timeless concept - almost a state of mind - as much as a hotel romantic ruins and peaceful location make it - in its new lease of life - as fit for a king as ever it was Thornbury Castle [email protected] Rooms: From £329 for two people B+B to £899 for a suite Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence at Linear Fisheries’ St John’s Lake in Stanton Harcourt on 27 April 2024 He was fined £146 and ordered to pay £135 costs and a £58 victim surcharge at Hastings Magistrates Court on 1 August 2024 Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officer What should have been a fun day of fishing has been spoiled by a big unexpected bill and all the stress that comes with it Any angler aged 13 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence. A 1-day licence costs from just £6 and an annual licence costs from just £30 (concessions available). Junior licences are free for 13 - 16-year-olds. Licences are available from www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm The Environment Agency carries out enforcement work all year round and is supported by partners including the police and the Angling Trust Fisheries enforcement work is intelligence-led targeting known hot-spots and where illegal fishing is reported Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency incident hotline 24/7 on 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Jordan West was charged with:  On 27 April 2024 at St John’s Lake in a place where fishing is regulated fished for freshwater fish or eels by means of an unlicensed fishing instrument contrary to Section 27(1)(a) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.