17/09/25: Rivers in National Parks, Rural Post Offices, Economics of Fishing.
A new report claims rivers in England and Wales' National Parks aren't protected adequately against sewage discharges and agricultural runoff.
A new report claims rivers in England and Wales' National Parks aren't protected adequately against sewage discharges and agricultural runoff. 'Rivers at Risk', published by Campaign for National Parks and the Rivers Trust says in some areas the sewage system isn't able to cope with an influx of holiday visitors. The report's timed to send a message to the Government ahead of forthcoming reforms to the water industry.
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The cost of running a fishing boat has risen, but so have profits. Anna Hill discusses the findings of Seafish's latest report on the economics of the UK fleet.
Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Sarah Swadling
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- Wed 17 Sep 202505:45BBC Radio 4
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