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Government Fracking Controls Not Enough says Angling Trust
Angling and conservation groups have given a lukewarm welcome to this week’s Government announcement that National Parks and Areas of Natural Beauty will be afforded special protection and fracking developments will only be allowed within them under ‘exceptional circumstances’. Although a useful step in the right direction this definition remains unclear and will not prohibit all fracking in these areas.
Other wildlife sites which often include important fisheries, such as Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas for Conservation (SACs) and Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) as well as nature reserves and Local Wildlife Sites, have been excluded from the new safeguards.
The Angling Trust, National Trust, RSPB, the Salmon and Trout Association, The Wildlife Trusts and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust earlier this year published a major review of the risks that shale gas extraction (‘fracking’) could pose in the UK entitled ‘Are we Fit to frack?’ which put forward ten recommendations to address these risks.
These included:
- Avoid sensitive areas for wildlife and water resources by creating shale gas extraction exclusion zones.
- Make Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) mandatory for shale gas extraction proposals.
- Require shale gas operators to pay for a world-class regulatory regime.
- Prevent taxpayers from bearing the costs of accidental pollution.
- Ensure monitoring and testing of shale gas operations is rigorous and independent.
The Angling Trust shares the concerns of other wildlife groups about the impacts of fracking and the potential for water contamination, close to a range of fragile ecosystems and habitats including vulnerable chalk streams. With many of the newly licensed fracking areas either on top of or close to the chalk aquifers of Southern and Eastern England the Trust has pressed for designating all sensitive areas as ‘no frack’ zones. Groundwater contamination poses a threat to all river systems but the English chalk rivers are particularly vulnerable due to the permeable nature of their aquifers.
Angling Trust Campaigns Chief Martin Salter said:
“This is a missed opportunity to ensure that all designated sites, which are highly sensitive and of great value to wildlife and fisheries, are properly protected from the outset. The Angling Trust has once again joined forces with other conservation groups to strongly urge Government to review this decision and deliver meaningful environmental protection and a rigorous system of regulation.
“As we said in our joint report back in March we believe that fracking should only go ahead in the UK if it can be objectively demonstrated that the regulatory framework for the industry is fit for purpose, and offers sufficient protection to the natural and historic environment. The government has simply not done enough to convince anglers and conservationists that the problems experienced in America, with groundwater pollutions and environmental damage, won’t now be repeated over here.”
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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Dates announced for two new Fisheries Enforcement Workshops in Kent and Surrey
The Angling Trust is working closely with the Environment Agency, National Wildlife Crime Unit and Institute of Fisheries Management to deliver Fisheries Enforcement Workshops in all eight of our regions. Booking is now open for two new Workshops in Kent and Surrey. Book now to learn about fishery enforcement law, the intelligence-led enforcement system and angling enforcement best practice.
The intention to to increase awareness throughout the angling community regarding the law, intelligence-led enforcement system and best practice. Delivery is by experienced enforcement professionals and also include sessions on migrant anglers and general best practice for water bailiffs.
These one-day courses are aimed at all anglers - not just fishery managers or controlling clubs - because we all need to understand the law and how the system works to protect fish and fisheries.
Angling Trust Ambassador Mick Brown attended the East of England Fisheries Enforcement Workshop and said: "This really opened my eyes, in all respects. It is easy to think that nothing is happening - but it is: there is a hard-core of very experienced and dedicated professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes to get everyone aboard and working together. I am so pleased that I attended, because I now feel much better informed and able to help. I really would urge as many anglers as possible to support the Fisheries Enforcement Campaign and attend these crucial briefings."
There are two new Workshops coming up - see booking information below.
Fisheries Enforcement Workshops at Larkfield, Kent in November
Where:
Church Farm Hall
198 New Hythe Lane
Larkfield
Kent
ME20 6ST
When:
0900 – 1700 hours, Saturday 8 November 2014
Fisheries Enforcement Workshops at Mytchett, Surrey in December
Where:
Canal Centre
Mytchett Place Road
Mytchett
Surrey
GU16 6DD
When:
0900 – 1700 hours, Saturday 13 December 2014
These Workshops are a partnership initiative between the Angling Trust (AT), Environment Agency (EA), Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) and National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). The intention is to brief angling club bailiffs – ‘Water Keepers’ in law – regarding the essential law, how fisheries enforcement works, general good practice and the bigger picture of Rural & Wildlife Crime. Delegates are advised to read the ‘Best Practice Guide for Angling Club Bailiffs’ (Available for download HERE) prior to attendance.
How to Book:
Advance booking only please by calling the Angling Trust on 01568 620 447.
Cost is just £25 per head, which includes a buffet lunch (special dietary requirements should be advised).
Itinerary for each Workshop:
0900 – Registration.
0930 – Welcome & Introduction: Dilip Sarkar, AT Fisheries Enforcement Manager
0945 – The Angling Club Bailiff – Role & Best Practice: Mike Heylin OBE, AT
1030 – The Theft Act, 1968: Dilip Sarkar, AT
1100 – Coffee
1115 – How Fisheries Enforcement Works - The Intelligence-led System: Adrian Saunders, EA Fisheries Enforcement Campaign Manager
1200 – Conflict Resolution – Adrian Saunders, EA/Dilip Sarkar, AT
1245 – Lunch
1330 – Migrant Anglers & ‘Building Bridges’: Rado Papiewski & Dilip Sarkar, AT
1415 – Risk Assessment & Health & Safety: IFM
1500 – Coffee
1515 – Nets, Lines & Traps: EA Fisheries Enforcement Officer
1600 – Wildlife Crime & the NWCU: Pete Charleston, NWCU
1630 – General Discussion
1700 – Dispersal
Download the Kent Workshop details HERE.
Download the Surrey Workshop details HERE.
Media Contact:
Dilip Sarkar MBE
Angling Trust Fisheries Enforcement Manager
Mobile: 07971 638677 Email: dilip.sarkar@anglingtrust.net
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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Angling Trust signs up over a hundred new members at this year’s CLA Game Fair
The Angling Trust signed up over a hundred new members at this year’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace during the weekend despite a smaller than usual fishing presence at the annual country sports and lifestyle event. The brand new stand with new displays and a range of activities at the revamped House of Fishing proved popular with visitors who were able to hear how the Angling Trust and Fish Legal is standing up for fishing and fighting the threats to our sport.
The Trust also issued a special Ambassador badge to some of the Angling Trust Ambassadors who were helping out at the Game Fair including Malcolm Greenhalgh, Carl & Alex Smith, Mark Everard, Chris Clark, Barney Wright, Phil Smith, Alex Jardine, Charles Jardine, Neville Fickling, John Bailey, Keith Elliott & Sarah Collins. The Trust also signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Get Hooked on Fishing at the show to recognise the two organisations’ close collaborative relationship promoting angling participation.
International photographer and flyfishing expert Matt Harris also signed up as the Trust's latest Ambassador and was on hand to give tips to visitors on catching big game fish on the fly.
Visitors to the Game Fair were able to:
- Watch expert lure fishing demos by England international's Gary and Sam Edmonds and have a go themselves in the special lure tank
- Have a go on Get Hooked on Fishing’s charity fish fighting machine and win a place on the leaderboard
- Learn about angling enforcement, the volunteer bailiff scheme, and tackling invasive species with CEFAS
- Try identifying the fish species in the EA’s impressive fish tank
- Get some great hints and tips for catching those ‘bucket list’ fish at the Angling Trust / Selectafly Pro Team Clinic
- Chat with Team England anglers and coaches and learn about the new Talent Pathway programme
- Meet representatives from the Wheelyboat Trust and Thames Water’s Angling Academy
- Put questions to Mark Lloyd and Martin Salter at the Open Forums in the House of Fishing ‘Talks Area’
- Learn to fish under the tuition of licensed coaches at the launch of National Fishing Month which saw more than 900 people given expert guidance in coarse and game angling, funded by Environment Agency rod licence revenue.
Angling Trust Chief Executive Mark Lloyd said:
"The Game Fair is one of the premier events in the country sporting calendar and our staff and volunteers put in a huge amount effort to make the revamped House of Fishing an exciting and interesting place to visit. It was great to be able to welcome so many new members into our ranks whose support, along with that of our ambassadors, will help us to be better able to fight for fish and fishing. "
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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Paul Kozyra wins RiverFest qualifier on River Trent at Newark
Sunny conditions greeted the competitors who took part in the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on the River Trent at Newark on Saturday 19th July. The winner on the day and the first competitor from this qualifier to go through to the RiverFest final on 15th/16th November was Paul Kozyra from York, who weighed in 41 lbs of skimmers and bream up to 6 lbs.
In second place on the day and to qualify for the final for the second time was John Urruty (Alfreton Angling) with 26 lbs 8 oz. Final qualification place into the final was John Barningham (Lincoln Whisby) who finished ninth in the match to take the lead over England International angler, Sean Ashby by only 1 oz. John had 11 lbs 1 oz from peg 42 on the Newark Dyke.
Top 5 individual results
1st Paul Kozyra 41 lbs
2nd John Urruty 26 lbs 8 ozs
3rd Roger Wakenshaw 17 lbs 13 ozs
4th John Small 17 lbs
5th Steve Hemingray 14 lbs 11ozs
Qualifiers through to the grand final on the River Wye, at Hereford on 15th/16th November are; Paul Kozyra, John Urruty and John Barningham.
The next Angling Trust RiverFest takes place on the River Trent, Torksey to South Clifton on Sunday 27th July.
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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Newent Community School Wins Schools National Championship at Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery
Newent Community School from Newent, Gloucestershire won the Angling Trust Schools National Championship at Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery, Retford on 16th July 2014 with 72 points. The team consisted of; Matt Anderson, George Organ, Tom Cleverley, Jack Cleverley and Harvey Shayle.
In silver medal position saw newcomers, Campsmount Academy from Barnsley take second place in the team category with 66 points. The team were; Dean Lambie, Jack Waugh, Joshua Butler, Oliver Kerry and Charlie Hemingbrough. In third place with 60 points were Minsthorpe Community College Red, they were; Daniel Bryan, Logan Jones, Jessica Reed, Jake McAllister-Birch and Ellyse Dixon.
Newent Community School were back in the medals with the top individual classification going to Matt Anderson with an outstanding weight of 17.040 kg from Bridge Outer C14. In second place from Outwood Academy Valley Purple was Ben Storey with another good weight recorded of 16.880 kg from Moat Outer A5. In third position was Mathew Forres-Donelly from Dinnington Comprehensive ‘A’ from Canal Pool E2 with 10.920 kg.
The Under 14s winner on the day was Dean Lambie from Campsmount Academy with 10.160 kg, and the Geoff Woodcock Memorial trophy presented to the highest placed girl in the competition was Jessica Reed with 3.920 kg from Minsthorpe Community College Red.
The 80 competitors fished in very difficult conditions with temperatures reaching 25 degrees with bright sunshine throughout the day, but despite this some very good catches were being recorded for a lot of the competitors and everyone enjoyed the event.
The Angling Trust would like to offer their thanks and appreciation to Stephen McCaveny and Daiwa for their continued support and generous sponsorship of prizes for the event. Daiwa also provided their Consultant, Sandra Scotthorne who awarded all the prizes to the competitors. Appreciation also goes to Julie Abbot, England Ladies Coarse Team who helped out on the day, and to Terry, Luke and Nick Sears and all the staff at Daiwa Hallcroft Fisheries for the use of their water and all their help on the day.
Top 6 Team Results:
1st – Newent Community School – 72 points
2nd – Campsmount Academy – 66 points
3rd Minsthorpe Community College Red – 60 points
4th – Dinnington Comprehensive ‘A’ – 51 points
5th – Audensahw School – 47 points
6th Minsthorpe Community College Green – 45 points
Top 6 Individual Results:
1st Matt Anderson, Newent Community School 17.040 kg
2nd Ben Storey, Outwood Academy Valley Purple 16.880 kg
3rd Mathew Forres-Donelly, Dinnington Comprehensive ‘A’ 10.920 kg
4th Dean Lambie, Campsmount Academy 10.160 kg
5th James Bourdaine, Audenshaw School 9.240 kg
6th Cameron Preece, Outwood Academy Valley Purple 8.920 kg
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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UK fishing catch reports | Nina Dance, July 2014
I caught 'Humpy' from Fox Lake at Abbey Lakes on 12/7/14. He was a lake record at 76lb 1oz.
Nina Dance
How to fly fish for Trout - beginners video guides to fishing
UK Fisherman are delighted to bring you a series of fly fishing videos courtesy of The Totally Awesome Fishing Show, designed to help anglers with a range of fly fishing techniques and tactics.
If like me, you quite fancy giving fly fishing for trout a go but think, then this video is for you.
This video does what it says in the title. Fly fishing for Trout can be rewarding as you have the pleasure of making that perfect cast turn into the perfect catch. Graeme Pullen gives the beginners a big boost with his essential, easy-to-follow casting tips. And with 40 years fly fishing experience, he freely admits he is not a "pretty" caster - but the man certainly knows how to catch trout.
In this video he takes the Totally Awesome Fishing film editor and son Mike Pullen on his first ever fly fishing trip - all genuine, and not faked for camera. Mike soon taps in to the Avington Rainbows, but even Graeme is amazed at how quickly his son gets among the trout - of course, it must be his excellent coaching!
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Video courtesy of The Totally Awesome Fishing Show
Third Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier won by Shakespeare Superteam member
The third Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier, held on the River Severn at Lower Lode on Saturday 5th July saw Shakespeare Superteam member Paul Bick become the first angler to qualify for the final in successive seasons.
Paul easily won B section at Peg 33 with 15-5-0, made up of three decent bream, four skimmers and a few perch to groundbait feeder with maggot and worm hookbaits. Paul will now be hoping to go one better than his runner up spot in last year's final.
Joining Paul in the final will be Sensas Thyers sponsored match winner Roy Carter. Roy drew A section Peg 15 and amassed 27-7-0, a catch of four bream, eight perch and a surprise 8lb mirror carp, all were taken on worm baits and groundbait feeder. The final qualifier was another Shakespeare man, Steve Williams. Steve drew Peg 2 on the Haw Bridge section and with four hours of the match gone had not had a bite. He then made a decision to cast right across the river to the far bank and this brought him six skimmers weighing 8-13-0 in the final hour.
Top 6 individual results
1st Roy Carter (peg 15) 27-7-0
2nd Brian Rigby (peg 11) 24-6-0
3rd Lee Edwards (peg 2) 22-4-8
4th Rob Quinn (peg 3) 20-3-8
5th Brian Preece (peg 4) 20-3-0
6th Dave Roberts (peg 12) 18-2-0
The next RiverFest qualifier moves to the Bristol Avon, Newbridge to Saltford on Sunday 13th July.
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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Latest News from Linear Fisheries - 4th July 2014
| 2014 CHARITY RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE. | |
02 Jul |
 **Win a free years fishing at the Linear Complex** Raffle tickets will be available for £1 each or £5 per book, with all money raised going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. These are available from the Linear bailiff's, the Linear Office or at the forthcoming Linear Open Day being held on Sat May 11th. Top prize is a free years fishing on the Linear Day Ticket Waters (Excluding Hunts Corner) and there are many other excellent prizes available. These include £400 of Sonubaits excellent “NEW” Code-Red boilies, a free years fishing at Linear’s Guys Syndicate and a set of ESP Rods, to mention just a few. Please help us support this worthy charity. |
| BRASENOSE ONE | |
04 Jul |
Carl Goulsbra had four fish up to 26lb using Mainline cell boilies fished at about 25-yards range. Lee Dodsworth had a 26.04 mirror using Carp Cuizine real meal boilies. Justin Borman had three fish recently using Mainline hybrid wafters fished over hemp and corn, the biggest two weighed 20.04 and 24.08. Fishing with him was Stuart Clark-Gandy who two fish up to 20lb 09oz using similar tactics. Dean Allaway had a number of fish using Carp Cuizine boilies, this included three twenties. And after a successful day on St. Johns, Kev Hewitt from Hinders dropped onto B-1 for his last few hours and landed three fish up to 25lb. |
| BRASENOSE TWO | |
04 Jul |
Chris Standen landed 29 carp up to 25lb during a five night session with two of his mate, between the three of them they landed 63 fish! For the last couple of years we have provided swims for "Fishability UK" who provide fishing experiences for ex-forces personnel who are receiving physical or psychological rehabilitation. Again this year they were on B-2 and the lake didn’t disappoint with two of the lads setting new PB's; John Hayman with a 23lb 08oz mirror and Stuart Taylor with a cracking 29lb 03oz mirror. See you again next year! Also on B-2 was Angela Moore who after landing three twenties to 27.04 on B-1 went on to land a stunning 35lb B-2 mirror. |
| GENERAL | |
01 Jul |
We are always getting asked about when’s the best time to show up to the fishery. Its hard to say for definite but we always seems to have a shift change of anglers on Sundays, Wednesday and Fridays, with Sunday afternoons arguably being the best time to arrive. Many anglers seem to think that all lakes are permanently full and you can never get a swim, this is far from the case. We can get exceptionally busy on weekends, especially on bank holidays but even then its very rare that we are completely full, in fact during the last two years we can only remember this happening once (the recent Easter Bank Holiday). Below are the number of swims on each lake that were free at roughly midday Sunday 22nd just gone. (Number of Free Swims) Brasenose-One (33 swims free) Brasenose-Two (30 swims free) St. Johns Pool (24 swims free) Manor Farm Lake (14 swims free) Oxlease Lake (32 swims free) Hunts Corner Lake (4 swims free) Hardwick/Smiths (39 swims free) |
04 Jul |
**Upcoming Lake Closures for Matches/Events** Swims 1-9 on Brasenose-Two will be closed for (Fishability UK) from 8pm Friday 27th June until Sunday afternoon. Brasenose-One and Brasenose-Two will both be closed from 9am on Friday 11th July for the UK Carp Cup semi-finals. Both lakes will reopen on Sunday afternoon at approximately 3-4pm. Oxlease Lake will be closed for tree work from 8am Monday 28th July until PM on Friday 1st August. Oxlease Lake will then be closed again from 6pm Sunday 3rd August for the start of the BYCAC Junior Championships. The lake will then remain closed until roughly 3-4pm on Sunday the 10th of August. Hunts Corner Lake will still be open during this period. Brasenose-One, Brasenose-Two and Hardwick/Smiths will be closed for the MNDA Pro-Am Charity Event (Fish with the Stars) from 6pm on Sunday 10th of August until approximately 3pm on Wednesday 13th of August. **Weed Cutting Lake Closures** The whole of Brasenose-One will be closed for weed cutting from 8am Monday 4th August until 5pm Thursday 7th August. On the Guys Syndicate we will be cutting from 8am Monday 18th August. The cutting will commence on Yeoman’s Lake and dependant on the amount of weed will take 2-3 days. The boat will then move to Gaunts lake, where again, dependant on the volume of weed the boat will cut for 2-3 days. Whilst the boat is out on the water, no fishing will be allowed on that particular lake. Weed Cutting The whole of Brasenose-One will be closed for weed cutting from 8am Monday 4th August until 5pm Thursday 7th August. On the Guys Syndicate we will be cutting from 8am Monday 18th August. The cutting will commence on Yeoman’s Lake and dependant on the amount of weed will take 2-3 days. The boat will then move to Gaunts lake, where again, dependant on the volume of weed the boat will cut for 2-3 days. Whilst the boat is out on the water, no fishing will be allowed on that particular lake. |
| GUY LAKES | |
04 Jul |
On Unity Lake, Jason Woodward had four mirrors during a recent session they weighed 15.01, 20.14, 21.11 and 36.03 And after losing a couple, Gareth Cook had two fish up to 23lb. Whilst on Gaunts Lake Dale Glover had the big mirror known as the "Sergeant" at a very spawned out weight of 33lb 14oz using Xcel boilies. |
| HUNTS CORNER LAKE | |
04 Jul |
Lee landed four fish including two mirrors of 22.03 and 24.08. He was fishing with his friend Andy Stalker unfortunately lost five fish but did manage a nice 23lb 01oz mirror. And also on Hunts, Paul Shorter smashed his PB when he slipped the net under a very nice 31lb 06oz mirror caught using halibut pellets. |
| MANOR FARM LAKE | |
04 Jul |
Manor Farm Lake has been fishing a bit slow of late but that didn't stop Ben Sharp from Melton Mowbray landing three fish, mirrors weighing 19lb and 24lb 04oz along with a 28.08 common. |
| OXLEASE LAKE | |
04 Jul |
Russell Hares had a 32lb 08oz mirror using a zig rigged cork ball that had only been in the water for about ten minutes! And Parry Frost had a nice 8lb 10oz tench using two bits of fake corn soaked in betalin and fished over a bed of Sticky Baits krill boilies. |
| ST JOHNS POOL | |
04 Jul |
Kev Hewitt from Hinders of Swindon had six fish up to 32lb 02oz during a day only session. Jon Gasher had a new UK PB in the shape of a stunning 36lb 10oz mirror, this was his first ever trip to the complex. Liam Hodges had 25 fish up to 26lb 08oz using West Country Baits LH1 boilies. John Banks from Vale Royal Angling Centre had three fish recently including 24lb 10oz and 27lb 01oz. |
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Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust pilot PAIRS Canal Championship for 2014
The Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce the date competitors can start to apply for the Pairs Canal Championship which will be held on the Shropshire Union Canal in the Soudley area on 14th September 2014.
Entry forms will be available to apply for this new event from 15th July – 15th August, available on the Angling Trust website at www.anglingtrust.net, or alternatively email; sandra.drew@anglingtrust.net or telephone Sandra Drew, Competitions & Events Manager, Angling Trust on 0115 9061 301.. Please note: Entries will only be accepted by postal applications.
This Championship is open to anyone 17 years and above with an entry fee of £40.00 per pair, with optional pools available on the day of £10 per angler. This year to support the pilot of the Championship it is not necessary to have individual membership of the Angling Trust, or to be a Friend of Canal & River Trust.
This Championship will also carry a prize pot for the top three pairs of; 1st pair £1,250, 2nd pair £750, 3rd pair £500 (Subject to entries and sponsorship).
As well as the Pairs Championship there will also be an open junior section run in conjunction with the main event on the same day at Market Drayton on the Shropshire Union Canal open to anyone aged 12 – 16 years of age on the day of the match. This event will be free to enter, and all junior competitors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Entry forms will be available for this event via the Angling Trust at; www.anglingtrust.net or alternatively email; sandra.drew@anglingtrust.net or telephone Angling Trust on 0115 9061 301. The deadline for Junior entries is 15th August.
John Ellis, National Fisheries and Angling Manager of the Canal & River Trust said
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Angling Trust and Hodnet Angling club to host this pilot event. I am confident that the angling community will support the event and make it a huge success.”
David Kent, Director and Chair of Competitions of the Angling Trust stated
"Following the success of the Stillwater and RiverFest events Angling Trust Competitions Group has been looking to run a top canal event to add to its already large portfolio of competitions. We have also had for some years a desire to re-introduce a pairs event. The opportunity of working with the Canal & River Trust to deliver these targets came just at the right time. It will also further enhance the already close relationship between the two organisations. I am confident that the pilot this year will be a real success and pave the way for a countrywide Canal Pairs event from 2015."
Source: Angling Trust Fishing News
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