The HPMA protest song The Clearances Again has been named best Original Work of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Written by Skipinnish co-founder Angus MacPhail from the perspective of his friend, inshore creel fisherman Donald…
The skipper of the historic fishing vessel Swan is among three Swan Trust volunteers to have been recently recognised for their endeavours, reports Paul Scott. Shetland Tall Ships director Sandra Laurenson (right) presents the International Sail Trainer of the Year…
Voting is now underway to decide the winners in this year’s Fishing News Awards – and there’s been an unprecedented response so far, with over 1,000 votes cast in the first 48 hours! Eight of the 10 categories will be…
Two leading figures from Hull’s fishing community have been given Lord Mayor’s Civic Crown awards for their contributions to the city’s heritage, economy and culture, reports Brian W Lavery. Ron Bateman, chairman of the British Fishermen’s Association (BFA), was given…
In June, we held our annual Fishing News Awards, which recognise the achievements of fishermen, companies, products and initiatives across the UK and Irish fishing industry. Due to the restrictions imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we followed…
To celebrate the Fishing News Awards, FISG is giving away £250 towards making you and your crew safer. Click here to enter. The Fishing Industry Safety Group’s (FISG) Home and Dry campaign is aiming to make the fishing industry safer. The…
Fishing News is proud to present the Fishing News Awards 2021, taking place virtually at 7pm on 17 June and showcasing the amazing achievements of the industry throughout 2020. The Fishing News Awards wouldn’t be possible without the support of…
In light of the ongoing coronavirus situation, it is with great regret that we have decided to cancel the presentation evening for the Fishing News Awards 2020, previously scheduled for May 14th. The Awards programme will otherwise continue as planned.…
The achievements of young fishermen were applauded recently when Whitby and District Fishing Industry Training School (WDFITS) held its 16th Annual General Meeting and Apprentice of the Year award ceremony, reports David Linkie. Introducing the awards presentation, WDFITS director Andrew…
Nearly 250 guests attended the presentation evening for the Fishing News Awards 2018, which was held in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Aberdeen Treetops on Thursday, 24 May The audience represented all sectors of the fishing industry, including fishermen and their…
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