THE impact of new regulations on the River Ribble will be the subject of a major conference at the Reebok stadium from October 12 to 14.

The event to discuss the implications of the Water Framework Directive -- a new European directive setting standards for water quality -- will be hosted by the Environment Agency and World Wildlife Federation conservation group.

Anyone wishing to attend should contact Dan Bond at the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 or register at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ribblewfd