After years of renting, moving frequently, and even experiencing homelessness, Emily Souter Johnson found a unique way to save over £600 a month — by living on a canal boat. In April 2018, the 43-year-old fulfilled a lifelong …
Sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding enthusiasts along the west Somerset coast can expect to pay more next year as Somerset Council announces a four percent increase in harbour fees. This adjustment will affect Minehead and …
A Bath family who have lived off-grid on a barge for 16 years are seeking planning permission to build a distinctive four-bedroom home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal, near Folly Footbridge. Their proposal, which the …
Weymouth Harbour is experiencing a significant decline in fishing vessel activity, particularly throughout August, according to harbour master Ed Carter. He attributes this downturn to multiple ongoing challenges, including …
Get your paddles ready—it’s that time of year once again! The beloved raft race on the moat of Bishop’s Palace has been a staple of Wells’ Bank Holiday festivities since 1963. Whether you remember last year’s Thomas the Tank …
Somerset’s harbour master has issued a warning to local youths against jumping off the harbour walls in Minehead and Watchet, as increased boat traffic raises safety concerns. Both harbours experience an influx of pleasure …