Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, … Read More
Man's Body Found in Devizes Canal Monday, June 2, 2025 devizes wiltshire canal body investigation police inquest death identification family A man’s body was recovered from a canal near Horton Avenue in Devizes, Wiltshire, just before 7 pm on Friday, March 30. Officers responded promptly to reports of a body in the water. The deceased is believed to be a man … Read More
Former Somerset Primary School Site Approved for New Homes and Offices Thursday, May 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater redevelopment housing affordablehomes planning environment flooding canal infrastructure The former Somerset Bridge Primary School site in Bridgwater is set to be transformed into a new development comprising homes and office space, following a recent approval by Somerset Council’s planning committee north. … Read More
Tributes Pour In After 13-Year-Old Dies Following Canal Jump in Exeter Tuesday, May 6, 2025 exeter delvinmusakwa canal tragedy heavitreeyouthfc drowning emergencyservices community youthfootball safety sport Heartfelt tributes have been paid to 13-year-old Delvin Musakwa, who tragically died after jumping into a canal in Exeter. Emergency services were called to the scene near the swing bridge at around 4:35 pm on Monday after … Read More
Revitalizing the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration investment strategy waterways bridgwater taunton revitalization recreation A significant transformation is on the horizon for the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal in Somerset, as both government funding and a newly-adopted strategy are set to breathe new life into the waterway. Stretching over … Read More
Revitalization of Historic Somerset Canal Underway Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration bridgwater taunton government-funded strategy revitalization waterways leisure The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, a historic waterway spanning just over 14 miles through the picturesque Somerset Levels, is set to undergo a significant transformation. With the commitment of millions of pounds in … Read More