Boater Family Seeks Permission for Unique Off-Grid Home by Kennet & Avon Canal Tuesday, October 21, 2025 boating offgrid sustainability canal bath planning renewableenergy housing community environment 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 … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater Docks Delayed Until 2027 Friday, August 1, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration somerset infrastructure marina cycling canal urbanrenewal towndeal The regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks is now expected to be completed by March 2027, following a government extension to the deadline for spending grant funding. The £5.2 million makeover is a key part of … Read More
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