Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
Restoration Plans for Historic Royal Victoria Park Pond Underway Wednesday, September 17, 2025 royalvictoriapark pond restoration sustainability wessexwater bathcouncil climate heritage community watermanagement Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Wessex Water, is taking decisive steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cherished Royal Victoria Park pond. Over recent years, maintaining sufficient … Read More
Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
Climate Activists Unfurl Banner at Bath Abbey to Protest Church’s Climate Stance Saturday, September 13, 2025 climate protest church bathabbey activism christianity ecology justice banner disobedience Christian climate activists staged a dramatic protest at Bath Abbey on Saturday, September 13, to urge the Church to take a stronger position against climate and ecological collapse. Four members of Christian Climate Action … Read More
Climate Activists Unfurl Banner at Bath Abbey to Demand Church Action on Climate Crisis Saturday, September 13, 2025 climate protest bathabbey church activism environment christian banner ecological justice Christian climate activists staged a dramatic protest at Bath Abbey on Saturday, September 13, to urge the Church to take a firm stance against the environmental crises facing the planet. Four members of Christian Climate … Read More
Record Wildfire Response in 2025 Highlights Rising Pressure on Fire Services Friday, September 5, 2025 wildfire firefighters climate emergency nfcc england wales resilience funding safety Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since … Read More