Mission to Restore Bath’s Beloved Pond After Last Summer’s Drought Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond drought climatechange restoration water council wessexwater conservation royalvictoriapark The cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last July’s intense heatwave, is set to be revived as the council seeks a permanent water source. The pond, having lost its original water supply years … Read More
Mission to Rescue Bath’s Beloved Pond After Summer Dry-Up Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond royalvictoriapark climatechange drought watersupply conservation wessexwater sustainability restoration A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be revitalized as local authorities seek a permanent water solution. The pond, a favorite spot for both locals and … Read More
Historic Sherborne Building Fire: Preventable Tragedy Sparks Calls for Accountability Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire dorset heritage conservation antisocial investigation council The former Newell House School in Sherborne, a historic and much-loved Grade II listed building, was severely damaged by a fire on April 26. The blaze, first reported at 5:58 pm, raged for hours, causing the roof to collapse … Read More
Historic Regeneration Plans Set to Transform Tone Works into a £20m Wellington Destination Sunday, April 26, 2026 toneworks wellington regeneration heritage community revitalization somerset conservation culture sustainability The historic Tone Works site in Wellington is poised for a £20 million transformation aimed at turning it into a key destination for the town. Following Somerset Council’s successful bid in November 2023 for nearly £20 … Read More
Historic Regeneration Plans Set to Transform Tone Works into a £20m Cultural Destination for Wellington Sunday, April 26, 2026 toneworks regeneration wellington heritage community somerset foxbrothers culture conservation levellingup The historic Tone Works site is poised to become a major cultural destination for Wellington, backed by an ambitious £20 million regeneration plan. In November 2023, Somerset Council secured nearly £20 million from the … Read More
West Country Landlord Given Green Light to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross landlord pub englandflag heritage conservation pewsey planning sports controversy sport A West Country landlord has been granted permission to keep a massive St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a contentious debate with local authorities and residents. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The … Read More