Historic King Edward’s School in Bath Faces Possible Inclusion on International Watch List Thursday, April 9, 2026 historic heritage bath architecture neglect georgian school restoration conservation watchlist Heritage experts are sounding the alarm over the worsening condition of a historic landmark in the heart of Bath. The Bath Preservation Society has formally applied to the World Monuments Fund (WMF) to place the old King … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Sparks Heated Debate Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage unesco tourism development housing infrastructure conservation controversy somerset A recent meeting discussing Glastonbury’s potential bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting deep divisions within the community. The controversy surrounding the bid has … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Faces Local Opposition Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage tourism unesco localopposition development housing conservation infrastructure economy A recent meeting to discuss the possibility of Glastonbury becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting the deep divisions among local residents over the proposal. The … Read More
Graffiti to Be Removed from Grade II Listed Bath Building After Six Years Wednesday, April 1, 2026 graffiti bathstone heritage conservation restoration listédbuilding historicengland preservation cleaning spraypaint A piece of graffiti featuring the letters “NARG” has defaced the side of 28 Broad Street, a Grade II listed building in Bath’s city centre, for nearly six years. The historic structure, dating back to the early 1800s, has … Read More
Calls to Limit Political Campaign Leaflets to Two Per Year to Reduce Environmental Impact Wednesday, March 18, 2026 campaign leaflets environment climate politics council bath conservation sustainability paper Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are advocating for a cap on the number of political leaflets distributed by local politicians, suggesting a strict limit of two leaflets per year. This motion, driven by Independent … Read More
Rare Pink Fairy Club Fungus Discovered in Somerset for the First Time in Great Britain Wednesday, March 11, 2026 fungus clavaria fungi somerset biodiversity wildlife grasslands waxcap conservation ecology A rare and vibrant pink fungus species, the fairy club fungus Clavaria calabrica, has been recorded in Great Britain for the very first time. This pale pink, tennis ball-sized fungus was discovered during an autumn waxcap … Read More