Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … Read More
What You Can Do When Seagulls Become a Nuisance Monday, July 28, 2025 seagulls bath wildlife conservation herringgulls urbanwildlife legalprotection nuisance council wildlifecrime Seagulls have long been a source of frustration for residents and visitors in Bath, with many experiencing aggressive behavior and sleepless nights caused by the birds. Recent reports of a man violently attacking baby gulls … Read More
Longleat’s Summer Carnival: A Celebration of History, Fun, and Steam Sunday, July 27, 2025 longleat carnival funfair circus railway history conservation workshops family heritage This summer, Longleat is hosting a vibrant Summer Carnival that promises something for everyone—from history enthusiasts to adventure seekers. Taking place until Sunday, August 31, this festive event is set across the … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Water Leak Disrupts Supply to Multiple Properties Tuesday, July 22, 2025 leak water disruption repair supply properties outage utilities emergency conservation A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …
Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More