Johnny Palmer, owner of one of the West of England’s most cherished wild swimming locations, Warleigh Weir near Bath, has warned he may soon close public access to the site amid fears of fire hazards during the ongoing …
Residents of North Somerset faced lengthy queues in intense heat while waiting to exchange defective red recycling bags on the hottest day of the year. The red bags, introduced last year for household plastic and metal …
Contractors have been appointed to repair the dried-up duck ponds in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, aiming to restore them to their former water-filled state. The large duck pond in the park has increasingly dried out during …
As Somerset endures its fifth heatwave this season, two of its primary reservoirs have been officially designated as having “exceptionally low” water levels. The prolonged period of high temperatures and scarce rainfall has …
As Somerset endures its fifth consecutive heatwave, two of its key reservoirs have been officially classified as having “exceptionally low” water levels. This ongoing dry period has significantly reduced water reserves, …
A significant wildfire burning in Wales has caused smoke to travel into neighbouring regions, including Somerset, where residents have reported smelling burning. The Avon Fire and Rescue Service has issued a precautionary …
A significant wildfire erupting in Wales has caused a noticeable burning smell to spread as far as Somerset, prompting an advisory from Avon Fire and Rescue Service. Residents are being urged to consider closing their windows …
A young graduate from Somerset has made the South West region proud after delivering speeches at the United Nations this summer. Shakira Saunders, born in Shepton Mallet, was invited to participate in important discussions on …
Shakira Saunders, a young graduate originally from Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has recently brought pride to the South West after contributing to discussions at the United Nations this summer. In July, the 22-year-old was …
South West Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting customers in parts of Somerset, as well as all customers in Devon and Cornwall, due to prolonged sunshine, multiple heatwaves, and reduced rainfall. The company reports …
Senior Somerset officials are calling on local residents to “fight for their say” regarding the number of new homes planned across the county over the next two decades. Somerset Council is in the early consultation phase of …
Senior officials from Somerset Council have called on local residents to actively participate in shaping the county’s development by having their say on the new Local Plan. This plan will determine how land is allocated to …
Plans for a 115-home development on a field where Iron Age burials were recently uncovered have been refused by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The proposed site lies on the outskirts of Haydon, a small village near …
Weston-super-Mare, a beloved seaside resort, may soon face the very real threat of flooding due to rising sea levels, according to recent reports. A study by Climate Central highlights the vulnerability of the town, alongside …
Proposals have been submitted for the construction of up to 30 new homes near the playing fields in Ashill, a small village in Somerset. The site is located south of Windmill Hill Lane, adjacent to the village’s recreation …