Lydeard St Lawrence Primary School, a small village school near Taunton with just 36 pupils, has recently been rated Good in all key areas by Ofsted. The inspection, conducted in June, applauded the school for its high …
A crucial flood defence structure in Highbridge is set for potential upgrades aimed at reducing flood risks for the communities upstream. The River Brue, originating from Brewham near Bruton, meanders through the Somerset …
Wiltshire finds itself at the crossroads of two extreme seasons: a summer marked by rampant wildfires and a winter bracing for significant flooding. Torrential rains have already triggered localized flash flood warnings, but …
Disturbing footage has emerged showing North Somerset Council binmen recklessly throwing recycling boxes and bags around a driveway in Bleadon, near Weston-super-Mare. Captured by a resident shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, …
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 …
Backwell, a charming village in North Somerset, is grappling with unprecedented residential development that locals describe as “absolutely bananas.” With around 2,000 existing homes, the village now faces planning permission …
By 2027, every household in Wiltshire will be provided with five different bins as part of an ambitious plan to improve waste separation and recycling rates. Wiltshire Council’s Environment Select Committee announced this …
Starting by 2027, every household in Wiltshire will receive five separate bins to improve waste sorting and recycling efforts. Wiltshire Council announced plans to separate paper and cardboard from plastics and cans, which …
Four members of the Christian Climate Action group were arrested after climbing onto the roof of Bath Abbey to display a large banner reading “Don’t Crucify Creation.” The activists accessed the roof following a tower tour …
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 …
The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often dubbed the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for its iconic five stone bridges spanning the River Windrush, is facing an overtourism crisis fueled by “hit-and-run TikTok …
The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water is struggling to cope with a surge of so-called “hit and run TikTok tourists” who prioritize creating viral content over respecting the village’s heritage, environment, …
Acclaimed film director Ken Loach has joined local residents in protesting against Bath Rugby’s controversial proposal to construct a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, a cherished green space in the …
A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, …
A recent report reveals that the air quality on Wiltshire’s most polluted roads has finally improved to safe, legally compliant levels. For the first time since the Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) were declared, all …