Lidl Resubmits Controversial Store Plans for East Bath Wednesday, May 21, 2025 lidl bath planning supermarket traffic environment biodiversity community jobs development Lidl has submitted a fresh planning application to build a supermarket on the east side of Bath, reviving a debate that stirred strong reactions earlier this year. Although the budget supermarket chain withdrew its initial … Read More
Stunning Photos Capture Sunken Boats Being Towed Out of Bath Tuesday, May 20, 2025 bath boats removal cleanup sunken waterways environment restoration operation towing The city of Bath has witnessed a remarkable cleanup effort as five sunken boats were successfully towed out of its waters. For some time, these vessels had posed environmental and navigational challenges, blighting the area … Read More
Luxury Lodges Set to Transform Former Somerset Quarry Tuesday, May 20, 2025 luxury somerset quarry lodges development planning environment tourism construction recreation A disused quarry in Somerset is on track to become a luxury holiday retreat featuring nearly 150 timber lodges. Located on Bector Lane near Stoke St. Michael, between Shepton Mallet and Radstock, the Cookswood gated community … Read More
Weston Tackles Fly-Tipping with Vehicle Seizures and Drone Surveillance Monday, May 19, 2025 fly-tipping wastecrime weston vehicleseizure drones fly-dumping environment legislation enforcement community Weston-super-Mare is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping with a bold new government initiative that allows councils to seize and destroy vehicles involved in illegal waste dumping. This crackdown forms part of the … Read More
Solar Farm Opponents Rally with Protest Walk Against Massive Development Plans Monday, May 19, 2025 solar protest campaign wilts renewable infrastructure community environment planning energy Residents of north Wiltshire are mobilizing to oppose a vast solar farm proposed by international developer Island Green Power. Covering an expansive 2,220 acres across six sites near Hullavington, Stanton St Quintin, … Read More
Best and Glorious Blue Flag Beaches Within Easy Reach from Somerset Sunday, May 18, 2025 blueflag beaches somerset southwest dorset waterquality environment tourism safety accessibility The South West of England boasts some of the finest beaches in the country, and it’s no surprise that many have earned the prestigious Blue Flag status. With over 70 Blue Flag beaches across England, more than half are … Read More