£6m Taunton Flood Defence Scheme Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding flooddefence somersetcouncil environmentagency rivertone infrastructure construction delays urbanplanning Somerset Council has confirmed that a vital £6 million flood defence project protecting large parts of Taunton town centre won’t start until early 2027. The delay affects the highest priority element of the wider Taunton … Read More
South West Market Town Plagued by Unpleasant Odor Once More Friday, May 22, 2026 odor environment southwest town smell weather environmentagency pollution community airquality Residents of a charming market town in the South West have once again been troubled by a persistent and unpleasant smell affecting the area. According to the Environment Agency, recent weather conditions have played a … Read More
South West Market Town Plagued by Unpleasant Odor Again Friday, May 22, 2026 southwest markettown environmentagency odor pollution weather community environment airquality nuisance The charming market town in the South West has once again been troubled by a persistent and unpleasant odor, disrupting the daily lives of residents and visitors alike. Authorities from the Environment Agency have reportedly … Read More
Famous South West Beach Gains Official Bathing Water Status for Summer Friday, May 15, 2026 eastbeach bathingwater environmentagency westbay broadchurch waterquality defra openwaterswimming dorset tourism East Beach at West Bay in Dorset, widely recognized as a filming location for the popular ITV drama Broadchurch, has earned an important new environmental designation ahead of the summer season. It is now officially listed as … Read More
Six Somerset Beaches to Avoid Swimming In Saturday, April 18, 2026 somerset beaches waterquality environmentagency swimming bathingwater pollution swimfo warnings defra As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing dip in the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming. Official warnings have been issued against bathing at several locations due to poor … Read More
Six Somerset Beaches Advising Against Swimming Due to Poor Water Quality Saturday, April 18, 2026 somerset beaches waterquality environmentagency swimming bathingwater publichealth defra swimfo safety As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. … Read More