Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More
Bath Boaters Resist Eviction from Beloved Riverside Moorings Tuesday, June 2, 2026 boaters moorings eviction riveravon bath community redevelopment flooding housing council Houseboat residents on a picturesque stretch of the River Avon near Bath’s iconic Pulteney Weir have been ordered to evacuate by September due to safety concerns, but they are pledging to fight the ban. Percy Walton, who has … Read More
Bath Boaters Challenge Eviction from Historic Riverside Moorings Tuesday, June 2, 2026 bath boaters riveravon moorings eviction community flooding safety riverside redevelopment A group of houseboat residents along a scenic stretch of the River Avon in Bath are determined to fight orders to vacate their moorings, citing community ties and safety concerns over the planned eviction. Percy Walton, who … Read More
Bath Boat Owners Resist Eviction from Pulteney Weir Amid Safety and Development Dispute Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath boaters pulteneyweir moorings eviction rugby development safety flooding tourism sport A heated clash has emerged in Bath after boat owners moored near the historic Pulteney Weir were served eviction notices, sparking accusations over the true motives behind the order. The boats, many serving as holiday … Read More
South West Water Faces Backlash Over Paddling Pool Advice Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 southwestwater heatwave waterconservation paddlingpools reservoirs watersupply infrastructure flooding waterdemand ukweather South West Water has come under intense scrutiny after advising residents to conserve water during an unprecedented heatwave, even though local reservoirs remain at 90% capacity. The water company, which supplies Dorset, … Read More