Tourist Tax Proposal Rejected as Visitors Remain 'Lifeblood' of Bath Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath tourism touristtax economy sustainability heritage locals visitors hospitality overcrowding Bath, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich heritage, faces one of the highest volumes of tourists in the UK. As the city prepares for another busy summer, discussions about implementing a tourist tax to manage the … Read More
Exploring the Complexities of Bridgwater: A Photographer's Tale Saturday, May 3, 2025 bridgwater locals photography tradition resilience future hinkley point antisocial behavior high street shopping carnival As I strolled through Bridgwater, I eagerly captured snapshots of the locale, from the verdant Blake Gardens to the celebrated Corn Hill market adorned with Romanesque pillars and the town’s iconic bridge. To my … Read More
Children Rescued from Hot Car While Mother Shopped Thursday, May 1, 2025 helston children car mother locals rescue incident police community shopping A distressing incident occurred in Helston, where two young children were found locked inside a car on a sunny afternoon. Concerned locals immediately notified the police who promptly arrived at a car park on The Parade at … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Approval of New Bath Dump Wednesday, April 2, 2025 bath council dump recycling approval locals controversy planning facility waste The Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering plans for a new household waste recycling facility in the west of Bath, which has sparked controversy among locals. The proposed facility at Locksbrook Road aims to … Read More
Controversial Rule Forces Bus to Skip Somerset Villages Saturday, February 8, 2025 somerset villages bus rule controversy westlocal funding locals transport isolation A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, … Read More
Controversial Bath LTN on Hold as Locals Seek Injunction Saturday, August 3, 2024 bath ltn locals injunction council traffic controversy scheme residents court A contentious plan to prevent through traffic in Bath by blocking three roads has been put on hold following a legal challenge from local residents seeking an injunction. The initiative, part of the Bath and North East … Read More