Plan to Convert Family Home into HMO Rejected Amid Community Concerns Thursday, July 31, 2025 hmo bath housing planning overcrowding families community development rent council Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought … Read More
Golden Retriever Experience Owner Found Neglecting Dogs in 'Woefully Inadequate' Conditions Wednesday, July 16, 2025 goldenretriever animalwelfare foxneglect overcrowding rspca dogabuse minehead animalrights petcare legalproceedings The owner of the Golden Retriever Experience in Minehead, a once-popular tourist attraction where visitors could play with dogs, has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years after an investigation revealed severely … Read More
Daring Campers Praise Extra Glastonbury Space for Improved Safety Saturday, June 28, 2025 glastonbury camping charlixcx musicfestival crowdsafety oxlyers otherstage overcrowding festivalexperience tents Charli XCX has once again drawn massive crowds to the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Despite concerns about potential overcrowding similar to past Avril Lavigne performances, the “daring” campers who pitch their tents … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Rejects Safety Concerns and Details Comprehensive Crowd Management Strategy Tuesday, June 3, 2025 glastonbury festival safety crowdmanagement crowdcontrol drugpolicy overcrowding emergencyresponse eventplanning crowdmonitoring Glastonbury Festival has strongly denied alarming claims made by an anonymous whistleblower who described the event as a “disaster waiting to happen” due to alleged inadequate safety measures. The supposed … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposals in Bath Face Backlash as Visitors Seen as City's Lifeblood Saturday, May 10, 2025 tourism bath tax visitors economy sustainability residents overcrowding heritage management Bath, renowned for its historic charm and cultural heritage, prepares for another influx of tourists this summer after being named the most overcrowded tourist city in the UK. In light of rising visitor numbers, discussions … Read More
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