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
Water Company Fined £300,000 Following Sewage Spill That Devastated Somerset River Wildlife Wednesday, April 15, 2026 wessexwater pollution somerset environmentagency riveryeo watervoles sewagespill habitatrestoration wildlifeconservation environmentalfine Wessex Water has been fined £300,000 after a backed-up sewer discharged sewage into a tributary of the River Yeo in Somerset, causing significant environmental damage in September 2022. The incident, confirmed by the … Read More
Water Company Fined £300,000 Following Sewage Spill in Somerset Wednesday, April 15, 2026 wessexwater sewage pollution somerset riveryeo environmentagency fishkill habitatrestoration watervoles conservation Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £300,000 after a backed-up sewer discharged untreated sewage into a tributary of the River Yeo in Somerset, causing significant environmental damage. The incident occurred in September … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Tackles Fly-Tipping Crisis with £45 Million Government Crackdown Wednesday, April 15, 2026 flytipping weston-super-mare wastecrime environmentagency cleanup enforcement pollution community somerset legislation Weston-super-Mare is set to benefit from a £45 million government initiative targeting the rampant problem of fly-tipping, after local residents voiced ongoing concerns. The government’s freshly launched Waste Crime … Read More
Months of Roadworks in Bath City Centre to Impact 10 Streets – Full List Thursday, March 12, 2026 bath roadworks cycling infrastructure pedestrian transport sustainability pollution improvements banes This summer, ten streets in Bath city centre will undergo extensive roadworks as part of a major road improvement initiative aimed at enhancing travel and reducing pollution. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 9, … Read More
South West Farm Fined for Repeated Slurry Pollution of Local River Tuesday, March 10, 2026 slurry pollution farm ammonia environmentagency runoff water fines agriculture compliance JD Spencer Farm Partnership, operating from Manor Farm in Langley Burrell near Chippenham, has been fined after causing two separate slurry pollution incidents that contaminated local waterways. The partnership admitted to … Read More