Somerset Farm Shop Owners Fined Thousands for Environmental Pollution Tuesday, June 24, 2025 pollution environment farming slurry soil runoff somerset prosecution watercourses agriculture David Mitchell and his son James, co-owners of Rumwell Farm Shop and Mitchell Partners Farm in Taunton, Somerset, have been fined thousands following separate environmental pollution offences. Both were prosecuted by the … Read More
Glastonbury Organisers Criticise Luxury Helicopter Travel to Festival Sunday, June 15, 2025 glastonbury festival helicopter travel luxury glamping environment pollution transport ticketprices Glastonbury Festival organisers have publicly criticised a luxury glamping company that offers helicopter transfers for wealthy attendees to the eco-conscious Somerset event. The Pop-Up Hotel, a premium off-site campsite … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Criticizes Luxury Helicopter Travel to Eco-Friendly Event Sunday, June 15, 2025 glastonbury helicopter luxury festival environment sustainability glamping pollution travel ecofriendly Glastonbury Festival, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, has publicly criticized an off-site luxury glamping provider offering helicopter transfers directly to the event for affluent attendees. The Pop-Up Hotel, … Read More
Wessex Water CFO Banned from Bonuses Following Sewage Pollution Conviction Friday, June 6, 2025 wessexwater sewage pollution bonusban ofwat environmentallaw somerset waterquality infrastructure regulation Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations … Read More
Somerset Swimming Spot Undergoes Clean-Up Following Water Quality Warning Friday, May 16, 2025 somerset rivertone bathingwater waterquality environmentagency pollution swimmingsafety publichealth cleanup designation Efforts are underway to restore the River Tone in Taunton, Somerset, after recent tests revealed the water quality falls below recommended hygiene standards. Designated as a “bathing water” last year alongside … Read More
Sunken Boats Removed from River Avon in Bath to Improve Safety and Environment Wednesday, May 14, 2025 riveravon bath boatremoval mooring watersafety pollution bettermoorings stratemarine pulteneyweir environment Five sunken and abandoned boats have been removed from the River Avon near Pulteney Weir in Bath following concerns over safety hazards and pollution risks. The operation was led by Bath & North East Somerset Council as … Read More