Clean Air Zone Charges in Bristol May Rise to £14 Daily Amid Slowed Pollution Improvements Friday, October 31, 2025 bristol cleanairzone pollution charges nitrogendioxide airquality sustainability transport electricbuses health Bristol is considering increasing the daily charges for entering its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from £9 to as much as £14, following a slowdown in progress reducing pollution levels. Introduced nearly three years ago, the CAZ has … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … Read More
South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More
Renewed Calls for Henlade Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 henlade bypass taunton traffic airquality somerset pollution infrastructure congestion nationalhighways A Somerset councillor has reinvigorated demands for a bypass near Taunton following recent improvements in local air quality, highlighting that traffic congestion remains a pressing issue. The government has designated three … Read More
Renewed Calls for A358 Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 somerset traffic bypass henlade taunton a358 airquality pollution infrastructure localgovernment A Somerset councillor has reignited the call for a bypass near Taunton amid ongoing traffic congestion, despite recent improvements in local air quality. Three areas in Somerset have been designated as air quality management … Read More
Bacteria Levels Surge at Weymouth Central Beach, Echoing Last Year’s Blue Flag Loss Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth bacteria pollution blueflag harbour sewage runoff environmentagency waterquality dorset Weymouth’s Central beach has experienced a significant rise in bacteria levels this August, mirroring a similar spike in 2024 that contributed to the beach losing its prestigious Blue Flag status this year. Last year, storm … Read More