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
Air Now Safe to Breathe on Wiltshire’s Most Polluted Roads Thursday, September 4, 2025 wiltshire airquality pollution nitrogendioxide electricvehicles defra publichealth pm25 aqma environment A recent report reveals that the air quality on Wiltshire’s most polluted roads has finally improved to safe, legally compliant levels. For the first time since the Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) were declared, all … Read More
Chaos as Travellers Swarm Seaside Town and Dump Nappies in the Sea Saturday, July 26, 2025 burnham-on-sea travellers somerset encampment eviction localcouncil community tourism pollution law Residents of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, have voiced strong frustration after a group of Travellers set up multiple caravans on the town’s seafront lawns on July 13, causing significant disruption to locals and holidaymakers … Read More
South West Village Plagued by Sewage Crisis Amid Proposed Housing Development Sunday, July 6, 2025 feniton sewage infrastructure development southwestwater housing parishcouncil pollution traffic community Residents of Feniton, a picturesque South West village, are grappling with a worsening sewage crisis as plans for up to 60 new homes ignite fierce opposition from the local parish council. The village’s struggling Victorian … Read More