Earlier this year, Weymouth Beach in Dorset was named the UK’s best beach, and as summer reached its peak, I decided to see firsthand why it continues to earn such high praise. Positioned along the stunning Jurassic Coast, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 Farleigh …
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 part …
The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive …
A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on …
Holidaymakers planning to visit Somerset for a beach holiday this bank holiday weekend have been cautioned about the water quality at some of the region’s beaches. According to UK travel site Holidayparkguru.co.uk, 19 of the …
A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax …
Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering 182,500 …
Parking charges in Bath are set to see a 10p per hour increase, with the new proposals aiming to include motorbikes for the first time. The baseline hourly charge for council car parks in Bath, which is currently based on …
A recent report has delivered a disturbing revelation about the condition of the rivers in the West of England. None of the river stretches in the region were found to be in ‘good’ overall health, according to the findings of …