South West Water Faces Criticism Over Paddling Pool Advice Amid Historic Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 southwestwater heatwave waterconservation reservoirs watersupply ukweather waterdemand waterinfrastructure watershortage publicresponse South West Water has come under sharp criticism after advising Britons, especially parents, to limit water use during a record-breaking heatwave—even though reservoirs are currently about 90% full. Serving Dorset, Somerset, … Read More
‘High levels of misogyny’ in responses to Somerset police budget survey Sunday, February 8, 2026 misogyny policing budget survey somerset counciltax publicresponse crimecommissioner consultation avon Avon and Somerset’s police and crime commissioner, Clare Moody, has condemned the “high levels of misogyny” evident in public feedback during the force’s recent annual budget consultation. The Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s … Read More