Avebury Stone Circle Village Called 'Death Trap' Due to Lack of Speed Signage Wednesday, July 16, 2025 avebury speeding heritage accidents signage safety traffic wiltshire stonecircle residents Residents of the historic village of Avebury, famed for its Neolithic stone circle and designated World Heritage Site, have raised alarms about dangerous road conditions that have led to multiple accidents and fatalities in … Read More
Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
Cotswold Village Braces for Chaotic Summer as Tourist Traffic Overwhelms Bourton-on-the-Water Wednesday, May 21, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism traffic coaches overtourism residents parking transport congestion The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often celebrated as the Venice of the Cotswolds due to its scenic waterways, is preparing for a tumultuous summer plagued by severe traffic congestion. The trouble stems … Read More
South West Coastal Town Faces Backlash Over New 'Tourist Tax' Impacting Tourism Monday, May 19, 2025 salcombe tourism parking secondhomes southhams business residents economy council tax Residents and business owners in Salcombe, affectionately known as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea,’ are growing increasingly concerned over recent measures by South Hams District Council that seem to target tourism—and threaten … Read More
Power Outage Leaves Hundreds of Homes in Somerset in Darkness Tuesday, May 13, 2025 somerset poweroutage bridgwater street electricity blackout utility restoration residents emergency Hundreds of homes in Somerset have been left without power due to an unexpected outage affecting the area between Bridgwater and Street. Local residents reported the sudden loss of electricity, which has disrupted daily … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposals in Bath Face Backlash as Visitors Seen as City's Lifeblood Saturday, May 10, 2025 tourism bath tax visitors economy sustainability residents overcrowding heritage management Bath, renowned for its historic charm and cultural heritage, prepares for another influx of tourists this summer after being named the most overcrowded tourist city in the UK. In light of rising visitor numbers, discussions … Read More