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
Power Outage Causes Hundreds of Somerset Properties to Lose Electricity Monday, May 5, 2025 somerset properties power outage electricity restoration residents businesses services restoration time Hundreds of properties in Somerset have been plunged into darkness after a power outage. The unexpected loss of electricity has left many residents and businesses without access to essential services. According to the power …
Managing Tourism in Bath: Challenges and Opportunities Monday, May 5, 2025 bath tourism overcrowding challenges tourist tax airbnb residents heritage economy sustainability Bath, with a population just shy of 100,000, has been revealed as the most overcrowded UK city with tourists. Known globally for its stunning architecture, universities, and rich history, Bath is unique in being the only city … Read More
Emergency Road Closure Due to Sinkhole Sunday, May 4, 2025 emergency road closure sinkhole impassable inconvenience commuters residents notice An emergency road closure has been enforced after a sinkhole appeared, rendering the road impassable. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, causing inconvenience to commuters and residents in the area.