River

Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset

A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 raft river community tradition moat bishops-palace wells youth boatrace bankholiday

Get your paddles ready – the beloved Bank Holiday raft race is back! This exciting annual event, held on the moat of the Bishop’s Palace, has delighted spectators and participants alike since its inception in 1963. The … Read More

Friday, August 15, 2025 bath boats sunken river avon council debt recovery environment hazard

Four boat owners in Bath have been formally billed a total of £55,000 by Bath & North East Somerset Council following the removal of their sunken boats from the River Avon. The council carried out the operation in May … Read More

Thursday, July 10, 2025 beaver rewilding wildlife healsomerset ecology biodiversity conservation habitat river wetlands

A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete … Read More

Thursday, June 5, 2025 rescue heroism boatexplosion thames river emergency police injury safety wales

A Welsh couple has been hailed as heroes after their swift and brave intervention saved six people, including a baby, following a boat explosion on the River Thames. Josh Hobbs, 35, and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, 34, risked their … Read More

Sunday, May 4, 2025 bath festival nature water river events wildlife ecology activities community

Bath will be the opening weekend host of the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, the Festival of Nature, from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. This year, the festival will focus on the theme of … Read More