Man's Body Recovered from River Avon in Chippenham Tuesday, March 31, 2026 riveravon chippenham wiltshirepolice emergencyservices searchandrescue iopc missingperson recovery policeinvestigation tragedy The body of a man was recovered from the River Avon near Town Bridge in Chippenham during the early hours of Tuesday, March 31. Emergency services, including Wiltshire Police, Avon and Somerset Police, and Wiltshire Search … Read More
Body Found Floating in River Avon Near Bath's Historic Bridge Sunday, March 8, 2026 riveravon bath bodyrecovery policeinvestigation firefighters clevelandbridge pulteneybridge avonfirerescue unexplaineddeath emergencyservices A police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in the River Avon this evening, Sunday, March 8. Emergency services were alerted to the scene near Kensington Meadows and the Grade II listed Cleveland … Read More
Evesham: The UK's Second Best Place to Live Often Overlooked by Tourists Sunday, October 5, 2025 evesham worcestershire riveravon markettown asparagus history tourism regatta community transport Every year, thousands of visitors travel west from London to explore the idyllic Cotswolds, drawn to renowned spots like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. Yet, just a short distance away, nestled along the banks of the River … Read More
Woman Dies While Swimming in River Avon Near Bath Saturday, July 12, 2025 riveravon bath swimming emergency coldwatershock avonfire police rnli drowning safety A woman in her 30s tragically lost her life after encountering difficulties while swimming in the River Avon near Bathampton, on the outskirts of Bath, on Friday evening. A report is being prepared for the coroner as … Read More
SouthGate Bath Unveils Stunning Summer Installation Celebrating the River Avon Friday, June 20, 2025 southgate bath riveravon summerinstallation sustainability festivalofnature art environment recycling education SouthGate Bath has launched an impressive new summer installation that celebrates the city’s deep connection with nature and the River Avon. Collaborating with Bath and North East Somerset Council, this year’s display … Read More
Graffiti-Covered Wall Transformed into Vibrant Riverside Mural in Bath Monday, June 2, 2025 mural bath riveravon youthart community biodiversity muralproject nat20230 green spaces restoration A once graffiti-covered wall along the River Avon path in Bath has been beautifully transformed by a group of young artists into a bright, vibrant mural that breathes new life into the riverside walkway. This mural forms part … Read More