Explosion Heard as Boat Catches Fire at Somerset’s Kelston Lock Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset saltford kelstonlock boatfire avonfireservice explosion firesafety riverside maritime emergencyresponse An explosion rocked the tranquil Somerset village of Saltford on Monday, August 25, as a boat suddenly burst into flames at Kelston Lock. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m., catching residents and boaters off guard. … Read More
‘Rewriting of History’ Dispute Sparks Over Saltford Station Campaign Saturday, July 26, 2025 saltford railway campaign councillors politics community reopening dispute localgovernment transport A long-standing campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station has sparked a heated dispute between local councillors over the recognition of efforts and the history of the movement. Chris Warren, representing Saltford as an … Read More
Dispute Erupts Over Saltford Railway Station Campaign History Saturday, July 26, 2025 saltford railway station council campaign progress politics history reopening community The campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station is gaining momentum like never before, but recent council discussions have sparked a heated dispute over who deserves credit for the progress. Chris Warren, a Saltford … Read More
Saltford’s Railway Station Revival: Campaign Gains Unprecedented Momentum Tuesday, July 22, 2025 saltford railway station campaign transport politics somerset westengland liberaldemocrats infrastructure Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, … Read More
Enchanting Somerset Village Pub Impresses with Atmosphere, Though Food Leaves Room for Improvement Saturday, July 19, 2025 pub somerset saltford historic garden atmosphere roast review food cocktails Nestled in the quaint village of Saltford in North East Somerset, The Crown is a delightful example of a traditional English pub enhanced by creative interior touches. This Grade II listed building dates back to the late … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressure Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath worldheritage housing development saltford unesco infrastructure sustainability council housingcrisis Phil Harding, leader of the Saltford Environmental Group, has proposed a controversial solution to the region’s housing crisis: Bath should abandon its UNESCO World Heritage status. Harding argues that Bath’s protected … Read More