Water Company Fined £300,000 Following Sewage Spill in Somerset Wednesday, April 15, 2026 wessexwater sewage pollution somerset riveryeo environmentagency fishkill habitatrestoration watervoles conservation Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £300,000 after a backed-up sewer discharged untreated sewage into a tributary of the River Yeo in Somerset, causing significant environmental damage. The incident occurred in September … Read More
Mum Hopes New Drama Will Save Lives After Daughter’s Death at Beach Monday, March 2, 2026 e.coli sewage pollution waterquality tragedy health environment channel4 investigation safety Julie Maughan’s eight-year-old daughter, Heather Preen, died in 1999 after contracting E. coli poisoning following a family holiday at a beach in Dawlish, Devon. Heather’s illness began shortly after the family’s visit to the … Read More
Sewage Concerns Stall Decision on Travellers’ Pitches Near Glastonbury Tuesday, February 24, 2026 sewage planning travellers somerset glastonbury environment community enforcement caravans development A prolonged five-year planning dispute over travellers’ pitches in Butleigh, a small village near Glastonbury in Somerset, remains unresolved due to ongoing uncertainty about sewage treatment at the site. Joshua … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Popular Somerset Wedding Venue Amid Sewage System Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset housing development sewage infrastructure conservation phosphates affordable flooding planning Somerset councillors have unanimously approved plans for 18 new homes near the well-known Old Oak Farm wedding venue in Curry Rivel, despite community concerns over the capacity of local sewage systems. West of England … Read More
Bacteria Levels Surge at Weymouth Central Beach, Echoing Last Year’s Blue Flag Loss Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth bacteria pollution blueflag harbour sewage runoff environmentagency waterquality dorset Weymouth’s Central beach has experienced a significant rise in bacteria levels this August, mirroring a similar spike in 2024 that contributed to the beach losing its prestigious Blue Flag status this year. Last year, storm … Read More
Dawlish Seaside Resort Battles Infrastructure and Housing Strains Amid Rapid Growth Sunday, August 31, 2025 dawlish seaside infrastructure sewage housing affordable development southwestwater tourism council Dawlish, one of Devon’s cherished coastal resorts, is grappling with the consequences of rapid population growth and development. Following the completion of a major housing development, local councillors report that the … Read More