Inside the Ancient Bath Mill That Makes the World’s Safest Paper Saturday, August 30, 2025 paper bathford portals security recycling sustainability economy regulation heritage manufacturing Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, Wera Hobhouse, recently left the green benches of Westminster to visit the historic Portals Paper Limited mill in Bathford, gaining firsthand insight into the UK’s paper industry and its ongoing … Read More
Inside Bathford’s Historic Mill Crafting the World’s Most Secure Paper Saturday, August 30, 2025 portals bathford paper security circulareconomy sustainability recycling epr manufacturing ukindustry Wera Hobhouse, Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, recently stepped away from Westminster’s political arena to visit Portals Paper Limited’s iconic Bathford Mill. Her visit on August 19 offered a firsthand look at the enduring legacy … Read More
M5 Link Road to Reopen Nearly a Month Early, Bringing Relief to Drivers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 m5 somerset infrastructure transport roadworks construction rubblization sustainability junction26 highways Somerset Council has confirmed the early reopening of Junction 26 on the M5 motorway and the A38 Chelston Link Road, delighting drivers who faced months of disruption. The major infrastructure project, originally scheduled to … Read More
Win a Year’s Supply of Charlie Bigham’s Meals at Wells Food Festival with Tray Upcycling Wednesday, August 27, 2025 wellsfoodfestival charliebigham upcycling sustainability somerset foodcompetition localbusiness ecofriendly heritage readymeals This year’s Wells Food Festival, held on Sunday, October 12, offers an exciting opportunity for visitors to win a year’s supply of Charlie Bigham’s meals. The Somerset-based company, celebrating its fifth year as the … Read More
Charity Shop Manager Reveals Bizarre and Unsellable Donations Tuesday, August 26, 2025 charity donations waste recycling thriftshop volunteering damaged reuse community sustainability Caitlin Brennan, manager of the Golden Oldies charity shop in Keynsham, Somerset, has exposed some of the most unusual and unusable donations her shop receives – from dirty underwear to clothes infested by rodents. She … Read More
New plans to enhance walking and cycling routes in Exmoor National Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 exmoor walking cycling nationalpark activetravel infrastructure sustainability publictransport tourism health sport Exmoor National Park, spanning the Devon-Somerset border, is set to become more accessible for walkers and cyclists through a comprehensive new active travel plan. Despite a vast network of public rights of way, bridleways, … Read More