Weston-super-Mare's Water Quality Deters Beachgoers Saturday, April 26, 2025 weston-super-mare beach water quality environment agency swimming caution somerset warning contamination tourism Ted, a local worker at Salt Rock, expressed strong reluctance when asked about swimming in Weston-super-Mare’s bay. The town has gained a dubious honor by being included in the Environment Agency’s list of beaches … Read More
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … Read More
Lib Dem Leader Urges Action to Protect South West Tourism from Tax Hikes Wednesday, April 23, 2025 tourism south west tax hikes ed davey liberal democrats national insurance hospitality government crisis summit The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, has emphasized the pivotal role of the tourism sector in many communities across the South West. He has warned that the ongoing cost of living crisis has significantly … Read More
Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
Reviving Hopes: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway revival heritage charity community tourism nostalgia hope town Jo Milling can vividly recall the day Radstock’s railway line shut down. Despite the somber occasion, the memory is contrasted by a humorous incident involving a visit from glamorous film actress Diana Dors, at which … Read More
Reviving Hope: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway hope community heritage tourism revival memories infrastructure nostalgia The closure of the Radstock’s railway line holds a special place in the memories of its residents. Reminiscing about the day Diana Dors graced the station, Jo Milling recalls the unexpected joy amidst the somber … Read More