South West Water Faces Criticism Over Water Use Advice Amid Record Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heatwave water conservation southwestwater reservoirs paddlingpools supply demand infrastructure drought As the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring past 35°C, South West Water has come under fire for advising residents to conserve water, even though reservoirs currently stand at 90% capacity. The … Read More
Mission to Restore Bath’s Beloved Pond After Last Summer’s Drought Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond drought climatechange restoration water council wessexwater conservation royalvictoriapark The cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last July’s intense heatwave, is set to be revived as the council seeks a permanent water source. The pond, having lost its original water supply years … Read More
Mission to Rescue Bath Pond That Dried Up Last Summer Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond climate water sustainability drought council restoration environment park A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which temporarily dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be restored with a new permanent water supply. The pond dried out in July after a prolonged 30°C … Read More
Heartbreak and Loss Inspire Sophie Dumont’s Poetic Triumph in “Sculling” Saturday, May 9, 2026 poetry poetrycollection grief loss riveravon sculling sophiedumont debut water remembrance Sophie Dumont, a talented poet from Somerset, has garnered widespread acclaim with her debut poetry collection, Sculling. Raised and educated in Bath, Sophie’s work has caught the attention of prestigious publications such as … Read More
Heartbreak and Loss Inspire Poet Sophie Dumont’s Acclaimed Debut Collection Saturday, May 9, 2026 poetry grief loss riveravon organdonation debut nature water bath literature Sophie Dumont, a poet from Somerset who grew up in Bath, is gaining widespread acclaim following the publication of her debut poetry collection, Sculling. Her work has been praised by prestigious publications including The … Read More
Environmental Concerns Raised Over AI Data Centre Plans in Somerset Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai environment datacentre somerset infrastructure energy water planning technology development As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology … Read More