Meg Avon, a researcher and performance poet who symbolically married the River Avon in 2023 to highlight water pollution, has successfully persuaded Bath and North East Somerset Council to take stronger measures to safeguard …
A passionate campaigner who symbolically married the River Avon has successfully convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council to take stronger steps to protect the river. On July 16, the council unanimously voted to endorse …
The recently installed fountains at Yeovil town centre, part of a significant regeneration initiative, cease operation when temperatures exceed 25°C, Somerset Council has confirmed. Located in the amphitheatre at The …
Fountains recently installed at Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre within The Triangle regeneration project have been temporarily shut down during very hot weather, Somerset Council has confirmed. The water features, unveiled …
Authorities have issued no-swim warnings for two beaches in Somerset amid growing concerns about possible pollution. The warnings aim to protect public health as water quality tests indicate elevated levels of contaminants. …
Two popular beaches in Somerset have recently been issued with no-swim warnings as officials express concern over potential pollution in the areas. The warnings aim to protect public health following tests that indicated …
East Beach at West Bay in Dorset, widely recognized as a filming location for the popular ITV drama Broadchurch, has earned an important new environmental designation ahead of the summer season. It is now officially listed as …
As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. …
As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing dip in the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming. Official warnings have been issued against bathing at several locations due to poor …
JD Spencer Farm Partnership, located at Manor Farm in Langley Burrell, Chippenham, has been fined thousands of pounds following two separate slurry pollution incidents that contaminated local waterways. On March 6, the …
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 …
Somerset Council has approved a £5 million project to create new wetlands on the Somerset Levels and Moors, aiming to significantly improve water quality and biodiversity in the area. Wessex Water proposed the construction of …
A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, …
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 …
Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations …