Somerset’s Watchet Lighthouse to be Repainted Green After 160 Years Friday, April 17, 2026 watchet watersafety lighthouse maritime navigation somerset harbour repaint historic regulations Watchet Lighthouse, a historic maritime beacon that has stood bright red for 160 years, is set to be repainted green to comply with international navigation safety standards. The hexagonal, 22-foot cast iron lighthouse has … Read More
'Vulnerable' Residents Receive Bottled Water Amid Cheddar Treatment Works Concerns Sunday, September 14, 2025 bristolwater cheddar bottledwater vulnerable watersupply northsomerset reservoir priorityservices watersafety customersupport Bristol Water has initiated deliveries of bottled water to some of its most vulnerable customers in North Somerset following an issue at the Cheddar treatment works. These precautionary measures are targeting Category 1 and 2 … Read More
Sunken Boats Removed from River Avon in Bath to Improve Safety and Environment Wednesday, May 14, 2025 riveravon bath boatremoval mooring watersafety pollution bettermoorings stratemarine pulteneyweir environment Five sunken and abandoned boats have been removed from the River Avon near Pulteney Weir in Bath following concerns over safety hazards and pollution risks. The operation was led by Bath & North East Somerset Council as … Read More