Houseboats Ordered to Leave Scenic River Avon Stretch in Bath Tuesday, May 26, 2026 houseboats riveravon bath council moorage safety flooding relocation legalaction waterways Houseboats moored along a picturesque section of the River Avon in Bath have been ordered to leave by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The affected area lies opposite Parade Gardens, just downstream from Pulteney Weir—a … Read More
Stunning Photos Capture Sunken Boats Being Towed Out of Bath Tuesday, May 20, 2025 bath boats removal cleanup sunken waterways environment restoration operation towing The city of Bath has witnessed a remarkable cleanup effort as five sunken boats were successfully towed out of its waters. For some time, these vessels had posed environmental and navigational challenges, blighting the area … Read More
Urgent Action Needed Over UK Water Pollution Crisis Monday, April 28, 2025 sewage rivers waterways pollution mps regulation infrastructure reform water industry sewage spills A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax … Read More
Revitalizing the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration investment strategy waterways bridgwater taunton revitalization recreation A significant transformation is on the horizon for the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal in Somerset, as both government funding and a newly-adopted strategy are set to breathe new life into the waterway. Stretching over … Read More
Revitalization of Historic Somerset Canal Underway Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration bridgwater taunton government-funded strategy revitalization waterways leisure The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, a historic waterway spanning just over 14 miles through the picturesque Somerset Levels, is set to undergo a significant transformation. With the commitment of millions of pounds in … Read More
Mapping Somerset's 2024 Sewage Spills and River Pollution Monday, April 14, 2025 sewage spills pollution somerset rivers interactive map monitoring environment public health waterways Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering … Read More