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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Exhibition shines light on River Wye pollution
A group of artists are raising awareness of the "catastrophic problem" of pollution in the River Wye with an exhibition. Campaigners from the Save the Wye group have created a display of 16 glass panels which trace the journey of the river and the build-up of pollution as it flows towards the sea. It is on display at the Forest of Dean District Council offices in Coleford, Gloucestershire until 30 June. "The new exhibition looks incredible and really helps to spread the message about the deterioration of our waterways in the Forest of Dean," said the council's river water quality champion Andrew McDermid. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire "After the council unanimously supported the Rivers and Oceans Motion last year, it's essential to keep this conversation alive and push for real change," he added. McDermid said tackling pollution would require cooperation from the community, local groups and government. "This is a problem of such scale it cannot be tackled alone," he said. "We want everyone to be able to enjoy our rivers long into the future, and working together we can make that a reality." The council's Water Improvement Group said it was working to identify pollution sources, monitor water quality and involve local people in caring for the district's waterways. The exhibition comes after a £1m fund to investigate the sources of pollution in the River Wye was announced by the Welsh and UK governments. Artist and Save the Wye member Mollie Meager said exhibiting at the council offices was a great opportunity to highlight the campaign. "We hope that all residents and visitors will take the opportunity to explore the artwork further and to put their voice behind the campaign," she said. "The river should be something that is enjoyed by all. "Together we can make the change." Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Governments to investigate River Wye pollution Government wins court case over River Wye pollution New law proposed over River Wye pollution Forest of Dean District Council
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Exhibition shines light on River Wye pollution
A group of artists are raising awareness of the "catastrophic problem" of pollution in the River Wye with an from the Save the Wye group have created a display of 16 glass panels which trace the journey of the river and the build-up of pollution as it flows towards the is on display at the Forest of Dean District Council offices in Coleford, Gloucestershire until 30 June."The new exhibition looks incredible and really helps to spread the message about the deterioration of our waterways in the Forest of Dean," said the council's river water quality champion Andrew McDermid. "After the council unanimously supported the Rivers and Oceans Motion last year, it's essential to keep this conversation alive and push for real change," he said tackling pollution would require cooperation from the community, local groups and government."This is a problem of such scale it cannot be tackled alone," he said."We want everyone to be able to enjoy our rivers long into the future, and working together we can make that a reality."The council's Water Improvement Group said it was working to identify pollution sources, monitor water quality and involve local people in caring for the district's exhibition comes after a £1m fund to investigate the sources of pollution in the River Wye was announced by the Welsh and UK governments. Artist and Save the Wye member Mollie Meager said exhibiting at the council offices was a great opportunity to highlight the campaign."We hope that all residents and visitors will take the opportunity to explore the artwork further and to put their voice behind the campaign," she said."The river should be something that is enjoyed by all. "Together we can make the change."
BBC News
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Hereford Rugby Club can run weekend events into early hours
A bid by Hereford Rugby Club to host events until 02:00 at weekends has been approved despite Council received 36 valid public objections to the change of licence application from residents. Its licensing sub-committee ruled on the case on 30 Polly Andrews, chairing the committee, said members had decided to allow the changes to the club's licence with amendments it had proposed. Licensed activities have been permitted until 23:00 at the grounds by the River Wye for the past four years, with extended hours until midnight on Friday and councillor Diana Toynbee said a previous late licence granted to the club in 2021 had led to "much increased nuisance".She said residents had accepted it but "2am is a completely different matter", adding: "I fear it would damage the relationship between the rugby club and the community." 'Destroy my peace' Kevin Tillett, councillor for Hinton and Hunderton across the river, said residents there would have objected had they known about the said: "This will cause a great deal of disturbance on both sides of the river until well after 2am."Resident Petra Moss told councillors: "I work on Saturdays and this would destroy my peace and quiet, and chance to get some sleep."The club's agent Nick Semper said it could already host late events under temporary event licences and a noise complaint line set up under the 2021 licence had "received no complaints", nor were any lodged with police or environmental club was "not insensitive" to objections and had proposed a limit on eight late-night outdoor events between May and August and a crowd dispersal policy, he club has already shared the proposals with objectors, he chairman Ivan Powell, a county councillor and cabinet member, said: "I have not been made aware of complaints about any activities at the club." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Paint spill blamed for stream turning white
Diluted paint is suspected to be the reason for parts of a stream turning white, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. The organisation is looking into any potential environmental impact following the incident near Belmont Brook in Hereford, on Sunday. The brook runs into the River Wye, but the EA does not believe there has been any effect on wildlife so far. In a statement, it added it would continue to keep an eye on the area, and urged people to dispose of paint at their local recycling centre and not down the drain. The stream runs through the Belmont housing estate and goes into the river opposite the city's rowing club. It is a popular angling spot with the fishing rights owned by Hereford and District Angling Society. The EA asked anyone who suspected water pollution to report it to its 24/7 incident hotline. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Environment Agency
BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Belmont Brook: Suspected Hereford paint spill to be montiored
Diluted paint is suspected to be the reason for parts of a stream turning white, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. The organisation is looking into any potential environmental impact following the incident near Belmont Brook in Hereford, on Sunday. The brook runs into the River Wye, but the EA does not believe there has been any effect on wildlife so far. In a statement, it added it would continue to keep an eye on the area, and urged people to dispose of paint at their local recycling centre and not down the drain. The stream runs through the Belmont housing estate and goes into the river opposite the city's rowing club. It is a popular angling spot with the fishing rights owned by Hereford and District Angling Society. The EA asked anyone who suspected water pollution to report it to its 24/7 incident hotline. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
