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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
River Wye campaigners stage protest over pollution
Campaigners against the pollution in the River Severn have staged a peaceful protest in a town in Worcestershire. About 100 people went to the banks of the river in Bewdley on Sunday, including rock legend Robert Plant, who is supporting local efforts to protect it. People marched through the town and sailed coffins on the water to raise awareness of what they said was a dying eco-system because of sewage overflow and fertiliser run off. Severn Trent said it was taking "major strides" to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers. The Environment Agency has been contacted for a response. Dee Edwards, chair of Communities Against River Pollution (CARP), said the river needed to be cleaned up. "We've got statistics from Severn Trent themselves about spills and we know from a table of Top of the Poops, that in 2024 the Severn was the sixth dirtiest river," she said. Trevor Ponman, also from CARP, said: "If you've got a lot of phosphates and nitrates in the water, it actually feeds plant growth. "Well, that sounds like a good thing, but actually what it can do, especially in the summer, it can trigger so-called algae blooms where you get a whole load of algae growing and then they decay and release toxins which can kill fish and it's really bad for the water if you've got too much of it." Earlier this year, a new law was proposed to mandate the government to clean up pollution in the river after Hereford and South Herefordshire Conservative MP Jesse Norman presented a bill in the House of Commons. It goes back before politicians next month. The river is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is home to protected species. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant who lives locally, said he had seen the river deteriorate. "It's not support, it's reality," he said. "I looked over the river bridge, I sat on the side of the river here, I wondered where it had gone. "I wondered where all the green was that the fish used to feed." In a statement, Severn Trent said it was taking major strides to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers by delivering the fastest and most ambitious spills reduction programme in the water industry. Its water rangers will meet CARP later this week. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Exhibition shines light on River Wye pollution Judge to decide chicken farm river complaints Celebs accuse Nando's of contributing to Wye pollution Severn Trent Water
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
River Wye campaigners stage protest over pollution
Campaigners against the pollution in the River Severn have staged a peaceful protest in a town in Worcestershire. About 100 people went to the banks of the river in Bewdley on Sunday, including rock legend Robert Plant, who is supporting local efforts to protect it. People marched through the town and sailed coffins on the water to raise awareness of what they said was a dying eco-system because of sewage overflow and fertiliser run off. Severn Trent said it was taking "major strides" to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers. The Environment Agency has been contacted for a response. Dee Edwards, chair of Communities Against River Pollution (CARP), said the river needed to be cleaned up. "We've got statistics from Severn Trent themselves about spills and we know from a table of Top of the Poops, that in 2024 the Severn was the sixth dirtiest river," she said. Trevor Ponman, also from CARP, said: "If you've got a lot of phosphates and nitrates in the water, it actually feeds plant growth. "Well, that sounds like a good thing, but actually what it can do, especially in the summer, it can trigger so-called algae blooms where you get a whole load of algae growing and then they decay and release toxins which can kill fish and it's really bad for the water if you've got too much of it." Earlier this year, a new law was proposed to mandate the government to clean up pollution in the river after Hereford and South Herefordshire Conservative MP Jesse Norman presented a bill in the House of Commons. It goes back before politicians next month. The river is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is home to protected species. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant who lives locally, said he had seen the river deteriorate. "It's not support, it's reality," he said. "I looked over the river bridge, I sat on the side of the river here, I wondered where it had gone. "I wondered where all the green was that the fish used to feed." In a statement, Severn Trent said it was taking major strides to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers by delivering the fastest and most ambitious spills reduction programme in the water industry. Its water rangers will meet CARP later this week. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Exhibition shines light on River Wye pollution Judge to decide chicken farm river complaints Celebs accuse Nando's of contributing to Wye pollution Severn Trent Water
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
River Wye campaigners stage protest over pollution in Bewdley
Campaigners against the pollution in the River Severn have staged a peaceful protest in a town in 100 people went to the banks of the river in Bewdley on Sunday, including rock legend Robert Plant, who is supporting local efforts to protect marched through the town and sailed coffins on the water to raise awareness of what they said was a dying eco-system because of sewage overflow and fertiliser run Trent said it was taking "major strides" to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers. The Environment Agency has been contacted for a response. Dee Edwards, chair of Communities Against River Pollution (CARP), said the river needed to be cleaned up."We've got statistics from Severn Trent themselves about spills and we know from a table of Top of the Poops, that in 2024 the Severn was the sixth dirtiest river," she said. Trevor Ponman, also from CARP, said: "If you've got a lot of phosphates and nitrates in the water, it actually feeds plant growth."Well, that sounds like a good thing, but actually what it can do, especially in the summer, it can trigger so-called algae blooms where you get a whole load of algae growing and then they decay and release toxins which can kill fish and it's really bad for the water if you've got too much of it."Earlier this year, a new law was proposed to mandate the government to clean up pollution in the river after Hereford and South Herefordshire Conservative MP Jesse Norman presented a bill in the House of Commons. It goes back before politicians next month. The river is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is home to protected Zeppelin's Robert Plant who lives locally, said he had seen the river deteriorate."It's not support, it's reality," he said."I looked over the river bridge, I sat on the side of the river here, I wondered where it had gone."I wondered where all the green was that the fish used to feed."In a statement, Severn Trent said it was taking major strides to play its part to safeguard the region's rivers by delivering the fastest and most ambitious spills reduction programme in the water water rangers will meet CARP later this week. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Campaign to stop sale of Bewdley green space for housing
People in a town are trying to raise enough money to buy a piece of land, enjoyed by generations of children to play on, to stop houses being built on acres of green space in Bewdley, Worcestershire, known locally as The Maypole Piece, have been put up for sale and are being marketed as a possible housing in the area say they want to keep it as an open space as most residents who grew up in the area in the 1960s, 70 and 80s have happy memories of playing there as children."We've got to do something to save this wonderful area, it's got so much history," Elaine Passey, one of the campaigners, said. Ms Passey said "hordes" of children would play up there."It was great - back in the day you'd spend all day up there, so many people loved it," she added. "These days, nature is so important for mental health as well - we've got to try and give it back to today's generation of young people." The land used to be owned by the late Major Webb, a former solicitor and wealthy landowner who locals say gave his blessing for it to be used by the public for the area, set between two housing estates, is now in private ownership and is up for sale on estate agents Savills website, with a guide price of £418,000. Denise Eaton, who runs the Old Waggon and Horses pub near the site in Wribbenhall, said: "I used to play there as a child - my siblings did as well. "My mum used to often talk about going up there, they had a big bonfire up there after the war - it means so much to everyone. "Major Webb used to let us play on this ground; we've got to save it and give it back to the people of Wribbenhall and Bewdley." John Frost, who is also involved in the campaign, added: "Everybody around here knows it as The Maypole - the history of this land is remarkable, it was treated as common land and enjoyed by the people. "We want to take it back, if you like, to making it an even better community space." The campaigners have set up a Friends of the Maypole website and a Facebook page where supporters can pledge donations. A spokesperson for Savills said they have had "exceptional levels of interest in the land" since it was put up for sale, with people being invited to make bids by 10 June. The current landowner refused to comment on the sale or the campaign. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Best villages to visit for a day out near Worcester according to locals
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to days out near Worcester? As the weather becomes warmer, you might be wondering where you can explore and enjoy your free time. Some local knowledge is always handy so we asked Worcester News readers which village is the best for a day out near the city. To give you some day trip inspiration, we've combed through the results and found the best villages to visit – let's take a look. Lots of places were mentioned when we asked readers the all-important question in 2024 and a few villages got multiple votes. However, one village stood out from the rest. The best village for day trips near Worcester is Malvern, according to our readers. One local said: 'Malvern if u fancy nice food hillside pizza'. Whether you want to get out in the fresh air for a walk or stop for a bite to eat during your day in Malvern, the village has plenty to offer. Recommended reading: 5 of the best pubs to visit near the Malvern Hills Prettiest village pubs you can visit for a pint and some grub in Worcestershire 5 of the best farm shops you can visit across Worcestershire this spring The likes of Bewdley also proved popular with our readers with one saying: 'Bewdley. Nice walks, nice pubs and restaurants, little museum that my kids love, a ice cream shop that kids love too and chip shop that I love but really shouldn't have', adding a laughing crying face emoji. One local couldn't decide between two villages, writing: 'Broadway. Or Malvern.' Ombersley and Hartlebury are among the other villages mentioned in the comments section of our Facebook post. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
