Can our democracy be saved from the authoritarian forces in politics?

Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping...

Former West England Bylines editor-in-chief reflects on how his life has made him a committed European

This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view

The environmental impact of roads is far-reaching and has spawned the science of 'road ecology'

An inspirational memoir of a man who refused to compromise his belief in a better Russia - a true 'patriot'

Chip War charts the exponential growth of the power of the semiconductor chip and the battles that fuelled its creation

Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively

Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively

Our esteemed former Editor-in-Chief, Jon Hill, reviews the books recommended by friends and family in 2025 and looks forward to...

Written in German, Populism for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to populism based mainly on Austria and Germany

Behr offers solace from our interminable frustration with politics but his faith in the survival of liberal politics may be...

This book is a pioneering re-think of our moral make-up, explaining how we got to “I’m right and you’re wrong”

Sir Chris Hoy’s book describes how he coped with his cancer diagnosis

A few book choices from our former editor-in-chief. Do you agree with his thoughts?

What is a ‘region’ really? Is it just the result of someone’s random carve-up? Or is it something you can...

We are sad to have to report that one of our writers, Bob Bater, has died.

We take a look at the new political landscape in the West of England and ask if the new government...

West England Bylines is pleased to announce the opening of a 33 mile trail down the River Coln Valley. We...

Jon Hill is inspired by Martin Griffiths’ cartoon to give examples of this government’s irresponsible attitude to climate change.

Over the last three years West England Bylines has published over 800 articles on topics ranging from Brexit and its...

Dividend greed may force Thames Water to go bust. Conflicts of interest and absence of corruption control at the Environment...

This week our writer Hadrian Cook attacks the Environment Agency and Ofwat for lack of regulation. Beaches in Sussex and...

This week even the Women’s Institute has weighed in with a demand for clean river beaches. Meanwhile water companies continue...

This week we report spills from Cornwall to Dorset and Whitstable to Windermere. Everywhere our rivers and beaches are being...

This article was prompted by my long-overdue visit to the Westbury People's Gallery in Oxford who have provided some great...

Read the latest press on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches. Last update 19...

Read the latest press on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches. Last update 19...

Read the latest press on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches. Last update 12...

Read the latest press on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches. The issue has...