Tuesday, June 9, 2026 awarenessfest braintumour fundraising community memorial wedmore charity research support adamstimpson

Three years after the tragic loss of Adam Stimpson to a brain tumour, the Wedmore community continues to come together to celebrate his life and support vital research. Awareness Fest, the annual music event held in Adam’s … Read More

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding somerset environmentagency infrastructure community defences rivertone regeneration construction

Somerset Council has announced a delay to the £6 million flood protection scheme designed to shield Taunton town centre, pushing the start date back to early 2027. The project, part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation … Read More

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bluebadge misuse northsomerset disability parking fraud enforcement penalties accessibility legislation

Between January 2021 and December 2025, North Somerset authorities issued 7,198 penalty charge notices for the misuse of blue badges, permits intended to help people with disabilities park closer to their destinations. In … Read More

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset broadway housing development planning environment biodiversity infrastructure affordablehousing a303

Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, near the A303. This marks the second time proposals for housing on the site between Pound Road and Paulls Lane have been rejected. … Read More

Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange agriculture floodprotection resilience government infrastructure emergencymanagement

The Government has committed £50 million to safeguard Somerset’s residents, farmers, and businesses against escalating flood risks. This significant funding will enable Somerset Council to implement various flood protection … Read More

Monday, June 8, 2026 refunds summerfest weston-super-mare vip weather cancellation sophieellisbextor thefeeling festival safety

Angry festival-goers at Weston-super-Mare’s Summer Fest at the Beach have voiced strong demands for refunds following a chaotic weekend marked by severe weather and organizational confusion. The event, held over June 6-7, … Read More