Somerset Village on the Brink of Major Transformation with Thousands of New Homes Proposed Tuesday, October 7, 2025 whitchurch somerset housing development localplan bristol infrastructure councils urbanexpansion community Whitchurch, a quaint village nestled near Bristol, could see a dramatic transformation into a bustling town following proposals to designate land for thousands of new homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently … Read More
Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More
One of the UK’s Oldest Hunts to Host Public Trail Hunting Demonstration Tuesday, October 7, 2025 cotley trailhunting bhsa huntingban ruralcommunity animalwelfare westcountryharrier tradition legislation ukhunting The Cotley Hunt, established in 1797 and one of the oldest hunting traditions in the UK, will host a public demonstration on Friday, 10th October, as part of the British Hound Sports Association’s (BHSA) National Trail … Read More
Axe Valley Wildlife Park to Close After 17 Years of Cherished Memories Monday, October 6, 2025 wildlife conservation closure devon zoo axminster animals community education family After 17 wonderful years of welcoming families and animal lovers, Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, Devon, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, October 10, 2025. The heartfelt announcement came via an … Read More
Former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease Monday, October 6, 2025 lewismoody motorneuronedisease rugby englandrugby leicestertigers mndassociation playerwelfare worldcup fundraiser athletehealth sport Lewis Moody, former England captain and a key figure in the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, has publicly revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). The 47-year-old made the announcement during an … Read More
Major Crash on A-Road Near Long Ashton Sparks Severe Traffic Delays Monday, October 6, 2025 accident traffic longashton aroad congestion delays safety emergency roadwork roadsafety A serious crash on the main A-road near Long Ashton has resulted in extensive traffic delays during peak hours. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, but the incident has caused major disruptions for commuters … Read More