Environment Agency Urged to Reconsider Somerset Flood Prevention Cuts Monday, September 29, 2025 environmentagency somerset floodprevention drainage fundingcuts somersetlevels rivers floodrisk maintenance localgovernment Somerset councillors are urging the Environment Agency (EA) to reconsider its planned reduction in flood prevention maintenance across the Levels and Moors. This comes after the EA revealed in mid-August that it would cease … Read More
Soaring Rents in Somerset Spark Homelessness Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 rents sussex homelessness somerest bath northsomerset ons affordablehousing rentincrease housingcrisis Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, … Read More
Plans to Create 72,000 Jobs in West Country Through Ambitious 10-Year Growth Strategy Monday, September 29, 2025 growth jobs investment transport ai technology renewableenergy housing economicdevelopment westcountry The Bristol and Bath area is poised for significant economic growth and job creation following the unveiling of an ambitious 10-year Growth Strategy led by West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. The comprehensive plan … Read More
Somerset Tops South West for Road Deaths in 2024 Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset roaddeaths roadsafety rospa casualties ruralroads motorcyclists pedestrians speedlimits trafficfatalities New data from the Department for Transport reveals that Somerset recorded one of the highest numbers of road deaths in the South West during 2024, underscoring the region’s pressing road safety challenges. In total, 1,602 … Read More
Lidl Plans Major Relocation with New State-of-the-Art Store in Midsomer Norton Monday, September 29, 2025 lidl midsomernorton somerset relocation supermarket sustainability solarpanels evcharging retail development Lidl has unveiled ambitious plans to relocate and upgrade its presence in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The supermarket chain proposes constructing a brand-new, state-of-the-art store on land off Radstock Road, moving from its … Read More
John Craven Unveils Special Countryfile Episode for BBC Children in Need Sunday, September 28, 2025 countryfile bbc childreninneed ramble johncraven mattbaker farming fundraising rural specialepisode BBC Countryfile’s beloved presenters John Craven and Matt Baker have announced an exciting twist for next week’s episode of the long-running rural affairs programme. Airing Sundays at 6:15 pm on BBC One and iPlayer, the show … Read More