Somerset Council Unveils Ambitious Yeovil Town Centre Masterplan Saturday, September 20, 2025 yeovil regeneration somerset redevelopment masterplan housing consultation urbanplanning sustainability culture Somerset Council is inviting residents to shape the future of Yeovil through its new Town Centre Masterplan consultation. This ambitious plan aims to revitalize the heart of Yeovil by creating a more pedestrian-friendly … Read More
Bacteria Levels Surge at Weymouth Central Beach, Echoing Last Year’s Blue Flag Loss Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth bacteria pollution blueflag harbour sewage runoff environmentagency waterquality dorset Weymouth’s Central beach has experienced a significant rise in bacteria levels this August, mirroring a similar spike in 2024 that contributed to the beach losing its prestigious Blue Flag status this year. Last year, storm … Read More
South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
Lewis Gregory Commits Future to Somerset with New Two-Year Contract Friday, September 19, 2025 lewisgregory somerset cricket countychampionship captain contract pitch ecb vitalityblast allrounder sport Somerset County Cricket Club has secured the continued leadership of its captain, Lewis Gregory, who has signed a new two-year contract extension, committing to the club until at least the conclusion of the 2027 season. At 33 … Read More
Scooter Rider Dies After Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Glastonbury Friday, September 19, 2025 scooter accident glastonbury a361 multivehicle police crash fatality investigation roadclosure A tragic accident near Glastonbury has claimed the life of a scooter rider after a collision involving four vehicles on the A361. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 17, at approximately 2:25 pm between Glastonbury … Read More
Leonardo Workers Consider Strike Amid Pay Dispute Friday, September 19, 2025 leonardo strike paydispute unite aerospace defence yeovil workers negotiations economy Nearly 3,000 employees of defence contractor Leonardo from sites across the UK—including Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, and Basildon—are set to vote on potential industrial action due to a pay dispute. The Unite union … Read More