Massive Data Centre Planned Near M5 in Bridgwater Spanning Over 180 Football Pitches Thursday, February 19, 2026 datacentre bridgwater somerset infrastructure solarfarm floodrisk construction digitaleconomy planning m5 Plans have been submitted to build a colossal data centre near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater, potentially covering an area larger than 180 football pitches. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a company based in Bridgwater, filed … Read More
Somerset Flooding Crisis Shifts from Emergency to Recovery Phase Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra recovery environmentagency emergency pumping roadclosures floodrisk communitysupport The flooding situation in Somerset has improved significantly, prompting authorities to stand down the major incident status as recovery and clean-up efforts are now underway. Since the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra … Read More
Major Update on Somerset Flooding Crisis as Recovery Phase Begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding recovery environmentagency stormchandra pumps flooddefences emergencyresponse roadclosures safety The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, … Read More
Stunning Sun Halo Captured Over Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, February 18, 2026 sunhalo glastonbury photography weather somerset atmosphere nature landscape cirrusclouds naturephotography Photographer Josh Dury seized a rare and captivating moment at Glastonbury Tor on Tuesday, February 17, by capturing an extraordinary sun halo. This mesmerizing weather phenomenon appears as a glowing ring encircling the sun, … Read More
Far-Right Symbols and Dog Poo Vandalize Somerset Church Wednesday, February 18, 2026 vandalism farright jehovahswitnesses somerset hatecrime police investigation minehead religioustolerance threats A disturbing act of vandalism targeted the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Minehead, Somerset, involving far-right symbols and dog faeces. Between Sunday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 17, individuals defaced … Read More
Far-Right Symbols and Dog Poo Target Jehovah’s Witnesses Church in Somerset Wednesday, February 18, 2026 vandalism hatecrime jehovahswitnesses farright somerset policeinvestigation threats minehead religioushate communitysafety A disturbing act of vandalism has targeted the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Minehead, Somerset, where far-right symbols were sprayed alongside the unsettling placement of dog excrement. Between Sunday, February 15 … Read More