Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
Plans Unveiled for Up to 61 New Homes Near Somerset Secondary School Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset housing development affordable yeovil planning acorn community sustainability education Up to 61 new homes could soon be built near Stanchester Academy, a secondary school located on the western edge of Yeovil, Somerset, nestled between the villages of Montacute and Stoke-sub-Hamdon along the A3088 Cartgate Link … Read More
Award-Winning Somerset Cider Business and Historic Orchard Estate for Sale Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset cider orchards holiday cottage farmhouse taproom orchardleigh schweppes estate Orchardleigh Farm, a prestigious Somerset cider enterprise, is now available for purchase. This exceptional opportunity combines a multi-award-winning business, a five-bedroom farmhouse, a charming three-bedroom holiday … Read More
Crucial Conservation Work Leads to Temporary Access Restrictions at Iron Age Worlebury Camp Hillfort Tuesday, September 16, 2025 worlebury woods conservation archaeology hillfort access preservation heritage northsomerset wildlife From Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, several Public Rights of Way through Weston Woods will be temporarily closed as North Somerset Council carries out essential conservation work at Worlebury Camp Hillfort. This Iron Age … Read More
Live: Police Search Underway for Park Assault Suspect Monday, September 15, 2025 police search assault park suspect safety crime investigation urgent alert Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a sexual assault that took place in a local park. Authorities urge anyone who sees the individual to report it immediately by calling the police. Public safety is the …
M5 Rush Hour Crash Causes Delays with One Lane Closed Monday, September 15, 2025 m5 traffic accident delay rushhour highway emergency closure transport congestion A crash on the M5 during rush hour has resulted in significant delays, with one lane currently closed to traffic. Emergency services are on the scene managing the situation, but motorists are advised to expect slow-moving …