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Monday, July 8, 2024 m5 vehicle fire motorway lane bridgwater junctions closure traffic delays

A vehicle fire on the M5 has led to the closure of one lane between junctions 23 and 24 at Bridgwater. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and expect delays as authorities work to manage the situation. It is …

Sunday, July 7, 2024 somerset housing development local plan public consultation planning mendip district rural sites infrastructure

Residents in East Somerset have a limited time to provide feedback on revised plans to introduce nearly 750 new homes in their local area. Mendip District Council has identified a total of 37 sites as potential locations for … Read More

Saturday, July 6, 2024 taunton debenhams housing circular economy design sustainability regeneration davidson prize architecture transformation

An ambitious and visionary project proposing the transformation of the old Debenhams building in Taunton into a housing and circular economy hub has secured the prestigious 2024 Davidson Prize in the design ideas competition. … Read More

Friday, July 5, 2024 general election liberal democrats glastonbury somerton victory sarah dyke constituency rural communities west country somerset comeback

The Liberal Democrats have made a significant comeback in the West Country, clinching victory in the Glastonbury and Somerton seat during the general election. Sarah Dyke, who previously won the Somerton and Frome by-election … Read More

Thursday, July 4, 2024 somerset general election 2024 polling stations mps voting democracy political landscape polling locations registered voters electoral process

Today, the residents of Somerset will exercise their democratic right as they head to the polling stations to cast their votes for new Members of Parliament in the General Election 2024. The polling stations are open from 7am … Read More

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 doctor challenge charity endurance swimming arctic antarctica fundraising ocean conservation polar

In a bold attempt to test the boundaries of human endurance and raise crucial funds for charity, Dr. Adam Baker and Dr. Charlie Fleury are gearing up for the daunting Archipelago Yachts Polar Swim challenge. The husband and … Read More