New Wetlands Proposed to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset housing riverparrett crewkerne development phosphates biodiversity conservation infrastructure Taylor Wimpey Exeter plans to create new wetlands adjacent to the River Parrett to enable the continuation of one of Somerset’s largest housing developments. The Wool Gardens project, currently in its first phase, is being … Read More
Driver Rescued After Serious Somerset Collision Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset crash rescue firefighters emergency vehicle trapped paramedics accident wincanton A driver was trapped inside their vehicle following a collision between two cars in Somerset. The accident occurred at Holton, near Wincanton, around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28. Emergency services were quickly … Read More
Driver Rescued After Dramatic Two-Car Crash in Somerset Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset crash firefighters rescue trapped extrication emergency accident ambulance wincanton A serious collision in Somerset resulted in one driver being trapped inside their vehicle. The accident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, at Holton near Wincanton, involving two cars. Firefighters from Devon … Read More
Council Explores Electric Bicycle Patrols for Bath Traffic Wardens but Faces Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 bath council parking enforcement electricbicycles trafficwardens technology residentsparking greencouncillor sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council recently considered deploying traffic wardens on electric bicycles as part of their parking enforcement strategy. Currently, wardens patrol the area using cars and mopeds, with plans … Read More
Council Explored Electric Bicycle Patrols for Bath Traffic Wardens but Found Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 bath parking enforcement electricbicycles council trafficwardens residentsparking technology sustainability transportation sport Bath and North East Somerset Council considered deploying traffic wardens on electric bicycles to patrol Bath, aiming to enhance enforcement efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, parking enforcement officers use cars and … Read More
Dealer Jailed for Nearly Six Years Following 4kg Drug Seizure Thursday, January 29, 2026 drugdealer sentencing heroin cocaine ketamine drugseizure avonsomersetpolice criminalproperty communitysafety lawenforcement A 41-year-old drug dealer from Paulton has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after authorities uncovered over four kilograms of class A and B drugs during a series of warrants last October. Gary Browne … Read More