Woman Dies After Being Found Seriously Injured in Cheddar Home Wednesday, March 18, 2026 cheddar investigation avonsomerset police incident injury hospital arrests family tweentown A woman in her 40s has tragically died in hospital after being found seriously injured at a house in Tweentown, Cheddar. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 28. Following the discovery of her injuries, she was rushed … Read More
Diet Rich in Key Foods May Delay Dementia Onset, New Study Finds Wednesday, March 18, 2026 mediterranean dementia brainhealth alzheimers nutrition antioxidants neurodegeneration lifestyle minddiet research A long-term study reveals that a diet abundant in vegetables, berries, nuts, and olive oil—the hallmarks of a Mediterranean-style eating pattern—may significantly slow brain aging and delay dementia symptoms. Researchers … Read More
Frome Residents Rally to Reclaim Access to Packsaddle Fields Wednesday, March 18, 2026 frome packsaddle greenspace somerset development protest housing community council legaldispute Frome residents are standing firm in their demand to restore public access to Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space on the northern edge of the town, amid a contentious legal battle. Owned by Somerset Council since 1973, … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £162 Million in Road Repairs by 2030 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure potholes maintenance transport funding cycling walking government Somerset Council is set to increase its investment in road maintenance significantly over the next four years, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the central government. At a meeting held in Taunton on March 11, the … Read More
Bridgwater MP Calls on Somerset Council to Reject Solar Farm Proposal Near M5 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar renewable somerset agriculture flooding infrastructure planning environment energy safety Sir Ashley Fox, the Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, has formally urged Somerset Council to reject plans for a new 30MW solar farm near the M5 motorway. The project, submitted by Ampyr Solar Europe through North Newton … Read More
Bridgwater MP Calls on Somerset Council to Reject Solar Farm Near M5 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar farm somerset renewable energy flooding agriculture farmers infrastructure planning Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has urged Somerset Council to reject plans for a new 30MW solar farm near the M5 motorway in North Newton, a small village south of Bridgwater. The project, proposed by Ampyr Solar Europe and … Read More