New Proposal Could Bring 120 Homes to Northern Edge of Somerset Village Friday, March 13, 2026 somerset wedmore housing development planning cavanna affordable phosphates agriculture community Up to 120 new homes are being proposed for construction on the northern edge of Wedmore, a picturesque village in Somerset. The plans, submitted to Somerset Council by Cavanna Homes South West, involve developing two … Read More
Somerset Woman’s Ultra-Rare Blood Frozen to Save Lives for Up to 30 Years Friday, March 13, 2026 blood rarity donation nhsbt transfusion frozen raretype sicklecell pregnancy genetics Mina Stoddart-Stones from Bridgwater, Somerset, is recognized as a VIP blood donor due to her extraordinarily rare blood type. At just 26 years old, she is one of only nine donors in the UK with a unique combination of blood … Read More
Monty Don’s March Tips Help Hydrangeas Bloom More Each Year Friday, March 13, 2026 hydrangea gardening pruning deadheading montydon alantitchmarsh bloom spring flowers shrubs Hydrangeas are prized for their lush, colorful blooms that brighten gardens from summer well into autumn. Yet, many gardeners struggle with when and how to prune these shrubs to encourage the best floral display year after … Read More
Follow Monty Don’s March Tips to Boost Your Hydrangea Blooms Every Year Friday, March 13, 2026 hydrangea deadheading pruning montydon gardening spring bloom flowers autumn timing Hydrangeas are beloved for their large, colorful blossoms that brighten gardens from summer well into autumn. Yet, many gardeners struggle to time their pruning and deadheading correctly, which can hinder the plant’s … Read More
Glastonbury Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Worker and Other Offences Thursday, March 12, 2026 glastonbury assault emergencyworker somerset charges court trial remand bail crime Leslie Roper, 46, from Glastonbury, has been charged with a total of eight offences following a series of incidents in Somerset. The charges include assaulting an emergency worker and making off without payment. These events … Read More
Glastonbury Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Worker and Multiple Offences Thursday, March 12, 2026 glastonbury assault emergencyworker somerset charges magistratescourt trial offences roper bail A 46-year-old man from Glastonbury, Leslie Roper, has been charged with eight offences following a series of incidents in Somerset. The charges stem from events that occurred in Bridgwater and Street on Wednesday, February … Read More