Wayford Residents Rally to Halt Controversial Solar Farm Proposal Friday, November 21, 2025 wayford somerset solarfarm renewableenergy planningappeal sustainability landscape publicinquiry environment community Residents of Wayford, a small village in Somerset, are racing against time to oppose plans for a large solar farm proposed on Mahe Farm, located on Chard Lane between Chard and Crewkerne. The project, initiated by Milton … Read More
Firefighters Praise Approval of New Bath Fire Station Amid Heritage Debate Friday, November 21, 2025 bath firestation heritage firefighters architecture sustainability construction safety mollygerrard avonfirerescue Bath’s firefighters expressed their gratitude following the unanimous approval by Bath and North East Somerset Council to build a new fire station, replacing the current one dating back to the 1930s. The decision, made on … Read More
Live: Missing Teenagers Possibly Traveling by Train Thursday, November 20, 2025 missing teenagers train somerset search police travel public safety alert Authorities are actively searching for two missing teenagers, Hattie and Steven, who are believed to be traveling by train. Both have known ties to the Somerset area, and police are urging the public to stay vigilant. If you …
Animal Farm Adventure Park to Remain Closed Following Devastating Fire Thursday, November 20, 2025 fire animals farm adventurepark berrow burnham-on-sea closure investigation tragedy rescue Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow, near Burnham-on-Sea, will remain closed indefinitely after a fire destroyed a large building and tragically took the lives of several animals. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, … Read More
Furious Council Leader Condemns Government’s Budget Cuts as a ‘Raid on Our Resources’ Thursday, November 20, 2025 budget council northsomerset funding austerity counciltax services government cuts localgovernment The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November … Read More
Van Swept into Bridge by Floodwaters in Somerset Village Thursday, November 20, 2025 somerset flooding chewmagna van bridge floodwater stormclaudia firefighters emergency winter Dramatic images have emerged showing the aftermath of a blue van that was swept into a bridge by floodwaters in the Somerset village of Chew Magna. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 15, as Storm Claudia brought … Read More