Somerset Man Fined Over £116k for Illegal Caravan Site Damage Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset wildlife conservation illegaldevelopment sssi biodiversity habitat enforcement naturalengland fines A Somerset man has been fined £116,263 after illegally converting protected land into a commercial caravan site, causing serious harm to rare bird habitats. John Holland, 59, of Moorlinch, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court … Read More
Lando Norris' Mistake Hands Oscar Piastri Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Pole Friday, November 28, 2025 qatar grandprix sprint qualifying mclaren norris piastri verstappen hamilton f1 sport Lando Norris made a critical error at the final corner during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, allowing his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to seize pole position. The slip through the gravel trap dropped … Read More
Somerset School Closes Amid Norovirus Outbreak Friday, November 28, 2025 norovirus somerset schoolclosure outbreak infectioncontrol publichealth hygiene ukhsa viralillness education Danesfield Middle School, located near Taunton in Somerset, has temporarily closed after a norovirus outbreak affected both staff and pupils. The school communicated with parents and carers to inform them of the closure, … Read More
M5 Traffic Builds Following Rush-Hour Crash Near Taunton Friday, November 28, 2025 m5 traffic taunton crash delays rushhour accident queues transport roadsafety A crash during rush hour on the M5 near Taunton has caused significant traffic delays. Motorists experienced slow-moving queues as emergency services attended the scene and cleared the incident. Authorities advise drivers to …
Bath Christmas Market Draws Thousands, Enchants City Friday, November 28, 2025 bath christmas market holidays festive shopping winter events tourism crafts Bath is bustling with festive cheer as the annual Christmas Market transforms the city into a winter wonderland. Thousands of visitors have flocked to the historic streets, eager to explore the charming stalls brimming with … Read More
Somerset Choirs Bring Festive Cheer to Montacute House with Christmas Carols Friday, November 28, 2025 montacute somerset choirs carols christmas community music nationaltrust holidays festive This winter, Montacute House, the stunning Elizabethan mansion managed by the National Trust, is alive with the joyful sounds of community choirs from across Somerset. From Saturday, November 29 through Wednesday, January 1 … Read More