South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More
Live: Somerset and Bristol Trains Cancelled Ahead of Rush Hour Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset bristol trains cancellations disruption commuters rushhour travel transport delays Commuters in Somerset and Bristol are facing major travel disruptions today as multiple train services have been cancelled ahead of the evening rush hour. Transport authorities have confirmed that the cancellations are … Read More
Anger Erupts as Wiltshire Council Votes to Reinstate Free Blue Badge Parking Thursday, October 23, 2025 bluebadge parking wiltshire disability council charges debate accessibility disabledparking legislation A tense and emotional debate unfolded at County Hall in Trowbridge as Wiltshire councillors narrowly voted to reinstate free parking for Blue Badge holders, a decision reversing charges introduced in 2022 by the Conservative … Read More
Bridgwater Library Temporarily Closed Due to Roof Damage Thursday, October 23, 2025 bridgwater library somerset closure repairs roof community services temporary safety Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the … Read More
Woman in Intensive Care Following Serious Crash Near Garden Centre Thursday, October 23, 2025 accident crash hospital intensivecare wiltshire lacock collision investigation emergency traffic A woman remains hospitalized in intensive care several days after a severe collision involving a car and a minibus on Corsham Road in Lacock. The accident occurred on Monday, October 21, near Whitehall Garden Centre, … Read More
Somerset's Cheddar Could Revive Historic Hydropower with Ambitious New Project Thursday, October 23, 2025 hydropower cheddar renewableenergy somerset community hydroelectric greenenergy sustainability education energy A bold new project is set to breathe life back into Cheddar’s long-standing hydropower heritage by installing a modern hydroelectric system at the site of Cox’s Mill Hotel. Once a bustling center powered by water, Cox’s Mill … Read More