Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
'Vulnerable' Residents Receive Bottled Water Amid Cheddar Treatment Works Concerns Sunday, September 14, 2025 bristolwater cheddar bottledwater vulnerable watersupply northsomerset reservoir priorityservices watersafety customersupport Bristol Water has initiated deliveries of bottled water to some of its most vulnerable customers in North Somerset following an issue at the Cheddar treatment works. These precautionary measures are targeting Category 1 and 2 … Read More
Proposed Second Cheddar Reservoir Aims to Secure Water Supply for Over 100,000 in West Country Friday, September 5, 2025 reservoir water consultation cheddar infrastructure environment supply drought sustainability westcountry A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, … Read More
BMW Crashes into Building at Cheddar Gorge, Woman Hospitalized Thursday, August 28, 2025 bmw cheddar accident crash gorge police hosptial structuraldamage collision investigation A BMW was completely written off after it crashed into a building at Cheddar Gorge on the evening of Tuesday, August 26. The vehicle collided with the wall of a property on Cliff Road around 10 pm, causing extensive … Read More
Somerset Soft Play Centres Join Ranks with Global Icons in Tripadvisor Awards Thursday, August 7, 2025 somerset softplay familyfun tripadvisor awards children playcentres familyadventures taunton cheddar Two soft play centres in Somerset have earned prestigious international recognition this week. Space Adventurers in Taunton and Ocean Adventurers in Cheddar have each been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice … Read More
Big Crackdown on Boy Racers and Dangerous Driving Through Cheddar Gorge Thursday, August 7, 2025 cheddar police traffic driving racing safety somerset enforcement community gorge Avon and Somerset Police have been granted new powers to combat dangerous driving and illegal racing through Cheddar Gorge, a scenic yet troubled stretch of road. Under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), police can … Read More