Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth zone.” …
As plans progress for a new data centre near the M5 in Somerset, local officials have issued warnings about the potential environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Department of Science, Innovation …
Somerset is set to experience a brief surge in temperatures this week, with highs reaching a pleasant 22°C ahead of the Half Term break. According to the Met Office, much of the region, including key towns such as Taunton and …
Campaigners are urging the West of England Mayor to oppose Bristol Airport’s plans to expand its capacity to 15 million passengers per year. The airport has applied for permission to increase annual flights to 100,000, but …
Somerset’s internal drainage boards are intensifying efforts to persuade the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps across the Somerset Levels. This push comes in response to the severe flooding experienced …
Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the Bath Skyline trail, sparking a fierce debate between renewable energy advocates and local residents. Retired …
Councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the scenic Bath skyline trail. The project, proposed by retired professor Dr Alyson Warhurst, involves …
A push is underway in Bath and North East Somerset to limit the distribution of political campaign leaflets to just two per year, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by excessive paper use. Independent and Conservative …
Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are advocating for a cap on the number of political leaflets distributed by local politicians, suggesting a strict limit of two leaflets per year. This motion, driven by Independent …
A groundbreaking solar farm project near Taunton is poised to become operational by late 2027, promising clean energy for up to 10,500 homes across Somerset. Novus Renewable Services Ltd. secured planning approval from …
A Somerset couple are anxiously bracing themselves for what could be the worst flooding the area has seen in over ten years. Determined to protect their home, they have already set up their own flood barriers, but with water …
A Somerset couple is bracing themselves for the worst flooding the area has seen in over ten years. With heavy rains forecasted, they have taken drastic measures to protect their home, constructing their own flood defences in …
Businesses in a village severely affected by flooding from Storm Chandra are preparing to leave due to the extensive damage. Dramatic photographs capture water reaching chest height, highlighting the scale of the disaster and …
Many people claim to care about saving the planet—until it demands even the slightest inconvenience. Councils, businesses, and politicians face the tough task of tackling climate change, but often only under the condition …
Many people want to protect the environment—until it becomes even slightly inconvenient. Councils, businesses, and politicians tasked with addressing climate change often face backlash because their efforts seem to ask for no …