Anger as Canal Bosses Close Refuse Facility over Fly Tipping Friday, March 15, 2024 canal fly tipping boaters refuse facility closure bathampton community frustration petition council Boaters on the canals around Bath are expressing frustration and feeling unfairly penalized after the closure of a refuse facility due to persistent fly tipping issues. The decision to shut down the bins at Bathampton has … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
Flooding Closes Main Somerset Road After Hours of Heavy Rain Sunday, February 25, 2024 flooding somerset road rain a39 avon and somerset police closure heavy rainfall safety The A39 in west Somerset has been closed by the Avon and Somerset Police due to flooding caused by hours of pouring rain. The heavy rainfall has led to the closure of the main road, causing inconvenience to commuters and …
Restoration Efforts Underway for Exmoor Landslip as B3224 Prepares to Reopen Monday, February 19, 2024 exmoor landslide repair embankment b3224 closure council restoration roadworks traffic Somerset Council has been hard at work restoring the collapsed embankment near the B3224 in Exmoor, following a major landslip in the area. Newly released images of the site between Exford and Wheddon Cross highlight the … Read More
Residents Concerned Over Closure of Estate Pharmacy Friday, February 16, 2024 pharmacy closure community health deprivation application nhs emergency services vulnerable The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville … Read More
The Fate of Woolworths Stores in Somerset Saturday, January 27, 2024 woolworths somerset high street closure transformation retail history stores brands iconic Woolworths, once a beloved staple of the high street, met a surprising mass closure in the late 2000s. A look into the fate of its 13 former stores in Somerset reveals diverse outcomes. From new businesses and supermarkets to … Read More