Councillor Ham Leads Opposition to New Housing Near Somerset Pig Farm Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset evercreech housing planning flooding pigfarm agriculture localcouncil ruraldevelopment community Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent Action to Expand Nursery Care Amidst Local Traffic Struggles Friday, August 8, 2025 nursery childcare infrastructure transport education community housing funding expansion bishopslydeard A Somerset MP has stepped forward to support urgent plans to convert a neglected schoolhouse into a state-of-the-art nursery, addressing the growing childcare crisis faced by local families in Bishops Lydeard. Rachel Gilmour, … 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
Live: Ongoing Search for Missing Teen Girl Disappeared Over a Week Ago Thursday, August 7, 2025 missing teenage girl search tattoos redhair safety disappearance community urgent Authorities and loved ones remain deeply concerned for the safety of a teenage girl who has been missing for more than a week. Described as having striking long red hair and distinctive tattoos, she was last seen over seven … Read More
Librarians Silenced Amid North Somerset Library Cuts Thursday, August 7, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts libraryclosures librarians council consultation publicservices community culture Librarians across North Somerset have been asked to refrain from discussing the council’s planned library cuts while on duty or inside library buildings. Facing a £433,000 reduction in annual funding—almost 20% of the … Read More
Live: Concerns Grow for Missing Man with Gold Hoop Earring and Distinctive Tattoo Thursday, August 7, 2025 missing search simon hoopearring tattoo disappearance urgent investigation community safety Concerns are mounting as Simon, a man known for his distinctive gold hoop earring and a unique tattoo, has gone missing since Monday. Authorities and community members are actively searching for any information that could …