Massive Seagull Flocks Drawn by Man’s Excessive Feeding Sparks Council Action in Clevedon Friday, June 19, 2026 seagulls birdfeeding clevedon council publicorder enforcement wildlife environment fines community A man’s habit of feeding large amounts of bread to seagulls at Clevedon beach has led to enormous gatherings of birds, causing concern among local authorities. North Somerset Council is now considering implementing a new … Read More
Campaigners Welcome £50m 'Once-in-a-Generation' Investment to Combat Somerset Floods Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding investment catchment resilience rural watermanagement stormchandra community flooddefences A rural flooding action group has hailed the government’s £50 million investment as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to safeguard Somerset communities from future flooding. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural … Read More
Prince William’s Secret £1,000 Donation Breathes New Hope into Somerset Arms Pub Revival Thursday, June 18, 2026 princewilliam somersetarms semington community pub donation wiltshire rural fundraising preservation Prince William has quietly donated £1,000 to the Semington Community Benefit Society, a local group committed to saving the Somerset Arms, the last remaining pub in the South West village of Semington, Wiltshire. The pub, … Read More
Updated Plans Submitted for 47 New Homes on Wells’ Western Edge Thursday, June 18, 2026 wells housing development planning somerset acorn affordable infrastructure community transport Revised plans have been submitted for a development of 47 new homes on the western edge of Wells, following changes in local planning policy that opened the door for approval. In August 2023, Wells LVA LLP and Little Burcott … Read More
Over 1,000 Objections Flood Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Thursday, June 18, 2026 bristol airport expansion objections environment traffic wildlife planning community climate Bristol Airport has faced a wave of opposition, with more than 1,000 people objecting to its latest expansion plans. The airport proposes increasing to 100,000 flights annually to serve 15 million passengers and to introduce … Read More
New Dentist Practice Opens in Weston-super-Mare to Serve NHS Patients Thursday, June 18, 2026 dentistry nhs dentist westonsupermare dentalcare healthcare implants cosmetic community clinics A brand-new dental practice has opened at Gallagher Retail Park in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to provide essential NHS dental care to around 15,000 local residents. This new facility is the result of a merger between two … Read More