Somerset Flood Warnings Escalate as New Storm Approaches Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset flood storm rain weather environmentagency emergencyservices floodwarning preparedness community Somerset is currently facing multiple flood warnings as heavy rainfall continues to sweep across the region. Recent storms have already caused significant flooding, disrupting communities and damaging property. Authorities … Read More
Legal Challenge Launched to Protect Somerset’s Historic Westonzoyland Airfield from Environmental Damage Thursday, January 22, 2026 westonzoyland somerset airfield environment legalchallenge conservation wastemanagement community pollution wildlife Residents of Westonzoyland, Somerset, have initiated a legal challenge to halt plans that would drastically increase waste processing on the county’s historic Westonzoyland Airfield, which they fear will transform the site … Read More
Legal Challenge Launched to Protect Somerset Village from Environmental Damage Thursday, January 22, 2026 westonzoyland somerset environment airfield legal conservation pollution wildlife community waste Residents of Westonzoyland, Somerset, have initiated a legal challenge to prevent their historic airfield from being degraded into an environmental “wasteland.” Westonzoyland Airfield, located east of the village … Read More
Seven Hundred Cannabis Plants Seized from Abandoned Bath Hotel Wednesday, January 21, 2026 cannabis police bath drugs crime investigation hotel fire-risk law-enforcement community Today, January 21, Avon and Somerset Police have begun removing an extensive cannabis farm hidden inside a derelict hotel on Monmouth Place in Bath. Approximately 700 suspected cannabis plants were discovered growing within … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Unite to Oppose New Housing Development Plans Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development somerset greenspace community petition planning affordablehousing floodprevention More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to the proposed construction of 220 new homes in the southwest corner of the town. Bloor Homes South West first revealed plans in July 2025 to build up to … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Rally Against 220-Home Development Plan Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development greenspace petition somerset bloorhomes affordablehousing floodprevention community More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for a new housing development comprising 220 homes on the town’s south-western edge. Bloor Homes South West first unveiled intentions in … Read More