Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a …
Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent …
Somerset Council has announced that a new rural transport hub in Langport, located in the heart of the Somerset Levels, will be operational by Christmas. This project is part of the council’s wider Bus Service Improvement …
The distinctive brutalist Church of the Good Shepherd in Batheaston, near Bath, is on track to be preserved rather than demolished, thanks to a local construction company’s innovative plans. Since its completion in 1967, the …
A century-old oak tree located in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after a decision by Somerset Council, despite claims that it is causing subsidence to a nearby home. The oak, protected by a tree …
A century-old oak tree in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after Somerset Council denied a homeowner’s request to chop it down. The oak, located in the backyard of 5 Collett Way, Frome, stands near a …
As the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring past 35°C, South West Water has come under fire for advising residents to conserve water, even though reservoirs currently stand at 90% capacity. The …
Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially withdrawn following a public inquiry, to the relief and delight of nearby residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd initially proposed the …
A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled …
Sarah Beeny, the well-known property expert famous for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, is at the centre of a heated planning dispute concerning her ambitious renovation project in Somerset. The New Life in the Country star and …
A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be revitalized as local authorities seek a permanent water solution. The pond, a favorite spot for both locals and …
The cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last July’s intense heatwave, is set to be revived as the council seeks a permanent water source. The pond, having lost its original water supply years …
The former Newell House School in Sherborne, a historic and much-loved Grade II listed building, was severely damaged by a fire on April 26. The blaze, first reported at 5:58 pm, raged for hours, causing the roof to collapse …
The historic Tone Works site is poised to become a major cultural destination for Wellington, backed by an ambitious £20 million regeneration plan. In November 2023, Somerset Council secured nearly £20 million from the …
The historic Tone Works site in Wellington is poised for a £20 million transformation aimed at turning it into a key destination for the town. Following Somerset Council’s successful bid in November 2023 for nearly £20 …