Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Hinkley Point C Park-and-Ride Near Wedding Venue May Stay Open Until 2030 Sunday, January 18, 2026 hinkleypointc parkandride edfenergy somerset construction workforce infrastructure planning transportation nuclear sport A park-and-ride facility near the popular Quantock Lakes wedding venue in Nether Stowey, Somerset, could remain operational until 2030 if EDF Energy’s latest application is approved by Somerset Council. Originally granted … Read More
Major Developments and New Homes Set to Transform Taunton’s Largest Site in 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development infrastructure affordablehousing phosphates community somerset construction Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove, is poised for significant transformation over the next 12 months as hundreds of new homes and vital community facilities move closer to completion. Situated between the A38 … Read More
Second Nuclear Reactor Delivered to Hinkley Point C Power Station Monday, January 12, 2026 hinkley reactor nuclear power energy bridgwater bristol france transport construction The second nuclear reactor destined for the Hinkley Point C power station has successfully arrived, marking a significant milestone in the development of the project. After an extensive journey from France, the massive … Read More
Four-Month Roadworks Commence on A39 Near Clarks Village Shopping Centre Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset a39 roadworks trafficlights clarksvillage infrastructure transport resurfacing activetravel construction Visitors to the Clarks Village shopping centre in Somerset should prepare for ongoing roadworks and temporary traffic lights on the A39 Westway in Street over the next four months. Somerset Council announced in November 2025 … Read More
Dramatic Photos Capture Historic Bridge Demolition Over Christmas Friday, January 9, 2026 bridge demolition historic traffic infrastructure christmas photography transport commute construction Stunning and dramatic images have emerged showing the demolition of a historic bridge that served as a key artery for over 20,000 cars every day. The bridge, which had stood for decades, was carefully dismantled during the … Read More