Man Arrested Following Series of Tool Thefts Across Somerset Thursday, May 15, 2025 somerset theft tools police arrest taunton investigation construction makita crime A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a wave of construction tool thefts across Somerset. Early on Tuesday, May 13, Avon and Somerset Police stopped a vehicle in Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, and discovered … Read More
Animals Left 'Absolutely Terrified' by Major Housing Development in Somerset Wednesday, May 14, 2025 animals somerset construction noise sanctuary wildlife housing development disturbance conservation The Eastham Animal Sanctuary in Crewkerne has reported that their rescued animals are being “absolutely terrified” by ongoing construction work at the nearby Wool Gardens housing development. Faye Arden, 38, … Read More
Somerset Council Begins Upgrade on A39 Cycle Route to Enhance Safety and Minimise Disruption Wednesday, May 14, 2025 somerset cycling walking infrastructure transport a39 sustainability construction traffic safety Somerset Council has commenced work on upgrading a key section of the cycling and walking route along the A39 corridor between Minehead and Dunster. The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists while … Read More
More Homes Added as Final Phase of Taunton’s Hartnells Farm Development Gets Underway Wednesday, May 14, 2025 taunton housing development persimmon energyefficiency sustainability community realestate homeownership construction Construction has commenced on the final phase of the Hartnells Farm housing development in Taunton, marking a significant milestone for Persimmon Homes South West. The latest phase introduces 90 new properties, all … Read More
Developer Faces Multi-Million Pound Loss on Bruton Housing Project Amid Legal Dispute Tuesday, May 13, 2025 housing development acorn bruton construction phoenixing spv loss legal finance A prominent West Country developer has strongly refuted claims of using accounting maneuvers to evade paying creditors involved with a housing project in Bruton. Acorn Property Group, in partnership with Landhouse Development … Read More
Hinkley Point C Receives Improvement Notice Over Tower Crane Safety Concerns Monday, May 12, 2025 hinkleypointc cranesafety onr construction nuclear healthsafety edf somerset infrastructure compliance Hinkley Point C, the prominent nuclear power station project in Somerset, has been issued an improvement notice by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) due to concerns over the monitoring and management of tower cranes on … Read More