Grandfather Fatally Crushed by Retaining Wall at School Construction Site Thursday, September 18, 2025 construction safety accident workplace health retainingwall fatality investigation law A tragic construction accident claimed the life of Gary Anstey, a 57-year-old grandfather from Bristol, when a 1.8-meter retaining wall collapsed on him during work at Swainswick School in Bath. The incident occurred on March … Read More
Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store … Read More
Flats Plans for Taunton Riverside Site Officially Abandoned Thursday, September 18, 2025 taunton riverside acornhomes flats development planning flooddefense urbanregeneration somerset construction Plans to construct up to 50 new flats on Taunton’s riverside have been officially abandoned, local developer Acorn Homes confirmed this week. The site, formerly occupied by the Poundstretcher store on Bridge Street (A3027), … Read More
Impressive Scenes Capture £4bn Gigafactory Rising in Somerset Wednesday, September 17, 2025 gigafactory somerset ev battery tata agratas construction infrastructure jaguar sustainability The ambitious £4 billion gigafactory in Somerset is rapidly taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery production capacity. Set to become the country’s largest EV battery plant, … Read More
Wellington Station Project Moves Forward After Years of Delay Wednesday, September 17, 2025 wellington railway networkrail station construction transport infrastructure campaign somerset liberaldemocrats Wellington’s Member of Parliament, Gideon Amos, has described a recent site meeting with Network Rail officials as “very positive,” as plans for the town’s new railway station gain momentum after years of uncertainty. Mr. … Read More
Extensive Investigation Continues into Bridgwater Building Firm’s £15m Collapse Saturday, September 13, 2025 liquidation investigation pension insolvency creditors construction bridgwater pollard financial legal A thorough investigation into the collapse of Bridgwater-based construction company Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, with debts exceeding £15 million, is set to continue well into 2026. This follows the discovery of a nearly £5 … Read More