Construction

Saturday, May 17, 2025 yeovil regeneration somerset construction towncentre property revitalization community development challenges

Earlier this week, I arrived in Yeovil’s town centre amid the hustle and bustle of demolition and construction. An excavator dismantled walls with the ease of a child demolishing a sandcastle, signaling the start of a massive … Read More

Saturday, May 17, 2025 yeovil regeneration somerset construction community property urbanrenewal housing crime publicservices

Earlier this week, I arrived in Yeovil’s town centre just as a building was being demolished. Watching an excavator effortlessly tear down walls like a child knocking over a sandcastle, it was clear that the town is in the … Read More

Friday, May 16, 2025 persimmon protest homebuilding realestate construction boycott quality consumerrights housing accountability

A live protest has taken place over Persimmon Homes, with demonstrators voicing strong dissatisfaction. At the center of the protest, a man passionately urged potential buyers to boycott Persimmon properties, citing concerns …

Friday, May 16, 2025 education clevedon northsomerset schoolbuilding planning athletics temporary classrooms construction students sport

For students at Clevedon School in North Somerset, the era of attending classes in tents is drawing to a close. Since 2023, when HAC—a material with structural concerns similar to RAAC—was detected in their school building, … Read More

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

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