Smoke and Flames Damage Taunton Flat in Accidental Fire Friday, December 5, 2025 fire taunton flat gladstone smoke damage firefighters rescue accidental emergency A fire broke out in a third-floor flat on Gladstone Street, Taunton, causing significant smoke damage and partial fire damage to a bedroom. The incident occurred around 4:20 pm on Thursday, December 4. Two fire engines from … Read More
Frome Residents Displaced After Fire Devastates Block of Flats Thursday, December 4, 2025 fire frome evacuation selwoodhousing emergency housing temporaryaccommodation investigation communitysupport damage A damaging fire forced residents out of their homes at Edmund Park Estate on Marigold Road, Frome, on the evening of Wednesday, December 3. The blaze began around 7:50 pm in a second-floor flat, quickly spreading and causing … Read More
What to Do if Your New Red Recycling Bag Is Falling Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council environment sustainability plastics packaging replacement damage North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Under Siege by Lorries as Bridge is Reduced to 'Mincemeat' Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage traffic concerns residents infrastructure safety A small village in Somerset is facing increasing challenges as heavy lorry traffic continues to pound its roads, leaving a local bridge severely damaged and residents deeply concerned. The once peaceful community is now … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Historic Bridge Crumbles Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage infrastructure residents safety property heritage The peaceful Somerset village, known for its quaint charm and historic architecture, is now grappling with an overwhelming influx of heavy lorries. Many residents report rising anxiety as the constant traffic takes a toll on … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Damage as Lorries Use Shortcut Through Historic Lullington Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington traffic lorries shortcut heritage conservation districtcouncil bridge damage The small Somerset village of Lullington is under increasing strain as heavy lorries use its narrow, single-track roads as an unofficial shortcut. Located just three miles north of Frome, the village’s historic infrastructure … Read More