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
Kitchen Completely Destroyed in Yeovil House Fire Sunday, November 16, 2025 fire yeovil kitchen housefire somerset firefighters blaze smoke emergency damage A devastating house fire in Yeovil, Somerset, resulted in the complete destruction of a kitchen and significant smoke damage throughout the home. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, November 16, when multiple emergency … Read More
Fire Destroys 39 Vehicles Including Chip Van, Leaving Owner Out of Work Wednesday, November 12, 2025 fire bridgwater dealership skoda van damage inferno insurance emergency firefighters A devastating fire swept through a car dealership in Bridgwater last night, destroying 39 vehicles and leaving a local chip van operator out of work. The blaze occurred at the Yeomans Skoda dealership, where 38 Skoda cars … Read More