Construction has officially begun on a new battery energy storage facility located near the Hinkley Point C park and ride site, marking a significant step forward in Somerset’s green energy ambitions. Battery energy storage …
Construction has commenced on a vital new battery energy storage facility located near the Hinkley Point C park and ride site in Williton, Somerset. This project marks a significant step toward strengthening the region’s …
Plans have been submitted to expand a Somerset campsite by adding 100 new pitches to provide accommodation for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. EDF Energy is adopting various strategies to house the …
Numatic International, the renowned manufacturer of Henry Hoovers, has unveiled a £1 million solar farm in Chard, Somerset, marking a pioneering step in sustainable manufacturing in the UK. This innovative micro-solar-park …
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power project has entered one of its most demanding phases yet, with construction teams ramping up efforts to meet critical milestones. Inside the site, workers face a complex array of tasks, from …
Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth zone.” …
As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology …
As plans progress for a new data centre near the M5 in Somerset, local officials have issued warnings about the potential environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Department of Science, Innovation …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers’ site have been refused by local council officials citing road safety issues. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to …
North Somerset Council is urgently appealing to the government for greater support as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran drive up heating oil prices, severely impacting rural communities. The closure of the Strait …
North Somerset’s rural communities are facing soaring heating bills following disruptions caused by the escalating conflict between the US and Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane, has …
Bath and North East Somerset Council, known for enforcing some of the country’s strictest energy efficiency standards in new housing, may soon be compelled to abandon its “net zero” building requirements. These regulations …
The Bath MP, Wera Hobhouse, has publicly called for the cancellation of the King’s planned state visit to the United States next month. Supporting a Liberal Democrat motion, Hobhouse urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to …
Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Bath, has called for the cancellation of King Charles III’s upcoming state visit to the United States. Supporting a motion from her party, Hobhouse urged Prime …