Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More
Somerset Church Secures £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Efforts Saturday, November 22, 2025 taunton minster somerset carbon cut church energy sustainability diocese environment Taunton Minster, a historic Grade I-listed church in Somerset, has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme to help reduce its carbon footprint and transition to greener … Read More
Frome Residents Lose Appeal Against Battery Energy Storage Site Tuesday, November 18, 2025 frome energy storage battery safety firerisk planning construction environment electricity Residents of Frome have been unsuccessful in their efforts to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential area. The site, proposed by Trina Solar UK HoldCo Ltd., is planned … Read More
Frome Residents Lose Appeal Against Battery Energy Storage Facility Tuesday, November 18, 2025 battery energy storage frome fire safety planning construction environment infrastructure Residents of Frome have unsuccessfully challenged plans to construct a battery energy storage site adjacent to a busy residential neighborhood. These facilities store electricity during low demand periods, releasing it back … Read More
Avoid This Common Electric Blanket Mistake to Stay Safe and Sleep Better This Winter Saturday, November 8, 2025 electricblanket safety sleep mattress winter warmth energy health bedroom heating As energy prices rise and temperatures drop this winter, more households are relying on electric blankets to keep warm. However, specialists from Land of Beds caution that improper use of electric blankets can negatively … Read More
Giant Solar Farm Proposed Along Historic Somerset Canal Sparks Debate Monday, October 27, 2025 somerset solar canal renewable farming environment leisure planning community energy A vast solar farm could soon reshape a significant stretch of the scenic Somerset Space Walk, raising concerns among locals and heritage advocates alike. The Somerset Space Walk, following the historic Bridgwater and Taunton … Read More