Martin Lewis, the well-known personal finance expert, has shared valuable advice on reducing household energy expenses by making use of smart meters. In a recent episode of his BBC podcast, he responded to a listener’s …
When winter hits and temperatures drop, drying laundry becomes a sluggish and frustrating task. You’re left choosing between damp-smelling clothes or cranking up the tumble dryer and watching your electricity bill soar. That …
A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A bold new project is set to breathe life back into Cheddar’s long-standing hydropower heritage by installing a modern hydroelectric system at the site of Cox’s Mill Hotel. Once a bustling center powered by water, Cox’s Mill …
Plans to construct one of the UK’s largest solar farms in Wiltshire have progressed, with government inspectors officially accepting the proposal for further examination. Lime Down Solar Park Limited aims to build a …
Starting October 22, hundreds of homes and small businesses in Somerset’s TA21 postcode—including Wellington, Langford Budville, and Rockwell Green—will receive visits from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) as …
Tenants living in eight social homes in Biddestone, one of Britain’s most affluent villages, will not be forced to move, their landlord GreenSquareAccord has confirmed. In April 2024, the housing association initiated …
Nicola Fauvel has been appointed as the inaugural station director of Hinkley Point C, positioning her among the most senior leaders in Britain’s nuclear power sector. With 26 years of experience in the civil nuclear …
Plans have been submitted to construct an extensive ‘solar factory’ across a vast area of Wiltshire countryside. Lime Down Solar Park Limited proposes a 500 megawatt solar farm north of the M4 near Malmesbury, promising …