Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has voted to block a major solar farm proposal, despite the council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The planned 28.2-hectare solar farm near the village of …
Plans to build a large-scale solar park spanning 114 hectares—equivalent to around 160 football pitches—near Chippenham will be reviewed by a planning inspector after Wiltshire Council denied consent. In December 2023, Exagen …
A power outage has affected 117 properties in Weston-super-Mare due to a fault in the power cables, according to the National Grid. The disruption has left many residents without electricity, prompting urgent repair efforts. …
This summer, Styles Farm, based in Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, achieved a remarkable milestone: their innovative solar-powered ice cream van sold an unprecedented 300,000 cones. Founded by David Baker, the luxury ice cream …
Refrigerators are indispensable in our kitchens, preserving everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to dairy and leftovers by keeping them at cool temperatures. While we rely on this essential appliance daily, many of us …
Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are preparing for an increase in energy bills this winter following Ofgem’s latest decision to raise the energy price cap by 2% in October. This rise exceeds previous …
Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed fight against the construction of a controversial battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential neighborhood. Battery energy storage systems store excess …
Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity …
The UK Government has announced plans to provide families living near new electricity pylons with financial incentives to support the development of essential transmission infrastructure. Under the proposal, households …
A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. …
Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW capacity, …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting local communities to step forward and spearhead small-scale, community-owned renewable energy projects through its new “Energy in Your Community” initiative. This exciting …
The monumental construction project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset recently reached a significant milestone as “Big Carl,” renowned as the world’s largest crane, skillfully positioned the colossal 245-tonne dome atop the …
Residents opposing a vast ‘solar factory’ development in the countryside between Malmesbury and Chippenham are set to bring their protest to Wiltshire’s County Hall next week. The group, Stop Lime Down, is against the …
Chew Magna residents are invited to a drop-in session to learn about a vital £100,000 gas network upgrade starting this July. Wales & West Utilities will host the event at Chew Magna Village Hall on Silver Street on …