Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More
‘Unique’ Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development After Public Inquiry Thursday, October 2, 2025 frome packsaddle greenspace housing planning affordablehousing community environment somerset development Packsaddle Fields, a distinctive green space on the northern edge of Frome, has been preserved from housing development after a public inquiry ruled in favor of maintaining the land’s current use. The field, publicly owned … Read More
London Fashion Week Debut: Somerset Designer Nathan Slate Unveils Provocative Collection Sunday, September 28, 2025 fashion sustainability londonfashionweek nathanslate somerset environment runway conceptstore textiles innovation Somerset-based fashion designer Nathan Slate made a striking debut at London Fashion Week with his first-ever collection. As the founder of Bridgwater’s concept store SL-ATE, Nathan presented his collection under Fashion … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Westbury Whiff Draws Unacceptable Number of Odour Complaints Saturday, September 27, 2025 westbury odour environment agency northacre waste hills complaints mitigation renewable This summer, an unacceptable number of odour complaints were filed concerning the Westbury Whiff, emanating from the Northacre Resource Recovery Centre, according to the Environment Agency. The facility, operated by Hills … Read More
South West Harbour Fishing Faces Notable Decline Amid Ongoing Challenges Saturday, September 27, 2025 fishing harbour weymouth boats quota environment marine berths fleet leisure Weymouth Harbour is experiencing a marked decline in fishing vessel activity, especially throughout August. Harbour master Ed Carter has attributed this downturn to a combination of factors including tighter catch quotas, … Read More