24 New Homes Proposed for Barton St David Village Near A37 Monday, February 2, 2026 bartonstdavid somerset housing development affordablehousing planning bluespruce community environment phosphates Up to 24 new homes could soon be built at the northern end of Barton St David, a small village in Somerset, pending approval of planning proposals. The development has been put forward by Blue Spruce Ltd., a developer based … Read More
Somerset Flooding: Emergency Agency Statement and Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra emergency environment rainfall transport metoffice southwest rivers Persistent heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc across the South West, with Somerset bearing the brunt after a major incident declaration following Storm Chandra. The region faces heightened flooding risks as rain continues to … Read More
New Wetlands Planned to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset phosphates development environment crewkerne housing riverparrett biodiversity construction To ensure ongoing progress on one of Somerset’s largest housing developments, new wetlands are set to be created near the River Parrett. Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building the first phase of the Wool Gardens … Read More
Somerset Council Races to Approve 208 New Homes at Taunton’s Largest Development Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset taunton orchardgrove housing phosphates ramsar development planning infrastructure environment Somerset Council is under intense pressure to approve plans for 208 new homes in Taunton’s largest housing development before stricter phosphate mitigation rules take effect under the government’s Planning and Infrastructure … Read More
American Wheelie Bin Completes 4,000-Mile Journey to Dorset Beach Wednesday, January 28, 2026 wheeliebin alabama hurricane dorset ocean marine debris photography environment journey A wheelie bin originating from Alabama, America, has astonishingly washed up on Bowleaze Cove, a beach in Weymouth, Dorset, after drifting across the Atlantic Ocean for nearly four years. Ryan Stalker, a 46-year-old engineer … Read More
Major Incident Declared in Somerset Following Storm Chandra Flooding Tuesday, January 27, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra emergency weather rainfall transport metoffice environment disruption A major incident has been declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra unleashed over 50mm of rain in parts of the county on Monday, January 27. The intense rainfall caused rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding across homes … Read More