Somerset's Stunning Yet Perilous Burnham-on-Sea Beach Sunday, August 10, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset beach tides quicksand safety hinkleypoint coastguard tourists environment On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand … Read More
Farmland Scheme Near Yeovil to Unlock 600 New Homes in South Somerset Thursday, August 7, 2025 phosphate somerset yeovil development housing environment wastewater mitigation farmland planning South Somerset is set to benefit from a significant farmland scheme that could enable the construction of at least 600 new homes in the coming years. This initiative follows environmental constraints caused by a 2020 Dutch … Read More
Glastonbury Campaigners Warn Child Deaths Rise Without Urgent Speed Action Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speeding safety children 20mph environment council signage pedestrian emissions In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the … Read More
Revised Plans Propose 67 New Homes Opposite Crewkerne School Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development crewkerne somerset planning affordable environment transport school phosphates Revised planning proposals could see up to 67 new homes built on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset. This follows initial outline planning permission granted in June 2023. The site, … Read More
Dozens of Homes Proposed Opposite Crewkerne School Monday, August 4, 2025 crewkerne housing development somerset wadham affordable planning environment infrastructure wetlands Plans for up to 67 new homes on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset, could move forward pending approval of revised proposals. Originally granted outline planning permission in June … Read More
BBC Countryfile Viewers Express Frustration Over Recent Episode Format Sunday, August 3, 2025 countryfile bbc johncraven countryside viewerfeedback recycling ukrailway wensleydale socialmedia environment Countryfile enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their disappointment following the latest episode aired on Sunday, 3rd August. The show, featuring John Craven exploring the heritage of North Yorkshire and … Read More