Residents of a normally peaceful street in Taunton are bracing for “five more years of torture” as construction accelerates on hundreds of new homes nearby. The Staplegrove West development, also known as Quantock Park, …
Residents of a once-peaceful street in Taunton are enduring what they describe as “five more years of torture” due to escalating construction activity nearby. The work is part of a large development project on the Staplegrove …
Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal …
North Somerset Council plans to reduce the speed limit by 10mph along five key sections of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare this summer, aiming to tackle one of the area’s most dangerous road stretches. The affected areas …
Work may soon commence on a new crossroads along a busy road in Yeovil, potentially unlocking the construction of 252 new homes. Yeovil LVA LLP secured outline planning permission on appeal in March 2024 for a housing …
Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of …
Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water …
During a heated exchange in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term “NIMBY” (Not In My Back Yard) is often used to describe individuals or …
Weston-super-Mare, a popular Somerset seaside resort famous for its amusement arcade, donkey rides, and expansive sandy beaches, may be largely underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels. According to recent research using …
Efforts are now underway to replace thousands of faulty red recycling bags distributed to households last year. Starting on Monday, June 22, a dedicated truck has been following recycling crews across the district, swapping …
North Somerset Council has begun replacing the defective red recycling bags issued to households since last year. Following the discovery that many bags had faded and deteriorated prematurely, work started on June 22 to swap …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The tidal barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express …
Bats are making an impressive comeback across the South West, with population numbers reaching new highs. This resurgence is not only a positive sign for the region’s biodiversity but also brings important advantages to the …
Bats are making an impressive comeback in the South West, with their populations experiencing a significant rise in recent years. This resurgence is a positive development that has far-reaching benefits for both the ecosystem …
In recent years, the South West has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in bat populations. Once threatened by habitat loss and environmental challenges, bats are now bouncing back, signaling positive changes in local …