A critical flood relief channel in Somerset, the Huntspill River, may undergo significant improvements to boost its capacity to manage floodwaters across the Levels and Moors. Constructed in 1940 to supply water to the Royal …
A local man’s habit of feeding large amounts of bread to seagulls on Clevedon beach has attracted massive flocks, prompting North Somerset Council to consider new restrictions to address the problem. The council is exploring …
A man’s habit of feeding large amounts of bread to seagulls at Clevedon beach has led to enormous gatherings of birds, causing concern among local authorities. North Somerset Council is now considering implementing a new …
More than 1,000 residents have submitted objections to Bristol Airport’s latest expansion proposal, raising serious concerns about environmental impact, local congestion, and community wellbeing. The airport aims to increase …
Bristol Airport has faced a wave of opposition, with more than 1,000 people objecting to its latest expansion plans. The airport proposes increasing to 100,000 flights annually to serve 15 million passengers and to introduce …
A new campsite is set to be developed near the M5 motorway in Somerset after a successful appeal overturned a previous planning refusal. Anthony Ormerod initially failed in August 2023 to gain permission for the campsite on …
A new campsite is set to be built near the M5 in Somerset following a successful appeal by developers. The site, located on Dipford Road in the parish of Trull, lies roughly midway between the village center and the Taunton …
Authorities have issued no-swim warnings for two beaches in Somerset amid growing concerns about possible pollution. The warnings aim to protect public health as water quality tests indicate elevated levels of contaminants. …
Two popular beaches in Somerset have recently been issued with no-swim warnings as officials express concern over potential pollution in the areas. The warnings aim to protect public health following tests that indicated …
Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside …
Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, near the A303. This marks the second time proposals for housing on the site between Pound Road and Paulls Lane have been rejected. …
Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, located near the A303. This marks the second time the site, situated between Pound Road and Paulls Lane at the western edge of …
The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed to …
Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a …
Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent …