New Dredging Programme Launched to Safeguard Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river drainage watermanagement silt environment A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aiming to prevent flooding and protect local homes and businesses. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has implemented an annual dredging … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Protect Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 somerset dredging flooding riverparrett somersetlevels environment infrastructure floodprevention watermanagement silt A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aimed at protecting local homes and businesses from flooding. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has overseen an annual strategy to maintain … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Gain Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing environment Plans for a “once-in-a-generation” development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have been approved for the second time by local councillors, marking a significant step forward in the town’s long-term growth. C. G. … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ plans for 620 Somerset homes approved for second time Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning community phosphates infrastructure affordablehousing environment Plans for a landmark development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have been approved for the second time by local councillors, marking a significant milestone for the town’s growth. The application, submitted by C. … Read More
Climate Protesters Charged Over Bath Abbey Barricade Thursday, January 8, 2026 climate protest bathabbey trespass activism environment court bath demonstration law Four climate activists face criminal trespass charges after allegedly barricading themselves inside Bath Abbey, disrupting a tour group. On Wednesday, January 7, Emma Ireland (41), Katherine Chesterman (60), Stephen Pritchard … Read More
Dogwalkers Face Up to £1,000 Fine for Letting Pets Off Lead in Bath Cemeteries Thursday, January 8, 2026 dogwalkers fines cemeteries bath publicsafety pspo council dogs environment consultation Dog owners in Bath could soon be fined up to £1,000 if they let their pets off the lead within the city’s cemeteries. The Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on a proposed public space protection order (PSPO) … Read More