A £1 million initiative to stabilise the cliffs along Minehead’s North Hill has been postponed due to staffing shortages and governance issues within Somerset Council. North Hill, spanning almost five miles toward Porlock and …
Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to the UK government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The road, which connects Watchet …
Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to central government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill, a crucial rural coastal road in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The closure was imposed due to …
Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected due to concerns over the impact on local bat populations, much to the relief of wildlife advocates but dismay of motorists. In September 2023, the …
A £1 million coastal defence project is now underway to protect a vital stretch of Minehead’s seafront from ongoing flood risks. For years, Minehead town centre has been vulnerable to coastal flooding, causing damage to …
Emergency repairs to the iconic Lyme Regis Cobb are expected to commence next week to address significant structural damage below the waterline on the seaward side. Recognised as one of Dorset’s most famous man-made features, …
Stourhead, one of England’s most cherished tourist destinations, is set to undergo significant improvements to its footpaths and visitor facilities. Located near Warminster, the Grade I listed Stourhead House and its iconic …
At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, a major transformation is underway as old sea defences are being removed to restore the beach’s natural landscape. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling ageing …
At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, the removal of old sea defences has unexpectedly turned into a popular out-of-season spectacle. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling failing coastal structures in a …
Residents along the South West coastline are facing growing concerns as ongoing cliff erosion threatens the stability of their homes. The situation reached a critical point when a summerhouse belonging to a local resident was …
A major initiative aimed at preserving a key section of the Jurassic Coast at Seaton Hole has overcome funding challenges to move forward. The £2.2 million project, designed to reduce coastal erosion and prevent dangerous …
A riverbank footpath in Somerset has been partially closed after it was washed away during heavy rain. High water levels in recent weeks have caused the partial erosion of the riverbank in Batheaston, forcing its closure on …